which bag would you choose?

KMSNYC · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:05 PM

Given the choice, would you prefer:

LV Suhali black le fab

OR

Chanel black cerf

I'm looking for a gorgeous black bag for work, something that's classic but somewhat roomy and can be worn with dress clothes but also casually. I've identified these two bags as potential contenders...

thoughts??

Thanks!

happymm · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:10 PM

While you are in the Chanel forum...so what is the choice? I am thinking about the black cerf for myself, such a work appropriate tote.

kimalee · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:16 PM

Although I'm usually in the LV forum, I'm gonna have to choose the CERF - much more classy, classic, and timeless IMO. I just can't get into the Le-anythings.

thegraceful1 · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:18 PM

Well I don't think the Suhali Le Fab. will be great for work -I had it and sold it, its gorgeous but it felt too stiff like I was carrying a "small" luggage. So my vote goes to the Black Cerf, it can fit more and the leather is softer and yummy

lilwickitwitch · Feb 13th, 2008, 07:22 PM

um ur in the chanel forum! haha black cerf, or GST! both are handy and can be business-like or dressed down. IMO these two are way less flashy than le fab (with all the studs on le fab is it really professional you know?, but only IMO)

pond23 · Feb 13th, 2008, 08:28 PM

One consideration is price. The LV Suhali Le Fab is approx. twice the price of the Chanel Cerf. But if price is not an issue, then my choice is the Le Fab. I am both a Chanel and an LV lover, but my main love is Chanel. And yet I still prefer the Le Fab. I'm hoping to buy this bag in Black or Verone later this year. The Cerf is a great, classic bag (and is a good value Chanel-wise), but the Le Fab is more of a wow, statement piece.

janny328 · Feb 13th, 2008, 10:22 PM

o gosh... I'm going to be the *BAD* Chanel Forum-er, and say... if I had to choose between the two: LE FAB

LOL

I just think it can be dressed up a little better than the Cerf. I like the Cerf, but for me it's a more understated Chanel. Personally though, I don't know if I could dress it up for a night out. (Although I'm sure there are a LOT of fashionable PF-ers who could do it very well! I know I couldn't pull it off). Maybe I've unfairly discriminated against the Cerf, because I always told myself it was more of a work bag.

...and I actually like the flashy/blingy-ness of the Le Fab. I think it's a great looking bag for something of it's size. -But the price!

-I think that's the only thing that's held me be back from getting it

But since everyone's been pointing out the pros and cons of each... maybe you can compromise and get a GST? It's got a bit of the flash from the chainlink hardware, can be dressed up, but still functional enough for work and everyday casual wear.

babevivtan · Feb 13th, 2008, 10:44 PM

KMSNYC - think u can post the pics side by side?

shockboogie · Feb 13th, 2008, 10:45 PM

Cerf!

burberryprncess · Feb 13th, 2008, 10:46 PM

Since this is the Chanel forum.... cerf.

Celia_Hish · Feb 14th, 2008, 12:01 AM

chanel black cerf....very lovely bag!

fashion_gurl888 · Feb 14th, 2008, 12:11 AM

between those two...i much prefer the Le Fab!

angelicdust · Feb 14th, 2008, 12:17 AM

le fab is gorgeous
but just keep in mind it is very heavy (even without anything in it) and does not conform to your body
cerf seems better for an everyday office bag and is once again, as everyone else has said, timeless

Classic Chic · Feb 14th, 2008, 12:38 AM

If you also want to use it outside of work, I'd go w/Le Fab

the hardware details is glam enough for dressing up

Do try both bags to see which one you like the most.

Fairladyz · Feb 14th, 2008, 03:26 AM

I am in love with Chanel now.. but if i really have to choose between the cert and the Le fab.. i would still say go for the Le Fab.. its more dressy with the gold stubs...

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:05 PM	#1
KMSNYC Member	which bag would you choose? Given the choice, would you prefer: LV Suhali black le fab OR Chanel black cerf I'm looking for a gorgeous black bag for work, something that's classic but somewhat roomy and can be worn with dress clothes but also casually. I've identified these two bags as potential contenders... thoughts?? Thanks!

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:10 PM	#2
happymm Member	Re: which bag would you choose? While you are in the Chanel forum...so what is the choice? I am thinking about the black cerf for myself, such a work appropriate tote.

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:16 PM	#3
kimalee California Girl Location: CA/MA	Re: which bag would you choose? Although I'm usually in the LV forum, I'm gonna have to choose the CERF - much more classy, classic, and timeless IMO. I just can't get into the Le-anythings. __________________ "Be reckless enough to gamble all or nothing to follow your dreams." - John Galliano

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:18 PM	#4
thegraceful1 ILuvCartier/Chanel Location: Orange County, California	Re: which bag would you choose? Well I don't think the Suhali Le Fab. will be great for work -I had it and sold it, its gorgeous but it felt too stiff like I was carrying a "small" luggage. So my vote goes to the Black Cerf, it can fit more and the leather is softer and yummy

Feb 13th, 2008, 07:22 PM	#5
lilwickitwitch Lisa <3 Location: Santa Barbara	Re: which bag would you choose? um ur in the chanel forum! haha black cerf, or GST! both are handy and can be business-like or dressed down. IMO these two are way less flashy than le fab (with all the studs on le fab is it really professional you know?, but only IMO)

Feb 13th, 2008, 08:28 PM	#6
pond23 Stephanie Location: Southern CA	Re: which bag would you choose? One consideration is price. The LV Suhali Le Fab is approx. twice the price of the Chanel Cerf. But if price is not an issue, then my choice is the Le Fab. I am both a Chanel and an LV lover, but my main love is Chanel. And yet I still prefer the Le Fab. I'm hoping to buy this bag in Black or Verone later this year. The Cerf is a great, classic bag (and is a good value Chanel-wise), but the Le Fab is more of a wow, statement piece.

Feb 13th, 2008, 10:22 PM	#7
janny328 <3's chanel Location: Los Angeles	Re: which bag would you choose? o gosh... I'm going to be the BAD Chanel Forum-er, and say... if I had to choose between the two: LE FAB LOL I just think it can be dressed up a little better than the Cerf. I like the Cerf, but for me it's a more understated Chanel. Personally though, I don't know if I could dress it up for a night out. (Although I'm sure there are a LOT of fashionable PF-ers who could do it very well! I know I couldn't pull it off). Maybe I've unfairly discriminated against the Cerf, because I always told myself it was more of a work bag. ...and I actually like the flashy/blingy-ness of the Le Fab. I think it's a great looking bag for something of it's size. -But the price! -I think that's the only thing that's held me be back from getting it But since everyone's been pointing out the pros and cons of each... maybe you can compromise and get a GST? It's got a bit of the flash from the chainlink hardware, can be dressed up, but still functional enough for work and everyday casual wear.

Feb 13th, 2008, 10:44 PM	#8
babevivtan Member Location: Sunny Island	Re: which bag would you choose? KMSNYC - think u can post the pics side by side?

Feb 13th, 2008, 10:45 PM	#9
shockboogie Member Location: Manila/Michigan	Re: which bag would you choose? Cerf! __________________ Are you ready to Shockboogie? ...obsessed with shoes and becoming the next Imelda Marcos

Feb 13th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#10
burberryprncess Sophie Location: I need a vacation	Re: which bag would you choose? Since this is the Chanel forum.... cerf. __________________ Hope your holidays are bright with surprise and delight. "Women who buy the famous 2.55 cannot only buy black." ---Karl Lagerfeld

Feb 14th, 2008, 12:01 AM	#11
Celia_Hish My dream H bag!~ Location: Singapore	Re: which bag would you choose? chanel black cerf....very lovely bag! __________________ My 2009 Wishlist *Chanel 06 Dark Gold Matte Reissue 227* Hermes TABAC CAMEL TOGO/CLEMENCE 30/35 Birkin with PHW Hermes GOLD Togo/CLEMENCE 30/35 Birkin with PHW Hermes CHOCOLATE Togo/Clemence JPG with PHW Hermes ETOUPE Clemence Evelyne GM

Feb 14th, 2008, 12:11 AM	#12
fashion_gurl888 lovin' Chanel	Re: which bag would you choose? between those two...i much prefer the Le Fab! __________________ *Wish List:* Dark Gold Reissue 226 / 227 Bleu Fonce Caviar Flap Jumbo Violet Caviar Classic Flap M/L

Feb 14th, 2008, 12:17 AM	#13
angelicdust Member	Re: which bag would you choose? le fab is gorgeous but just keep in mind it is very heavy (even without anything in it) and does not conform to your body cerf seems better for an everyday office bag and is once again, as everyone else has said, timeless

Feb 14th, 2008, 12:38 AM	#14
Classic Chic Member Location: Caved in again -_-;	Re: which bag would you choose? If you also want to use it outside of work, I'd go w/Le Fab the hardware details is glam enough for dressing up Do try both bags to see which one you like the most.

Feb 14th, 2008, 03:26 AM	#15
Fairladyz Member Location: Singapore	Re: which bag would you choose? I am in love with Chanel now.. but if i really have to choose between the cert and the Le fab.. i would still say go for the Le Fab.. its more dressy with the gold stubs... __________________ I wan a Chanel Metallic Dark Pink Reissue and a white caviar with silver hardware! Broke my purse ban again!