CHANEL CHIT CHAT Thread!

[jelly_jilli]

Out of curiosity if you could only have one Chanel. What style and color would you have.

Currently lusting over denim flap bags but realistically speaking if I could only have one, it would be a burgundy CF for these reasons:
- has to be versatile and be appropriate for both formal and casual occasions
- colour can’t be trendy since I’ll get sick of it faster and find it difficult to match outfits with
- preferably a darker colour since it would be used for multiple occasions but black would be boring hence burgundy is classic enough yet still a pretty safe and versatile colour
- hold a fair amount so CF > WOC
- beige Claire would be a close second but it’s easier to style edgy looks with a darker colour so this would work better for me/my wardrobe

What about yours?

 

[jelly_jilli]

Received some credits from Vestiaire that will be expiring very soon, so here’s a fun question

If you had $1000-$1500 to spend, what would your choice of bag be? Of course you can choose up to a couple thousand dollars and have approximately $1500 offset from the total. Need some advice!

 

[Diana.a.aa]

Currently lusting over denim flap bags but realistically speaking if I could only have one, it would be a burgundy CF for these reasons:
- has to be versatile and be appropriate for both formal and casual occasions
- colour can’t be trendy since I’ll get sick of it faster and find it difficult to match outfits with
- preferably a darker colour since it would be used for multiple occasions but black would be boring hence burgundy is classic enough yet still a pretty safe and versatile colour
- hold a fair amount so CF > WOC
- beige Claire would be a close second but it’s easier to style edgy looks with a darker colour so this would work better for me/my wardrobe

What about yours?

Currently lusting over denim flap bags but realistically speaking if I could only have one, it would be a burgundy CF for these reasons:
- has to be versatile and be appropriate for both formal and casual occasions
- colour can’t be trendy since I’ll get sick of it faster and find it difficult to match outfits with
- preferably a darker colour since it would be used for multiple occasions but black would be boring hence burgundy is classic enough yet still a pretty safe and versatile colour
- hold a fair amount so CF > WOC
- beige Claire would be a close second but it’s easier to style edgy looks with a darker colour so this would work better for me/my wardrobe

What about yours?

Omg I love all your reasons. !!! Im trying to decide if I want a black or Claire beige for a classic flap. Thank you !

 

[vintagehunter85]

Hey can anyone help me and tell me what year this chanel is ? I know it must be before 1984..

 

[LV_Nikky]

Hi guys..the strap on my medium flap in black caviar leather feels sticky. I just got it like a month ago and I havent even used it. Is this normal?! Is there a way to check when the bag was made?

 

[queensj]

New here & would love some advice! I purchased my bag only a few months ago and the gold hardware around the clasp has worn off exposing a silver base. It’s super annoying because I have only used the bag a few times and baby it. My question is: should I bring it back to the Chanel boutique at Bloomingdales where I bought it or to a Chanel store for servicing? I am in NYC. Thank you!

 

[calypsodc]

New here & would love some advice! I purchased my bag only a few months ago and the gold hardware around the clasp has worn off exposing a silver base. It’s super annoying because I have only used the bag a few times and baby it. My question is: should I bring it back to the Chanel boutique at Bloomingdales where I bought it or to a Chanel store for servicing? I am in NYC. Thank you!

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Definitely bring it back! Hopefully they don’t blame it on “wear and tear”

 

[queensj]

Definitely bring it back! Hopefully they don’t blame it on “wear and tear”

Do you know if it’s better to take it straight to the Chanel store or back to the point of sale (Chanel boutique inside a Bloomingdales)? I am disappointed too. I have 15 yr old LV bags where the hardware is still pristine.

 

[calypsodc]

Do you know if it’s better to take it straight to the Chanel store or back to the point of sale (Chanel boutique inside a Bloomingdales)? I am disappointed too. I have 15 yr old LV bags where the hardware is still pristine.

I would bring it back to where you purchased it

 

[Chantiqruby22]

Hey can anyone help me and tell me what year this chanel is ? I know it must be before 1984..

Zeko Authentication can give you more info on the bag. You’ll have to pay for her service but it’s not much.

 

[Mimolette]

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[ant23]

Hi all! ^_^
Has any of you ladies recently been to the Brussels Chanel boutique?
If so, do you know if they have any available stock on the classic Ballet flats in Beige?

 

[tribeca_girl]

Hi all!
I'm new to the forum and was hoping to have some of you experts weigh in on something. Recently bought this CCH bag pre-loved and though it listed the year as 2022 I don't know which collection its from. Can anyone identify this pink?

 

[mademoiselleprive]

Hi ladies! Does anyone know a really good authenticator for vintage Chanel jewelry? I have some old Coco-era pieces, and would like to get them authenticated by someone who specializes on Chanel jewelry

 

[Diana.a.aa]

Hi ladies! Does anyone know a really good authenticator for vintage Chanel jewelry? I have some old Coco-era pieces, and would like to get them authenticated by someone who specializes on Chanel jewelry

Zeko is if not the best , one of the best