Shoot, I don't need anywhere to use my bags. I wear my bags at home around the house, lol ! My fiancé and my son pick a Chanel bag for me for movie nights. I load it up with movie theatre candy and we go down to the basement and then I snuggle up with my bag, lol. Last week we watched a James Bond movie so my son thought my black and white sequin bag would be the right choice since bond wears a black and white tuxedo in the movie. Another night we watched Interstellar so they picked my metallic silver since it's sort of space age looking, lol.
Buying CHANEL at the current prices/increases
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I've decided I'm going to wear my bags, including Chanel, to do almost whatever I want. So, daily dog walks? Yes! Grocery store? Sure! No point in them sitting in the closet. They make me happy when I get to wear them. I will pick bags with no logos (e.g. Bottega) if I'm in a sketchier part of town though.
I don't think I will ever purchase a flap bag because I agree the price is ridiculous!!!
Great!
Bags we love meant to be used as much as possible and we should enjoy wearing them .😊
I'm more of a mid-range than luxury bag buyer but always had it in my mind that a Chanel flap was like the "ultimate". Looked at a pristine vintage Chanel flap in Fenwick a couple of weeks ago at £7995, had a good look inside and out, and it was lovely but also....just a bag. I don't think I'd ever justify it even though I could save and buy one if I wanted to, my first, second and third cars all cost less than that (I am 40 though!).
I think I'm just happy at mid-range and would rather spend the money on our property or travel expenses - but totally get buying one if you are financially able to do all of the above and it not make a dent.
I think I'm just happy at mid-range and would rather spend the money on our property or travel expenses - but totally get buying one if you are financially able to do all of the above and it not make a dent.
I think that’s exactly the plan for Hermes, chanel, dior, brunello. They don’t have diffusion lines, so they need the middle segment and up to have ready access to sunglasses l, make up, fragrance.
I don't think luxury industry can rely solely on the super rich. After all there are way fewer super rich people than the average working class. Don't know any super riches, but can sort of understand their frustration that the chanel purses are not exclusive because too many people have it. But honestly, the luxury bags are not really scarce, luxury industry is just creating scarcity by high price tags. So if I were super rich, I would rather choose something else to show off exclusivity if I need to.
Guess what, I can't let go of the idea of going into a chanel boutique and buy something new. Recently I'm considering buying a new wallet/cardholder that fits my needs better so I think why not try chanel, at least SLG won't made a dent. I want something in bright color and lambskin. But there just aren't many wallets/cardholders in lambskin, almost everything is in caviar leather. I looked around in the store, sadly, nothing gives me a spark. I know I've always been very specific in my clothes and purses, but does anyone else also feel chanel purses nowadays are very uninspired? I hope it's a cycle and in the next peak of the fashion design (hopefully in a few years), there will be some new talented designer at chanel who brings us something beautiful!
Guess what, I can't let go of the idea of going into a chanel boutique and buy something new. Recently I'm considering buying a new wallet/cardholder that fits my needs better so I think why not try chanel, at least SLG won't made a dent. I want something in bright color and lambskin. But there just aren't many wallets/cardholders in lambskin, almost everything is in caviar leather. I looked around in the store, sadly, nothing gives me a spark. I know I've always been very specific in my clothes and purses, but does anyone else also feel chanel purses nowadays are very uninspired? I hope it's a cycle and in the next peak of the fashion design (hopefully in a few years), there will be some new talented designer at chanel who brings us something beautiful!
It boils down to preference of aesthetics. I like that certain aesthetic of Chanel's 2.55 and the soft cozy tweed texture in their clothes. Each fashion house has their unique style and code.
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"but does anyone else also feel chanel purses nowadays are very uninspired?"
No, not me unfortunately lol
I bought sneakers, a belt and a bag this month! lol
No, not me unfortunately lol
I bought sneakers, a belt and a bag this month! lol
Agreed. I need to have this mindset too. Otherwise they are just sitting in my closet.....collecting dust...
I think this statement couldn’t be more true. Some people hype these items up far past what they are in reality. At the end of the day a bag is made to accessorize an outfit or to carry your things so assigning it any greater value could lead to disappointment.
Like you, I’ve been lusting for Chanel for a really long time. For about 5 years now actually but could never “justify” pulling the trigger for all the reasons you have mentioned. It’s not a need but a want, I keep on reminding myself. It’s an itch I couldn’t scratch so I had to compromise. I had to think what I wanted, set a budget and do the hard work of researching for the best deals.
Just this week, I bought 2 preloved bags in excellent condition. One is vintage 1996 CF Medium lambskin GHW and the other is CF 2018 Jumbo lambskin GHW both from reputable sellers and bags have been authenticated by the best in the business, Zeko😀. Best of all,it just cost less than the price of a brand new Jumbo (combined)! I feel like I hit a jackpot!
I’m glad I waited. Of course we all have different situations in life but the most important thing is, we enjoy what we have and we can live with the choices that we make.
Just this week, I bought 2 preloved bags in excellent condition. One is vintage 1996 CF Medium lambskin GHW and the other is CF 2018 Jumbo lambskin GHW both from reputable sellers and bags have been authenticated by the best in the business, Zeko😀. Best of all,it just cost less than the price of a brand new Jumbo (combined)! I feel like I hit a jackpot!
I’m glad I waited. Of course we all have different situations in life but the most important thing is, we enjoy what we have and we can live with the choices that we make.
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The purchases threads are very quiet these days. I remember when I first joined tpf there would be several pages on these threads with many new buys. Not anymore. I can only assume that many like the OP do not want to spend extortionate amounts on a single handbag. My last purchase was 2017. It was like a trance I recovered from. I don't see me going back.
Not imo, in fact I'm about to add a 3rd purchase to the October thread 
I typically buy less headed into fall as I start my Christmas shopping early, but this year I've been unusually generous to myself lol
I typically buy less headed into fall as I start my Christmas shopping early, but this year I've been unusually generous to myself lol