Hi all, after what seems like a lifetime of lusting after a jumbo in caviar leather, I plan on purchasing one when I visit Paris this summer to take advantage of the VAT refund. I had gone in to my local boutique to try one on and was a little disappointed by the leather on the bag I saw. It had a gorgeous sheen, but the quilts were really flat. To me, part of the appeal of a classic flap is that puffy quilt!
So my question is: is the puffiness of the leather seasonal or does it vary from individual bag to bag? When I go into a boutique will I be able to ask to see a range of bags and hope that they have something with big fat puffy quilts? Or does Chanel just not make them like they used to? Please forgive my ignorance, I have no ideal about things like stock, seasonality of leather etc.
Additionally, does anybody have any recommendations for a sweet SA in any of the Paris boutiques who would be patient enough to let a newbie take her time inspecting bags until she (I!) have found the one I love? I’ve been reading up on this forum and thread about the declining quality, shoddy stitching etc have me quite worried, I’d rather take my time and inspect the bag thoroughly rather than return home and find a flaw, but I ALSO don’t want to be a “painful” client.
Thanks!
So my question is: is the puffiness of the leather seasonal or does it vary from individual bag to bag? When I go into a boutique will I be able to ask to see a range of bags and hope that they have something with big fat puffy quilts? Or does Chanel just not make them like they used to? Please forgive my ignorance, I have no ideal about things like stock, seasonality of leather etc.
Additionally, does anybody have any recommendations for a sweet SA in any of the Paris boutiques who would be patient enough to let a newbie take her time inspecting bags until she (I!) have found the one I love? I’ve been reading up on this forum and thread about the declining quality, shoddy stitching etc have me quite worried, I’d rather take my time and inspect the bag thoroughly rather than return home and find a flaw, but I ALSO don’t want to be a “painful” client.
Thanks!