FEBRUARY 2024 Chanel Purchases
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It really is beautiful! Fashionphile has a m/l listed for a touch under current retail and I'm tempted now that I have this color in person!
I actually nabbed mine from FP a few months ago. It was in giftable condition and went on deep discount (I guess the recession is helping us get grails) plus had a New Years coupon (extra 10% off sale items!) so BOOM! Zero regrets hahahah I don't blame you for grabbing it one bit if you do!!!
Sorry to hear that! Have you tried Leather Surgeons? They’re amazing at repairing and restoring vintage and preloved Chanel bags. I’ve used them twice now - highly recommend!I’ve been into vintage Chanel lambskin lately, and I was psyched to find a medium flap in pristine condition and a rare color by a reseller. The body of the bag is pristine - I’m not sure if I should post photos and videos as they technically belong to the reseller themselves, and I have it in writing that the previous owner was a collector who never used the bag. Naturally I assumed the strap would be in the same condition, given that it was said to be never used.
I received the bag whilst away. Bag, flap, interior—as shown—though the color is faded as compared to the photos on the website. The strap? Another story. Cracked leather, brownish-red discolorations deeply embedded throughout except for one segment that was strategically featured in the photos. I’m usually a boutique shopper—but if I’m seeking a discontinued/rare item, I’ll buy from reputable sites with return policies just in case. This… was a lapse. I was elated to find a light blue 1990s lambskin with SHW in such beautifully depicted condition. Silly me.
Response: ‘you never asked for photos of the strap’. Maybe this is on me, especially as I took quite a while to return home and inspect the Chanel in person, but I feel that the seller should have disclosed the discoloration and cracking throughout the strap. Heaps of people are into vintage Chanel and if the seller had shown the damage, I’m sure they’d have buyers queuing up who would have the confidence and ability to repair the extensive damage, simply not mind, or elsewise! I’d like to avoid inflammatory words but this felt like deliberate strategic misrepresentation.
I went back and reviewed the videos and photos and noticed that in each instance, the strap was discreetly tucked out of sight or only the good segments were shown. :/ staged photo is seller. The rest are mine. No filters or camera trickery or lighting were used.
I feel like a massive dupe, when I usually pride myself on being a savvy shopper.Sticking to the boutique experience or Fashionphile from now on. I was so looking forward to this gift to myself after a rough patch, too!
Typically I don't get two bags from the same release, but I couldn't resist the shimmery purple💜💜💜
I kept seeing members post this bag on this thread and thought how pretty it was. Wasn't on my purchase radar, but when my SA texted me, I knew I had to snatch it up... Mini reissue
I kept seeing members post this bag on this thread and thought how pretty it was. Wasn't on my purchase radar, but when my SA texted me, I knew I had to snatch it up... Mini reissue
My wonderful SA knows my love for tweed bags and texted me right away when they received one at her boutique yesterday. Hubby and I went to pick her up and tried on this crop jacket as well. It didn't really appeal to me at first on the hanger, but as soon as I put it on, hubby immediately said that I "needed" this in my wardrobe. 
Not much convincing was needed. They are both beautiful and exactly what I wanted~ 
Thanks for letting me share.
Not much convincing was needed. They are both beautiful and exactly what I wanted~ Thanks for letting me share.
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My new to me Denim Jumbo.
Got it from my favorite pre-loved store in Berlin. I love, that it's lightweight and casual. And fits a ton as I like to carry a lot.
Got it from my favorite pre-loved store in Berlin. I love, that it's lightweight and casual. And fits a ton as I like to carry a lot.
Bag twins! I’m loving my purple 2.55 so far. How do you like it?
I’m loving the size so far! But I’ve only played dress up and not used it yet 😅 also my first mini 2.55 haha
Congratulations on your achievement! The bracelet is fab!I bought this today as a celebration of finishing a course I have studied for years!! I have thought about VCA, Cartier and Chaumet as I felt they are more “proper” jewellery brands, but I really can’t help from falling in love with this bracelet(posting in the Chanel forum to get more support for my decision
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