Sale PSA: A nice cozy mohair sweater from Acne, now under $300 (I also really like this cardigan), a great merino cardigan from Vince, now 48% off, chic leather slides from Marsell, now 50% off, and a short parka from Moncler, now 30% off.
For quite some time I haven’t kept up to date with Chanel. I used to be a big fan, and still am from afar (I like looking at the runway pictures each season, if just to be inspired by some nice photos) but haven’t felt the urge to shop. I know that there have been TONS of price increases but for some reason it didn’t really hit home for me until I read this WSJ article about the price of a classic flap going from $5200 in 2019 to $8200 today.
Wow! That’s a lot! I know it’s near Hermes prices but is it really the same quality? I kind of feel if I had a problem with a Chanel bag, it would take me months to work up the courage to enter the boutique; and then I would and they would probably be totally nice of course, but there’s a chance they would be snooty, I just don’t have a good feeling about it all. So that’s enough for me not to spend $8K right there (aside from the obvious one – the price tag).
I still like the shoes. But I haven’t been able to try them on. As there’s always a line to get into the store. And anyway, will they be more comfortable than Birkenstocks?
I really love the look of the classic flap. It’s beautiful! But I like the look of the reissue even more. And – if we are being honest – I don’t find either of their straps comfortable on the shoulder for over an hour. Especially if it’s summer and I’m wearing a tank.
What do you think of the price hikes? Would you still buy a classic flap?
