What came before Chanel?

chiaoapple · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:42 PM

With regard to high-end bags, what preceded your wonderful descent into Chanel-land?
Did anyone start with Chanel?
I actually came across this forum because of Chanel – I was preparing to buy my first ever Chanel, the 2005 medium reissue in grey, and was researching it online. This forum gave me soooo much info, and I bought the reissue!
Before that, I bought Louis Vuitton and a bit of Gucci. Now, when I can buy bags, it’s mainly Chanel (with a bit of Bottega Veneta thrown in) ~~
How about you?

mello_yello_jen · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:44 PM

Mainly Louis Vuitton

takeoutbox · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:44 PM

gucci and lv, more on gucci...but i do love LV accessories still, especially wallets.

Lovey · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:45 PM

Same -- Lv and Gucci. Still love LV.

ocgirl · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:46 PM

It's funny that Chanel reissue was the reason I found tPF. But when I got here, I was so overwhelmed that I hid out in the Balenciaga forum for a while. MJ was my very first love before tPF, then I explored Gucci, then Balenciaga, then I finally ventured into Chanel again last fall, and hasn't left since!

tln · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:49 PM

^^^me too! MJ then Balenciaga then Chanel.

LambLovesChanel · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:56 PM

I used to into LV big time, I also have a lot of Chloe (which I still love

), and the random Dior, MJ....blah, blah, blah.......

But Chanel is my favorite

jmen · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:59 PM

First was the green Army/Navy surplus messenger bags. Stop laughing, it's true. I graduated to Coach while friends were doing the Dooney Burke thing; I'm trying hard not to go yuck but I have the first sentence down so. . . My first Chanel was the bucket bag which I found in an upscale consignment shop. The day I walked into the Chanel boutique I was smitten and mesmerized both by the bags and fantasy weave jackets. I own two 60's Pucci bags, a few newer ones, but Chanel owns my heart :)

bellabags · Mar 21st, 2007, 07:59 PM

LV, Balenciaga, Gucci, Fendi but now it is only Chanel.

sjunky13 · Mar 21st, 2007, 08:03 PM

MJ and Gucci. I still love Gucci , Im not a monogram girl though. . My aunt always wears Chanel , so I would always admire her bags. I wasnt into the classic flap bags, I love the patent blush !!!! I love all bags but new style Chanels are catching my eye . Chanel now apeals to everyone ,all ages, styles and looks.

spylove22 · Mar 21st, 2007, 08:03 PM

My very first pricey bag was a chanel and it was a gift, I have been hooked even before that. I bought some LV, Gucci, etc. but my fav. is Chanel.

BergdorfBlonde · Mar 21st, 2007, 08:57 PM

blushingbaby · Mar 21st, 2007, 09:09 PM

Louis Vuitton...I did like Dior for a bit, but then I was unimpressed with the quality so I made the change to Chanel...*finally* and I have been rapidly spending money ever since =(

Swanky Mama Of Three · Mar 21st, 2007, 09:11 PM

going WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY back to high school {13 yrs ago} my exact path was:
D&B - tradional old British Tan large drawstring bag
then Coach
then Burberry
then Gucci
then LV
and my final resting place.
CHANEL

chanelvgirl · Mar 21st, 2007, 10:06 PM

Gucci, then LV, and now Chanel

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:42 PM	#1
chiaoapple Member	What came before Chanel? With regard to high-end bags, what preceded your wonderful descent into Chanel-land? Did anyone start with Chanel? I actually came across this forum because of Chanel – I was preparing to buy my first ever Chanel, the 2005 medium reissue in grey, and was researching it online. This forum gave me soooo much info, and I bought the reissue! Before that, I bought Louis Vuitton and a bit of Gucci. Now, when I can buy bags, it’s mainly Chanel (with a bit of Bottega Veneta thrown in) ~~ How about you?

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:44 PM	#2
mello_yello_jen Designated Shopaholic Location: nor.cal	Re: What came before Chanel? Mainly Louis Vuitton

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:44 PM	#3
takeoutbox Member	Re: What came before Chanel? gucci and lv, more on gucci...but i do love LV accessories still, especially wallets.

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:45 PM	#4
Lovey Sofa King Banned	Re: What came before Chanel? Same -- Lv and Gucci. Still love LV.

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:46 PM	#5
ocgirl Member	Re: What came before Chanel? It's funny that Chanel reissue was the reason I found tPF. But when I got here, I was so overwhelmed that I hid out in the Balenciaga forum for a while. MJ was my very first love before tPF, then I explored Gucci, then Balenciaga, then I finally ventured into Chanel again last fall, and hasn't left since!

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:49 PM	#6
tln Have a nice day!	Re: What came before Chanel? ^^^me too! MJ then Balenciaga then Chanel.

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:56 PM	#7
LambLovesChanel Member	Re: What came before Chanel? I used to into LV big time, I also have a lot of Chloe (which I still love ), and the random Dior, MJ....blah, blah, blah....... But Chanel is my favorite

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:59 PM	#8
jmen Member	Re: What came before Chanel? First was the green Army/Navy surplus messenger bags. Stop laughing, it's true. I graduated to Coach while friends were doing the Dooney Burke thing; I'm trying hard not to go yuck but I have the first sentence down so. . . My first Chanel was the bucket bag which I found in an upscale consignment shop. The day I walked into the Chanel boutique I was smitten and mesmerized both by the bags and fantasy weave jackets. I own two 60's Pucci bags, a few newer ones, but Chanel owns my heart :)

Mar 21st, 2007, 07:59 PM	#9
bellabags Member	Re: What came before Chanel? LV, Balenciaga, Gucci, Fendi but now it is only Chanel.

Mar 21st, 2007, 08:03 PM	#10
sjunky13 send cash!!! Location: really out there man!	Re: What came before Chanel? MJ and Gucci. I still love Gucci , Im not a monogram girl though. . My aunt always wears Chanel , so I would always admire her bags. I wasnt into the classic flap bags, I love the patent blush !!!! I love all bags but new style Chanels are catching my eye . Chanel now apeals to everyone ,all ages, styles and looks.

Mar 21st, 2007, 08:03 PM	#11
spylove22 Member	Re: What came before Chanel? My very first pricey bag was a chanel and it was a gift, I have been hooked even before that. I bought some LV, Gucci, etc. but my fav. is Chanel.

Mar 21st, 2007, 08:57 PM	#12
BergdorfBlonde I need orange juice Location: kind of around the world	Re: What came before Chanel? Lv __________________ I got the Hermes virus

Mar 21st, 2007, 09:09 PM	#13
blushingbaby porte bonheur	Re: What came before Chanel? Louis Vuitton...I did like Dior for a bit, but then I was unimpressed with the quality so I made the change to Chanel...finally and I have been rapidly spending money ever since =( __________________

Mar 21st, 2007, 09:11 PM	#14
Swanky Mama Of Three Location: Dallas Area	Re: What came before Chanel? going WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY back to high school {13 yrs ago} my exact path was: D&B - tradional old British Tan large drawstring bag then Coach then Burberry then Gucci then LV and my final resting place. CHANEL __________________ Holy inappropriateness!!! - a la Bethenny

Mar 21st, 2007, 10:06 PM	#15
chanelvgirl Member Location: Sunny CA	Re: What came before Chanel? Gucci, then LV, and now Chanel