Okay, so, first off, lambskin. It’s soft. Like, ridiculously soft. Imagine petting a cloud made of butter, only way more expensive. And then, *quilted* lambskin? Genius. It just elevates the whole thing, giving it that signature Chanel *oomph*. I mean, you see that diamond pattern, you *know* it’s Chanel. No question.
I gotta say, though, sometimes I wonder if lambskin is *too* soft. Like, I’m constantly paranoid about scratching it. I’ve seen some people rocking these pristine, perfect lambskin bags, and I’m like, “How?!” Mine… well, mine has character. Scratches *are* character, right? Right?!
And the thing is, there are like, a million different variations. Flap bags, of course – the classic. But then you got the Chanel 19, which is chunkier and more modern, somehow. I saw one in shiny lambskin once and almost fainted. Sooooooo gorgeous. Then there are the mini ones, the rectangular ones… honestly, keeping track of them all is a full-time job.
I’ve also seen some vintage ones popping up, like the Westminster Flap with the pearl detailing… Talk about a throwback! It’s a little “extra” for everyday, maybe, but for a special occasion? Killer.
Speaking of price… *whew*. Let’s not even. Let’s just say you’re not exactly finding these in the bargain bin. And the price keeps going up, too! Like, I swear, every time I look, the price tag has gained another zero. But hey, investment piece, right? That’s what I tell myself, anyway.
I remember once I was looking at a Chanel clutch, quilted lambskin, naturally, and the sales associate was like, “This is a timeless piece.” And I was all, “Yeah, timelessly expensive!” I mean, she didn’t laugh, but I thought it was pretty funny.
