Hi everyone!
I really really want to buy a black classic flap in small and have been ready to buy it from the boutique for a while now, but the pandemic came at the worst time and is now inhibiting me from doing so for many months (no Chanel store in my country and no travel right now). It's really driving me crazy!
My first Chanel flap was a pre-loved small classic flap in ivory jersey with gold re-issue chain from the 90's and it is probably my most beautiful/happy purchase ever. It's in amazing condition and just I fell in love with the feel of the vintage Chanel bags.
Next I really want a small classic flap in black, but am on the fence as to which one. I really love the gold-plated appeal and feel of the black vintage classic flaps from the 80's-90's. However, I love the black small classic flap in caviar with silver hardware, as I like the firm structure/more resistent and the modern appeal, works with more etc.
What do you guys think? I am also weary as to the multiple price increases and the quality of todays classic flaps being sub-par/worse than the older bags. The new bags even look plasticky/fake sometimes. The vintage ones actually look more authentic to me sometimes. On the other hand I am concerned as to second hand retailers, and am only considering ones that are widely known such as WGACA. Another issue I have is I hate breaking a new bag in, it terrifies me. But of course if you're dropping 6k on a bag you want to be able to feel comfortable wearing it.
What do you guys think? Vintage (with gold hardware) or new (with caviar and silver hardware)?
I really really want to buy a black classic flap in small and have been ready to buy it from the boutique for a while now, but the pandemic came at the worst time and is now inhibiting me from doing so for many months (no Chanel store in my country and no travel right now). It's really driving me crazy!
My first Chanel flap was a pre-loved small classic flap in ivory jersey with gold re-issue chain from the 90's and it is probably my most beautiful/happy purchase ever. It's in amazing condition and just I fell in love with the feel of the vintage Chanel bags.
Next I really want a small classic flap in black, but am on the fence as to which one. I really love the gold-plated appeal and feel of the black vintage classic flaps from the 80's-90's. However, I love the black small classic flap in caviar with silver hardware, as I like the firm structure/more resistent and the modern appeal, works with more etc.
What do you guys think? I am also weary as to the multiple price increases and the quality of todays classic flaps being sub-par/worse than the older bags. The new bags even look plasticky/fake sometimes. The vintage ones actually look more authentic to me sometimes. On the other hand I am concerned as to second hand retailers, and am only considering ones that are widely known such as WGACA. Another issue I have is I hate breaking a new bag in, it terrifies me. But of course if you're dropping 6k on a bag you want to be able to feel comfortable wearing it.
What do you guys think? Vintage (with gold hardware) or new (with caviar and silver hardware)?
Good luck with your decision!
