Chanel Spring/Summer 2022 Act1 (22P)

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Thank you!!! So excited for you as well!!! :love: :biggrin: Can’t wait to hear your thoughts once you get it in your hands! It’s a really gorgeous, special piece!!!
FedEx arrived early this morning but I got busy…. Ok after carefully inspected, I love the shiny and durable caviar! Love the shape. It’s so chic! And it’s just like a handbag with the backpack straps. The chains have some weight to it but they are not that heavy so it can be managed. There’s an inner back compartment that I can put my iPhone Pro Max and still able to lock the bag. That’s a plus cuz I don’t need to open the zipper to put the phone in and out. However, the zipper is a bit hard to pull and there’s nothing to grasp and pull unless I have to hold on to one side of the bag in order to pull the zipper. I’m afraid that it will cause more creases over the time. Also, not sure if my left should is ‘defective’ or what, the strap kept slipping off my shoulder. So those are the 2 cons that I found for me. For the zipper, I can try to leave it open and only pull up on the sides of the bag but not to close it completely so that I don’t have to pull it many times while wearing. But not sure what I can do about the strap slipping off. I think I’ll have to try wearing it more at home and see if I can live with it.:sad:

By the way, I can put the LV mini pochette and phone in the main compartment and it still has room for something else. Here are some pics for reference.

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FedEx arrived early this morning but I got busy…. Ok after carefully inspected, I love the shiny and durable caviar! Love the shape. It’s so chic! And it’s just like a handbag with the backpack straps. The chains have some weight to it but they are not that heavy so it can be managed. There’s an inner back compartment that I can put my iPhone Pro Max and still able to lock the bag. That’s a plus cuz I don’t need to open the zipper to put the phone in and out. However, the zipper is a bit hard to pull and there’s nothing to grasp and pull unless I have to hold on to one side of the bag in order to pull the zipper. I’m afraid that it will cause more creases over the time. Also, not sure if my left should is ‘defective’ or what, the strap kept slipping off my shoulder. So those are the 2 cons that I found for me. For the zipper, I can try to leave it open and only pull up on the sides of the bag but not to close it completely so that I don’t have to pull it many times while wearing. But not sure what I can do about the strap slipping off. I think I’ll have to try wearing it more at home and see if I can live with it.:sad:

By the way, I can put the LV mini pochette and phone in the main compartment and it still has room for something else. Here are some pics for reference.

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Oh I didnt know about the inner back compartment until now. It’s huge plus for me. Great to hear you love the leather and the style. I hope the strap issue somehow will go away. It’s such a bummer. That would bother me for sure. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, and now I know what I should look out for when receiving my backpack.
 
Do you plan to use it every day? I would be concerned about the wear and tear, color transfer especially on such a light lambskin color. But if you love it, go for it! :)
I don’t really use my Chanel bags, probably not daily bag, but I want to get some good use out of it. I would probably spray it to protect if form colour transfer. Still debating …hard choice. So pretty but not sure I “need” it.
 
Oh I didnt know about the inner back compartment until now. It’s huge plus for me. Great to hear you love the leather and the style. I hope the strap issue somehow will go away. It’s such a bummer. That would bother me for sure. Thanks so much for sharing your thoughts, and now I know what I should look out for when receiving my backpack.
I didn’t know about the inner back compartment too and I’ve been staring at mine for hours lololol
 
FedEx arrived early this morning but I got busy…. Ok after carefully inspected, I love the shiny and durable caviar! Love the shape. It’s so chic! And it’s just like a handbag with the backpack straps. The chains have some weight to it but they are not that heavy so it can be managed. There’s an inner back compartment that I can put my iPhone Pro Max and still able to lock the bag. That’s a plus cuz I don’t need to open the zipper to put the phone in and out. However, the zipper is a bit hard to pull and there’s nothing to grasp and pull unless I have to hold on to one side of the bag in order to pull the zipper. I’m afraid that it will cause more creases over the time. Also, not sure if my left should is ‘defective’ or what, the strap kept slipping off my shoulder. So those are the 2 cons that I found for me. For the zipper, I can try to leave it open and only pull up on the sides of the bag but not to close it completely so that I don’t have to pull it many times while wearing. But not sure what I can do about the strap slipping off. I think I’ll have to try wearing it more at home and see if I can live with it.:sad:

By the way, I can put the LV mini pochette and phone in the main compartment and it still has room for something else. Here are some pics for reference.

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I didn’t realize there’s a slip pocket in the back! :lol: In terms of the strap, I wouldn’t say that’s a defect. I think it comes down to shape of your shoulder. Mine stays on totally fine. My zipper isn’t extremely smooth but it’s not horribly stiff, and I plan to only partly zip most of the time. The shape of the bag doesn’t make it easy for things to roll out, so I think it would be fine as long as the flap is locked. I love!!!
 
FedEx arrived early this morning but I got busy…. Ok after carefully inspected, I love the shiny and durable caviar! Love the shape. It’s so chic! And it’s just like a handbag with the backpack straps. The chains have some weight to it but they are not that heavy so it can be managed. There’s an inner back compartment that I can put my iPhone Pro Max and still able to lock the bag. That’s a plus cuz I don’t need to open the zipper to put the phone in and out. However, the zipper is a bit hard to pull and there’s nothing to grasp and pull unless I have to hold on to one side of the bag in order to pull the zipper. I’m afraid that it will cause more creases over the time. Also, not sure if my left should is ‘defective’ or what, the strap kept slipping off my shoulder. So those are the 2 cons that I found for me. For the zipper, I can try to leave it open and only pull up on the sides of the bag but not to close it completely so that I don’t have to pull it many times while wearing. But not sure what I can do about the strap slipping off. I think I’ll have to try wearing it more at home and see if I can live with it.:sad:

By the way, I can put the LV mini pochette and phone in the main compartment and it still has room for something else. Here are some pics for reference.

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Love that it has the extra compartment! I’m so jealous!! Waiting for my SA to check if she has any available for me. Do you think the zipper will be smoother with more usage? And do you see yourself using this bag daily? I hope the strap works out for you!
 
FedEx arrived early this morning but I got busy…. Ok after carefully inspected, I love the shiny and durable caviar! Love the shape. It’s so chic! And it’s just like a handbag with the backpack straps. The chains have some weight to it but they are not that heavy so it can be managed. There’s an inner back compartment that I can put my iPhone Pro Max and still able to lock the bag. That’s a plus cuz I don’t need to open the zipper to put the phone in and out. However, the zipper is a bit hard to pull and there’s nothing to grasp and pull unless I have to hold on to one side of the bag in order to pull the zipper. I’m afraid that it will cause more creases over the time. Also, not sure if my left should is ‘defective’ or what, the strap kept slipping off my shoulder. So those are the 2 cons that I found for me. For the zipper, I can try to leave it open and only pull up on the sides of the bag but not to close it completely so that I don’t have to pull it many times while wearing. But not sure what I can do about the strap slipping off. I think I’ll have to try wearing it more at home and see if I can live with it.:sad:

By the way, I can put the LV mini pochette and phone in the main compartment and it still has room for something else. Here are some pics for reference.

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My zipper isn’t really smooth either, but I don’t plan on zipping it every time. I think using the outer lock is good enough for me. If I am traveling, then I’ll definitely use the zipper. Thanks for the heads up about the back compartment. Love this backpack even more now!
 
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I didn’t realize there’s a slip pocket in the back! :lol: In terms of the strap, I wouldn’t say that’s a defect. I think it comes down to shape of your shoulder. Mine stays on totally fine. My zipper isn’t extremely smooth but it’s not horribly stiff, and I plan to only partly zip most of the time. The shape of the bag doesn’t make it easy for things to roll out, so I think it would be fine as long as the flap is locked. I love!!!
Yeah the inner back compartment (or slip pocket) is kinda convenient for traveling too. I was able to put in 2 passports without the holder and my phone in there. Or I can put 2 passports within one LV passport holder.

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Omg I just passed on this same bag at my local Chanel. I bought a black woc with the ccs on the strap instead that came out in this season. Figured black will go with everything and I didn’t need 2 wocs but I love that color. This is mine hehe.

Side note for anyone that’s curious. When I compared this limited edition woc to the classic woc I noticed some differences: the limited edition one has a shorter chain length so sits higher on body, caviar is more matte and less puffy feeling and a bit softer, the zipper pull is in plastic/leather not metal, Lining of the bag matches the exterior, and the strap is connected to the bag in a different way, hardware is light gold not a strong yellow gold, CC logo is bigger at the front.
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Thanks for sharing. How much is this special edition woc?
 
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