I keep buying the shoes as I have never had any issues! Good point about demand for shoes!@papertiger I am intrigued, do you have a picture anywhere of this vintage bag?
I’ve had a good experience too—multiple pairs of ballerinas and slingbacks and a pair of Mary Janes. I mentioned upthread I gave up on Chanel bc of two faulty pairs of platforms a few seasons ago, but if it hadn’t been for all the swirling complaints about quality in their other items, I might have thought it was just that particular SKU. Some YouTubers have postulated the decline in bag quality is bc they can’t keep up with demand, so maybe there just isn’t that same demand for shoes?
Thanks everyone here for their contributions, I haven’t been this invested in a tpf thread in years.
Chanel’s Rise & STALL: Defects, Difficulties & Deflection (formerly the 19 tote saga thread)
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So what's on everyone's Chanel wish list? 
In all seriousness. Are we still going to buy bags?
In all seriousness. Are we still going to buy bags?
So what's on everyone's Chanel wish list?
In all seriousness. Are we still going to buy bags?
I’ll still be buying
well after @TraceySH put her 19 through the ringer for us here, that one is definitely staying on my listSo what's on everyone's Chanel wish list?
In all seriousness. Are we still going to buy bags?
i've legit been eyeing that bag for 2 years.
How do these brushes compare to more reasonably priced makeup brands? If they aren't willing to divulge the materials, how do we know they are better in quality than Sigma, MAC brushes or even Sephora brand (to be extreme here)? Is there a noticeable difference in how they apply makeup?Yes! I love the touch up brush #104. Eye brush 204 is great! The shape is perfect for smoking eyes out. The foundations are also lovely . I love Sublimage! My fav Chanel beaute item is the Stylo Yeux eyeliners, they last and colors are beautiful. A must have!
They didn't renew Luci Pica's contract thank god. So maybe we will see something else than red shadow, blush and lips.
They are okay but nothing to write home about. Much better off going with a natural bristle brushes from the likes of chikuhodo or other specialty manufacturer.
They are okay but nothing to write home about. Much better off going with a natural bristle brushes from the likes of chikuhodo or other specialty manufacturer.
I'm a fan of the Chikuhodo brushes particularly the Z series.. I've had them for years
& they are exactly as described..
I purchased mine from VisageUSA & FUDE BEauty
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yes - i'd like a reissue flap one day, i have 2 reissue camera styles. vintage for sure.So what's on everyone's Chanel wish list?
In all seriousness. Are we still going to buy bags?
Wasn't this also a way to get the 'made in Italy'?
They are okay but nothing to write home about. Much better off going with a natural bristle brushes from the likes of chikuhodo or other specialty manufacturer.
Apologies for going on a tangent here, but I have way too many brushes. I don't have Chanel brushes specifically, but do have old natural bristle brushes from Tom Ford, and a variety of Chikuhodo, Wayne Goss, Sonia G, Charlotte Tilbury, etc. I've also tried plenty of synthetic brushes back in the day like Sigma (but there's no comparison to natural bristle brushes imo). Tom Ford are quite scratchy by comparison to Japanese brushes, though I'm not a fan of the original Sonia brushes either. I quite like Rephr though, which happen to be reasonably priced too. They have very nice "soft" density to them, where something like Wayne Goss is more wispy.
well after @TraceySH put her 19 through the ringer for us here, that one is definitely staying on my list
Would love to get a "lambskin" CF made of whatever Tracey's C19 is made of
Don't even need to know what it is OH MY GOODNESS. I have just watched the 'What is bonded leather' video linked earlier in this thread. Adding here again - its a must see and only a few minutes long: https://eikenshop.com/en-au/blogs/the-traveller-notebook/what-is-bonded-leather
He says very clearly and demonstrates how bonded leather is the particle board equivalent, if you look at 100% leather is the solid timber. Reason it's used is lighter, gives the feel & cheaper option. CHEAPER option. And that layer can be less than a millimetre thin. It could even be sprayed on like a paint job considering it can be made from filing and shavings. How is this sold at the price point they are gouging people for?
Ladies there is plenty for room over in my favourite space the Chloe house. We have 100% leather and we welcome everyone.
He says very clearly and demonstrates how bonded leather is the particle board equivalent, if you look at 100% leather is the solid timber. Reason it's used is lighter, gives the feel & cheaper option. CHEAPER option. And that layer can be less than a millimetre thin. It could even be sprayed on like a paint job considering it can be made from filing and shavings. How is this sold at the price point they are gouging people for?
Ladies there is plenty for room over in my favourite space the Chloe house. We have 100% leather and we welcome everyone.
Are there ANY OTHER luxury brands NOT OWNED by LVMH, Kering, Richemont, the Prada Group NOR ANY OTHER conglomerates, OTHER than Chanel and Hermes which offer a large range of products? Serious question.
So, just like I try to avoid shopping through Amazon for the reason that these megacompanies are becoming too big to fail, I try whenever possible not to shop at conglomerates brands.
Tracey, let me know if you’d like me to take down the post, I realize it’s off topic. My apologies.
So, just like I try to avoid shopping through Amazon for the reason that these megacompanies are becoming too big to fail, I try whenever possible not to shop at conglomerates brands.
Tracey, let me know if you’d like me to take down the post, I realize it’s off topic. My apologies.
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You’re fine! This thread has become a catch all for so many things,
But I feel like we are all expressing sort of global confusion, frustration and inquisitiveness around the marketplace practices as a whole. My hope is that the thread actually is entirely on topic, as it will engender better, more informed and confident decisions
