metallic 2.55 - leather peel off?

Londoner · Aug 20th, 2008, 10:11 AM

my friend's friend works in Chanel and she said that several customers returned and complained that the leather of the metallic 2.55 peeled off after several uses. Has anyone heard about this or happened to your 2.55? Please confirm coz I am flying to Italy tomorrow and may get a metallic 2.55 in Italy. If the leather really peel off after sometimes, then I might need to think again whether I should get it or not. Many thanks.

krystl · Aug 20th, 2008, 04:50 PM

I don't think the metallic part will peel off - the metallic parts, especially around the edges will "discolor" slightly (I like to think that it has discolored and not peeled off) - giving it the appearance that it has peeled off. I think this adds more character.

fleur-de-lis · Aug 20th, 2008, 05:14 PM

mine doesn't seem to have the problem, or maybe i haven't worn it enough yet.

the metallic is gorgeous though, you should really get it!

missisa07 · Aug 20th, 2008, 05:33 PM

I think it depends on a combination of factors. One being how often the bag is worn, another being how a person stores the bag, and another being the climate in which one lives.

The metallic leather on the reissues is new to Chanel, so as a whole, it's a bit early to lay a verdict on how well it holds up over longer periods of time (as in several years).

There have been more than a few complains on TPF about the metallic leather on the Luxe Ligne bags discoloring.

grapegravity · Aug 20th, 2008, 05:47 PM

I have worn my striped metallic navy bag 5 times so far and I noticed that the stripe near the edges of the bag become more dull...

But you can only tell when you analyze it very closely...

Clandy · Aug 20th, 2008, 06:54 PM

There are several threads on this issue if you do a search. I have 3 metallics - black, red and navy. I have had no problems with any of them flaking, peeling or becoming dull. I am reasonably careful with them but do not really baby them. In fact, I find my metallic bags to be fairly durable.

daluu · Aug 21st, 2008, 12:10 AM

i've also worn my metallic several times now and i'm pretty rough with it. i haven't noticed any peeling at all. if you LOVE the one that you're thinking about, i say go for it

i don't think chanel repeats their colors so you don't want to miss it....

Londoner · Aug 21st, 2008, 12:50 AM

Thanks everyone. May be that customer was unlucky. Hope what I want is in stock.

kwongkittiroch · Aug 21st, 2008, 12:52 AM

No peeling, but as previously said, only time will tell. I don't wear it often so that's another consideration. *crossing my fingers that it won't happen*

kaban · Aug 21st, 2008, 01:18 AM

I had a little peeling my DS Stripe flap - but like krystl said, it's at the edges where it folds. It was a tiny peeling 1-1.5 mm, i think metellic is a coating so it could happen. I did "surgery" on it with leather glue and a small flat tool! So far so good.
In spite of that, i love my bag and no regrets.

Most people havn't had any problems though.

Londoner · Aug 21st, 2008, 03:58 AM

if the peeling off of the metallic coating happened to the folded parts or edges, then there is a high chance that the problem will exist on the top parts of the bag where it folds. Then this will look obvious compare to edges.

Poshhoney · Aug 21st, 2008, 08:47 AM

No issues with any of my metallics. I rotate them and at least one is in use per week. Never had any problem at all with the leather. There are lots of threads on durability:
Restoring Metallic Flaking/Rubbing Off??
Metallic owners who use their bags and have no problems?
How Fragile are the Metallics?
and a few more if you do a search.

kaban · Aug 21st, 2008, 01:19 PM

Londoner - my bag is perfectly fine everywhere else, i'm not sure how or why i had this tiny peeling on the bag, but the bag is otherwise very sturdy. I must have been one of the unlucky ones, but i think we tend to focus in on the tiny flaws, when in fact all bags will have some wear eventually. At first i was quite upset, but then i realized that the flaw was so tiny and like i said earlier, i fixed it. Now i can't even find it! I feel i should just relax and enjoy my bag!

Please don't let this discourage you or others who are considering the metellics. They are beautiful bags. Most TPF who have the metellics have had no problems with their bags.

grapegravity · Aug 21st, 2008, 01:29 PM

Hi Kaban, I noticed that you also have a striped reissue.. I'm just wondering if the stripe on your bag becomes less shiny over time as you use the bag? because I noticed my stripes are wrinkled and less shiny as I use the bag...

Thanks!

kaban · Aug 22nd, 2008, 01:39 AM

Hi grapegravity - the bag is supposed to be crinkled with use as the leather softens a bit, also it is supposed to have vintage look as it is aged calf - the SA told me that the shine will dull a little with use, even a new pc compared with a display pc will show the difference. Another thing she told me was that not to have the bag exposed to strong sunlight or spotlights for a long time. Maybe this is only for the striped ones as its a different coating. I love the blue one you have! Don't worry and just enjoy your bag! If you have any concerns, talk to your SA about it. I agonized about mine for too long, now i'm just going to enjoy using it!

Aug 20th, 2008, 10:11 AM	#1
Londoner member Location: Hong Kong	metallic 2.55 - leather peel off? my friend's friend works in Chanel and she said that several customers returned and complained that the leather of the metallic 2.55 peeled off after several uses. Has anyone heard about this or happened to your 2.55? Please confirm coz I am flying to Italy tomorrow and may get a metallic 2.55 in Italy. If the leather really peel off after sometimes, then I might need to think again whether I should get it or not. Many thanks.

Aug 20th, 2008, 05:14 PM	#3
fleur-de-lis Chanel Addict Location: San Francisco	mine doesn't seem to have the problem, or maybe i haven't worn it enough yet. the metallic is gorgeous though, you should really get it! __________________ “Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future.” - Coco Chanel

Aug 20th, 2008, 05:33 PM	#4
missisa07 (Isabel) Location: Hawaii	I think it depends on a combination of factors. One being how often the bag is worn, another being how a person stores the bag, and another being the climate in which one lives. The metallic leather on the reissues is new to Chanel, so as a whole, it's a bit early to lay a verdict on how well it holds up over longer periods of time (as in several years). There have been more than a few complains on TPF about the metallic leather on the Luxe Ligne bags discoloring. __________________ ^link to my blog! LOVE YOUR LIFE.

Aug 21st, 2008, 12:52 AM	#9
kwongkittiroch I love my Chihuahuas	No peeling, but as previously said, only time will tell. I don't wear it often so that's another consideration. crossing my fingers that it won't happen __________________ Since everything is in our heads, we had better not lose them - Coco Chanel

Aug 20th, 2008, 04:50 PM	#2
krystl Member	I don't think the metallic part will peel off - the metallic parts, especially around the edges will "discolor" slightly (I like to think that it has discolored and not peeled off) - giving it the appearance that it has peeled off. I think this adds more character.

Aug 20th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#5
grapegravity Member Location: Cowtown, Canada	I have worn my striped metallic navy bag 5 times so far and I noticed that the stripe near the edges of the bag become more dull... But you can only tell when you analyze it very closely...

Aug 20th, 2008, 06:54 PM	#6
Clandy Member	There are several threads on this issue if you do a search. I have 3 metallics - black, red and navy. I have had no problems with any of them flaking, peeling or becoming dull. I am reasonably careful with them but do not really baby them. In fact, I find my metallic bags to be fairly durable.

Aug 21st, 2008, 12:10 AM	#7
daluu Member	i've also worn my metallic several times now and i'm pretty rough with it. i haven't noticed any peeling at all. if you LOVE the one that you're thinking about, i say go for it i don't think chanel repeats their colors so you don't want to miss it....

Aug 21st, 2008, 12:50 AM	#8
Londoner member Location: Hong Kong	Thanks everyone. May be that customer was unlucky. Hope what I want is in stock.

Aug 21st, 2008, 01:18 AM	#10
kaban Member	I had a little peeling my DS Stripe flap - but like krystl said, it's at the edges where it folds. It was a tiny peeling 1-1.5 mm, i think metellic is a coating so it could happen. I did "surgery" on it with leather glue and a small flat tool! So far so good. In spite of that, i love my bag and no regrets. Most people havn't had any problems though.

Aug 21st, 2008, 03:58 AM	#11
Londoner member Location: Hong Kong	if the peeling off of the metallic coating happened to the folded parts or edges, then there is a high chance that the problem will exist on the top parts of the bag where it folds. Then this will look obvious compare to edges.

Aug 21st, 2008, 08:47 AM	#12
Poshhoney Member Location: Manchester UK	No issues with any of my metallics. I rotate them and at least one is in use per week. Never had any problem at all with the leather. There are lots of threads on durability: Restoring Metallic Flaking/Rubbing Off?? Metallic owners who use their bags and have no problems? How Fragile are the Metallics? and a few more if you do a search.

Aug 21st, 2008, 01:19 PM	#13
kaban Member	Londoner - my bag is perfectly fine everywhere else, i'm not sure how or why i had this tiny peeling on the bag, but the bag is otherwise very sturdy. I must have been one of the unlucky ones, but i think we tend to focus in on the tiny flaws, when in fact all bags will have some wear eventually. At first i was quite upset, but then i realized that the flaw was so tiny and like i said earlier, i fixed it. Now i can't even find it! I feel i should just relax and enjoy my bag! Please don't let this discourage you or others who are considering the metellics. They are beautiful bags. Most TPF who have the metellics have had no problems with their bags.

Aug 21st, 2008, 01:29 PM	#14
grapegravity Member Location: Cowtown, Canada	Hi Kaban, I noticed that you also have a striped reissue.. I'm just wondering if the stripe on your bag becomes less shiny over time as you use the bag? because I noticed my stripes are wrinkled and less shiny as I use the bag... Thanks!

Aug 22nd, 2008, 01:39 AM	#15
kaban Member	Hi grapegravity - the bag is supposed to be crinkled with use as the leather softens a bit, also it is supposed to have vintage look as it is aged calf - the SA told me that the shine will dull a little with use, even a new pc compared with a display pc will show the difference. Another thing she told me was that not to have the bag exposed to strong sunlight or spotlights for a long time. Maybe this is only for the striped ones as its a different coating. I love the blue one you have! Don't worry and just enjoy your bag! If you have any concerns, talk to your SA about it. I agonized about mine for too long, now i'm just going to enjoy using it!