I agree; even as someone who owns mostly classics (just to have purse peace and better resale value...despite likely never selling my bags...), secretly, it's my fashion pieces I admire the most.
What are some of your unpopular Chanel opinions?
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I agree; even as someone who owns mostly classics (just to have purse peace and better resale value...despite likely never selling my bags...), secretly, it's my fashion pieces I admire the most.
I too agree! I think the trend pieces that Chanel create are really where the Chanel brand comes alive.
The “Classic Flap” is not Chanel’s classic bag. The Reissue was the original design.
I get annoyed that the double flap takes up so much room and causes the bag to weigh more than it has to.
I continue to search for a lipstick or other object which actually fits in the lipstick pocket.
I think the Boy bag is very attractive, even though not everyone is a fan.
I prefer Chevron to diamond quilting.
I get annoyed that the double flap takes up so much room and causes the bag to weigh more than it has to.
I continue to search for a lipstick or other object which actually fits in the lipstick pocket.
I think the Boy bag is very attractive, even though not everyone is a fan.
I prefer Chevron to diamond quilting.
P.S. I am not a fan of the 19 bag. I don’t own one and I don’t own a Gabrielle bag or any costume jewelry either. I love Chanel Chance and No 5 perfume though.
Chanel should bring back gold plating! Given the current price of gold, it may be difficult to do it on all Chanel bags, but just do it for a limited edition of bags and keep the tradition alive!
I think the patent leather looks the nicest on the jumbo flap! I also think that the small and maxi flap have an awkward look...
I don't think it's difficult at all. You can buy good 18ct gold plated jewelry for well under 50$, if the layer is not too thin it will not rub off easily. They should be able to do gold plating on the hardwear of such expensive bags. They just choose not to.
Sorry to anyone who likes the plastic rubbery feel of Chanel leather on certain items. Some totes, beltbags, vanity cases felt like faux leather. Excluding patent leather.
- I don't get all these bright or almost neon-colored bags, like a neon-green Chanel 19 or orange classic flap. The color just cheapens the look and feel of the bag. I have not seen anyone that could style them well.
- coco handle is ugly, but I absolutely love Trendy CC. Coco handle is trying too hard to be "lady-like" but in an awkward way.
- Most of the Chanel tweed bags are underwhelming. Occasionally they come out with stunning ones, like the beige/black houndstooth on the Chanel 19
- Some of the costume Chanel earrings are fine, but Chanel brooches are horrendous and so outdated. I can't imagine myself wearing a big logo made of cheap materials in such an old-fashioned way.
- Chanel has a lot of good RTW pieces but I very rarely see people truly pull them off. Wearing a tweed jacket doesn't instantly elevate your whole look; not pairing it well will make you look like a grandma.
- Caviar on the recent CF releases just seem like plastic and so cheap looking. I wish they still made them in those shiny and puffy caviar leathers.
- A CF in black is boring. I bought mine as my first CF as most people urged me to go with the safe choice and I have regretted it since. I actually think a red or grey CF should be most people's first choice.
- Chanel 19 is a style that will last (since so many people in this thread seem to hate the 19), and a lot of those who don't like the 19 will change their opinion once they realize how versatile and easy to use this bag is. I also personally think the 19 in color (white, beige, burgundy, etc.) look so much better than black.
- coco handle is ugly, but I absolutely love Trendy CC. Coco handle is trying too hard to be "lady-like" but in an awkward way.
- Most of the Chanel tweed bags are underwhelming. Occasionally they come out with stunning ones, like the beige/black houndstooth on the Chanel 19
- Some of the costume Chanel earrings are fine, but Chanel brooches are horrendous and so outdated. I can't imagine myself wearing a big logo made of cheap materials in such an old-fashioned way.
- Chanel has a lot of good RTW pieces but I very rarely see people truly pull them off. Wearing a tweed jacket doesn't instantly elevate your whole look; not pairing it well will make you look like a grandma.
- Caviar on the recent CF releases just seem like plastic and so cheap looking. I wish they still made them in those shiny and puffy caviar leathers.
- A CF in black is boring. I bought mine as my first CF as most people urged me to go with the safe choice and I have regretted it since. I actually think a red or grey CF should be most people's first choice.
- Chanel 19 is a style that will last (since so many people in this thread seem to hate the 19), and a lot of those who don't like the 19 will change their opinion once they realize how versatile and easy to use this bag is. I also personally think the 19 in color (white, beige, burgundy, etc.) look so much better than black.
Seems like Chanel's strategy is to keep the preloved market filled with over priced items with the price hikes and the discontinuation of something as popular as a caviar mini. (This would hike the caviar mini in preloved sites even more!)
This way we all always have a reason to pay more and more to Chanel each passing year. Because, hey, you could sell it and it is an "investment"
Not sure how unpopular this opinion is - The best thing about Chanel apart from the delicious lambskin is the interior construction.
When somebody says classic Chanel what i think of is the double flap burgundy leather lined soft interior, the"secret" pocket on the top, pockets etc. But funny enough,I do not like the exterior look of any bags which has this specific type of interior (even the non chanel ones which has similar interior is boring outside usually). Like the classic flaps, woc etc. Looks boring to me. The bags I do enjoy the look, like the boy bag and the minis are too plain inside. lol.
Another unpopular opinion of mine is Chanel does seasonal designs well, the tweeds, velvet and colors etc looks really enjoyable. I like way better than "classics"
When somebody says classic Chanel what i think of is the double flap burgundy leather lined soft interior, the"secret" pocket on the top, pockets etc. But funny enough,I do not like the exterior look of any bags which has this specific type of interior (even the non chanel ones which has similar interior is boring outside usually). Like the classic flaps, woc etc. Looks boring to me. The bags I do enjoy the look, like the boy bag and the minis are too plain inside. lol.
Another unpopular opinion of mine is Chanel does seasonal designs well, the tweeds, velvet and colors etc looks really enjoyable. I like way better than "classics"
I love my Chanel bags but they aren't worth the price IMO.
a mini for $4000 (plus tax) is just bonkers...