Chanel backpack, what to get?

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isun83 said:
How do you like the lambskin on mini? I’m going to get US but still deciding on the leather
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Actually more than I expected! Almost all my bags are calfskin of some sort (chevron, aged or caviar). I even looked at the mini Urban Spirit in black quilted calf before (last season?) but wasn’t tempted enough to buy.

Weirdly the navy mini lambskin version this season totally caught my eye when I walked in and next thing I’d brought it home [emoji15][emoji51]. But I’ve used it almost immediately which is always a good sign.

The lamb does crease more easily but backpacks aren’t really meant to be babied (I’m bad at babying bags anyway) so I guess if you are relaxed about wear, then go for it?
 
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MahaM said:
An investment in my opinion is something that you really love and will be functional for your lifestyle which will use often and not only occasionally.
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Hi! Will the gabrielle backpack in black available this year? or get restocked again? I've been looking for it and my local boutique doesn't have it :( I've been looking in Korea as well, it's so hard to get this bag. So, is there any chance of this bag to be available this year?
 
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natalie312 said:
Hi! Will the gabrielle backpack in black available this year? or get restocked again? I've been looking for it and my local boutique doesn't have it :sad: I've been looking in Korea as well, it's so hard to get this bag. So, is there any chance of this bag to be available this year?
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I bought a black gabrielle backpack (bought my bag the day they restocked) in HK in January (2019). It isn't a seasonal piece, so they should be restocked from time to time. The black just sells out quickly. Hope you find your bag! Good luck!
 
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carlalim said:
I bought a black gabrielle backpack (bought my bag the day they restocked) in HK in January (2019). It isn't a seasonal piece, so they should be restocked from time to time. The black just sells out quickly. Hope you find your bag! Good luck!
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Ah thats good! I'm so happy you can get the backpack :smile: Yeah, I will keep on looking for it and hopefully I can get in soon :biggrin: thank you for your response!
 
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natalie312 said:
Hi! Will the gabrielle backpack in black available this year? or get restocked again? I've been looking for it and my local boutique doesn't have it :sad: I've been looking in Korea as well, it's so hard to get this bag. So, is there any chance of this bag to be available this year?
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Yeah, it should be available each year according the SA . I didn't find it in my local boutique too and I was lucky my husband found it for me in one of his business trips.
 
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natalie312 said:
Hi! Will the gabrielle backpack in black available this year? or get restocked again? I've been looking for it and my local boutique doesn't have it [emoji20] I've been looking in Korea as well, it's so hard to get this bag. So, is there any chance of this bag to be available this year?
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Yes it’s available as it’s considered a classic so always available but It’s just available in limited quantity. I bought my black Gabrielle backpack last October and I love it! I was at the boutique 2 days ago and I saw 3 available. I’m in Germany, I think the backpack is easier to find in Europe as I see it on shelves here. I hope you find yours! Perhaps take a trip to Europe :)
 
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pinkypink00 said:
From what I remember the Gabrielle Backpacks are super popular in Korea so might be hard to find as it gets sold out as soon as stock comes in >_< Doesnt hurt to check though! Might have to check multiple stores
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I finally got my Gabrielle backpack in small black!! Korea has just newly open their new Chanel flagship store in Gangnam today and I'm so glad they have more stock for the backpack! So happy that I'm finally get to own one <3 It's so pretty and perfect :biggrin:
 

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natalie312 said:
I finally got my Gabrielle backpack in small black!! Korea has just newly open their new Chanel flagship store in Gangnam today and I'm so glad they have more stock for the backpack! So happy that I'm finally get to own one <3 It's so pretty and perfect :biggrin:
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Chookah heyo~. ! I just bought one today too for my sister. Same black one. I noticed the leather is different from mine! I also have my own black one I bought in October. The leather on mine is a lot thinner and softer like the reissue. So when it cinches it folds and sinks in more.

But this one now, the leather feels a lot thicker and sturdier, which is a good thing [emoji106]
 
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BettyLouboo said:
Chookah heyo~. ! I just bought one today too for my sister. Same black one. I noticed the leather is different from mine! I also have my own black one I bought in October. The leather on mine is a lot thinner and softer like the reissue. So when it cinches it folds and sinks in more.

But this one now, the leather feels a lot thicker and sturdier, which is a good thing [emoji106]
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Aw yaay! Thats so good :D ah.. so the newer stocks has a more sturdier leather? I just noticed this as well, this is my first Gabrielle backpack so I never knew that theres a difference for the leather
 
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BettyLouboo said:
By the way, I remember reading an article years ago that Chanel closed down in Korea. It was being pulled from the airport boutiques. Something about a disagreement in contracts? I guess an opening of a flagship store means it’s over!
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Oh really? :o I just knew that too hahahaha, well luckily they re-opened their other Chanel boutiques at their department stores now and especially opening up a super gorgeous new flagship store! Here's what the store look like from the outside btw~
 

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eckw said:
Actually more than I expected! Almost all my bags are calfskin of some sort (chevron, aged or caviar). I even looked at the mini Urban Spirit in black quilted calf before (last season?) but wasn’t tempted enough to buy.

Weirdly the navy mini lambskin version this season totally caught my eye when I walked in and next thing I’d brought it home [emoji15][emoji51]. But I’ve used it almost immediately which is always a good sign.

The lamb does crease more easily but backpacks aren’t really meant to be babied (I’m bad at babying bags anyway) so I guess if you are relaxed about wear, then go for it?
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How’s your bag in the urban spirit mini holding up? Can it hold a mini iPad? I’m thinking about this size or the small. Got mine preloved in red can’t wait to try it!!
 
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