Traveling from US to Paris & Rome - what to buy there not available in the US?

I live in the US and I’m going soon to Rome then Paris. I’ve bought bags in Barcelona and Amsterdam, but looking forward to visiting the flagship store in Paris. I’ve heard there are styles available in the EU, especially Paris, that you can’t get in the US. In Barcelona I bought a longer, thin strap for my reverse monogram Pochette Métis that was not on the US website. Is that true about handbags? If so what should I buy?

Newbie. HELP Which one?

Three up for debate as I've decided to buy one now my Reissue has gone. Didn't like the lock.

1 Chanel Classic Double Medium Flap 24k Plated Good cond mid price range card box and dustcover
Or
2.Chanel Matalasse 30 Caviar shoulder bag. V good cond outside good cond inside most exp
Card box dustcover
Or
3. Chanel 24k Rucksack very good to pristine cond cheapest No card or dustcover

No major marks rips on any.

As a STAHM mum I will use this bag of only special ocassions. The Rucksack looks so stylish I could get away with using it for both. I have a Louis Vuitton Rucksack coming. Is this Rucksack something special and more stylish ?

I just can't decide
Love them all equally
Durability and looks is what I personally prefer.
Will be used on special ocassions as I have a few coming up.
Bit of a newbie so need all the help I can get lol x

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Help me choose between these two designer loafers

Please help me decide between the Celine and Prada. II already have a basic Gucci loafer but looking for something with a bit more edge. Leaning toward the Celine because its less common and I like the hardware, but the heel on the Prada is nice. I would try to wear them a bit more casually with jeans and would want to be able to walk in them. Im taking a leap of faith on the Celine for sizing but thinking a half size up is the right bet and another Celine loafer in 39 I tried on previously worked. Are the toe on the Celine too mannish? TY!


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Preloved Chanel Repair

Hi everybody! I bought a preloved Chanel Classic flap series 27 from rebag in excellent condition, I hardly used it but I noticed very recently that there was a broken stitch on one if the side of the flap. I was wondering if I could still bring it to Chanel to be repaired, I had experienced something similar before, but the bag i bought was from BG with my receipts, or should I just send it to leather surgeon, the rest of the stitch is still tight, I just don’t want it to get worse. Does anybody have similar experience with leather surgeon & how long was the process? Thank you

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Chanel Limited Edition Fake?

I’m not sure if this topic has been discussed but I wanted to find more information in regards to chanel limited time bags and see if it is common to see fake/counterfeit in the market? I know I shouldn’t limit it to mainly the classic flap or boy bags but is it that much more common or less common that a limited edition bag would be made into fake? I figured it wouldn’t because the details and colors are so obvious and would require more time involved and those who are fooling others are ultimately lazy people wanting to get the job done as fast as possible. Some examples of items I am referring to are attached. Any help and insight would be appreciated as I am in the market to buy any of these bags.

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August Haul

Hi All!

I recently graduated with my masters in nursing, I decided a Cartier hall would be the best present! :smartass: I already have a tank that was gifted to me for my bachelors and I wanted to buy my upcoming Santos and JUC on my own as a gift from me, to me. That being said I received various other gifts from friends and family and wanted to share with you all here.

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My trinity bracelet

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The 30mm Santos De Cartier belt

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The Santos De Cartier pen

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The Santos De Cartier cufflinks.

As you can see I'm only slightly particular to the Santos line :biggrin:

2022 Monogram Camera Box

I have not shared for a while, but this is a unique bag. I did not plan on buying the monogram version, but when it became available, I decided to go for it.

The bag is a good size and will hold everything I need plus some; it’s much larger than the Petite Malle’s It has some weight for its size, but it’s not as heavy as I thought it would be.

This is the last time the luggage tag or the Key Clochette will be attached to it; I think it clutters up the bag.

The Side-by-Side is the 2016 Camera bag.

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Revel (looks like LV Alma)

I hope to see people share pictures and thoughts on this style as I haven't seen one in person yet. Here is a link the signature version on Neiman Marcus and below are some pictures I saw in a FB group.
  • Coach 1941 "Revel" top handle bag in signature coated canvas and glove-tanned leather
  • Rolled top handles with removable logo tag, 2.8" drop
  • Detachable, adjustable flat shoulder strap, 21.5" drop
  • Zip top closure
  • Interior, one slip pocket with snap closure
  • Lining: Fabric
  • Feet protect bottom of the bag
  • Approx. 10.3"H x 7.8"W x 4.8"D

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A question to everyone who doesn’t own luxury bags.

Do you own bags in the 60 dollars range price

im Thinking Aldo, Steve Madden or Zara ?

I haven’t in a long time. Right now i only buy Contemporary which im really happy with them but I’m always kind of curious with them (the Zara or Aldo bags. ) they look cute on their stands but I end up always not buying them because I feel like two or three of those make a nice Kate Spade or Kurt Geiger ?

but have you guys tried them how was your experience.

Showcase your red Kelly 35 please

I have been really in love with kelly 35 this year since I first try out the size (retourne) a few month ago. I got one in casis and it has been my most used bag.

Now i am contemplating whether to get one in red too since I wear a lot of black. Could you please share modeling picture of your red kelly 35?

Will it be too big for red?

Thank you all!
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LV color - infini vs navy

hi everyone,

i was in love with the color infini for a empreinte bag many years ago but i never did end up getting it.

now i'm seeing that they have a navy/red pochette metis on the website.

is the navy bluer than the infini? i loved that the infini was more of a midnight navy vs a blue navy.

anyone seen both and can compare? if anyone has side by side photo, would be super helpful.

thanks!

Coach Fall 2022

Coach's Fall 2022 collection has the first round of release on 9/01. The new introduction to Coach's Icon collection is the Bandit, which will come in a horizontal (2 sizes) and a vertical (Bandit 20) flap.
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Key features of the Bandit are the signature C-shape pushlock and the shoulder strap that can be worn across the body, doubled as a shoulder bag, or removed as a clutch.

There will be a small series of Limited Edition Bandits featuring graffiti from Mint&Serf.

Help!!! I cant decide

I would like to buy a preloved Medium flap either 24k Plated Lambskin or maybe Caviar not sure which one to go for.

I want it in very good cond with a card and dustcover.

Having trouble in deciding what to go for. I want a bag that looks good as well as being durable and can be worn crossbody too.

Any help would be much appreciated in helping to buy the perfect bag for me. Payment will be on PayPal credit and my budget has to be under 4k in total.

I'm become bit O.C.D with this purchase and Nit picky ifkwim and am annoying everyone lol

There goes my cuff

Totally exhausted on a flight this week. Got up to go to the washroom, and as I staggered back to my seat my Love cuff apparently flew off my wrist and landed two rows back under some guy’s seat. I didn’t even realize it until a man said, “Ma’am, you’ve lost your bracelet.” I was so out of it, that I groggily dropped to my knees to hunt for it. The poor guy reached down and handed it to me.

I swear, after that every time I looked at it, the damned thing appeared to be trying to escape my arm.

On the upside, Im interpreting this as “I must’ve lost some weight”

On the downside, Im sending it off to be re-sold.

Cartier Regular Love 4 diamonds vs Small 6 diamonds?

Hi everyone, I finally went to the store to try the love - I've always wanted it but kept putting it off and suddenly decided I needed one lol. I wear a slim JUC 24/7 and a VCA carnelian 5 motif 24/7 as well (different hands). I thought I was going to be pretty decisive and go with the 6 diamonds small as I usually prefer dainty jewellery BUT now I am super undecided! Because my JUC slim has no diamonds, I really wanted some sparkle on the love...I have read all the threads here regarding regular love w/o and with 4 diamonds and see many different opinions. For those who own both or who own the 4 diamond regular or also the 6 diamond small, what do you all think?

Some facts, I plan to wear this 24/7, I work in consulting so it's not an issue in terms of work/ flashiness. My major consideration points would be comfort, aesthetics (love some bling) haha. I did think that IF I do go with the 6 diamond small love, I can get another item immediately e.g. pave love ring OR JUC ring with diamonds. I LOVE the pave love small rose gold but for now it does not suit my lifestyle.. some pics below and thanks so much in advance! I did a little collage of a side by side as well for the last pic :)

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