What are some of your unpopular Chanel opinions?

[getconnected]

REALLY not understanding the fascination with the new card holder with "jewel hook"...it's a carabiner! Is this really someone's idea of luxury?! I can't with Chanel on this one

I must confess… I really like the blue fluffy one.

 

[ByTheFireplace]

For some reason I love how the Chanel19 looks in photos when it’s sitting on a table, but as soon as I see it in mod shots, the proportions look off and it just looks so sloppy…

Agree. To me, it's home decor at best

 

[asya.khan]

Here's another unpopular opinion for sure... I just don't like the look of the black caviar leather! To me, it looks dull somehow almost like a dark grey... I prefer the lambskin.

 

[KatrinaSharp]

I'm really tired of the black and ghw. I get that it goes with everything, but not everyone needs a black chanel.
I'm liking that people are buying more colors, but I wish Chanel released more neutrals in varying shades. This way we would not get this manufactured hype around a caramel color (even if it is pretty).
Also, I feel like I'm at a point where I should just buy a chanel classic just to get one because I if I don't, it will increase in price and its already pretty unreasonable.
Additionally how difficult it is to get a bag nowadays if you are a casual buyer. Previously if you wanted something, you could just walk in and ask and you could buy. Its like social media has created this hype around owning luxury and if you want a bag you need to be ahead of the curve or pay a lot more to get it.
As much as I love watching luxury youtubers, it just puts the idea into peoples mind that they need to be constantly buying.

I agree. I just purchased a vintage gold and lambskin single flap!

 

[lulilu]

I wish the 19 didn't have bi-colored strap.

 

[Newbie2016]

I cannot like the shaped bag coming in a future collection.

 

[880]

REALLY not understanding the fascination with the new card holder with "jewel hook"...it's a carabiner! Is this really someone's idea of luxury?! I can't with Chanel on this one

This is so funny! I just took the charms off of a Dior card holder and jerry rigged a carabiner maybe I should have looked for one at chanel

unpopular opinion: I don’t mind slight imperfections on an item so long as it’s structurally sound. That way it’s more of an individual piece and mine. Also, I kind of feel sorry for the bags that no one wants — I worry that they will end up in landfill somewhere — yes, a bit crazy given the spiraling prices, I know

 

[Shirleepear]

I prefer fabric lined bags. If I could choose I would choose a fabric interior for the same price. I wish they’re still making the coco handle with fabric interior. It’s more light weight and doesn’t scratch. I see no point of having leather inside.

 

[hedgwin99]

I prefer fabric lined bags. If I could choose I would choose a fabric interior for the same price. I wish they’re still making the coco handle with fabric interior. It’s more light weight and doesn’t scratch. I see no point of having leather inside.

I am with you on this 100%!

 

[xo.babydoll]

Here's another unpopular opinion for sure... I just don't like the look of the black caviar leather! To me, it looks dull somehow almost like a dark grey... I prefer the lambskin.

I totally agree. If I could go back in time, I would have purchased my CF in lambskin instead! Not only does lambskin LOOK much more luxe, I feel like it ages better too.

 

[fiantoduri]

Iridescent bags are so ugly to me and I don't understand the hype. The gradient bags for 21K didn't even have a smooth gradient--they were so choppy that you could see the delineation between each color.

 

[shazzy99]

Iridescent bags are so ugly to me and I don't understand the hype. The gradient bags for 21K didn't even have a smooth gradient--they were so choppy that you could see the delineation between each color.

I don't like the iridescent bags either. I am a bit boring with my colour choices, but I just can't deal with all the colours on one bag.

 

[luxsal]

Iridescent bags are so ugly to me and I don't understand the hype. The gradient bags for 21K didn't even have a smooth gradient--they were so choppy that you could see the delineation between each color.

I don't like the iridescent bags either. I am a bit boring with my colour choices, but I just can't deal with all the colours on one bag.

And I thought I was the only one who thought this! I also cannot imagine incorporating any of the iridescent bags in my wardrobe and my lifestyle. I guess that is just me. I do wear bright colors but would like to accessories with neutral bags. Neutral bags are so versatile anyways..

 

[heatherB]

Thank you for your reply. I would say I have returned say 50%...

What it’s causing me heartache is that four people have repeatedly gone through the same speech:
(1). My record shows I am returning too often,
(2). They doubt about the advice I am getting from my SA,
(3). They wonder if Chanel is suitable for me....

Point three makes me wonder if they will decide to stop selling to me... It was hard for me to stomach today’s speech, the lady was loud enough for other people to turn around and see what was happening... I have been a loyal customer... I think I don’t deserve this treatment...

In addition to the time cost of selling a bag only to have to reprocess it later, and the fact that customers don’t want returned bags, keeping a bag for a short time makes it unavailable to a another customer who would keep it. I think a reasonable return rate would be no more than 10 percent…. But I never return really expensive items because I think carefully through my purchase ahead of time.

 

[dbcelly]

unpopular opinion: I don’t mind slight imperfections on an item so long as it’s structurally sound. That way it’s more of an individual piece and mine. Also, I kind of feel sorry for the bags that no one wants — I worry that they will end up in landfill somewhere — yes, a bit crazy given the spiraling prices, I know

*THIS* I very much want this mindset and can 'accept' it if it's something not visible, but if it's a slight BUT visible imperfection, I struggle.

Good example: "This imperfection makes it my unique piece, YAY!" - On my CF, there's a slight dent in the leather beside one of the grommets. Only I know it's there and you can only tell if you've felt every part of the bag lol

Bad example: "Slight crooked/uneven flap... I can see the few mm difference" - Some ppl say it'll straighten out over time, maybe I overstuffed it to cause this (who knows), but my opinion is that this is still a structural issue.