What are some of your unpopular Chanel opinions?

[Jereni]

This thread has been super interesting to read!

My unpopular opinions that seem be common on this thread:
- Not a fan of the Chanel 19... but in general I like soft leather on bags so I do get why some people like it.
- Absolutely cannot understand the Gabrielle. Hate. In every possible variation - large, small, WOCs, wallets...
- Also not a fan of caviar unless it’s got a special finish on it... have liked a few of those.

Some opinions which sound like they are unpopular in *this* thread:
- I think the boy bags are fine, and actually adore the north south boy bag. Such an interesting variation and so slimming... plan to buy it this year.
- I love SLGs - I have a few and have never once thought ‘oh if I’d only spent it all on a single CF.’ The SLGs allow me to enjoy the fun different leathers and treatments of different seasons and I enjoy handling them.
- I get way more excited about the different seasonal bags than whatever colors the CFs are coming in.

- I think the seasonal bags are what makes Chanel special. Let's be real, Chanel bags really aren't meant to be everyday, workhorse bags.

So agree! I love seeing the misc different designs they do every season.

Chanel flap bags are not meant to be worn crossbody. The strap isn't "too short" and the strap doesn't need to be longer. It's a shoulder bag, not a crossbody bag.

Haha, LOVE this. I have plenty of bags that I love to wear cross body but to me most of the classic flap sizes look strange crossbody.

 

[Roie55]

That is your opinion which is fine but I personally like my reissue because it doesn't scream "I am Chanel" so can go under radar better. Not sure if you mean any reissue or just the flap, I have the camera bag.

i have 2 camera reissues and i love them to death. no one knows (in my circle) that they are chanel, but they do comment on how much they love the bag. Its the top zip and top access that i love.

 

[topglamchic]

Ditto!!! I guess not so unpopular!!!

This thread has been super interesting to read!

My unpopular opinions that seem be common on this thread:
- Not a fan of the Chanel 19... but in general I like soft leather on bags so I do get why some people like it.
- Absolutely cannot understand the Gabrielle. Hate. In every possible variation - large, small, WOCs, wallets...
- Also not a fan of caviar unless it’s got a special finish on it... have liked a few of those.

Some opinions which sound like they are unpopular in *this* thread:
- I think the boy bags are fine, and actually adore the north south boy bag. Such an interesting variation and so slimming... plan to buy it this year.
- I love SLGs - I have a few and have never once thought ‘oh if I’d only spent it all on a single CF.’ The SLGs allow me to enjoy the fun different leathers and treatments of different seasons and I enjoy handling them.
- I get way more excited about the different seasonal bags than whatever colors the CFs are coming in.



So agree! I love seeing the misc different designs they do every season.



Haha, LOVE this. I have plenty of bags that I love to wear cross body but to me most of the classic flap sizes look strange crossbody.

 

[sweetpea_2009]

- I love SLGs - I have a few and have never once thought ‘oh if I’d only spent it all on a single CF.’ The SLGs allow me to enjoy the fun different leathers and treatments of different seasons and I enjoy handling them.

I agree with your comment about SLGs. I love them as well! Can’t help it. You love what you love. Don’t regret my card case or o-case purchases.

 

[Sparkletastic]

• Chanel is always on the precipice of looking old fashioned and has no idea how to innovate: The 19 looks like a mess and will not wear well in terms of style. The Gabrielle looks cheap and is way past its expiration date

• Chanel costume jewelry is ugly, chunky, cheap junk.

• Chanel has never made a good looking shoe.

• Chanel has NO clue how to make a functional bag for a working woman. The double flaps are too fussy and the leather totes are bulky / heavy / non functional.

• Most top tier premier brands have quality as good or better than current Chanel.

This all being said, I still love my Chanel babies. I’m just not rushing to add a whole lot more to my collection.

 

[Lacquerista]

Not a fan of WOCs and tiny bags, especially at that price point.

 

[Jdltcb]

I can't get on board with the Chanel 19. It looks like a pillow IMHO only! However, I love the rainbow mini reissue so I might have bad taste according to some!

 

[Lacquerista]

I can't get on board with the Chanel 19. It looks like a pillow IMHO only! However, I love the rainbow mini reissue so I might have bad taste according to some!

Funnily enough, that is exactly why I like the 19s!

 

[vintagecactus]

The Boy bag is pretty, it just doesn’t look right on my body frame.

 

[Penelopepursula]

This thread has been super interesting to read!
- Absolutely cannot understand the Gabrielle. Hate. In every possible variation - large, small, WOCs, wallets...

I'm right there with you in regards to the Gabrielle bag. I simply don't get the draw. I tried it on in the boutique and I could not deal with all of the chains. I can't imagine having to tussle with all of those chains over a winter coat. Who designs these bags? And what are they smoking?

 

[Izzy_w]

I'm right there with you in regards to the Gabrielle bag. I simply don't get the draw. I tried it on in the boutique and I could not deal with all of the chains. I can't imagine having to tussle with all of those chains over a winter coat. Who designs these bags? And what are they smoking?

HERE HERE!!!!

 

[sizz]

- Just because a bag has it‘s own category on the Chanel site doesn‘t automatically mean it‘s „a classic.“
Speaking of, I consider the trendy, coco handle and the minis more „classic“ than the gabrielle or 19.
- I don‘t dislike the gsbrielle. Wouldn‘t purchase one personally but I appreciate seeing it on others. It‘s interesting. I can see how it‘s polarizing though
- I prefer square minis to rectangular minis.
- I think the small classic flap looks better than M/L, it has nicer proportions and fits about the same amount of stuff.
- I like maxis, still not a huge fan of jumbos.
- Lambskin is not that delicate. Especially if you don‘t use your Chanel bag every single day for everything. Also, I feel like the quality/construction of lambskin bags is way more consistent, my theory is that it‘s easier to manage.
- Reissues are not more boring that classic flaps. (Love them both personally)

 

[sydsunshine]

1) Chanel RTW is for the Vips, not for povos like us who take months to save for a Chanel bag.

2) After building a sizeable collection of Chanel bags (I have 8+), I think I rather spend my next US$3500 on the stock market than save up for a new Chanel bag of a different colour/size.

i did that in October 20 when the prices were low, and the share I picked has gone up 20%. Another Chanel bag won’t give me the same amount of happiness

 

[Lacquerista]

Almost forgot to mention that I will never ever understand the appeal of the Business Affinity models.
It looks like a knock-off from a contemporary designer brand.

 

[earthygirl]

- I don’t understand Chanel prices compared to their quality nowadays (and the fact that people still buy them)! I’d pick any vintage Chanel from the 90s over their current offering!

- Not feeling the Chanel 19 bag at all, looks quite cheap to me especially the interior!

- Hate the double flap as it takes up spaces. The M/L would be perfect for me if it doesn’t have that inner flap.

Yes... I thought the same thing when I tried the 19 on. The interior just was lacking. It felt like a seasonal bag that should have been priced somewhere between $2k and $3k.