the 411: buying a chanel classic flap

hello! today's video is all about buying a chanel classic flap handbag. as we know, this is a timeless style that's been around for decades as a symbol of fashion and luxury. when karl lagerfeld was hired for chanel in the 1980's, he reimagined coco chanel's original handbag and designed the classic double flap we see today. i've always appreciated chanel as an iconic brand, and I cant wait to share my experience finding the perfect bag!
for reference: the classic flap in medium retails for $6800 and the small retails for $6200. preloved and vintage pieces average between $3000-$5000 based on condition and year.
if you have questions or want to chat about chanel CF's, drop me a comment!
some options on the preloved market:
What Goes Around Comes Around
www.whatgoesaroundnyc.com/cha...
www.whatgoesaroundnyc.com/cha...
The Real Real
www.therealreal.com/products/...
Rebag
shop.rebag.com/collections/al...
Fashionphile
www.fashionphile.com/p/chanel...
www.fashionphile.com/p/chanel...
www.fashionphile.com/p/chanel...
filmed on iPhone 11 Pro max, edited in iMovie
all images used are mine or found on google

[@degreesin]

Thanks for such a detailed video. I have started collecting vintage pieces myself. :)

[@naemababer3106]

this video is really helpful! thank you so much!😊

[@dianedayekim]

Love to see how you've been using your beauty so far!

[@ramziamm]

Beautiful bag ... saving up for a lamb skin vintage or preloved cavier.. this is very helpful thank you 😊

[@nicolehalvy]

aw thank youuu!! it’s an investment but i love them, the style is a classic you won’t regret it

[@susanclarke431]

Very informative video. Congratulations on finding your perfect bag.

[@closetbrave]

Great job on this video 🙌🏾

[@BienLovelux]

Hi Nicole, nice to meet you here, hope to see you around. I love hunting vintage bags myself.

[@rachadaraussayakhun1781]

This vdo is very detailed. Thanks! Wish I could find one too 😢

[@MoniqueSinha]

Helpful video.

[@kourta1761]

Omg we need the video of whats in your bag or even flexing it!! How much did you score the vintage piece for?? :)

[@Alex-td8wi]

What boutique did you go to? I’ve been trying to find a classic flap everywhere and allegedly they have zero in stock all of the time lol

[@nicolehalvy]

i got mine from what goes around comes around beverly hills. but the boutique was south coast plaza that had the ones i tried on! commonly there’s a waitlist but usually it’s not too bad

[@dominicphan1849]

👏👏👏

[@TelzAll]

Is this what chanel bags look when they age? The quilts become completely flat? Someone explain lol

[@nicolehalvy]

mine are actually still pretty pillowy for the age, but with time and wear they do flatten out… having the gold plated and higher quality leather and stitching was more important to me than having super puffy quilting from the store

[@TelzAll]

@@nicolehalvy oh? Because i see so many that look super flat in videos and pics so am wondering if thats what happens to them 🤔 i dont mind but its like a whole other bag design in my opinion