Seasonal color availability for CFs - how hard are they to come by?

[periwinklepenguin]

I hope that this hasn't been discussed - I've tried to search, so please bear with me if I'm repeating a question!

Essentially, I'm wondering how hard different colored classic flaps are to come by. I feel like I have read very mixed things across different platforms about inventory and availability these days, even for black classic flaps. If I'm hoping for a seasonal color (I love the periwinkle blue that is, I believe, from 23A), would it be a mistake to pass it up if I've found one? I'd rather wait and buy when I'm in Europe in October since it will be cheaper, or even wait until August/September and buy here in the US so that I can give a bit more space between some big purchases. But I don't want to let this one slip through my fingers if my SA has one available now, and if it's hard to come by!

All that said, what can I generally expect when it comes to availability for seasonal colored classic flaps, whether it's this color, or future colors? Thank you all for your knowledge - I truly appreciate all the TPFers who are more experienced in these subjects than myself!

 

[Tina1010]

If it's a seasonal color you're searching for, it's best to buy it wherever you find it available. Once it's gone, it's gone. I'm noticing lately more classic flaps are available, due to the increase in price. Last year when I was looking for a black classic flap in a size small, I was basically told from everyone that it's a unicorn, impossible to find. This year it's a completely different story, I have seen many pieces in many colors and sizes available, most definitely due to the increase in price. It'll be easier to find a black or beige clair but a specific blue might be hard to come by again so I would get one as soon as you find it. Also don't forget about the price increase Chanel might have by the time you find your next piece.

 

[Joke]

I'm in Europe and in my experience it's better to be open to different colors, if you only have one color in mind, it could be difficult to find.

 

[periwinklepenguin]

I'm in Europe and in my experience it's better to be open to different colors, if you only have one color in mind, it could be difficult to find.

Thanks for sharing! I'm sure that there will be more colors I'll love as well - but it's hard to know if there will be one I love just as much, so it feels like a bit of a gamble!

 

[periwinklepenguin]

If it's a seasonal color you're searching for, it's best to buy it wherever you find it available. Once it's gone, it's gone. I'm noticing lately more classic flaps are available, due to the increase in price. Last year when I was looking for a black classic flap in a size small, I was basically told from everyone that it's a unicorn, impossible to find. This year it's a completely different story, I have seen many pieces in many colors and sizes available, most definitely due to the increase in price. It'll be easier to find a black or beige clair but a specific blue might be hard to come by again so I would get one as soon as you find it. Also don't forget about the price increase Chanel might have by the time you find your next piece.

The price increase has been on my mind as well! This is super helpful though. Thank you so much for your insights!

 

[880]

would it be a mistake to pass it up if I've found one?

IMO, yes. There is no guarantee that what you want will be available several months from now, in a different country.
I have been abroad and did not even try to get into a chanel boutique bc of crazy lines, much less been able to ask for a specific bag.

 

[periwinklepenguin]

IMO, yes. There is no guarantee that what you want will be available several months from now, in a different country.
I have been abroad and did not even try to get into a chanel boutique bc of crazy lines, much less been able to ask for a specific bag.

Thanks so much for your response. I honestly hadn’t even thought about the lines. I haven’t done a lot of luxury shopping in Europe before, but I see videos on TikTok sometimes with these crazy lines… did that seem to be the norm, from what you saw?