What are some of your unpopular Chanel opinions?

[Mrs.Z]

My eyeballs say the Gabrielle Hobo is quite ugly, yet I STILL went and bought a black one in the large size and now it's become one of my workhorse bags, and I don't know how to reconcile half my brain being like, "the bottom looks like a maxi pad!" and the other half being like, "but it's so roomy and durable!"

Ha! I usually end up liking most of the bags except the Gabrielle! My SA hated it too but now she has one!

 

[staceface01]

Oh this is fun...

1. I cannot stand the reissue - it looks very plain
2. SLGs are a money hole since you get tempted to buy several of them but you could really just save and get a bag
3. I do not understand the square minis at all - the leather seems to dent inward on a lot of them
4. Rectangular minis - the sides always look like they extend out from the flap by a small bit and it bothers me

 

[Tatownz]

1. I don't like how the top of reissue is so pointy when it's brand new.
2. I find Chanel necklaces with the big double cc logo quite tacky.

 

[EdnaMode]

I don't like the classic flaps, the proportions look weird to me. I like mini the best and possibly the small but everything else looks weird. I only wear top handle and crossbody so it works out.

 

[LuckyBitch]

I don't understand buying a new bag and agonizing over perceived flaws. Noticeably crooked turnlock or visibly scratched hardware? I would see an issue. Practically putting the bag under a microscope to find that tiny loose thread? I don't understand that at all.

Possibly one only understands this if one buys a bag (for a huge amount of money) and it has this "flaw".

 

[7h5f921]

I don’t like caviar leather-at all. I have one card case in caviar and am so glad I didn’t get a bag in it.
I think the deauville is eh- not great
I love my reissue- esp the chain on it. And I wish they would bring back the 228.
I think their costume jewelry is a waste of money.

 

[TraceySH]

Viriginie's first RTW collection (cruise) looked like Ann Taylor separates.

 

[purpleggplant]

Viriginie's first RTW collection (cruise) looked like Ann Taylor separates.

Omg... it’s like Chanel x Ann Taylor in the 80s

 

[serialshopper]

I hate some of the gold hardware, i think it looks really cheap but everyone else seems to love it. Silver or brassy/gold for me. Don’t know if it’s just the way gold looks different on each bag but i have one with the gold and it looks nice but on the black flap it looks awful imo!

 

[ChannellingChanel]

The brass plate with CHANEL across the top of it is tacky AF and has meant I can’t buy any Trendies and I love the rest of the bag. Settling for chevron coco handles instead.

Spending ££££ on SLGs is crazy - just buy a normal wallet for £15 and save the cash for your classic flaps / Boys / Gabrielles etc

 

[cloudycuplovesbag]

I don't own any Chanel bag however:
- The vintage classic flaps that look TIRED and USED, I find ugly and not worth the price.
- I don't understand the Gabrielle bag.... like, why?
- The double flap is too expensive for what it is (and I live in France lol)

This is just my (unwanted) opinion, I believe that you should buy what makes you happy!

 

[Bhabes]

-I prefer caviar leather on flap bags
-I don’t like the jumbo and maxi size flap bags
-I think a lot of the Chanel costume jewelry looks tacky
-I think the boy bags are really ugly

Sorry if you guys like it

Hi - It seems you know a lot about Chanel. I’m new here. I’m very interested in a chanel gst bag and is seriously considering buying one. Preloved. Everything I’ve checked appears okay except for the zipper. The code is 20xxx. I’ve read all posts in the internet about how to check its authenticity but never was there a mention of the back part of the zipper having the cc logo. What I’ve read says it should be Lampo, YKK, EP, DMC but not cc logo. Are you able to help me?

 

[Lalaloopsy12345]

My very unpopular opinion is that I don’t understand having multiple bags in the same size or similar color. I do love seeing people’s collections that feature many of the same bags and subtle variations in colors, but I would personally feel overwhelmed by having duplicates and having to choose which to use.

 

[veronicamorris]

-I prefer caviar leather on flap bags
-I don’t like the jumbo and maxi size flap bags
-I think a lot of the Chanel costume jewelry looks tacky
-I think the boy bags are really ugly

Sorry if you guys like it

I agree with everything you said!

 

[nashpoo]

My very unpopular opinion is that I don’t understand having multiple bags in the same size or similar color. I do love seeing people’s collections that feature many of the same bags and subtle variations in colors, but I would personally feel overwhelmed by having duplicates and having to choose which to use.

Yes!!! I kept buying white Chanel bags withlghw and It would be difficult choosing which one to use.. Ended up getting rid if them and replacing it with one white bag.