Girls and guys, I need your help. I am considering buying a vintage CF or a Diana. I have a brand new 2.55 reissue and le boy but was intrigued by the older models before 2008 where they still used gold plated hardware. My question: is it worth spending a few thousands on an older bag (ca 1990-2007) and what can I expect quality wise? I hope you can tell me of you own a vintage chanel and how the experience is.
I have heard vintage lambskin is better quality as new ones. Maybe see it as you're paying for quality and an item that has been discontinued.
Personal preference, so I completely understand if people have other opinions. I sold my Diana flap, to me, it's not worth it.
- I prefer calfskin, goatskin, or caviar bags. I do not understand the concept of babying a bag. I want to enjoy using my handbags without constantly worrying about how I wear it, what I can wear it with, what I place it down on, ect.
- Most Diana's are in lambskin, they will wrinkle and lose structure. Quilts will flatten with use. They will wrinkle along the back, even when the bag is closed.
- Most look very used for the price you pay. Which to me, is very unappealing. I would rather spend the money on a new bag.
There is only one way to wear it. Being able to carry a handbag multiple ways is a MUST for me. If Diana flaps had four grommets, then it would be a different story.
HOWEVER, I have a vintage classic flap in caviar and I LOVE it. I've said before in other posts, one of my most used bags and still looks new. If you're set on a vintage bag, I think buying a bag that is still in production is the way to go.
I agree with you. I like to wear my bag worry free. If I want lambskin, I think I'll start with something small. Slg or mini square. I do really want that book that comes with cf purchases where it shows how cf are made. I find it fascinating but can't seem to find one for purchase
This is my experience in vintage bag, feel free to skip on reading this long post
I recently purchased a vintage cf small in caviar (comes in full set) and paid same as retail minus the tax. I barely see any wear and tear aside from some very minimal stains inside the bag which I believe can be easily wiped off. Part of me is happy because I feel quality wise, it's much better than my new to me but old caviar woc (2013). Another part of me is a bit sad because well, it was retail price minus tax.
I've been hunting for a vintage cf caviar since 2019, but all the ones I see listed were as much as retail.
I've only ever owned preloved Chanels and finally decided I'll purchase the cf new from boutique. But weeks after being on waitlist and the price increase happened again, I cant stomach paying 7200 + tax on a bag that I kept seeing others having quality problems with. So I decided to purchase vintage before the price goes up again.
First picture is of my bag, dating from 2002-2003.
Last 2 picture is from a fb group where two members posted of their new cf having loose stitching and gold paint already wearing off. Granted, there's a 5 year warranty. But I don't know what will those bags look like 5 years from now if it's already having problems when it hasn't been a month or a year from owning it.