Chanel Spring-Summer 2021 Collection (21S)

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@bbtyan i would go with the white bag on the right! I like it more, feels versatile and fresh. I like the iridescent but I think I’d prefer on another style.
@Manon07 thanks for sharing that photo! It does look lovely but I feel like after seeing this and @Tayo Adeyiga ’s bag, I feel gold this season is much more antique or brass. Not the sparkly vibrant gold of the past season. I think this is a lot more muted too, so if you want the supernova vibe, I would skip this one personally.
 
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I have absolutely no idea re: value and longevity but just wanted to comment that the iridescent is gorgeous!!!
I know!! I love the iridescent look especially a white one! I missed out on the iridescent caviar last year on the coco handle I think that was the best of both world. I am just not sure how does an iridescent calfskin bag wears compared to caviar...
 
Help! I have a choice between the white caviar classic flap in small and the iridescent white calf mini. Which one would you choose and which should hold value / longevity better? Thanks!
This is a tough decision... I want a white classic flap from this collection, too, and for now I've decided in favor of the non iridescent white in size medium or small (depends on which size will be available earlier), but the white iridescent Mini is sooo beautiful, too :love: Maybe when I see it at the boutique I will want it, too

I'm a little bit scared about iridescent lambskin, to be honest...
 
This is a tough decision... I want a white classic flap from this collection, too, and for now I've decided in favor of the non iridescent white in size medium or small (depends on which size will be available earlier), but the white iridescent Mini is sooo beautiful, too :love: Maybe when I see it at the boutique I will want it, too

I'm a little bit scared about iridescent lambskin, to be honest...
I am scared of iridescent leather since don’t have one in my collection as well... but I think this one is calfskin! So I dunno maybe it’s more durable? anyone with an iridescent calfskin could chime in about its wear and tear?
 
I am scared of iridescent leather since don’t have one in my collection as well... but I think this one is calfskin! So I dunno maybe it’s more durable? anyone with an iridescent calfskin could chime in about its wear and tear?
Yes, you're right! It's calfskin, not lamb... so maybe it can be indeed a bit more durable - it looks really stunning! :loveeyes:
 
Alright folks, saw the iridescent beiges in person today.

On the shelf:
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In the hand. There are strong pink tones to the beige under bright boutique lighting
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Next to the medium. The differences in construction are very obvious here, and in person. The medium has classic, well formed quilts and edges. The mini has flatter quilts, softer edging, and the grommets sink deeper into the top of the bag noticeably.
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This mini’s flap was also not fully straight, which was even more obvious when worn.

My SA also had a firm, lambskin pink mini which I compared it against.
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I passed on this mini today. My SA is being kind enough to let me inspect the next one that comes in.

Overall, I regret not being on the list for the medium for this bag.
An SA sent me a photo of a medium about an hour ago - it might still be available if you’d like their information.
 
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Alright folks, saw the iridescent beiges in person today.

On the shelf:
View attachment 5007715

In the hand. There are strong pink tones to the beige under bright boutique lighting
View attachment 5007716

Next to the medium. The differences in construction are very obvious here, and in person. The medium has classic, well formed quilts and edges. The mini has flatter quilts, softer edging, and the grommets sink deeper into the top of the bag noticeably.

This mini’s flap was also not fully straight, which was even more obvious when worn.

My SA also had a firm, lambskin pink mini which I compared it against.

I passed on this mini today. My SA is being kind enough to let me
Alright folks, saw the iridescent beiges in person today.

On the shelf:
View attachment 5007715

In the hand. There are strong pink tones to the beige under bright boutique lighting
View attachment 5007716

Next to the medium. The differences in construction are very obvious here, and in person. The medium has classic, well formed quilts and edges. The mini has flatter quilts, softer edging, and the grommets sink deeper into the top of the bag noticeably.
View attachment 5007717

This mini’s flap was also not fully straight, which was even more obvious when worn.

My SA also had a firm, lambskin pink mini which I compared it against.
View attachment 5007725
View attachment 5007736

I passed on this mini today. My SA is being kind enough to let me inspect the next one that comes in.

Overall, I regret not being on the list for the medium for this bag.

Is the iridescent beige in calfskin? The leather seems quite different from the pink mini...
 
I did also see this piece which I was on the list for. It’s very cute of course, silly but cute. I passed for now because I bought some other black wearable SLGs lately, but I’m also on her list for the beige and might get that, depending on what the beige looks like in person.

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i find the design really cute but the “pearl” looks cheap and plastic-ky. wish they used a more realistic fake pearl! lol.
 
Just picked up my gold mini cav w/ handle and I have to say, I’m a bit...shocked at how dark the gold is :/ Especially compared to the pics online. Definitely pulls more of a fall, Metiers gold than a spring/summer gold IMO. Gonna take a few days to think on it, as it does have a lot of pluses—but right now, I’m not sure she’s a keeper :sad: Maybe I’ll do a poll on IG like I did with the silver one, haha. Anyway, thoughts? TIA!
So pretty. I think this one will be another hard one to find.
 
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