So, you wanna get a Chanel bag, huh? First off, good luck with that bank account! Seriously though, these things are an investment, like buying a small car (depending on which one you’re eyeing, of course). The official Chanel site, yeah, that’s the dream. Scrolling through their ‘New this season Handbags collections’ is basically like window shopping for happiness. It’s all so shiny and perfect and…unattainable.
But don’t despair just yet! There’s hope! I mean, there’s always The RealReal. That’s where you can find pre-loved Chanel bags at, like, up to 90% off retail. Ninet-y percent! That’s almost too good to be true, right? Gotta watch out for fakes though, that’s my only worry. I mean, nobody wants to drop serious cash on a knock-off, ya know?
And then there’s Amazon. Amazon?! Chanel on Amazon? I dunno, that feels a little…suspect. Like, is it legit? Are you gonna end up with a bag that falls apart after a week? I’d be super careful there, that’s all I’m saying. Probably best to stick with the official Chanel site or a reputable reseller, even if it means saving up a little longer.
Honestly, picking a Chanel bag is overwhelming. So many styles, so many colours, so many price points that make my head spin. The Classic Flap, obviously, is like, the queen. But then there’s the Boy Bag, and the Gabrielle, and… ugh, it’s too much! I personally kinda dig the more unique ones, the ones you don’t see everyone and their mother carrying. I saw this vintage, quilted backpack once… *swoon*. But yeah, finding that perfect bag can be a real journey.