Help me chose a Chanel Mini bag

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lilah1

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Hello everyone, I have been looking for a mini Chanel for a really long time and now I'm giving up on getting one in the store. Rather than a black one, I want to get a special one as I'm loving fun mini bags. I like blue, dark red and metallic colors. I can't decide though so I've chosen 3 different options. Which one would you pick?

1. Mini rectangular blue tweed
I don't own any tweed bags and love the color! Especially with the silver hardware.

2. Mini square gold with black hardware
Perfect for Christmas & NYE & would be cheaper for me because they are also based in the EU

3. Mini rectangular teal
I'm in love with the color and gold hardware but it's more expensive, esoecially because they are based in the US

So excited to hear which one you would chose! Or would you recommend another one?
This will be my Christmas present for myself so it's extra special. Thank you in advance!
 
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All three are nice choices. That said, I believe the one that will look and wear the best for many years to come is the 22P Teal Lambskin. It's elegant, wearable and absolutely gorgeous!

More points in favor of the versatile 22P Teal: Chanel's rectangular minis are much roomier than the square minis; it looks like the classic flap; and it works three ways: crossbody, as a long strap shoulder bag and as a short strap shoulder bag (much like a small classic flap). Maybe even a fourth way, if you tuck the strap inside and carry it as a clutch.

As you've probably gathered, I'm a big fan of the Chanel rectangular mini. I own two -- an SO Black Lambskin that I use frequently and a Dark Silver Metallic Lambskin with shiny ruthenium hardware that mostly goes out for dinner.

Please let us know what you decide!
 
I really love the pop of color that the tweed bag gives!

Personally I'd go for the tweed. I know it's more delicate and will have more limited wear, but I wear my Chanel classic flap the least out of all my bags, so I'm okay with wearing Chanel less often.
 
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Cute bags! My favorite of the three is teal lambskin bag! I prefer leather over tweed, but the tweed one is a beautiful choice too.
The teal one is so cute!! It will go perfectly with white dresses, which I love to wear in summer

All three are nice choices. That said, I believe the one that will look and wear the best for many years to come is the 22P Teal Lambskin. It's elegant, wearable and absolutely gorgeous!

More points in favor of the versatile 22P Teal: Chanel's rectangular minis are much roomier than the square minis; it looks like the classic flap; and it works three ways: crossbody, as a long strap shoulder bag and as a short strap shoulder bag (much like a small classic flap). Maybe even a fourth way, if you tuck the strap inside and carry it as a clutch.

As you've probably gathered, I'm a big fan of the Chanel rectangular mini. I own two -- an SO Black Lambskin that I use frequently and a Dark Silver Metallic Lambskin with shiny ruthenium hardware that mostly goes out for dinner.

Please let us know what you decide!
Thank you!! I never had the chance to compare the sizes so this helps a lot! The teal really is a stunning bag & seems like the most practical

1. Teal
2. Gold
3. Tweed

You'll probably get the most wear out of the gold but there are much better golds out there. The tweed will be very limited wear. The teal is adorable!
Thank you! It's so hard to decide but I think this would also be my order of favorites!

I really love the pop of color that the tweed bag gives!

Personally I'd go for the tweed. I know it's more delicate and will have more limited wear, but I wear my Chanel classic flap the least out of all my bags, so I'm okay with wearing Chanel less often.
The tweed looks so cute and different - which I love!
 
The teal is beautiful.

One other aspect you may want to consider is the chain length.

I went with the square over the rectangle because the strap drop is about an inch shorter. I’m petite, so for me, that inch makes a big difference.

The square is not meant to fit a large phone, but I do like its compactness. Offers a bit of a different look.
 
They’re all look nice but i think Teal will be the best. I will not go with tweed as it’s easy to get dirty.
I didn't know that about tweed - thank you for letting me know! I also really love the teal one❤

I like the teal leather one (#3). However, I would wait for the right one to come along at around retail than pay way over retail. But that’s just me. If you love it, buy it. Have fun shopping!!
Thank you! The price tag actually does worry me a bit as it's way over retail & I'm based in Europe. Deep inside I'm still hoping to get one in store. And thank you!❤
 
Hello everyone, I have been looking for a mini Chanel for a really long time and now I'm giving up on getting one in the store. Rather than a black one, I want to get a special one as I'm loving fun mini bags. I like blue, dark red and metallic colors. I can't decide though so I've chosen 3 different options. Which one would you pick?

1. Mini rectangular blue tweed
I don't own any tweed bags and love the color! Especially with the silver hardware.

2. Mini square gold with black hardware
Perfect for Christmas & NYE & would be cheaper for me because they are also based in the EU

3. Mini rectangular teal
I'm in love with the color and gold hardware but it's more expensive, esoecially because they are based in the US

So excited to hear which one you would chose! Or would you recommend another one?
This will be my Christmas present for myself so it's extra special. Thank you in advance!
The teal is so beautiful and I can easily see it being worn season to season.
 
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Hello everyone, I have been looking for a mini Chanel for a really long time and now I'm giving up on getting one in the store. Rather than a black one, I want to get a special one as I'm loving fun mini bags. I like blue, dark red and metallic colors. I can't decide though so I've chosen 3 different options. Which one would you pick?

1. Mini rectangular blue tweed
I don't own any tweed bags and love the color! Especially with the silver hardware.

2. Mini square gold with black hardware
Perfect for Christmas & NYE & would be cheaper for me because they are also based in the EU

3. Mini rectangular teal
I'm in love with the color and gold hardware but it's more expensive, esoecially because they are based in the US

So excited to hear which one you would chose! Or would you recommend another one?
This will be my Christmas present for myself so it's extra special. Thank you in advance!
I like the tweed fabric more. But the teal color is beautiful :noworry:

What do you mewn by giving up on the black? Is it very hard to get in stores? I am thinking about getting my first chanel bag in the 2.55 mini black velvet. Is that even realistic? I live in europe :sad:
 
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