Chanel Mini Rectangle Vs Top Handle Mini Bag

Why so popular, hard to get and expensive? Which do I prefer? In depth reasons, confessions and lots of mod shots. Rumored price increase which could include the mini bags around March 5, 2022.
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Featured in the video are: Chanel mini rectangle bag, mini top handle caviar bag, Small Classic Flap Small 24k, Deauville, Trendy CC Small, Gabrielle Hobo Small.
00:00 Intro
00:23 Mini Rectangle Lambskin
01:21 Why Are They So Hard To Get?
03:55 Strap Drop
04:59 Doesn't feel like a Chanel bag
06:07 Don't Do This
06:36 Yes Do This
07:01 My Favorite Mini
07:45 Mod Shots

[@justalittleluxe7513]

Great video thank you. I think I will keep a look out for the mini top handle - even though they are super hard to get hold of!

[@CravingLux]

Yes, they are super hard to get. I am keeping my eye for a second one as I reach for it so much.

[@LifewithLokie]

Love the comparison hun! I think it is more a demand and supply which influences the cost in the resale market. TFS hun!

[@CravingLux]

I totally agree!

[@damien2809]

@@CravingLux both bags.💕

[@damien2809]

Not sure about you my dear but i LOVE pink chanel bags.

[@rosya.traveler4269]

love those colors 😍

[@CravingLux]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@kadclem5314]

Oh I love that pearly/gold one! I just got the white top handle flap chanel bag in their 2024 spring collection, waited for months to get it. Deffo worth it!

[@CravingLux]

Thanks for the compliment! So happy you are in love with your white top handle and CONGRATS!!!!!

[@lanafeulner4083]

If you are tall, the Mini Rectangular is perfect! I am 5.10 and it is a perfect cross-body! Great video!!

[@CravingLux]

Thanks for the compliment!

[@meowmix5202]

Which strap placement do you prefer between the 2 minis? Do you like it going through the flap and anchoring on the tip sides of the bag, or do you prefer it at the hop of the bag where the top handle is?

[@CravingLux]

What a great question! I find adjusting the strap on the regular mini rectangle kind of annoying. Between the regular mini rectangle and Pearl Crush mini rectangle, Pearl Crush wins because it is so easy to adjust with the ball. Between the Pearl Crush mini and the top handle....that is so hard. I guess I prefer the top handle just a tiny bit more because of the top handle option and at my height (5 feet 5.5 inches or 167cm) I don't need to adjust the top handle mini strap. BUT if I had to adjust the strap on the top handle mini then I would prefer the Pearl Crush mini rectangle. BTW the Pearl Crush mini was not featured in the video because I bought it recently. I will be revealing that bag very soon. Cheers!

[@Riezanesz]

I love the rectangle. What color is that? Grayish?

[@CravingLux]

The first mini rectangle is metallic gold and the second one is actually seashell iridescent color so at different angles is it pinkish, purplish, yellowish in real life. The color may display different depending on your monitor or phone screen. Thanks for watching!

[@DivineStyle08]

So beautiful ❤

[@dbchiq]

Hello! Any idea when did they exactly changed the strap drop length?

[@CravingLux]

It is hard to say because Chanel sometimes made the bag then waits like 6 months to release them for some reason. Sometimes the shipment from Chanel to the boutique is delayed for some reason. If you prefer the longer strap, looks like older bags is the way to go but always ask the seller for the strap length to confirm. Thanks for watching!

[@user-bb1xh5yd1v]

What is the color your mini rectangle bag? I got three blue bag this season, I am thinking about selling a coco Chanel?

[@CravingLux]

Mini rectangle is metallic gold but a subtle metallic gold nude color. It's series 16. I love blue bags!!!! If you are referring to the Coco Handle, I agree. It's hard to open and close.

[@DivineStyle08]

I love the white top handle !! Can’t find it anywhere 😢

[@CravingLux]

I know what you mean. I haven't seen if for sale in a while but keep looking, it will pop up somewhere when you least expect it. Cheers!

[@heyawesome7627]

How's your white mini top handle bag so far? Any color transfer issues?

[@CravingLux]

So far no color transfer issues but I avoid wearing it with dark color clothes. I did get blue pen ink on it and it came right off with leather cleaner because I noticed it right away. What a great question. Cheers!

[@jennyxo]

what leather cleaner do you use? do you condition or waterproof your bags?@@CravingLux

[@CravingLux]

@@jennyxo I use LuxeGarde Leather Cleaner because it is water based. Everything was fine but recently, it took some color off my bright blue lambskin Chanel bag 😭😭😭. That was the first time that happened. So now I only use leather cleaner for emergencies if I get some color transfer but I no longer condition my own bags. I sent them off to a reputable professional Chanel Handbag cleaner. I haven't waterproofed my Chanel bags and I probably won't as it doesn't rain much where I live. If it rains, I don't take any luxury bags out. Also Chanel does not recommend I spray anything on the bags. I actually don't want to buy anymore lambskin bags and I don't feel the need to waterproof caviar bags. Hope that helps. Happy Holidays!

[@11Virgo11]

Hahaha I love your narrative

[@CravingLux]

Thanks for the compliment! Welcome to the channel!

[@ChloeBensonBeautyBoxes]

I have seen a lot of fake Chanel walking around lately. I think the price has driven people to buy fakes like the Birken did.

[@CravingLux]

Agreed. I read Fake Luxury Bag industry raked in 3 Trillion in 2022. Holy Cow!

[@linds4921]

Are you planning on selling your mini rectangle? 😊

[@CravingLux]

I already sold the mini rectangle without handle to my BFF. Lambskin mini rectangles don't work for me as I am too scared to use them. Cheers!

[@bi23]

One thing about the video i like how fast you talk

[@CravingLux]

I try to get all the info out a timely manner so the video doesn't run so long. Thank you for confirming the fast talking works! Cheers!

[@hastenichtgesehn87]

I would be afraid of using the mini top handles because of the glazing. That's why I would never buy one in the future and prefer the "original" mini

[@CravingLux]

That is an excellent point.

[@Hamo_zz6oq]

What do you mean the glazing?

[@CravingLux]

This is a really good question! I am currently out of the country on a short vacation. When I get back, I will do a video to answer your question which is a video that was on my list to film. Stay tuned!

[@Momoko4ever1]

Glazing on the caviar??

[@hastenichtgesehn87]

@@Momoko4ever1 on the top handle