Do you think it’s hard to go back to purchasing other brands after owning Chanel?

[platanoparty]

This is a very interesting topic! I love reading the comments here.

I found it easy to not buy much after I built up my collection of four because the price increases kept bulldozing us. I do have an additional two bags but they were bought remotely and I’m sadly saying goodbye. They never really worked with my wardrobe and that actually inspired me to stop my collection there. One caramel and one lavender bag that never quite looked like the swatch images really bummed me out and inspired me to explore what’s out there.

I have one Dior Montaigne bag that is a pretty caramel/brown bag that is more subdued and an easy everyday type style. I also have a Prada saffiano re edition which I avoided for a while but ended up falling in love with the ease of use. Saffiano galería was my work bag when I was still in an office so it was a material I trusted and enjoyed.

I see my Chanel bags (and my lady Dior) as beautiful art almost. Definitely reach for them during special occasions or weekends, but they’re hard to want to use for everyday. I am contemplating adding another one or two bags, perhaps Prada or Celine, which would be meant for everyday type use. I live in a big city and honestly I do feel a little weary having something so flashy, so because those artful bags feel like something I need to think about before using, it’s easy to think about other brands that are a bit more easygoing but just as beautiful or pleasing from a design perspective. I still think I would love a cool vintage Chanel Diana or single flap If I found the right one, but it’s not a need or an active search for me.

However, I still think Chanel is worthy of being a holy grail brand/aesthetic and I totally understand people who wouldn’t bother buying other brands once they’ve had a taste!

 

[lovieluvslux]

Nope. At some point, I had the "handbag fever" bug and continued to purchase other brands: YSL and Coach mainly. I am at the end of purchasing Chanel. Sure, I would like a quilted mini, but I no longer crave Chanel. I know enjoy my pieces.

 

[ceya]

I am sticked with Chanel, Hermes and LV

 

[nygrl]

Not at all. On the contrary, once I purchased my holy grail bag, the Chanel classic flap, I had no desire to buy any other Chanel bag. They are pretty and all, but the purchasing process, the long lines in stores, and the indifferent sales associates really turned me off from the brand in general. The quality isn't there, and I find myself gravitating towards other brands. If I were going to buy more Chanel, it'd probably be fine jewelry, RTW, or shoes. I find Chanel to be impractical with my lifestyle, no matter how beautiful the bags are.

 

[FlairBear]

Yes and no. I had 5 Chanels, and it didn’t stop me from buying around 40 other bags afterwards (mainly Dior, Saint Laurent, Celine, Bottega, Fendi, LV, Balenciaga, Gucci, Prada, and Valentino). However, when I started rapidly buying more Chanel’s after a 3 year hiatus, pandemic blues/shopping maybe, which were more expensive due to the constant price increases and adding to my collection of the original 5, I started wanting to focus on using the bags I had and focus on more classic less trendy styles. Now, I am now hoping to get a Hermès Birkin and Kelly lol. I only have non quota bags. But yes, I kind of sold a lot of the other bags, which sadly didn’t hold value. I had collected and have definitely slowed down on buying other bags after the pandemic shopping craze. I haven’t stopped completely, but yes.

 

[Brasilian_Babe]

I haven't found it hard. I have several Chanel bags but don't wear them often. For day to day wearing I need something that can take a regular beating both in the outside and also on the inside. So my daily go to handbags are Gucci and Louis Vuitton damier or epi lines and of course I'm still a big Chloe fan.

Other than that, the continuous price increases and the Chanel thread with people posting about all the defects has turned me off wanting to buy new bags from Chanel because the quality seems to have gone downhill as fast as the prices have increased.

 

[ctimec]

Chanel is one distinct aesthetic. Very happy with what I have from Chanel, but my taste and wardrobe vary too much to stick to one brand. I do love my Chanels, though

 

[PurseCloset]

Before Chanel I have owned Gucci, LV and Coach . My most lasting and daily used bags are the ones from coach - great leather quality that really withstood the test of time and rough handling really. At that price point and cost per wear, Coach gives the best value for money.
I only looked at Chanel for the first time in recent year just to celebrate milestones in my life but several Chanel bags later that fell short on expectations at such hefty price tags, made me look elsewhere to avoid a myopic view of luxury n what it truly means to be respected as a customer for the price we r paying. I recently purchased the Celine Triomphe shiny calf black (truly the influence of social media is a strong factor- kept seeing this bag everywhere). The leather is quite impeccable n hardy which doesn't come with Chanel's heartache of seeing creasings on bags fresh from boutique. I m pretty much done with Chanel for now until that new Trendy CC beige , (colour equivalent to 16B or 16K which Clair Chanelle owns)that is going to meet expectations on quality n craftsmanship next comes along. Haven't really seen that colour getting repeated at all

 

[mc79638]

I have a pretty good handbag collection (50% chanel and the remaining 50% consisting of ysl, lv, fendi and dior). While i love my chanel collection very much, i equally love my other bags too (i bought many non chanel bags after buying chanel bags). For me every brand serves a different purpose. I love chanel for its leather and LV for its canvas bags. Because of my lifestyle, lv serves as the day to day brand (super durable and functional) and chanel for special occasion/dinner time/when i carry less/when the weather is perfect. Lv canvas will always have a place in my heart and my life. I dont find it flashy or basic unlike many. Out of my leather bag collection, i carry ysl/fendi to work but never chanel to work..

 

[ILoveTooManyPurses]

Yes it’s very hard!

The last 3/4 purchases with LV have been bad. I bought a Rosalie and one side was half sewn on. LV has doubled in price for some bags and the quality is just far from the price point. Returning stuff I preordered has been a nightmare. Tomorrow will be attempt #3 to return. All because they can’t tell the last 4 numbers of my credit card.

Chanel service has always been top notch. Never had a problem exchanging. Never had a problem with half sewn flaps. My husband said he knows nothing about bags but you can tell these are made better than other brands.

 

[sassification]

I sold all my chanel bags and am now living with LV canvas , Loewe basket and Prada Nylon bag. Because i hardly attend any flashy events, these suit my lifestyle way butter and are relatively fussfree☆

 

[Tuned83]

My obsession with Chanel has waned so yes I would buy other bags if I were in the market for buying a bag. Although I love my chanel bags I can't carry them all the time. I work in the community and sometimes these communities are quite deprived. It would be inappropriate to carry a bag that now costs over £8k to work. So I use older bags that cost much less for work. I don't buy much of anything these days anyway as I have too many bags.

 

[sellmysoulforhandbags]

I only have 2 chanels. One mini flap (I think) a gift from my husband. The other one is classic small sized. I love Chanel but I won't buy anymore. The price now is overrated in my opinion. Since I love handbags, well any bags actually. I don't really care for brands. If I like it then I will buy. So my handbags collection are anything from expensive to cheap. I even have some rattan bags or sequin bags with no band. I just love handbags so yes I will definetly buy other brand

 

[Minimalist_Chic]

My first designer handbag was a Chanel, I got into the handbag game late and refused to buy other brands until I got my dream Chanel handbag, at the time was Chanel timeless classic flap. Back then I couldn’t afford designer handbags so I only thought I would have one handbag or Chanel. My situation has now changed and I’ve added another Chanel to my collection and quite a few more designer handbags. I find Chanel too expensive to be carrying around, it’s like walking around with hoards of cash plus it’s too common in a big city. The insane price increase during the pandemic really put me off the brand, not due to affordability but rather the insensitivity of the timing when the world was going through global pandemic and lockdowns.

My money is now going to other brands, despite still having Chanel on my wishlist, I’m very put off by the brand. I only like one Hermès handbag so not choosing to spend money on any other particular brand, instead I’m carefully selecting one or two handbags from different brands that are understated that I can still feel comfortable wearing on the streets and public transport. I choose slightly elegant bags, but still wear these everywhere like grocery stores, running errands without screaming a ton of money.

 

[juju2016]

Yes I agree, once you get to own a collection of Chanel the only thing that will give you more satisfaction is getting your first hermes bag. At least that’s how I feel. I still buy LV, dior, YSL but to me it just doesn’t feel the same. But like I said maybe that is just me.

Absolutely. Have purchased 6 Chanel and just sold one to help pay for Hermes Birkin. What is that? (Lol)