thank you a million. I was thisclose to driving back and buying it. I’m going to reach out to her first and see what she saysI personally love the look of it, but @meeow05 bought it and returned it. She can probably give you some pros and cons. (The magnetic closure was the major con.)
So it case @meeow05 doesn't get back to me, any reasons why the magnetic closure is a negative? Is it because the closure it's strong enough to hold if you put too much in the bag?
The original So Black Classic Flap hardware finish were esp prone to metal wear and chipping especially around the CC twist closure, hence this is prob why it was changed to magnetic. I was drawn to it in the store and asked my SA about potential hardware chipping issues, she didn't say anything- but her expression said it all.Nope not a fan. When the collection was on the runway, it was coloured hardware but without the leather strap at the top of the chain, and without the magnetic closure (it was a CC twist closure). I was so horrified when the collection came out in stores and they had changed it to a magnetic closure. I'm sorry if I offend anyone who's bought this bag, that isn't my intention and I'm only here to share my personal thoughts about it... that magnetic closure makes it feel like it's a toy and not a C$5000 bag.
I think the reason the WOC's closure doesn't bother me is because the WOC is technically an SLG, whereas this is a handbag.
I really have no idea why Chanel decided to make this design. It's like they're being a spoiled brat by not manufacturing the caviar minis like everyone wants, and instead offering these designs that look like cheap knock-offs of the real thing.
The original So Black Classic Flap hardware finish were esp prone to metal wear and chipping especially around the CC twist closure, hence this is prob why it was changed to magnetic. I was drawn to it in the store and asked my SA about potential hardware chipping issues, she didn't say anything- but her expression said it all.
They've made the So Black bags with the CC turnlock (or mademoiselle turnlock, or even Boy clasp) for so many seasons. I feel like they aren't going to be like "hmm we've had a lot of complaints about the So Black hardware chipping... let's modify the design for this one seasonal bag."
Is the hardware on the ultra matte square mini made of metal? For some reason it looks like plastic to me.