What To Look For When Buying a Chanel Classic Flap Bag

[@hellocatwalkcity]

I share my humble tips + advice on what to look for when buying a Chanel classic flap bag. Please let me know if I’ve missed anything! 😉

[@celiaso8589]

I found this video as well! So glad I watched this too...even better reminders what to look for... so many great details and suggestions! Again you’re not picky at all! Thank you for sharing... I flushed toilets too and turned on faucets... when my husband and I went house hunting... I did the same... and even on model homes 😂... hubby was like “what are you doing! “ 🤣 I do hope I find a good flap!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

@@celiaso8589 Yay, so glad I'm not the only one! LOL.

[@kathygray3052]

Thank you for this lovely video!

[@bohyuni]

You are slowly changing my mind on m/L classic flap lambskin bags

[@pilar689]

Another authenticity tip is to measure the distance between the CCs on the inside. The space between each CC and the empty should should be the exact same distance. Also should be 10 to 11 stitches between each diamond. If you have a older version (I have a "0" series 1984-1986, look for Flox buttons. "0" series bags do not come with quilting on the bottom or sides. Since mine is GHW, the Made in France is embossed on the opposite side of the inside pocket...another thing to look for in fakes.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Wendy Mcdowell Thanks for sharing!!

[@pilar689]

@@hellocatwalkcity You are welcome! Yours looks way better than mine. Enjoy your beautiful bag!

[@MakeMeAddicted]

I saw some on Fashionphile older series 2 or 3 the pic doesn’t show made in france in opposite pic. Maybe Fashionphile didn’t take the pic or it rubbed away with time?

[@myraparis]

So excellent! Always a treat to visit your channel! ♥️

[@hellocatwalkcity]

You’re so kind. Thank you!!

[@jtavy]

Hi!!! I wish I saw this before I purchased mine. The day I got mine it was brand new I saw my SA unboxing it... I didn't even inspect it thinking I thought cus it was brand new like that it would be perfect. Then when I got home and unboxed it my front flap is a little crooked and I also noticed 2 dimples on both front bottom edges of the bag... its not as puffy. I called my SA, she said its because these bags are handmade... but for $6200 what I paid with tax I need it to be as close to perfect. I am going to exchange mine next week hopefully they have better batch... maybe considering made in FRANCE not ITALY.

[@chrisserz1]

You have such an eye for details! I love your purse so much. Gabrielle would be proud 😊

[@hellocatwalkcity]

chrisserz1 Aw, thanks so much dear!!! 😘

[@stfuveronica]

Going to be purchasing my first Chanel (classic flap) soon, wrote these tips down, thank you so much!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Veronica Vallin Yay!!! So glad you enjoyed the video! 😘

[@YanYanChi95]

thank you for this :) will try to remember it all when I go to the boutique! I can predict that if I tell them I want a new one, they're gonna say the one I'm looking at is the only one lol.

[@sabinafromapplecity]

Hi, darling! I think this is such a helpful video! Great tips! When I buy my flap bag from Chanel, I will definitely get back to this video!😅 thanks for the share

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Sabina from Apple City Thank you dear! 😘

[@jeffreypengmunlee7380]

This is beautiful. I wonder if they were better made in the day.

[@louanntran1126]

Thank you so much for such an informative video! I love how you point out every detail to the T! Once again learnt alot from you and definitely will use those tips when I look for my perfect classic flap bag. 😊

[@kez8081]

I'm on a waitlist for my first classic flap and your tips will really help me when I finally receive.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Kez I’m so glad to hear that!! 👍

[@TheLifelongdream]

I have 1 mini flap and 1 mini flap square both lambskin (very impulse buy lol) Ideally I would want a medium classic flap in caviars. I plan to get one in Paris this summer.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

I bet they're beautiful!

[@angelahyun536]

thanks for the details! I just got one preloved and tried to authenticate myself as well. All matches but for yours, I thought lambskin bags have “made in” logo on the opposite side of the chanel logo. It should not be below the chanel. Only calf skin leathers have the made in france marked right below the chanel logo.

[@hellocatwalkcity]

That’s for even older bags you’re referring to. For my series/year, it’s stamped correctly. Congrats on yours! Enjoy!

[@Mona-mr1cd]

Good inspection tips!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Mona619 Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!! 😘

[@Botanibabies]

This is such an informative video, really good info especially for newbies like me! Thanks for sharing. I dread dealing with Chanel SAs. Almost all of them are really rude and can’t be bothered 🙄. The worst customer service compared to other luxury brand SAs in my humble opinion... anyway love your vids!!

[@vlaskiss]

Thank you very much for such detailed video! My first ever new small classic flap should be delivered tomorrow and I am so anxious whether it is going to be MIF vs Italy. Also, I am going to inspect it based on your video! :)

[@hellocatwalkcity]

I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! I hope your new small classic flap is just lovely!

[@debbieh9009]

You did a great job with what to look for when purchasing a new Chanel flap. 👍🏻 You would think it would all be common sense, and I think some are; however when you are in the boutique and you feel you found your dream bag, you can get caught up in the moment and not pay attention to the details. The thought of cutting off the tag after you get home and THEN discovering what you missed is a nightmare. At that point you wont be able to return to get a refund, and to remedy the issue, you would have to turn it in for repair. Who wants to turn in their brand new bag for a repair!? 😱😭 I mentioned to you before I purchased a vintage Chanel small double flap (circa 1990s) that is about 30 yrs old. Wow, I'm taken back that I purchased a 30 yr old bag for $2,400. Lol. Is that too old?lol. You said I got a great price, which makes me feel better. 🥰🤓 Lol. I would like to hear your opinion if you feel I made good decision on investing in a 30 yr old bag vs a 20 yr old bag or maybe I should have looked for a younger vintage doubleflap bag? 🤔 Do you know what the going price is for a 30 yr old Chanel small quilted double flap that is in very good condition? The ONLY thing that bothers me about the bag I purchased is that the black lambskin is not jet black and there is no real sheen to it unless I keep coating it with the Kiwi Express Shine (silicone base). Is that bad for the bag if used long term? My bag looks better after using the Kiwi and it still feels soft. Is there anything that you can think of that I can put on the bag to make the black a deeper black other then dye? If I could get a nice sheen that STAYS on for a long time (vs putting something on it every other day) I would be satisfied with that. Is it common for lambskin to have black dye come off the leather? That is happening to mine. The leather still looks the same color. I just know the color is lifting because I see it on the polishing cloth. Looking forward to your input!♥️🥰😁

[@hellocatwalkcity]

debbie h If I were you, I would not keep applying more product and instead see how the leather looks after some use. The natural oils from your hands may bring back the luster of the leather over time. (Also don’t forget the hair dryer trick I mentioned in my other video! 😉) Good luck dear!! 🍀

[@beedee7405]

Thank you for your tips I recently purchased a vintage classic flap Chanel And I want to be able to look at the date code and be able to see when it was made how would you know

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Hi! You should be able to tell by the series number - based on the first digit, or first two digits. If you want to tell me the numbers, I can tell you the years!

[@beedee7405]

@@hellocatwalkcity awesome I was told a zero series hopefully it’s in the mail tomorrow 😊

[@raulchavez7578]

Thanks for the tips, your Chanel's is stunning, I love it, Thanks for sharing this video, Have a blessed day. ..Mary 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍😍🥰🥰😍🥰🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💙💙💙💙💙❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Raul Chavez 😘

[@elena0928]

Your video def helped me to get the vintage flap ghw. I will tag you when i post on instagram! Thank you🥰 great tips

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Aww yay!!!

[@kathygray3052]

Stunning bag...!!!

[@jackieattwood4159]

Hello really enjoyed watching your video very interesting I have the same bag has yours but could you tell me the press stud button on the flap of your Chanel bag is it just a plain stud with know Chanel writing on it?❤️

[@corinnad4692]

I would be interested in this question as well.

[@Habibidance]

Fantastic video❤️

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Antonella Abraham Thanks so much! 😘

[@bagsandbubbly6484]

Great video 💕💕🌸

[@Skylife335]

The crews have changed on some flaps x

[@giaperez55]

do you get your nails done or do them yourself? (if u do them yourself may i ask what polish you use) theyre always so perfect and pretty!!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Gia P I do them myself with Essie polish! 😉

[@YanYanChi95]

also, i was wondering, do you know if we're allowed to take photos at a chanel boutique? i see plenty of youtube videos of chanel shopping experiences so I assume yes?

[@yungcc10]

I would totally return that bag too. They’re lame for not giving you a credit to fix this. When they relist this online they better point out the alteration and the color difference of the strap, etc. if they don’t point it out we should all email Fashionphile and complain about hiding this information from customers.

[@nadinenc3097]

Is that a medium? Beautiful!

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Yes, it is! Thank you!

[@miokkim2603]

tips!!! Good^^ 잘봤어요~♡

[@hellocatwalkcity]

김미옥 Thank you!! 😘 😉

[@sheilali1503]

Do u mind sharing where u got it from? And how much? 🙃

[@hellocatwalkcity]

Sheila Li Hi! You can find all the details including price in my earlier video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIXFdYOYeL2Ze80

[@sheilali1503]

hello catwalk city ok

[@TheDearkaye]

Where did you get her?

[@gemini2loveme]

I believe she said in an older video it was purchased from Fashionphile.

[@TheDearkaye]

coryna a thanks and be safe 😘

[@Wow-pv4qg]

they (these luxury fashion brands) shall hire you for quality control

[@hellocatwalkcity]

W ow 😂