Which red? (Seeking Chanel red experts!)

TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others

is anyone familiar/has thoughts on the 2016 reds? I have been looking for a red caviar WOC, and recently saw a 2016 pop up. I am looking for a darker blue red rather than an orange red...
I’m only familiar with the 16S red which is a nice red. It’s not orange nor as blue as 17b but more of a truer red with slightly dark blue undertones. I’m thinking of the chevron square mini of that season. I only know as went for the cobalt blue instead but always lust after the red. Not sure if other reds that year were the same
 
both gorgeous! I need to remind myself I am only allowed one red bag at the moment!
A very helpful Chanel SA checked nationwide and told me that there isn't a single red WOC to be had, but that there may be some coming in the fall. But she isn't sure. Can I assume that there will be red CF/WOCs come fall, or is it Fashionphile time? I never had to hunt for a particular color before, and realize I don't know how this works.
 
Hello from a fellow red Chanel lover ❤️ I’ve just purchased this bag from a resale site but struggling to identify the year/model. It’s a single flap, with a zipper compartment and part leather chain strap. Any ideas?

In answer to your question, I love the 19 series red - true red ❤️❤️

F012E5E3-DD6A-4E57-A5C3-5EBD7E593775.jpeg

C9F3F8EC-1D3E-432E-A891-40CB6E9D8629.jpeg

A32BCE0F-5021-456D-8B04-242089BA4076.jpeg
 
My pick wound be the 17b or 18b red caviar!
What about 16b
19B is 28XXX series. It has champagne gold hw. I would say it's right in between - a warmer red, but not a blue red.

17B red caviar is a blue-er red, but if I recall correctly, it has silver hw.

Your 17XXX series red is from some time between 2012-2013. The 19XXX series red would be from 2014.

Hope this helps!
how was 16b red
 
Top