*Edit: The photo of the bag can no longer be found on the internet, and in fact, the replica website that I found the photo from has been shut down.
Image Source: Chanel
“Fashion is so often presented in the culture as a thing of froth, which, of course, it partly is; but the bubbles are blown with care and a sense of values.” - Anna Wintour
February 26, 2011
Chanel Small Tote Bag
I'm just going to take a quick break from my Fashion Week marathon. Some of you may remember that a couple months ago, I went to pick up a Louis Vuitton bag for a friend. Today, I went to pick up a Chanel Small Tote Bag for her. Funnily enough, there don't seem to be photos of it online, and the only photos I found were on replica websites. So the photo below doesn't represent the bag in its best light:
Even though this may not be the best photo, the bag is still nothing to be in awe of. I do believe my friend already owns a Chanel 2.55 (or something similar), and so I can understand why she would buy something in a different style. But I would never spend my money on this bag. The quilting is, of course, done perfectly in the way only Chanel can achieve, and the brushed gold logo is done to nice effect. However, the resemblance of this handbag to a shopping tote - and not a nice shopping tote - is disappointing. The size (about 29 cm) is also not the most flattering size to design a tote bag in. It might look good with a fresh, summer outfit, but that limits the versatility of the bag. Overall, I'd say "no" to this bag. What do you think?
*Edit: The photo of the bag can no longer be found on the internet, and in fact, the replica website that I found the photo from has been shut down.
Image Source: Chanel
*Edit: The photo of the bag can no longer be found on the internet, and in fact, the replica website that I found the photo from has been shut down.
Image Source: Chanel
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I'm no stranger to Chanel and no matter what, I think they are always quite expensive. But having said that, I spend my money on those Chanel bags that have something special going on. I like some classic Chanel with a twist so I agree. I don't think I would buy this particular bag.
ReplyDeleteyeah, it's def. a no for me as well. to be honest, i think chanel bags are it for timeless classics, but so many people have them! give me a ps1 any day :)
ReplyDeleteI agree, too expensive and so many people have a copy of a Chanel bag!
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Yea, for the price I would say no as well
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I'm not a fan. At all. I don't like the color, shape, anything...I'd say no. :/
ReplyDeleteit's cute, but if i was going to invest in a Chanel bag i would not choose this one. i definitely agree with you
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I have to agree. I mean, of course the quilting and quality of the bag is up to the high standards of Chanel, but I wouldn't justify paying an expensive price for something that looks like an ordinary shopping tote!
ReplyDeleteI don't like it, and I agree with you. As Dahl told the quality is of course excellent btu the color and the "bag" don't justify the price and, however, they don't inspire anything good in me.
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I think this would look good in black. However, I could definitely get an exact replica of this bad boy in China town for $20
ReplyDeleteif it cost the same than other design, i will take a darker or colorful shade, at my first glance it looked boring but the logo brings it to the top! plus, i wish i can hv my own ChANEL someday haha!
ReplyDeletethanks for the header comment, you know how to contact me if you need help with yours..but i think you rule even w simple header...
There is nothing in the world better than the pretty 2.55 :)
ReplyDeleteThis is not pretty at all, I don't like it either :S
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I'm cheap. So no. I guess I prefer something a little more unique; it's not quite "me." But it's certainly chic! And Chanel! AH BAM I DONT KNOW
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You should have told that to your friend.. she might just regret buying this! and i have to agree, it's not that much versatile of a bag :(
ReplyDeletethat's cute
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I'm with you on this one. I'm afraid I don't really like this bag even though it's Chanel! I would never buy something just because it's a brand but because it looks good.
ReplyDeleteI also read style.com reviews but sometimes I feel like I have to do research in order to understand their references which is great, I mean, I would learn something but your reviews are simple and to the point which I love. xoxoxoxo
Ohh that is absolutely FAB!! I like the color but i would not ever pay Chanel prices for it. Does it have a zip or a magnetic pin, or its open.....that would also help in deciding whether I would buy it or not (IF i had the money)
ReplyDeleteCompletely agree with you. If I'm going to spend a substantial amount of money on something, it should look good and preferably not resemble a $5 shopping tote.
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Laura @ theblogofobsessivecoolness.blogspot.com
I so agree! I'm not a huge fan of the tote bag look!
ReplyDeleteoh no, i'm sorry but i gotta say, i love Chanel but this baby is a no no!!! Agree with Clare, it wud look a lot better in black but i still wouldnt get it, esp for that price! YIKES!
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I'm not so much of a Chanel bag fan.. so no for me aswell:) not sure what all the fuss is about the chanel bags.. I would like a proenza schouler bag:)
ReplyDeleteI'm definitely not in love with it...I would have rather spent my money on something else!
ReplyDeletenaw, I'd ratehr spend the $2000 on my mortgage hahaha! I made a rule never to spend over $1000 + tax on a bag! however if someone offer to pay for half of the $2000 bag- then okay for me!
ReplyDeleteThis style is a little too boring and old for me but if your friend likes it then that's what matters! XOXO
ReplyDeleteIt's a gorgeous, classic bag, but I agree with you! It's far too expensive. I'd rather more high street bags, that I wouldn't be afraid of taking out.
ReplyDeleteA lot of you are talking about the price of this bag, and I realized I didn't even say how much it was! My friend bought the bag for $1500, which for a designer bag, is fairly cheap. But I still would rather save up more money for a 2.55 (or a PS1, as some of you have said!)
ReplyDelete@The White Cabbage: That is so true! Although sometimes it is very obvious which Chanel bags are real, and which are replicas.
@Hazel: I only found out what the bag actually looked like the day I went to pick it up, so a bit too late. :P
@stylemefab: The bag cost $1500, and it has a magnetic pin, so it is not just open.
@Pop Champagne: Haha! Well, whoever is willing to pay for half your bag is surely a friend to keep! ;)
I'd rather spend in something else. I love Chanel bags but they're to expensive!
ReplyDeleteSeriously underwhelmed by the bag... Save your money...
ReplyDeleteAt first I liked the bag but 29 centimeters? Come on.. Thats pathetic and too tacky.
ReplyDeleteI like the look of the bag but it is super small and the price....yikes! xoxo
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ANY chanel bag=to die for.
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Not crazy about the color and I'm sure if I were buying a Chanel bag I'd pick a different one, but how nice to have a friend to pick up little treasures for her! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI love Chanel and this label but some of the designs are nit very practical - unless you have lots of money adn you cna afford buy the one you like. The bag is very cute but FAR too small for me so yep agree with you totally :) xxx
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Oh Chanel, so wonderful and so out of my price range. ;)
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