Do you think luxury will be relevant in few years from now ?

Hi All!

* Resale market being dead,
* super fakes everywhere,
* Brands churning out bags like fast fashion,
* sky high prices for bags
makes me question if Luxury will even be relevant in few years time !?


We were all so caught up with luxury shopping during the pandemic but now the resale market/global economy have taken a hit!

Am seeing Chanel classic flaps struggling to sell some even for 7000AUD ! Do you think luxury bags will be relavant in few years time ?

Large Arch Bag questions

Hi! A bit of a long shot because I don't know how popular this bag was, but I really like the large arch bag, especially at the current price with the extra 20% off :lol:. But I tried looking for review videos and there really isn't anything, so I'm not too sure how much actually fits in it. It obviously looks roomy and I'd imagine my laptop would fit (14" MacBook), but because of the shape, I'm not sure if it'll be a bit of an odd/tight fit, especially with a case on? Does anyone happen to have this bag and know how much it actually fits?

This is the bag for reference:
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Also, does anyone knows of any good inserts that would fit this bag that actually close up? I really wanted bag with a zip to use as a personal item on a plane, but I can't stop thinking about this bag lol. I guess worse case I could probably use the dust bag, put it inside, and use the drawstrings to keep my contents safe? :lol: But I'd like a better/more secure option.
Honestly- I'm just looking at a way to justify buying this bag rather than something more practical with a zip lol. But I really like it and the handle looks comfortable.

Thanks!

Pink chanel medium flap - do I sell it now for the barbie movie hype?

I have a purse exactly like this one. It's a medium flap chanel, I bought it for the barbie movie release almost two years ago.

I am still a student so I'm a little broke, and if I can sell it for 10k CAD (7.5k USD), it would help me with like 6 months of rent. But on the other hand, if the hype is going to last a while, I want to hold onto the bag for long-term value. And I'll be making a lot of money in a year anyways, so I'm not too worried.

What do you ladies think? Is everyone going to forget about the barbie movie in a few months? Or should I try to sell it now? And what price would it be worth right now?
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Using Chanel as a tourist in Switzerland

Chanel on Swiss Trip

  • Yes bring it along!

    Votes: 37 94.9%
  • The Chanel stays home

    Votes: 2 5.1%

Hello All.

As the title states, we’ll be going to the Swiss Alps in a month or so.

Is it safe for me to use my chanel bag as a tourist? Or is Pacsafe a better option?

We’ll be using public transport a lot as well.

Although it may be a travel related question, I feel bag lovers can relate.

I’m also Asian BTW.

Thank you for your help!
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My Versace Greca Goddess Bags

I don't know why but I am sort of glad that Versace bags are not on trend. This Greca Goddess line is just beautiful, good price point with amazing quality. Not to mention that you can authenticate the bags yourself at home with your phone. You also get two straps for the bag which are leather and metal chain.
I first got the WOC in purple, then I got the small size in a mauve tone. I fell in love with this color so much that I sold my purple WOC to get another WOC in the same color as my small Greca. That way I can interchange the straps. I also bought a pair of carabiner hooks to be used on the leather straps to make it easy to change between all of the straps.

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Where to buy strap

I have a Balenciaga city 2004 , I’m not sure if this is the eggplant , and also was wondering if anyone knows where I can buy a strap replacement , miss placed mine years ago .

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Coach camera bag with C in front, the sizing is peeling.

I bough this bag in Spain at a local department store in the Coach department. I just have it for a month and the glazing on the handle is peeling. Also the little piece of leather that holds the piping under the bag is peeling and you can see the grey untherneath.
It’s sad because it’s a new bag and it’s leather. I have it always on my knees i don’t put it on the floor or on rough surfaces. Anyone having this problem and can i get an exchange i love the bag.
I live in Europe but i’m not planning to go back to Spain.

Would you pay $400 to restore a $1000 bag?

I recently got this Chanel glazed caviar tote (first pic) for an amazing price from Yoogi’s. It’s in pretty good condition, other than some chipping on the grommets and wear on the corners (but nothing excessive). The only thing is it’s missing the CC charm (the second pic shows what the bag looks like with the charm).

I reached out to Leather Surgeons to see if they could repair some of the minor wear and tear. They told me they can replace the grommets and the missing CC charm, as well as clean/spa the bag for about $400.

I’m trying to decide if it’s worth it? The bag is nice enough to use without any spa work but it’d be nice to get it refreshed. Plus I’d like to get the CC charm back. However I feel weird spending 40% of the cost of the bag on the spa service. On the other hand, I got the tote for an amazing price (the bag is from 2013 so it’s not even that old).

What would you do??

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Belt Bag Nano v. Pico

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I just received my beautiful Pico Belt Bag in black. I’ve had the grey Nano since April and I thought it was my favorite. Now I’m wondering if I should buy the Pico in grey before they disappear? When I bought the black, I was told there were only 8 left in grey. I only carry a small zippy wallet and my regular size iPhone 14. I could see myself selling the Nano in the future and kicking myself for not getting the grey Pico before they’re discontinued. Anyone have both sizes? Which one do you use more? Do you regret either purchase?

Reissue Mini Microchip Q

I have a question regarding a recent FP purchase and if anyone can help me, the group here can. I found a like new reissue mini in black chevron with black hardware for a great price, with stickers still on all the hardware. It has a microchip, which seemed normal to me at the time, but now that I'm looking at other bags that are exactly the same, I'm finding that none of them have microchips. These other bags are all newer (2020 and 2021) and have the inside stickers with date codes, but the one I have has a microchip. Does this sound right? Does anyone know when these bags started getting microchips? I've never questioned FP before, and I'm sure it's fine, but I'm just looking for piece of mind. Thanks!

Wanted to share my new Prada Ostrich Galleria

Could not find a new prada purchases thread so feel free to merge! But wanted to share my new ostrich galleria in the small size in aquamarine. It’s perfection. :love: Many many moons ago I owned the large galleria when it was the “it bag.” Feels wonderful to own it again in a size, color and skin that excite me so much!!

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