The ❤Gabrielle❤ Bag: It's a HIT!!
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Hi, I have the Gabrielle backpack and I LOVE it!
After seeing Pearlicious02's small hobo, I am so tempted to get it too! 
The chains are not heavy at all and the mixed metal is so cool! The aged calfskin holds pretty well - there are some creases due to the drawstring design. The hard base is useful as it keeps the shape of the bag but scuff marks are quite visible if you look close. But it does not bother me that much due to the whole "rugged" look of the bag.
I intentionally made one of the chains longer than the other and DIY some stoppers (using buttons and elastic bands) to prevent the chains from moving when I carry it using one side of the straps. I use the longer chain to carry crossbody and the shorter one for when I want to sling it on one side. Maybe some pictures will help:
Crossbody (longer chain)
One side (shorter chain)
Using both chains on 1 side:
And the "stoppers" I made
Omg. This look so cool!! I so want to try this look out. At first I think the small size is too small for me to carry it cross body as the bag hit above my waist (I am 5'3). Seeing this look i think it might be perfect for me. Thanks for sharing! Keep'em coming!!!
[emoji106] [emoji122] that's why I said earlier on that this Gabrielle range really brings out the creativity in all of us [emoji2]Hi, I have the Gabrielle backpack and I LOVE it!
The chains are not heavy at all and the mixed metal is so cool! The aged calfskin holds pretty well - there are some creases due to the drawstring design. The hard base is useful as it keeps the shape of the bag but scuff marks are quite visible if you look close. But it does not bother me that much due to the whole "rugged" look of the bag.
I intentionally made one of the chains longer than the other and DIY some stoppers (using buttons and elastic bands) to prevent the chains from moving when I carry it using one side of the straps. I use the longer chain to carry crossbody and the shorter one for when I want to sling it on one side. Maybe some pictures will help:
Crossbody (longer chain)
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One side (shorter chain)
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Using both chains on 1 side:
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And the "stoppers" I made
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Your backpack looks good [emoji7]
We are the same height [emoji41] so you definitely can do all the styles I shared [emoji1]
Hi, I have the Gabrielle backpack and I LOVE it!
The chains are not heavy at all and the mixed metal is so cool! The aged calfskin holds pretty well - there are some creases due to the drawstring design. The hard base is useful as it keeps the shape of the bag but scuff marks are quite visible if you look close. But it does not bother me that much due to the whole "rugged" look of the bag.
I intentionally made one of the chains longer than the other and DIY some stoppers (using buttons and elastic bands) to prevent the chains from moving when I carry it using one side of the straps. I use the longer chain to carry crossbody and the shorter one for when I want to sling it on one side. Maybe some pictures will help:
Crossbody (longer chain)
View attachment 3654072
One side (shorter chain)
View attachment 3654077
Using both chains on 1 side:
View attachment 3654080
And the "stoppers" I made
View attachment 3654078
What an excellent post! Thankyou so much for your post and enjoy thus lovely bag!
Hi, I have the Gabrielle backpack and I LOVE it!
The chains are not heavy at all and the mixed metal is so cool! The aged calfskin holds pretty well - there are some creases due to the drawstring design. The hard base is useful as it keeps the shape of the bag but scuff marks are quite visible if you look close. But it does not bother me that much due to the whole "rugged" look of the bag.
I intentionally made one of the chains longer than the other and DIY some stoppers (using buttons and elastic bands) to prevent the chains from moving when I carry it using one side of the straps. I use the longer chain to carry crossbody and the shorter one for when I want to sling it on one side. Maybe some pictures will help:
Crossbody (longer chain)
View attachment 3654072
One side (shorter chain)
View attachment 3654077
Using both chains on 1 side:
View attachment 3654080
And the "stoppers" I made
View attachment 3654078
So so so brilliant! Do you remove the stoppers if you want to store the bags away? Love the backpack with two straps on[emoji7]
OMG, so so pretty! Love your creativity! Do you think that things fall out easily due to the drawstring closure?
Hi, I have the Gabrielle backpack and I LOVE it!
The chains are not heavy at all and the mixed metal is so cool! The aged calfskin holds pretty well - there are some creases due to the drawstring design. The hard base is useful as it keeps the shape of the bag but scuff marks are quite visible if you look close. But it does not bother me that much due to the whole "rugged" look of the bag.
I intentionally made one of the chains longer than the other and DIY some stoppers (using buttons and elastic bands) to prevent the chains from moving when I carry it using one side of the straps. I use the longer chain to carry crossbody and the shorter one for when I want to sling it on one side. Maybe some pictures will help:
Crossbody (longer chain)
View attachment 3654072
One side (shorter chain)
View attachment 3654077
Using both chains on 1 side:
View attachment 3654080
And the "stoppers" I made
View attachment 3654078
NM is making it a little easier to look at and order a Gabrielle bag:
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/CHANEL/...0730/c.cat?icid=home0a_ChanelGabrielle_040317
http://www.neimanmarcus.com/CHANEL/...0730/c.cat?icid=home0a_ChanelGabrielle_040317
You've made me want the black mini Gabrielle and I didn't think it was my thing. I would love to see one in person 
i wonder if this will help boost sales and make it a hit. by making it more accessible to people who wouldn't otherwise shop chanel or visit boutiques. seems like a great idea.
Seeing this bag in the beige and white colors with the black base makes me think of the flats with the black cap-toe. It would match perfectly.
I don't like gold hardware so the mixed chains bother me. It's a nice under-the-radar bag, kind of like the Reissue, but I can get under-the-radar bags for much less. That's not the appeal that Chanel has for me. Don't think I will be going after this one.
I don't like gold hardware so the mixed chains bother me. It's a nice under-the-radar bag, kind of like the Reissue, but I can get under-the-radar bags for much less. That's not the appeal that Chanel has for me. Don't think I will be going after this one.
I love this look!! [emoji173]️[emoji173]️[emoji122][emoji122]
Would someone show what fits in the Gabrielle backpack? I wonder if it would look wonky with a book or a kindle inside...? Loving this bag so much, I want one
So so so brilliant! Do you remove the stoppers if you want to store the bags away? Love the backpack with two straps on
I don't remove the stoppers when I store the bag coz they don't "stick" out - they pretty much press flat against the eyelets when the straps are drawn so they don't cause any dents or marks on the bag
