What are some of your unpopular Chanel opinions?

[BB8]

I don't know that this can be categorized as "unpopular", but my opinion is: with the change to lottery system and not being able to guarantee an item, I think SAs should understand when their clients then put their names on lists with other SAs. I was only going to my first choice SA with any requests, except for when she didn't have the item, which she was then fine with me checking with other boutiques. But when her boutique switched over to the lottery system, I was upfront with her and told her I would then also need to check at other places to give me a better chance. Of course, I would update all locations if I was able to obtain the item in question. Eversince this switch, I have noticed she is much more distant, less warm, and not as willing to help me as before. Buying luxury should be an enjoyable experience, not stressful and feeling like your SA is mad at you. It just taints the whole experience.

 

[Leejah]

I don't know that this can be categorized as "unpopular", but my opinion is: with the change to lottery system and not being able to guarantee an item, I think SAs should understand when their clients then put their names on lists with other SAs. I was only going to my first choice SA with any requests, except for when she didn't have the item, which she was then fine with me checking with other boutiques. But when her boutique switched over to the lottery system, I was upfront with her and told her I would then also need to check at other places to give me a better chance. Of course, I would update all locations if I was able to obtain the item in question. Eversince this switch, I have noticed she is much more distant, less warm, and not as willing to help me as before. Buying luxury should be an enjoyable experience, not stressful and feeling like your SA is mad at you. It just taints the whole experience.

Thanks so much for sharing your experience Sorry that there was a change in their behavior. I was just think about reach out to both my SA’s in regards to 21 B . . Based on your experience I still will but won’t be up front about !

 

[cityivy]

Here's another one...I don't like caviar. There, I said it. Lambskin may be more delicate and has lower resale value, but it is just so much more luxurious.

 

[BB8]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience Sorry that there was a change in their behavior. I was just think about reach out to both my SA’s in regards to 21 B . . Based on your experience I still will but won’t be up front about !

I guess it is different with everyone. Aside from my first choice SA noted above, some of my other SAs I seldom contact are happy for me when I tell them to remove me from their list because I was able to find the item, while other SAs I also seldom use are cold when I tell them. I say, use your best judgement with your two SAs. Wish you a more pleasant experience than mine!

 

[dariasouvorova]

Oh my goodness, this thread has been so much fun to read, and I have learned quite a bit from you guys!
Here is my unpopular opinion. I hate everything Virginie Viard has done. Her Haute Couture pieces have some wearable looks, but their elegance is mostly hinged on the beautiful materials the Lesage atelier has produced, but her actual designs are horrid. Nothing elegant, nothing timeless...the new cruise collection looks like hot topic! Anyone else have the same thought?
Still love the tweeds and the bags though!
Apologies to any of her fans, she seems like a cool person apart from her design sense...

 

[tiffbone]

Chanel custom jewelry is 100% not worth it, esp. those with rhinestones and fake pearls. In fact even when high end jewelry does have real diamonds on them, 90% of the time it's not worth it when you know how much diamonds really cost if bought directly from diamond dealers/sourcers. At the end of the day, when buying Chanel jewelry, you're really just paying for the designer brand name.

 

[PurseUOut]

Mini flaps are a trend and will not hold their value long-term.

 

[ijustneedthis]

I‘m waiting for Chanel to release a size between the medium and the jumbo! I feel like the size jump is huge between these two, comparing the difference between small and medium. Jumbo can look very massive and in warmer seasons doesn’t go well with less layers of clothing while medium often looks like an evening bag to me and doesn’t fit enough for someone who carries a lot with them.

 

[Bagatha Christie]

I‘m waiting for Chanel to release a size between the medium and the jumbo! I feel like the size jump is huge between these two, comparing the difference between small and medium. Jumbo can look very massive and in warmer seasons doesn’t go well with less layers of clothing while medium often looks like an evening bag to me and doesn’t fit enough for someone who carries a lot with them.

This is so true! I love my jumbo but it is a bit cumbersome but I just knew the medium wouldn’t work

 

[classybags4ever]

I‘m waiting for Chanel to release a size between the medium and the jumbo! I feel like the size jump is huge between these two, comparing the difference between small and medium. Jumbo can look very massive and in warmer seasons doesn’t go well with less layers of clothing while medium often looks like an evening bag to me and doesn’t fit enough for someone who carries a lot with them.

That’s the reissue 226

 

[Hera_the_Purse]

Not agreeing or disagreeing. I think they continue to use fake pearls because of Coco legacy of costume jewelry, they quote her saying something about it should not be about the carats but the illusion. It's like how one of their head seamstresses said the chain inside the jacket isn't necessary anymore because there is better technology these days, but continue to do it because it's the legacy. I also kind of think pricing fake pearls at that price point allows them to charge even more extortionately when they do use real pearls.

Allegedly they're making bank from trying to appeal to a younger clientele.

That quote about illusions made me laugh Illusion of what exactly...? Illusion of buying a well made item when it's plastik jewellery that will fall apart every so often? I think they are just being extra cheeky.

That is one of my unpopular opinions I guess - chanel picks and chooses what legacy they want to follow. Coco chanel was also against adding unnecessary pomposity to outfits, but today chanel is the definition of pomposity!

I also don't like how they use stuff she said as a dogma. She was a nazi spy, why are we taking her opinions so serious anyways? The brand does not have much to do with her anymore stylewise.

And if I'm already listing my unpopular opinions: I actually prefer double flaps to single flaps!

 

[sweetpea_2009]

I‘m waiting for Chanel to release a size between the medium and the jumbo! I feel like the size jump is huge between these two, comparing the difference between small and medium. Jumbo can look very massive and in warmer seasons doesn’t go well with less layers of clothing while medium often looks like an evening bag to me and doesn’t fit enough for someone who carries a lot with them.

So agree with this. The 226 size of the 2.55 resissue bag is the perfect size. It fits more than the m/l classic and is definitely not as big as a jumbo.

That’s the reissue 226

Yes! Love the size of the 226!!

 

[mollylope]

chanel boy bag will stand the test of time, chanel 19 won't...
also no chanel bag is worth what they are now charging for them & the used market is overpriced right now... (that may be a popular opinion )

 

[Hera_the_Purse]

chanel boy bag will stand the test of time, chanel 19 won't...
also no chanel bag is worth what they are now charging for them & the used market is overpriced right now... (that may be a popular opinion )

I think the flap bag bubble is bound to burst at some point! These prices can't go on forever

 

[SparkleSunrise]

Mini flaps are a trend and will not hold their value long-term.

Hmm I don't own one, but disagree. If anything in the past 10 years, people have been pairing down more and more. And if the current price hike trend continues - M/L new will soon be out of what a lot of people are willing to pay leaving mini as the best option.

I see mini and smalls staying for the long haul.

That being said I think the top handle is a trend.