**Coco Handle** Club
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My coco 10.5” green ,red(chevron) and lilac
I just recently became a fan of the Coco handle bag, and am thinking of getting one. Can anyone tell me if the Coco Handle Mini in black chevron caviar with ruthenium hardware is as hard to find as the Mini flap? Or will I have better luck finding it?
Glad to find this thread! I love the micro/minis and will add one next. I have the old mini which is a bit large for me, but the new mini seems similar to my seasonal Carry Around Flap with handle that I LOVE!
Still hoping to get my hands on a green or red quilted cch. I can’t wait to see what colors are released for 2021.
Hi guys - I’ve been in search for red Coco Handle for awhile. I finally found one on Fashionphile for over retail (I never really pay over retail bc I’d rather get it from the store at that point). However, with the potential price increase, the price would probably end up being the same plus this one is listed as new condition (28 series) and having the lizard handle, which they no longer make. If anyone could actually verify that this is the lizard handle, not the lizard embossed handle, that would be great! Anywho, just wanted to get your opinion...it’s in the size small (not mini) and I’m 5’2”. Thank you!!
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Hi! I didn't think a red color with red handles combo came with lizard. I thought it was only embossed, but this could be a new one that got past me. I would ask for the tag so you can see the exact codes. Then someone who has a lizard bag can compare.
Also, if you love lizard, great. If you are not sure, then my two cents...
I would stay with an all leather handle. Lizard may peel, and if plan to wrap the handle to protect it, I feel it sort of takes away from the beauty of the bag and makes it look precious. Also, if you love exotics, only the handle is lizard, so it's not really a lizard bag, only the handle which makes no sense as that is the most used part of bag. I think an all leather bag has better longevity, especially as the world moves away from exotics. Of course use of animal in fashion and how accepted it is varies by country, but just some thoughts.
Hope that helps.
Thank you so much for a detailed response! But I guess my main concern/question is would you pay over retail for it? And would the size small be too big on my frame? More so about the lizard handle...8 think that might just be more an “incentive” for paying over retail since they don’t make it anymore? Idk...
Hi! For me, I would never pay over retail for a Chanel bag that is still in production today and that you can get brand new. I would not get desperate like that, but that's just me. Coco Handles come out every year, and the spring collection is when the "colors" come out. On size, I think the small is perfect. I am also 5' 2", small boned, 108lbs, and I have two size smalls, a green and a black. I tried on the mini and found it too small and too cutesy, not "elegant" which is the look I am going for. It depends on what look you want. I also tried on the medium, and it was on the edge of too big. But if you like the big top handle bag look, a medium could work, and I am actually thinking of getting medium next because I like big bags that give a presence. My point in sharing the medium with you is that the small is definitely not too big. You would be fine with the small and it will look very nice on you. Oh, you can wear the small crossbody too, but I take off the straps as I hand carry mine.
I know mini bags are in fashion right now, but the tides will turn and they will be out of fashion and we'll go back to big bags. The Coco Handle small is a great size that will last (I think the minis will look like a child's bag once small bags are out of fashion).
Hope this helps.
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Ah thank you, thank you so much! I really appreciate the input. I’ll PM you as to not clog the thread
