I agree nothing wrong with it at all! Just looks pedestrian basic workwear.
Colors are great. But for 5k for a blazer... I would def just go to JCrew...
Quality getting worse.. Probably no more chanel :(
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Colors are great. But for 5k for a blazer... I would def just go to JCrew...
Yes it does and not just look but made the same way ,Chanel clothing are made from cheap polyester not cashmere,so popular red jumper with huge cc that just come out l wanted so much but for £2500 made off polyester no thanks
I am definitely done buying more Chanel. I find their prices insulting for the quality that you’re getting. I refuse to pay so much just to carry their logo. I am selling a few and keeping my reissue 225 and 226, a golden class patent bag and a chevron clutch. Truthfully I would probably sell the golden class and the clutch except I know I’d lose quite a bit so I’d rather just keep them and use them. I am totally in love with Hermes now. I am also very interested to see Delvaux and Moynat in person. They seem to also have excellent quality and beautiful designs.
been looking into Delvaux too and Dior. Something recently I like about Dior( My Lady Dior leather wears much better than my chanel calfskin). I DID like the colors Chanel used last couple of years - but NOT recently. RIP KARL
[I recently ordered a CF m/l from Saks before the price increase. However, the bag has a loose thread on the left corner, also the caviar looks very dull and matte compared to another flap of mine. My SA at Saks agrees to exchange the flap for me and promises that I don’t need to pay for the price difference (after increase). However, I will need to wait for another shipment their Saks store receive. My SA has no idea when the next shipment will come, which makes me super stressful... does any lady here have any ideas that how often Saks would get shipment for classics? Any input would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks in advance.]
Update on my purchase. My Saks SA was able to find me a replace after slightly more than two weeks. The new CF m/l I received is a 29 series, MIF, very shiny and buttery caviar, doesn't look dry and matte at all, no thread issue. However, when I take a closer look at the bag, I saw a peeling on the left side of the bag (as shown in the pic.). Literally heartbroken.... It's a hard decision but I returned it today... Very sad indeed.
Besides, I keep thinking if the department store stock tend to have poorer quality than boutique stock... The two flaps I ordered from Saks both have some quality issues (either loose thread or peeling). I used to order one caviar mini from BG, and that one has a loose thread as well... Most of my boutique orders tend to be ok in terms of quality. Probably I am just not lucky enough with department store purchase.
Update on my purchase. My Saks SA was able to find me a replace after slightly more than two weeks. The new CF m/l I received is a 29 series, MIF, very shiny and buttery caviar, doesn't look dry and matte at all, no thread issue. However, when I take a closer look at the bag, I saw a peeling on the left side of the bag (as shown in the pic.). Literally heartbroken.... It's a hard decision but I returned it today... Very sad indeed.
Besides, I keep thinking if the department store stock tend to have poorer quality than boutique stock... The two flaps I ordered from Saks both have some quality issues (either loose thread or peeling). I used to order one caviar mini from BG, and that one has a loose thread as well... Most of my boutique orders tend to be ok in terms of quality. Probably I am just not lucky enough with department store purchase.
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I’m also a fan of Dior and have a few from Raf but haven’t bought any in a few years.been looking into Delvaux too and Dior. Something recently I like about Dior( My Lady Dior leather wears much better than my chanel calfskin). I DID like the colors Chanel used last couple of years - but NOT recently. RIP KARL
There is everything wrong with this. Chanel jackets have (until recently) historically been special in some way; referencing buttons, textiles, exquisite woven tweed, pocket placement, contrasting colors, and overall construction. From what I view on the Chanel website the colored tweeds look like terry cloth and the pink coat in Look 17 doesn’t appear to have a lining. For $7800. A blatant insult.
Based on this picture, KS might deserve more credit.
So true. I was being kind.
It’s unrelated to anything but an already declining market and pinches in sales. They are hedging for a storm. Or maybe a buyout with a Hail Mary selling the last fuel in their souls for a golden parachute for the wertheimers.
I referenced a BoF article a bit up in this thread about LV and Chanel increasing prices to avoid having to shut down any retail boutiques like many other American designers are having to do cuz it would be a death knoll. Further:
1) wertheimers published earnings for the first time ever last year
2) many many rumors of a buyout circulating the last year
3) Karl is gone and not replaced by a new CD
4) brand is taking back all leased boutiques
5) milking profits like crazy - decreasing quality, outsourcing production, end of exotics, using fabrics, no more lesage artisans for bags (and not much for rtw), cutting staff benefits, reducing commissions
6) going VERY mainstream a la Michael kors. Except Michael kors quality is probably way better in every way
7) producing 10-15 million bags a year. All by machine. All rtw also but machine now as well.
8) catering more towards those desperate to wear a logo than those who want real luxury (different SE bracket)
I am sure there’s more. But just my 2 cents.