I'm not a fan of the size small of the classic flaps, I find the size square-ish weird, or maybe I just love the medium size that I find the small size taking away the "look" of the classic flap, I maybe the one who is weird haha 
What are some of your unpopular Chanel opinions?
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Here are my big 5:
1) Many items make you look old. Looks are outdated! The black jacket is thought to be such a classic, but worn in real life it looks like an old-lady piece. Regardless of the brand, it just looks OLD. Many products sell fast and become famous because the brand has been known and worn by many and for many years. If that output was by a new and unestablished brand, products wouldn't sell as fast+expensive, and wouldn't be as popular and wanted.
2) Some of their items look good on catwalk. Like fine with the model who wears it, plus makeup, music and vibe. But, really, many dresses and pieces can't be worn by women in normal life or at social events. Think weddings, birthdays, dinners. Why Chanel items, when you can find so many alternatives?
3) Quality and prices do not really work well. Quality has gone down, while prices joined Hermès prices (talking about bags here). Personally not buying any seasonal Chanel bags. Not worth it for me. And there is also costume jewelry. Cheap items for premium prices. Why not just buy some nice and sparkling diamonds from a serious seller, for the same price as Chanel costume jewelry?
4) Strategies to make items rare and wanted. Waiting lists and so on. Just why?
5) Many similar and cheaper products out there, and Chanel is not that coveted anymore. It is not that unique anymore. Like any high street brand has a tweed skirt and jacket combo and a flap bag every season. Why do we need them from Chanel, for more than 10x the price?
Tell me what you think! Let's discuss!
1) Many items make you look old. Looks are outdated! The black jacket is thought to be such a classic, but worn in real life it looks like an old-lady piece. Regardless of the brand, it just looks OLD. Many products sell fast and become famous because the brand has been known and worn by many and for many years. If that output was by a new and unestablished brand, products wouldn't sell as fast+expensive, and wouldn't be as popular and wanted.
2) Some of their items look good on catwalk. Like fine with the model who wears it, plus makeup, music and vibe. But, really, many dresses and pieces can't be worn by women in normal life or at social events. Think weddings, birthdays, dinners. Why Chanel items, when you can find so many alternatives?
3) Quality and prices do not really work well. Quality has gone down, while prices joined Hermès prices (talking about bags here). Personally not buying any seasonal Chanel bags. Not worth it for me. And there is also costume jewelry. Cheap items for premium prices. Why not just buy some nice and sparkling diamonds from a serious seller, for the same price as Chanel costume jewelry?
4) Strategies to make items rare and wanted. Waiting lists and so on. Just why?
5) Many similar and cheaper products out there, and Chanel is not that coveted anymore. It is not that unique anymore. Like any high street brand has a tweed skirt and jacket combo and a flap bag every season. Why do we need them from Chanel, for more than 10x the price?
Tell me what you think! Let's discuss!
My unpopular opinion: I think 19 looks like a trash bag. Sorry guys. My personal opinion.
costume jewelry: when I look at their costume jewelry, I would be embarrassed to wear their stuff. It looks so so cheap and the price is offensive. When I see some items at $750????? What???? I can buy beautiful diamond rings for that price.
costume jewelry: when I look at their costume jewelry, I would be embarrassed to wear their stuff. It looks so so cheap and the price is offensive. When I see some items at $750????? What???? I can buy beautiful diamond rings for that price.
I bought Chanel bags first followed by their costume jewellery. Not many, just a couple pairs of earrings and then I gave up as I had to make 2 trips to Chanel to have the crystals replaced (they fell off by themselves).
If you've bought a few of their costume jewel pieces, you would have saved up to get a 18k gold piece from fine jewellery house, which will last you a lifetime and have it passed down too.
Of course this is individual choice; but for me, I have definitely moved on for good.
If you've bought a few of their costume jewel pieces, you would have saved up to get a 18k gold piece from fine jewellery house, which will last you a lifetime and have it passed down too.
Of course this is individual choice; but for me, I have definitely moved on for good.
Here are three by me: honest opinion just for fun!
1. For a period of time, fast fashion brands like topshop were producing chanel reissue lookalikes. And i cant unsee it now. Little sad as its understated and easy to use kind of leather
2. Chanel reissue mini crossbody looks fine but looks too small when held with the double chain on the shoulder. Love the functionality of it though and when i look at it. But when worn, i am on the fence cause of the above.
3. Chanel shoes are so uncomfortable!! Not made for my wide feet
although i would have loved to buy it though!
1. For a period of time, fast fashion brands like topshop were producing chanel reissue lookalikes. And i cant unsee it now. Little sad as its understated and easy to use kind of leather
2. Chanel reissue mini crossbody looks fine but looks too small when held with the double chain on the shoulder. Love the functionality of it though and when i look at it. But when worn, i am on the fence cause of the above.
3. Chanel shoes are so uncomfortable!! Not made for my wide feet
although i would have loved to buy it though!
The Chanel website is horrendous to navigate
I agree with that sentiment. That is a very popular opinion!
I know not one single person that loves their website.
I do agree on the costume jewelries. I went last week and OMG the crystal studded CC looked so, I don’t know, *fake*.
Chanel is getting away with this because people still buy costume jewelries just because let’s face it… it is CHANEL
I know and I agree with you. But sometimes I just can’t stop myself from buying Chanel costume jewelry. I have real jewelry and then sometimes I just want a gaudy honking pair of Chanel earrings to complete my outfit
I totally get what you mean for #1! I remember at one point forever 21, Charlotte rousse and Windsor had bags that looked exactly like the mini reissue. Since then, I can't unsee it either which is why I can't get myself to get a reissue. I want it to complete my collection but I just can't.Here are three by me: honest opinion just for fun!
1. For a period of time, fast fashion brands like topshop were producing chanel reissue lookalikes. And i cant unsee it now. Little sad as its understated and easy to use kind of leather
2. Chanel reissue mini crossbody looks fine but looks too small when held with the double chain on the shoulder. Love the functionality of it though and when i look at it. But when worn, i am on the fence cause of the above.
3. Chanel shoes are so uncomfortable!! Not made for my wide feet
I don’t like caviar. Like, at all. I bought one caviar bag because I thought I was supposed to love it. I don’t.
#1 is the reason why I wasn't a fan of the 20a rainbow reissue when it came out. It combines two things (style and color) that are so commonly sold at Claires.
I recently got a 19 and really like it but i totally get what you mean with chaotic!
i loled