Is this a defect, is this normal for this Chanel item?
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I am on the same boat of being really picky and noticing the smallest of abnormalities or “defects”. To me this looks very minor. If something was wrong with the structure or an actual cut or damage to the leather then I would be upset. Obviously crooked flaps or excessive dents and creasing on a brand new bag for example. This looks more like a minor superficial mark. If you truly love the bag I would say keep it and enjoy it! I guarantee you will find something “wrong” with every single bag if you really look for it . I have never seen a “perfect” bag. Do what feels right and enjoy your new Chanel! Hope this gives you some peace of mind , as I have been where you are. Now I learn to take a breath and enjoy my bags and Slgs . They look better as they age in my experience !
Thank you! It did give me some peace of mind hahah it is very minor so I'm not that upset. I just hope it doesn't get worse-I literally just got it a few days ago. But I'll learn not to zone into the issues.
That's could be it, but I just got it and haven't even used it so that was a bit disappointing
Hi everyone!
I use my minis back pocket sometimes, eg for an oyster card, a parking ticket, whatnot. Lately, i noticed that theres an inner strip of leather at the top of the pocket edge, like a lining, wich folds down whenever I reach into the pocket with my hand. Its uncomfortable because my fingers literally get stuck. I just inspected it and i think its the SEAM of the leather lining of the pocket. Obviously a seam wil 1-2 mm of a leather edge, and this is whats folding/rolling down when i use the pocket.
Should this bit be glued down though? Is there glue dissolving? Or is this always a loose edge? Could mini rect. Owners who use their pockets pls check and share? my back pocket on my medium flap has the same seam obviously but the leather edge is tightly sticking to the outside part of the pocket, no rolling down anywhere. I suppose its glued.. (since we are at it,my chanel magnetic box is also dissolving lol the glue became undone and the sides just popped open! Had to reglue it, what on earth... and no, i dont live in a humid area ^^)
If its not normal I would go and travel to a store as its not even a year old.. pics are difficult but i tried to highlight the bit and show how its loose with my finger
if it’s totally normal ill live with it ♀️ Just a newbie being very protective of her bag babies since im such a clumsy person anyway
Thanks everyone!
I use my minis back pocket sometimes, eg for an oyster card, a parking ticket, whatnot. Lately, i noticed that theres an inner strip of leather at the top of the pocket edge, like a lining, wich folds down whenever I reach into the pocket with my hand. Its uncomfortable because my fingers literally get stuck. I just inspected it and i think its the SEAM of the leather lining of the pocket. Obviously a seam wil 1-2 mm of a leather edge, and this is whats folding/rolling down when i use the pocket.
Should this bit be glued down though? Is there glue dissolving? Or is this always a loose edge? Could mini rect. Owners who use their pockets pls check and share? my back pocket on my medium flap has the same seam obviously but the leather edge is tightly sticking to the outside part of the pocket, no rolling down anywhere. I suppose its glued.. (since we are at it,my chanel magnetic box is also dissolving lol the glue became undone and the sides just popped open! Had to reglue it, what on earth... and no, i dont live in a humid area ^^)
If its not normal I would go and travel to a store as its not even a year old.. pics are difficult but i tried to highlight the bit and show how its loose with my finger
if it’s totally normal ill live with it ♀️ Just a newbie being very protective of her bag babies since im such a clumsy person anywayThanks everyone!
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Hello,
Thank u! Haha yes i had a hard time taking images too.
Hmm so even if u TRY its stuck right to the outside of the pocket? With my old medium its tightly sticking together - i dont see any glue (that would be bad ha) but i assume its glue. I therefore wonder if the glue with my mini dissolved or if its because of the shiny caviar that its not sticking together.
I dont wanna send it for repair i heard so many bad stories
its not even a year old though so... i hope more ppl can chime in and if its really not normal for everyone i will go to a boutique. Thanks!!
Hi @katlina here’s my mini from the same season with yours. No loose lining. I wonder does your lining has border stitching on the inside? I can’t figure out how it became loose while it’s very close to the stitching. Does the leather stretched out with use (although it’s very tight to the stitching area) or do you loose the stitch?
I just have a loose lining problem in my classic flap. It’s brand new from the store so maybe it’s a defect. Like you I also wonder why it’s not glued. My other flap doesn’t have the loose lining. I post in a seperate thread about it hope someone can advise.
Please update what you are gonna do with yours
I just have a loose lining problem in my classic flap. It’s brand new from the store so maybe it’s a defect. Like you I also wonder why it’s not glued. My other flap doesn’t have the loose lining. I post in a seperate thread about it hope someone can advise.
Please update what you are gonna do with yours
Oh this is so strange!! My mini has the stitching line you mentioned, all perfectly stitched. I swear it wasnt like that in the beginning when I never used the back pocket and then I was out and about and used the back pocket for a day and suddenly noticed the issue of my fingers getting stuck because they didnt slide into the pocket but bumped onto the tiny leather bit above the stitching folding down. Its super annoying as you cant just reach into the pocket out of fear to „rip“ the seam whe you get stuck, if that makes sense.
To clarify: your leather above the seam is fully tight against the pocket? Its like that with my medium, theres no gap at all. Its like you and i have the reversed problem ur medium and my mini, wheres my medium is ok and your mini is fine lol!
Urghssss i hate to bring it in for repair but i might. If i do i hope they wont just glue it sloppily.... i wish a few more people would chime in. May I ask if you, dear @ironic568 have an idea?
@katlina I practically never use the back pocket and I don't believe I have that issue on any of my minis, or flaps, but will have to check for you.
I don't believe glue is supposed to be used in this part of the bag. I think the issue you have with your mini might be a combination of usage (with the center of the back pocket bearing the brunt) and the stitching of the inner leather strip not being close to the edge enough. Another thing that can also can cause this problem is when the interior leather piece sticks out more than it's supposed to.
I'm sorry you having this issue. If it bothers you, and it sounds like it does, why don't you take it into Chanel and see what they can do/suggest?
I don't believe glue is supposed to be used in this part of the bag. I think the issue you have with your mini might be a combination of usage (with the center of the back pocket bearing the brunt) and the stitching of the inner leather strip not being close to the edge enough. Another thing that can also can cause this problem is when the interior leather piece sticks out more than it's supposed to.
I'm sorry you having this issue. If it bothers you, and it sounds like it does, why don't you take it into Chanel and see what they can do/suggest?