Is Coco top handle extra mini size worth?
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I have the (extra) mini coco handle which I purchased in June 2023, with the chain detail on the handle (I personally love the chain detail and before it wasn’t as interested in the bag although I think most people prefer it without).
In terms of my thoughts, I keep going back and forth! I’m currently in a keep it phase. When I initially purchased the bag I was in love. I just found it so cute and aesthetic.
Then I purchased a mini flap in caviar leather preloved and then a medium classic flap from the boutique. And for some reason I went off the coco I think because I just craved the classics and felt it was a little silly and unserious somehow. And also it barely fits anything. I can fit my iPhone 11 Pro but it’s awkward to get it in and out.
However, whilst my true love is my medium flap, I just don’t feel safe wearing that one on my shoulder on public transport or now that it’s getting darker earlier. The mini coco is less obvious to me and in your face, and more secure crossbody. Although the cc is in front when crossbody for people to see it’s a cute bag that looks less bling I think than the medium flap and as it’s not the classic classic I feel it’s not such a well known obvious target. I can also cover it with my arm when on public transport as it’s so small. So I’ve decided to keep it for that reason.
I also find it more cute and fun than my mini flap so nice for dates and going out but equally somehow also looks more work appropriate with the top handle. And I’ve decided to embrace its ladylike cuteness. I would also add that it still has classic features like caviar leather and double c. Compared to say the 22 or 19 it looks more classic.
In terms of size I tried on the small but it sat too high on my body and the handle which is stiff was too high and awkward. There’s no such issue with the handle with the mini.
But, the price is very high now. I paid over £5k in London for it which I think is possibly too high for this bag. You might get a “classic” black mini flap pre loved in caviar for that price so that’s worth a consideration if you are deciding between those two.
In terms of my thoughts, I keep going back and forth! I’m currently in a keep it phase. When I initially purchased the bag I was in love. I just found it so cute and aesthetic.
Then I purchased a mini flap in caviar leather preloved and then a medium classic flap from the boutique. And for some reason I went off the coco I think because I just craved the classics and felt it was a little silly and unserious somehow. And also it barely fits anything. I can fit my iPhone 11 Pro but it’s awkward to get it in and out.
However, whilst my true love is my medium flap, I just don’t feel safe wearing that one on my shoulder on public transport or now that it’s getting darker earlier. The mini coco is less obvious to me and in your face, and more secure crossbody. Although the cc is in front when crossbody for people to see it’s a cute bag that looks less bling I think than the medium flap and as it’s not the classic classic I feel it’s not such a well known obvious target. I can also cover it with my arm when on public transport as it’s so small. So I’ve decided to keep it for that reason.
I also find it more cute and fun than my mini flap so nice for dates and going out but equally somehow also looks more work appropriate with the top handle. And I’ve decided to embrace its ladylike cuteness. I would also add that it still has classic features like caviar leather and double c. Compared to say the 22 or 19 it looks more classic.
In terms of size I tried on the small but it sat too high on my body and the handle which is stiff was too high and awkward. There’s no such issue with the handle with the mini.
But, the price is very high now. I paid over £5k in London for it which I think is possibly too high for this bag. You might get a “classic” black mini flap pre loved in caviar for that price so that’s worth a consideration if you are deciding between those two.
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