I was scrolling through eBay the other day, totally procrastinating on, like, everything, and I saw a bunch of them. Some were vintage, some were, like, “OMG, Spring-Summer 2025” – seriously, 2025 already?! – and some were just… well, let’s just say the “deals” were a little *too* good to be true, ya know? Probably knock-offs. You gotta be careful out there!
What’s so appealing about ’em, though? I think it’s the whole, “I’m rich and I don’t need to shout about it” vibe. Like, a bright pink Chanel? Super fun, but definitely screams “look at me!” A black on black? It whispers, “Yeah, I’m Chanel. Deal with it.”
And the hardware! Don’t even get me started. Gold is classic, obvs, but sometimes the all-black hardware just hits different. Especially on the lambskin. Oh man, lambskin…so soft and buttery, but, like, terrifying to own because you’re constantly worried about scratching it. The struggle is real, people!
I gotta admit, I kinda have a thing for the mini flap bags with the top handle. They’re just so… cute! And practical-ish? You can sling it over your shoulder, or hold it by the handle and feel all fancy. Though, let’s be honest, you’re probably not fitting much more than your phone, a lipstick, and maybe a credit card in there. But who needs more than that, right?
I saw one listing that said “In Homage to the Black Chanel Bag,” and I’m like, YES! It deserves an homage! It’s practically a piece of art. I mean, seriously, finding the *perfect* black on black Chanel purse? It’s a quest. Like, you’re searching for the Holy Grail of handbags.
Sometimes, though, I wonder if it’s all a bit… much? Like, are we all just being brainwashed by marketing? Is it *really* worth spending thousands of dollars on a bag? Probably not. But then I see one, all shiny and perfect, and I’m like, “Shut up and take my money!” (Okay, maybe not, because I’m poor, but you get the idea.)
