Chanel Metiers d’Arts 2021 (21A)

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Chanel has been doing this for a while with so Black pieces. I have owned black hardware ranging from 2015-2020 and from what I recall they switched things up for 20A. The reason they don’t cover the middle part anymore is that this is where most abrasion/chipping happened in the past. Removing the layer from where the links rub against each other will decrease the risk of chipping.
Thanks for this info! I guess I’m OK with it only if I don’t see it when I’m using the bag. I wonder if it would chip further?!
 
Did you mean the side panel sticking out? I see this happening in minis quite a bit (both the classic and reissue styles). Mine looks OK but I find that it tends to happen after I overstuff my bag a bit too much. I have no idea if that’s the reason though. But after I let the bag rest for a few days, it turns back to normal shape. I know these issues are a bit heartbreaking after the trouble we’ve gone through to acquire this beauty. I’m keeping mine because I love using it way too much!
Yes that's it---I noticed as soon as I unboxed it, maybe because none of my other minis had this issue. I could go on about what went on to get this bag, but I think I've hijacked this thread enough, lol. The return period is almost over, so if I decide to keep it I'll post my own separate storytime.
I'm glad to hear you are using your bag and really enjoying it! That's the most important part :smile:
 
I also got the 21a white medium cf. It is really elegant and can definitely be dressed down as well if needed in my opinion. I don't use it as a daily bag though, and I've only taken her out once so far. But I have been taking the bag out just to look at it pretty much every day lol :girlsigh: I really like the light gold hardware and both the white leather and hardware color actually have a very slight pink beige tone to them under the right lighting. View attachment 5143288
Bag twins! :love:
 
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Thanks for sharing that. I see what you're saying, and that makes sense in terms of chipping prevention. What struck me about the one I have is the center vertical link (the one with the etching) has enough of the silver-colored metal missing the black color that it does stand out. While I didn't check each and every link up close, I did compare it to the same type of links in close proximity, and the rest were well-covered in black. That, plus the one side of the bag sticking out as mentioned above.
I totally understand and would be unhappy as well. I’ve returned quite a few bags over the past 3 years and Chanel‘s lack of precision and quality control doesn’t surprise me anymore. The bags should be priced half, if not even less. I feel with increasing prices we have just become more demanding (as we should when paying more for the same item) than we used to be when these bags were in the 1000-2000 range.
 
Thanks for this info! I guess I’m OK with it only if I don’t see it when I’m using the bag. I wonder if it would chip further?!
It shouldn’t be chipped to begin with, but a regular fading out of the black coating. I only ever noticed when storing the bag (when the chain links moved to irregular angles). I don’t know how well the current black coating will wear, though, and have only had luck with a 2017 sheepskin Reissue that hasn’t had any issues at all. Crossing fingers yours will hold up, in case you decide to keep it :)
 
I totally understand and would be unhappy as well. I’ve returned quite a few bags over the past 3 years and Chanel‘s lack of precision and quality control doesn’t surprise me anymore. The bags should be priced half, if not even less. I feel with increasing prices we have just become more demanding (as we should when paying more for the same item) than we used to be when these bags were in the 1000-2000 range.
Thank you, and you are completely spot-on. Appreciate your input and your experience. I just have a couple more items on my wishlist, and then I think I won't have to deal with this pressured shopping and acceptance of imperfections. :tup:
 
I also got the 21a white medium cf. It is really elegant and can definitely be dressed down as well if needed in my opinion. I don't use it as a daily bag though, and I've only taken her out once so far. But I have been taking the bag out just to look at it pretty much every day lol :girlsigh: I really like the light gold hardware and both the white leather and hardware color actually have a very slight pink beige tone to them under the right lighting. View attachment 5143288
Gorgeous.
 
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I also got the 21a white medium cf. It is really elegant and can definitely be dressed down as well if needed in my opinion. I don't use it as a daily bag though, and I've only taken her out once so far. But I have been taking the bag out just to look at it pretty much every day lol :girlsigh: I really like the light gold hardware and both the white leather and hardware color actually have a very slight pink beige tone to them under the right lighting. View attachment 5143288
So pretty!!!!!
 
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