i have a vintage CHANEL flap handbag. however!!! it has the cross sticithings but it is flat with no puff or air in them. also there is a massive bite of leather on the top of the bag where the handels are since its a messenger flap. the hole/bite is about 2inches all around and it just torn . would chanel fix this or a local repair guy better? thx
Experience with Chanel refurbishing/repair
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I just bought my 1st Chanel, a lovely vintage black Jumbo (with the huge CC) yesterday. The boutique assistant at the reseller shop advised me to send it for cleaning and re-dying. I was at first hesitant, because I really wanted to use it asap. But, upon seeing that the handle is somewhat worn off, I agreed. It is to be dyed to a deeper (and therefore newer!) shade of black and cleaned.
Could vintage Chanel owners share how you take care of your Chanel? Have you sent it for cleaning etc? Anything at all! I would love to learn more as I foresee this will not be my last vintage Chanel
TIA!
Could vintage Chanel owners share how you take care of your Chanel? Have you sent it for cleaning etc? Anything at all! I would love to learn more as I foresee this will not be my last vintage Chanel
TIA!Hi,
Im new to the site and posted this in the wrong forum! Sorry!
I have 2 classic Chanel flap bags - one is Black Lambskin, the other is White Caviar and both are in desperate need of refurbishing. The black lambskin is older and just looks like it's in need of some TLC. The color is pretty faded and the leather that is intertwined with the chain is torn in one spot. I'm mostly concerned with getting the leather to look better.
My white caviar has some dirty spots, a little on one corner, and is pretty dirty inside. It also has some threading that is loose.
What should i do? I have been reading some threads where people recommend Luvin My Bags. Any opinions on that service? I'd rather not send it to Chanel since i probably won't see my bags for months!
What is the BEST way to care for these bags. I'm bad to my bags!!
I also have a Fendi BBag in black cashmere, that's still in good condition, but is there anything i should do besides store it in the dust bag and keep it stuffed with paper?
THANKS!!!!
Im new to the site and posted this in the wrong forum! Sorry!
I have 2 classic Chanel flap bags - one is Black Lambskin, the other is White Caviar and both are in desperate need of refurbishing. The black lambskin is older and just looks like it's in need of some TLC. The color is pretty faded and the leather that is intertwined with the chain is torn in one spot. I'm mostly concerned with getting the leather to look better.
My white caviar has some dirty spots, a little on one corner, and is pretty dirty inside. It also has some threading that is loose.
What should i do? I have been reading some threads where people recommend Luvin My Bags. Any opinions on that service? I'd rather not send it to Chanel since i probably won't see my bags for months!
What is the BEST way to care for these bags. I'm bad to my bags!!
I also have a Fendi BBag in black cashmere, that's still in good condition, but is there anything i should do besides store it in the dust bag and keep it stuffed with paper?
THANKS!!!!
Hi,
Im new to the site and posted this in the wrong forum! Sorry!
I have 2 classic Chanel flap bags - one is Black Lambskin, the other is White Caviar and both are in desperate need of refurbishing. The black lambskin is older and just looks like it's in need of some TLC. The color is pretty faded and the leather that is intertwined with the chain is torn in one spot. I'm mostly concerned with getting the leather to look better.
My white caviar has some dirty spots, a little on one corner, and is pretty dirty inside. It also has some threading that is loose.
What should i do? I have been reading some threads where people recommend Luvin My Bags. Any opinions on that service? I'd rather not send it to Chanel since i probably won't see my bags for months!
What is the BEST way to care for these bags. I'm bad to my bags!!
I also have a Fendi BBag in black cashmere, that's still in good condition, but is there anything i should do besides store it in the dust bag and keep it stuffed with paper?
THANKS!!!!
Honestly, with a older lambskin, I'd be sending it to Chanel. They have specific dyes etc that they use and they can also deal with any hardware because the hardware is unique to them. Giving it up for a few weeks or couple of months is not very long really, when it involves restoring a rare handmade bag. I'm not saying anything against the other company you mentioned at all, but I think that those members in the USA are lucky because of the comprehensive service that Chanel USA seems to do.
Hi ladies -- I bought a black jumbo caviar from saks march 2010. it definitely has some signs of wear (particularly along the piping and corners, and the stitching isn't perfect anymore) - I use this bag to death! I was hoping to take advantage of the free 1-year repair. Do they still do repairs for free within one year ? Should I bring the bag directly to Chanel or go to Saks with my receipt and have them deal with it? Would you recommend a total refurbishment? thanks in advance
Thanks shinymagpie! I'll stop by Chanel. My black isn't that old. Maybe just 5 or so years. It just looks so worn in. I kind of wear my bags to death. Has anyone had any bad experiences with Chanel losing your bag? Is there some kind of insurance on the bags? That's my biggest fear. 
Thanks!!!
Thanks!!!
my vintage chanel flap single chaoin bag has been bitten off by my wonderful little puppy. the top part of the flap where the handle is bitten off literally like a bite off a cookie. there is just a hole on the top of the leather. what is the best way to fix this? chanel? or lovinmybags,artbag? or a shoe repairer!! please help me it look s hideous!!!!!!!
The leather on my new vintage tan caviar flap was scraped at a party when my bag was moved at my table. Some of the leather was scraped so badly that it removed color from the bag, while I'm sure other pieces can be glued down. I was devastated, and thias was the first time that I took out this bag.
Does Chanel do this kind of repair? I live near Manhattan, so I can also take my bag to Artbag or Modern Leather Goods, but I'm just not sure what to do.
Help!
Does Chanel do this kind of repair? I live near Manhattan, so I can also take my bag to Artbag or Modern Leather Goods, but I'm just not sure what to do.
Help!
i'm about to put my white lambskin flap in for a total refurbishment $265 at Chanel boutique. I did find a leather place in my town that will do it for $80..... such a huge price difference and i have no experience in getting my bags repaired. Think i should just pay the extra money and get it done at Chanel? ...
Chanel bags are an investment as well as a joy.
If you had any rare item that needed parts updated or replaced, it would make sense to have it repaired by the original maker.
Another reason for this is that when the item is repaired, you will get documents detailing the repair work. If you later want to resell your bag, these are useful for proving authenticity too. If you have parts changed to anything generic (which would look strange), then it is no longer a Chanel bag. Chanel also have records of their colors which is useful.
I guess as a collector of very old bags, the ones in my avatar are 50 years old or so, I see it as a good thing to preserve the continuity of treatment of my bags. Maybe this is picky, but it's my view.
The people who owned my bags before me, left them in original condition, for which I am really grateful!
If you had any rare item that needed parts updated or replaced, it would make sense to have it repaired by the original maker.
Another reason for this is that when the item is repaired, you will get documents detailing the repair work. If you later want to resell your bag, these are useful for proving authenticity too. If you have parts changed to anything generic (which would look strange), then it is no longer a Chanel bag. Chanel also have records of their colors which is useful.
I guess as a collector of very old bags, the ones in my avatar are 50 years old or so, I see it as a good thing to preserve the continuity of treatment of my bags. Maybe this is picky, but it's my view.
The people who owned my bags before me, left them in original condition, for which I am really grateful!
