UNBELIEVABLE! It is STUNNING. I didnt think i was a fan of "wood" bags, but this is such a cool statement bag- you have set me straight!!!...please post photos when you wear it so we can see how you style it. Congratulations, I think your patience paid off!Who would have thought that my dream bag was something so out of the boxThis little wooden box/bag had me thinking about it almost every day ever since the first leaks of it. Yes, it gets so obsessive when it comes to wanting something really bad. Oddly enough, when I saw it as a display piece for the first time in person - a wave of calmness soon swept over the initial excitement in me. It wasn’t quite what I expected myself to feel when my dream bag is in front of me. Perhaps because I’ve studied so many pictures of it that it felt all too familiar. Like I already knew it inside out and that it had to be mine, someday, somehow - you betta. My SA must have felt that for her to go through what she did for me to get this.
Coincidentally, I was able to visit her just two days ago to browse some fine jewellery and this particular display piece again (when it was not allowed to be sold yet). I already treated it like it was my baby, placing it ever so gently back onto one of the highest shelves in the store after viewing, muttering, “I hope nobody else touches it.”
Fast forward to today, I was uncontactable for half an hour when my SA tried to call me that she had this for me, the “battle” among SAs was getting intense as it was apparently a hot item. We both agreed that my visit two days ago really paid off, because I was so committed to this piece then - for her to have held onto it with faith for me.
I happily picked up a necklace as well. The chain of this pink gold necklace glistens beautifully! Thanks for reading my story!
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Gorgeous! Would you mind PMing me the location this was purchased? I'm on the hunt for the necklace but it's sold out online.
How do you like your Gab backpack? I got Gab hobo bag and thinking if I should keep it. Definitely out of my comfort zone style lolA small black caviar bag and a Gabrielle backpack have been on my Chanel wishlist for a while but everytime I popped into the shop, I left empty handed.
Got super lucky and finally checked both these items off my wishlist this month! Went to several boutiques and was told the “Like a Wallet” mini had sold out on the first day of launch but luckily, my Chanel store restocked just 1 black one and my new SA was able to keep it on hold for me!
A few days later, I messaged my SA asking her to keep an eye out for the Gabrielle backpack and a couple hours later, she replies saying they had just gotten a shipment in! Definitely did not expect to pick up two bags in a week, but I’m not complaining (already took both out for a spin and I’m in love with both of them!) Luckily I just sold off a Chanel bag so the damage is not too bad
Thanks for letting me share!
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We need more pictures of your new bag surely! Please post more when you can. Thanks
Thank you both! Yes I will post more of this bag when I get a chance! Never knew I would take to wooden bags as well! Chanel always has its magical way of helping me to discover new likes!
New to me. Think I’m going to enjoy this one.
Who would have thought that my dream bag was something so out of the box
Coincidentally, I was able to visit her just two days ago to browse some fine jewellery and this particular display piece again (when it was not allowed to be sold yet). I already treated it like it was my baby, placing it ever so gently back onto one of the highest shelves in the store after viewing, muttering, “I hope nobody else touches it.”
Fast forward to today, I was uncontactable for half an hour when my SA tried to call me that she had this for me, the “battle” among SAs was getting intense as it was apparently a hot item. We both agreed that my visit two days ago really paid off, because I was so committed to this piece then - for her to have held onto it with faith for me.
I happily picked up a necklace as well. The chain of this pink gold necklace glistens beautifully! Thanks for reading my story!
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I know how much you like this bag and Im so happy you got it!! Congratulations!!!
I love it because it’s so casual but also kinda edgy with the diff colored chains! It’s so easy to wear and fits a lot too~ Def recommend if you’re looking for a carefree bag!
Picked up this little compact wallet to fit inside medium bags and leave space for extra room. I actually wanted the classic style but this just caught my attention and I knew I liked it better. This was my first time actually buying from a boutique and it was such a lovely experience! Staff were wonderful
Omg now I want the round one too. Someone please knock some sense into me. Only concern is how faint hearted my SA and hubby would be. I never really did consider the round one until now and couldn’t quite figure out why. Now it seems clearer - I can’t get enough of the rectangular, so the round one is the perfect answer. Now that’s what’s been missing. I’ll take some time to consider but please feel to talk me out of it. Not to mention it’s of course another USD 12k.
The perfect duo in my mind - photos from RED
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It is GORGEOUS and in such good quality.After months of searching, I finally picked up my vintage classic flap (medium) just now! She's a 0 series and my first vintage. Searched high and low for a 0 series vintage as I want a bag that's produced around the year I was born (for sentimentality LOL).
This beauty is 34/33 years old and despite the expected signs of usage, still looks and feels amazing! It's incredible how well-made the bag is. It's also a bonus that she's one of the uncommon pieces stamped with 'MADE IN FRANCE COCO'. Sorry for spamming with photos, but she's just so beautiful!
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Let’s delve into your thought process more.. Would the round addition be just an add to a collection to sit in a case somewhere or on a prominent pedestal or lighted shelf? Or do you plan to wear both bags? If you plan to wear, do you plan to wear them with the same outfits or do you think you would distinguish them for different activities/destinations? Or perhaps you kind of want a backup but not get two of the exact same bag? Inquiring minds..Omg now I want the round one too. Someone please knock some sense into me. Only concern is how faint hearted my SA and hubby would be. I never really did consider the round one until now and couldn’t quite figure out why. Now it seems clearer - I can’t get enough of the rectangular, so the round one is the perfect answer. Now that’s what’s been missing. I’ll take some time to consider but please feel to talk me out of it. Not to mention it’s of course another USD 12k.
The perfect duo in my mind - photos from RED
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That’s a great question and thanks so much for asking. Never really thought about why I want the round one too. I imagine it would also be a great collector’s piece and the round shape is cute and unique too. I haven’t really liked round bags before, but this is very different. I just showed my husband the wooden bag and he was sold. He said he likes it and is all for the round one too if I can get it. He studied it for a long moment and said “It’s not a bag.”
I chuckled and agreed - it’s more like a box with a chain. A Chanel that my young curious boys would be most interested to fiddle with (and hence I have to keep it out of their sight).I think we see it as something that will age beautifully (no worries about structural loss!) for us to pass down to our two boys. It’s hard to imagine any of my other leather bags being of interest to them. I would love to have a piece from a brand I hold so dearly to give to each of my two boys. Thanks for asking because I only just realised this as I was typing.
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