Dacob, you are the only UA-camr I am aware of who really truly ENJOYS their luxury items (not to mention you're very knowledgeable about your favorite brands). I can see how you enjoy the texture, the smell and the small details of your bags. It's amazing! It's obvious you're not seeking validation through the bags and you do these videos because you really really LOVE these bags. I very much like your channel because of your authenticity. I respect you EVEN MORE for the Anna Bey live, you should definitely post that video! You're "super" for a reason!
Thank you so much Sacher The Anna video is coming. I always record live all my videos on a Saturday and then they slowly come out, one after the other, on a daily basis, so it just takes a short while but all the videos find their way to my channel the following week or weeks. As for my bags... I love them so much. They fascinate me so much: their shape, smell, materials and how they fit to the body and how tactile they can be, their history, the design and work that went into making them. They bring me a lot of joy :)
This style of video and topic is what made me fall in love with your channel. Absolutely adore this, I hope your new subscribers can also understand and appreciate how knowledgeable you are when it comes to fashion. Bravo my love! 👏🏻
Welcome to the fashion bunker Audrey Jane :-) ! I find Dacob's channel a very safe and welcoming space. The exchanges here are always stimulating and refreshing.
@@caterinawilliams998 Indeed, I subscribed back in 2019 and always enjoy the content, I especially love the historical, focused fashion videos. Always a pleasure!
My house was robbed and they took my entire handbag and jewelry collection. I am rebuilding from scratch. I was offered a mini rectangular reissue, which I bought, and after watching this I am so glad I bought it. In a couple of months I will get the small classic caviar.
I agree, when I got my medium double flap. I'm like this is THE bag..and I'm satisfied. I still want some others, I want the clutches etc. But I feel sooo satisfied already.
And I 100% agree about the Small Classic Flap over the mini! I recommend looking at the resale market photos of minis and how they do not hold up like the classic flaps. They are constructed very differently and there is a reason that there is a price difference of a couple thousand dollars between the two. They also do not have convertible straps on the mini, except for the mini reissues.
I fell in love with WOC style, perfect size for the new iphone which is basically my only purpose for having a purse. It can also fit a couple more items so i see what you mean about it being more of a bag than a wallet. The key for me was it's practical, i love the utility, and it's more subdued than the other chanel items (i dont like flashy logos) Love love love love love my WOC thanks for all the tips on how to change chain length, i had no idea!!!
Hi Dacob, Just going back in time with you - its so fun. Thus was a very pragmatic approach to buying all luxury. As always, great video. Hope to catch you live tonight. Lata.
Truly adore your passion for these pieces, and the lengths you’ve gone into laying out all the information/history in detail is brilliant, Dacob! Also love how much you emphasis ‘slow buying’ as opposed to impulse buying. After really giving it some thought, minimal, classic black, utilitarian bags really appeal to me, so the 2.55 would be my ultimate pick re bags-the historical connection to Coco is also a big plus. The multi-functional chain and pared back look of the WOC really appeals to me too, so these will be the only ones in mind as milestone gifts. Speaking of WOC, are there any other high quality wallet on chains from other brands you’d recommend?
I always listen to my viewer's requests. Sometimes it might take a while for me to get to the topic at hand and make a video about it but in the end I do :) Glad you enjoyed it Stephanie
Hi Dacob, I sip at the Chanel fountain with my WOC collection. It’s practical and beautiful. My black caviar with the silver hardware has survived being dropped into the sea and being stepped on in the back of a taxi in Osaka. It still looks good despite my carelessness.
Thank you for being honest about the chain lengths. Friends thought I was insane when I recently passed up a black mini square at the boutique because the chain length just looked too short on me. I ended up going for a tweed rectangular mini and love my 2.55 as I feel they are better proportioned and fit me perfectly.
Thank you for an in-depth video. I respect your joy and appreciation for Chanel handbags. I have owned 2 double flaps bags, one was the medium/large 2.55 black with ruthenium hardware and a medium Classic black caviar with silver hardware. They did satisfy my hunger for the double flap. I agree with your comments on the double flap. I also agree that black is the right colour to start with when buying a Chanel bag. In fact black is the right colour for me. I always use my black bags. My most recent purchase is a mini rectangular bag which I love but if I had never owned a double flap the mini would not have satisfied me. I was only interested in the mini rectangular bag until and after I had owned a double flap. I am now planning to buy a mini 2.55 in black with ruthenium hardware. The size of the minis work for me really well for outside work.
Dacob, I love the 2.55 in small/225 so much. I got 3 before the crazy prices. I love the fact that it is not in your face. I’m able to carry on shoulder and crossbody. Thank you for this video.
I’ve been watching you for a while and I did what you told me. I have a small black classic flap. But you know what bag I fell in love with? A black jersey re-issue with rich, deep gold hardware. It reminds me of the gold jewelry my grandmother wore in the 70s.
WOW!! idk if you "tubers" ever look back at old videos comments but..all i can say is WOW!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your passion for this timeless brand and for fashion as a whole. this was by far a "Master class"!! Lol just binge watched you, and loved every min.!! KOODOWS my love!!..Big love from nyc
Such a great video! I have recently bought a WOC and I am really happy with it. It just elevates any outfit. Also as someone who is fairly tall and chubby the length of the chain is just perfect.
♥️ You’re videos are the best. I recall the first time I saw some of your videos I was thinking WOW, they are LOOOONG. I don’t usually have much free time that’s why I avoid long videos but your videos don’t seem long when I watch them because not only is it informational but quite entertaining as well. It is a bonus too that you have a great personality. My first double flap is the small black caviar. I did get the small black mini reissue last month and it is gorgeous!
Dacob, you are such an icon!!!! Love love your channel!!! Thank you for always sharing your knowledge with us all. Soo glad I found you and your channel! And YOU inspired me to get a classic clutch 😝 I was searching for the reissue clutch but they only had the classic so I took it home 🏠 😇🤫😇🤫🤪🤪
Loved this video! Totally agree with you that brands like Chanel (and Hermès particularly!) they want you to buy small items to satisfy somehow your aspiration and calm your anxiety while you save up to purchase the “big” holy grail bag. I have just bought my holy grail - the Small Classic double flap in lambskin and in black color with GHW. I am over the moon ♥️. My first Chanel was a 2.55 (in the old 226 size), also black with GHW, that I bought in 2015. Also, did you know that there is now a clip to shorten the WOC chain? They give it to you at the boutiques when you buy a WOC. But if you have already a WOC and you buy another classic bag, you can ask for the clip and they’ll give it to you as well. Hope this helps. And thanks for this wonderful content you’re creating, keep up the great work! 😘
Love your video! I just got myself the timeless classic in medium, SHW, caviar just last month! I can say i'm satiated.... for now... saving for a 2.55 next! and I'm all excited after watching your video
You’re so right about trying on the bag before buying!! I got a WOC for my first piece and deeply regret it because the chain is way too long for my 5’2 frame and it’s too small to hold my essentials.
New sub! Thanks for your help with my 2.55 224. Been binging on your knowledge lol. I just purchased the jumbo … I can’t believe how much I paid when I turned it down when so black first came out. I also have the medium in beigeclair and the trendy cc WOC so I’m pretty much complete w Chanel. I have a season chain around hobo bag from years ago and a medicine style bag from like 2005. With price increases I needed a jumbo to complete my 224 or mini size and medium… but for prices I can’t buy it anymore. I have a Kelly 32 and birkin 35 that I love so I feel I’m complete with my timeless bags… I can have more fun with other brands and items now but disappointed in Chanel prices
Oh yes, the current prices are not worth it for sure. This video is for the style and was made to help choose the right bag for you, no matter if new from boutique or preloved ♥️
Totally agree - I much prefer a bag that either has a discreet imprint of the name, or no name at all. BTW I will send you a message with info about my 1960s Chanel. I know you will be interested! I've learned so much during my research of the bag.
We all wish they go down with their prices but honestly, I do not see that happening anytime… I think that the prices will not go down for their classic bags at least… maybe
Hello! Thank you so much for this video bc it’s extremely helpful. You cover just about all the issues that I have with purchasing a Chanel bag. I bought a wallet on chain at Christmas because I watched several videos that said it was the best started bag but it was just way too small for my curvy body. I plan to get a bag for a milestone birthday in a few months. Price is not an option but it concerns me that everybody is saying that the bag is it worth the money anymore. The SAs in boutique in my area is not the nicest and I refuse to be treated mean when spending my hard earn money. I’m going to a city where there are several Chanel boutique and hopefully I will be successful in finding a bag.
My first 2.55 was a size 226 and rhw, then the second one was the 225 with ghw and I gotta say I love both for different reasons (I explain the reasons in the videos I dedicated to each one of the aforementioned bags). But in reality the ghw was Coco's first version of the chain. Granted it was in shiny gold, not aged gold, but still, it was gold.
First, I watched a few of your videos and love your vibe and collection. Here are my thoughts after buying Chanel for about 15 years. My first bag was a single flap jumbo in caviar with gold hardware in 2015. I think the coco handle is also a great first bag. It transitions from day to night well and is so easy and stylish because you can carry it by the handle. The bag looks very much like a classic and is a few thousand cheaper. I have several classic flaps and reissues and I always reach for my coco handles. I prefer the mini coco handle because I can wear it cross body but the small is much more practical since it holds more. I also like my square black mini more than my rectangular black mini. The square black mini is a great bag for black tie events where the rectangular is too casual. Overall, I think it is good to start a collection like yours with black variations and then add color as years go on. It took me years to add color.
Thank you Laura 🥰💖🌈 I need to film an updated chanel bag collection video soon because so many new bags have been added and there has been quite a bit of color too 🥰🥰🥰
Great video. Sometimes it’s hard to trust our own instincts and choose the real gems so this is helpful. It’s easy to follow trends because we can mistake popularity with excellence X
Thank you Bee It is tricky when brand marketing pushes certain new offerings so aggressively onto us. We can get blinded by advertisements but long term, we always return to the classics and the classics are, long term, the ones where I think cost per wear is the best. I get so happy each time I take one of my classics out for a spin! Now, this does not mean that all seasonal bags are not worth looking into and getting. On the contrary! If you see a seasonal bag you truly fall in love with, I say get it because chances are it will be considerably cheaper than the classics (unless its not in some crazy material that makes it cost an arm and a leg). I have a few seasonal chanel bags which I adore to bits but if I had to recommend a clean line of where to begin with a chanel collection then the bags I showed in this video would be the ones.
@@SuperDacob I would like a reissue 227 with champagne hw if it ever comes around - I got the 226 with ruthenium because everybody told me it’s the ONE “bigger than m/l but smaller than jumbo” I felt I was being practical and ticking off a catagory; but it never suited me. I preferred the big one for some reason but went with advice. I also didn’t like the ruthenium on the one I chose. Anyway I parted with it eventually but there are features I really miss. One day. The current price for a maxi sure stings a bit though. X
My first bag was the Jumbo caviar double flap with GHW. My second was a medium dark navy blue Boy in Caviar. ( I wear a LOT of navy- very practical for me). I’ve never regretted either one. My next will be a black 255 reissue in medium or small with SHW. Wonderful video with excellent advice.
This is an excellent video on an overview of Chanel bags for first-time buyers. I disagree about the WOC and it is one Chanel piece I can live without, unless a mini or classic flap is not an option because of price point. I think the small flaps or minis are more versatile options. I do agree with the Reissue. It is the first Chanel piece I ever got due to your amazing video on it from a few years ago. It is under appreciated by so many and you do such a great job on it.
Hi, yes agree about the WOC, I have converted to the WOC quite recently and bought my first one thus year because I was looking for a specific leather and design I went for a seasonal piece. I truly love it. I carry lots of work stuff in a pliage shoulder tote and my Chanel woc cross body. I can disguise it perfectly under my jacket/trench when traveling and on public transports, given its flat design it is very discreet and stays really close to the body, it's easier to wear than my mini for instance. Perfect!
@@caterinawilliams998 So true. I have a friend who started me on the Chanel experience and she is a true collector. She has 20 bags, 10 of which are classic an 10 of which are WOCS. She loves all of them but really gets the most use out of her WOCS and minis. She has a few unicorns and some seasonal but buys them because she loves the colors-knowing the resale may not be there on the seasonal ones but doesn’t care. They give her joy. I only have two but they are forever bags. No intention of selling my Jumbo or Boy. I love and use them both and hope to pass them on to my daughter-in-law and granddaughter. I’m now looking for some smaller pieces but I shop the new collections and have to wait to see what is offered in the future. I’m not savvy enough for the pre-loved market.
@@kathleenem9207 hello Kathleen, I share your same caution reg. Chanel bags from the Pre loved market. I m very tempted at the moment to buy a classic flap in small size in blk lambskin with the 24 c gold hw, the seller is reputable but somehow I feel very hesitant...seller is online however they do organize private viewing of the pieces so I might book it to have a chance to really inspect and examine the bags in person, with no obligation to purchase. Xxxc
@@caterinawilliams998 Even my friend, who is very knowledgeable and navigates the pre-loved market well, is cautious and only deals with online private Chanel groups that have been around a long time. She was almost burnt several years ago with a fake but was able to get her money back. My only regret in not dabbling online is that she said the most beautiful leather she has is on one of her vintage pieces. Good luck!
Hi Dacob, thank you for sharing your expérience and your thoughts, I have several Chanel bags that I really like , and I would like to Know what you think about patent leather (I don’t have any)I Know they are not very popular . Thanks for your answer, have a very good day ….
I have never seen a Chanel microchip, but I have a speedy 25 I got this month and I had to install an app on my phone to find the microchip, and even then I could not feel the microchip with my hands after massaging the canvas looking for it for several minutes! Thank you for the great content!
Gary you can buy a ton of other brands like Celine or Versace or Furla, or Coccinelle, givenchy bag. Ffor god sake they make clothes for royals . Let it be the chanel. You can buy Karl stuff, they are made of leather and he also has some cute bags , if you look closely the new chanel collection with metallic pins , is't it so close to the Karl Lagerfeld bag with pins and chanel bags with pins and the tweed stuff. He creatd the modern chanel people love. Don't be sad, I am a bagaholic also ♥
I wear the small CF like a clutch under my pits. I much prefer the reissue cos it's understated. But I don't think I'll ever get it with the crazy new prices!
💗I found you’re chanel a couple years ago wondering which chanel to get first and color. I got a small classic double flap lambskin in black on my Paris trip in 2019 and I still stare at the beauty of it and enjoy wearing it. I’m glad I didn’t get the wallet on chain or I would still be craving the double flap. Totally agree that LV is the monogram as chanel is to black. Hermes not sure but I know I would only get a color I want and not except anything less (so preloved most likely).
Great choice with the double flap 😊 as for the WOC, I still feel it is a staple of chanel. It might be going through a less popular stage right now but it will have a comeback and it is a classic in its own right ♥️🌺
Hi Dacob! Thank you very much for the gorgeous eye candy, the precious advice and details. Love how soft and careful you are when manipulating your bags 😊 I agree with you and would get the first two (WOC and 2.55), aim at the most classics timeless Chanel and not get lost in seasonal items. I have been wanting the WOC since 2015. Alas out of budget then. As time passes by, and with each price increase, I am alas beginning to see it escaping further and further away from my price range 🥲 I wonder if I will be able to afford it one day, and especially because the price nowadays seems so disconnected from what the item actually is. I keep it on a “dreamlist” though 😄
What an enjoyable video ! I love love love clutch bags but sadly I ended up losing one, it was not designer but still a well loved piece :( So I dare not buy a designer clutch even though I love them
i bought my first chanel (a reissue) because of your awesome educational video! but i just sold it because it’s too heavy for my shoulder. 😭 but thanks for reviewing the woc. i may buy that instead! keep up the good work, dacob!
If you are into light bags then consider the speedy in canvas! Its amazing and light as a feather! I just got a speedy 30 and am hooked over heels in love with it!
Great content as always Dacob! My beige WOC does have the metal plate, located inside the zipper compartment, and my Boy bag also has it. I prefer the authenticity card and the sticker, as the metal plate is bigger, but honestly it does not bother me and It doesn’t affect the amount I put inside the bag. But for sure it is a big change! ❤️
@@SuperDacob personally I never have a problem with things get stuck to the chip so I don’t think so. They made the chip secured to the bag and the size is really not big at all. Now, the Boy Bag only has one compartment and the chip is located at the center, so it might potentially scratch the CC logo of Chanel wallet or the LV pochette. But there’s a protective sticker over the chip so you don’t have to worry, unless you decide to remove it. But over time, the chip will grow on you and you will eventually forget that it’s there 😂
Thats what I worry about too... the scratching... They really need to make a flatter chip... Technology is so advanced these days. They do not need to make big metal chips anymore... so bizarre that they went with that size... haha.
@@SuperDacob I agree with you that Chanel for sure could make a flatter chip! LV chip is scannable while Chanel’s isn’t, and it’s hidden so you can’t even feel it!
Wow! 🤩 I found your video useful to us new fans. Gracias. 🙏 Gracias ☺️ Buying SLG do eat up the budget. 😒 And just when I thought i had accomplished my Chanel dream, you show me such beautiful pieces🥰😍🥰. 🤤
These types of videos are your best, Dacob. When you talk about Chanel. I so enjoyed this one.🌹 PS I really prefer the older/ vintage minis. They look more robust, structured, sturdy. Both the lambskin and caviar used on them back then were such higher quality. Also, for me, Tweed and Jersey double flaps are the absolute ❤️.
Love the video and your bags! If I only had black bags I have to struggle every day because I can't choose which one to wear 😆 I have a lot of colored Chanel bags.
Black is very user friendly but I also have colored chanel bags of course. Its just that this video was made to focus on the essentials and to help those who maybe do not have any chanel bags yet and want to start a collection but do not wish to purchase a bag they might not like any longer soon after their purchase.
Hello Dacob, what a gorgeous video and your advices are so useful and so thoughtful for future and keeping it minimal and special. Every time I listen to you I feel your real passion for Chanel history and heritage 🖤and not just the logos. Black is black! And hold hardware 💛too. Btw love your look, your super healthy hair and the light reflecting on one side..it s such a pleasure to watch your videos! … will u again open some account (IG or) to share your personal CC collection and chat those that have same passion as you? I can’t believe they deleted your accounts 💔
Would you get a white color 255? I want a white bag for spring/summer but white seems to be only good for several months in a year, and it costs A LOT! Thank you!
The first lux bag I bought is Chanel Reissue large (226) with GHW. Then I got a seasonal WOC in iridescent blue, which I wear the most. Now I’m waiting for emerald deep green WOC and that’s it for Chanel:-) Meanwhile, while waiting for ideal green WOC, I’m dabbing my feet in other brands. The clutches are definitely NO for me, I’ll lose it the first time I wear it. I swear, if my head wouldn’t be attached to my neck, I’d lose it a long time ago (lol). You have a beautiful collection:-) Thanks:-)
My first Chanel was a M/L black caviar with gold hardware, you described that feeling spot on! Didn’t really long for another one until now -15 years later for a beige color. What do you think of the Diana? A classic? Price on resale market is up there!
It is really hard to choose which Chanel bag, long term, would be the one I would love the most, especially if I only could have one. The small classic in black caviar, ghw was my first. I bought it in 2009 without any prior research or knowledge. I just chose that one from all the options at the boutique. I do however not like that size so much. It is good for special occasions but I never used it for everyday. In fact it took me many years before I bought another Chanel bag because I did not see the point, as I liked my other bags more than the small Chanel classic flap. It is so small and the chain is short for my height. Now my favourite (of All my bags) is the reissue in 226, black with ruthenium hw. It is the bag I love using the most, for any occasion, casual or special.
Thank you Libor. I like older models of the French Riviera but I always fear the leather used to pipe the edges of the bag could dry out and crack so I have veered away from it in the past but I do like the shape of it :)
@@SuperDacob Thank you for your response. It will be more fragile for sure. But they start to make it in 2013 as far I know and the bags you can find are still pristine. I like the perforated leather so much 😁
Classic 2.55 in distressed calf skin is the bomb 💣💝so so gorgeous!! I adore the clutches, so elegant and very practical for all occasions! Love love it! Tysm for your expertise on Chanel handbags! One question for you..what do you think of the beige color as well as the tans in the collections?
Hi Dacob as you are so knowledgeable on the topic of Chanel perhaps you can help me decide. I am very lucky that I have a substantial collection so have my basic “blacks and beige 2.55”. I have been offered a preloved of your holy grail in teal with gold hardware or the black and gold in lamb skin from the Egyptian range. Which would you choose?
Chanel bags are way too expensive for me not to make a pragmatic purchase. I'm only 5 foot 2, but smaller bags are a waste of money because they don't fit everything I carry. The only Chanel flap that works for me is the jumbo.
Dacob, you are the only UA-camr I am aware of who really truly ENJOYS their luxury items (not to mention you're very knowledgeable about your favorite brands). I can see how you enjoy the texture, the smell and the small details of your bags. It's amazing! It's obvious you're not seeking validation through the bags and you do these videos because you really really LOVE these bags. I very much like your channel because of your authenticity. I respect you EVEN MORE for the Anna Bey live, you should definitely post that video! You're "super" for a reason!
Thank you so much Sacher The Anna video is coming. I always record live all my videos on a Saturday and then they slowly come out, one after the other, on a daily basis, so it just takes a short while but all the videos find their way to my channel the following week or weeks. As for my bags... I love them so much. They fascinate me so much: their shape, smell, materials and how they fit to the body and how tactile they can be, their history, the design and work that went into making them. They bring me a lot of joy :)
@@SuperDacob Good to know; looking forward to the video :)
Thank you so much for your kind tips on this subject, your enthusiasm for Chanel is contagious 😊
You are so welcome! And thank you for watching Skye 🥰🙏🏻💖
This style of video and topic is what made me fall in love with your channel. Absolutely adore this, I hope your new subscribers can also understand and appreciate how knowledgeable you are when it comes to fashion. Bravo my love! 👏🏻
Thank you so much Audrey
Me to Audrey Jane, Dacob has a wonderful screen presence & very clear explanation/s.
Welcome to the fashion bunker Audrey Jane :-) ! I find Dacob's channel a very safe and welcoming space. The exchanges here are always stimulating and refreshing.
@@caterinawilliams998 Indeed, I subscribed back in 2019 and always enjoy the content, I especially love the historical, focused fashion videos. Always a pleasure!
@@audrey-jane same here :-), xxxC
This video is actual treasure, Dacob!
You nailed it.
Thank you so much Lindz
My house was robbed and they took my entire handbag and jewelry collection. I am rebuilding from scratch. I was offered a mini rectangular reissue, which I bought, and after watching this I am so glad I bought it. In a couple of months I will get the small classic caviar.
I agree, when I got my medium double flap. I'm like this is THE bag..and I'm satisfied. I still want some others, I want the clutches etc. But I feel sooo satisfied already.
And I 100% agree about the Small Classic Flap over the mini! I recommend looking at the resale market photos of minis and how they do not hold up like the classic flaps. They are constructed very differently and there is a reason that there is a price difference of a couple thousand dollars between the two. They also do not have convertible straps on the mini, except for the mini reissues.
I fell in love with WOC style, perfect size for the new iphone which is basically my only purpose for having a purse. It can also fit a couple more items so i see what you mean about it being more of a bag than a wallet. The key for me was it's practical, i love the utility, and it's more subdued than the other chanel items (i dont like flashy logos) Love love love love love my WOC thanks for all the tips on how to change chain length, i had no idea!!!
Glad I could be of help dear! .flower:
YEEEES the video we didn’t know we needed! Stellar content, Dacob! And your hair and outfit look incredibly sophisticated today 😍🌸
Thank you Mary G!
Thanks, Dacob for sharing your love and wealth of knowledge on these bags.
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Love this Master Class Dacob! I'm so loving the aged calf skin on the reissue- So Incredibly gorgeous!!!
Thank you Antonella 2.55 aged calfskin is always super special to me too :)
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This video should be mandatory watching. Truly inspired.
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I love the timeless cc clutch , it is elegant. I am so glad that I was able to buy one. I love clutches
Its a beauty!
Hi Dacob,
Just going back in time with you - its so fun. Thus was a very pragmatic approach to buying all luxury. As always, great video. Hope to catch you live tonight. Lata.
Your reissue clutch is everything!
My baby :)
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I am not a luxury brand consumer, but I enjoy your Chanel. It seemed to me you don't need to do this for a living but for fun. ^_^ well done!
This does make me very happy. It relaxes me and it brings me a lot of joy to interact with all my fellow viewers.
I’ve wrapped the chain on my Chanel WOC so it’s in three and it’s is so cute this way too!
I agree with everything you said in this video! You are a Chanel aficionado🙌🏼 👌🏼
Thank you Victoria 🙏🏻♥️
Your video is a masterpiece. Absolutely agree - you have to get the big bang piece and then be satisfied.
Thank you Lou 🙏🏻🥰💖🌈
Thank you for advice in buying Chanel ❤
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You are super duper in depth knowledge Dacob!!!🥰🥰🥰 Thank you so much for imparting your knowledge! We love you!!!❤️❤️❤️
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God, that 2.55 clutch is so gorgeous and elegant. If I had one, I would never stop touching it. The ASMR factor is high!
It is very asmr. I agree 😊🥰🌈
Truly adore your passion for these pieces, and the lengths you’ve gone into laying out all the information/history in detail is brilliant, Dacob! Also love how much you emphasis ‘slow buying’ as opposed to impulse buying.
After really giving it some thought, minimal, classic black, utilitarian bags really appeal to me, so the 2.55 would be my ultimate pick re bags-the historical connection to Coco is also a big plus. The multi-functional chain and pared back look of the WOC really appeals to me too, so these will be the only ones in mind as milestone gifts.
Speaking of WOC, are there any other high quality wallet on chains from other brands you’d recommend?
OMGoodness I have never seen either of those clutches! I’m in love 😍
Hi Alexandra :) The clutches are where its at! I simply ADORE them :)
OMG! I think you are talking about my comment!!! Wow!!! You’re fantastic, Dacob!
I always listen to my viewer's requests. Sometimes it might take a while for me to get to the topic at hand and make a video about it but in the end I do :) Glad you enjoyed it Stephanie
Hi Dacob, I sip at the Chanel fountain with my WOC collection. It’s practical and beautiful. My black caviar with the silver hardware has survived being dropped into the sea and being stepped on in the back of a taxi in Osaka. It still looks good despite my carelessness.
Thank you for being honest about the chain lengths. Friends thought I was insane when I recently passed up a black mini square at the boutique because the chain length just looked too short on me. I ended up going for a tweed rectangular mini and love my 2.55 as I feel they are better proportioned and fit me perfectly.
Always love your videos, very informative
Thank you dear
Thank you for an in-depth video. I respect your joy and appreciation for Chanel handbags. I have owned 2 double flaps bags, one was the medium/large 2.55 black with ruthenium hardware and a medium Classic black caviar with silver hardware. They did satisfy my hunger for the double flap. I agree with your comments on the double flap. I also agree that black is the right colour to start with when buying a Chanel bag. In fact black is the right colour for me. I always use my black bags. My most recent purchase is a mini rectangular bag which I love but if I had never owned a double flap the mini would not have satisfied me. I was only interested in the mini rectangular bag until and after I had owned a double flap. I am now planning to buy a mini 2.55 in black with ruthenium hardware. The size of the minis work for me really well for outside work.
Absoutly love the well thought out information given in this video. Your videos are my favorite.
Thank you Jenn
Dacob, I love the 2.55 in small/225 so much. I got 3 before the crazy prices. I love the fact that it is not in your face. I’m able to carry on shoulder and crossbody. Thank you for this video.
2.55 is my love too :)
I just found your channel and I love it! ✨
Thank you Jessica and welcome to the fashion bunker!
I’ve been watching you for a while and I did what you told me. I have a small black classic flap. But you know what bag I fell in love with? A black jersey re-issue with rich, deep gold hardware. It reminds me of the gold jewelry my grandmother wore in the 70s.
WOW!! idk if you "tubers" ever look back at old videos comments but..all i can say is WOW!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your passion for this timeless brand and for fashion as a whole. this was by far a "Master class"!! Lol just binge watched you, and loved every min.!! KOODOWS my love!!..Big love from nyc
Thank you so much Jasmine! Come join us live in the chats in my livestream this Saturday! There will be soooo many juicy topics to talk about
Such a great video! I have recently bought a WOC and I am really happy with it. It just elevates any outfit. Also as someone who is fairly tall and chubby the length of the chain is just perfect.
♥️ You’re videos are the best. I recall the first time I saw some of your videos I was thinking WOW, they are LOOOONG. I don’t usually have much free time that’s why I avoid long videos but your videos don’t seem long when I watch them because not only is it informational but quite entertaining as well. It is a bonus too that you have a great personality. My first double flap is the small black caviar. I did get the small black mini reissue last month and it is gorgeous!
Thank you so much Celia So sweet of you.
Thank you for madterclass
You are very welcome 💖
Dacob, you are such an icon!!!! Love love your channel!!! Thank you for always sharing your knowledge with us all. Soo glad I found you and your channel! And YOU inspired me to get a classic clutch 😝 I was searching for the reissue clutch but they only had the classic so I took it home 🏠 😇🤫😇🤫🤪🤪
YAAAAS IF ITS DACOB APPROVED YOU KNOW ITS AMAZING
Just great video! Thank u❤
Glad you enjoyed it! 💖✨
Loved this video! Totally agree with you that brands like Chanel (and Hermès particularly!) they want you to buy small items to satisfy somehow your aspiration and calm your anxiety while you save up to purchase the “big” holy grail bag. I have just bought my holy grail - the Small Classic double flap in lambskin and in black color with GHW. I am over the moon ♥️. My first Chanel was a 2.55 (in the old 226 size), also black with GHW, that I bought in 2015. Also, did you know that there is now a clip to shorten the WOC chain? They give it to you at the boutiques when you buy a WOC. But if you have already a WOC and you buy another classic bag, you can ask for the clip and they’ll give it to you as well. Hope this helps. And thanks for this wonderful content you’re creating, keep up the great work! 😘
yes finally a video that I'm looking forward from you ! Thanks so much!
I love their denim bags too!
Love your video! I just got myself the timeless classic in medium, SHW, caviar just last month! I can say i'm satiated.... for now... saving for a 2.55 next! and I'm all excited after watching your video
Congratulations on your timeless classic :) Wishing you a lot of fun times with it!
You’re so right about trying on the bag before buying!! I got a WOC for my first piece and deeply regret it because the chain is way too long for my 5’2 frame and it’s too small to hold my essentials.
Came to learn from the best
New sub! Thanks for your help with my 2.55 224. Been binging on your knowledge lol. I just purchased the jumbo … I can’t believe how much I paid when I turned it down when so black first came out. I also have the medium in beigeclair and the trendy cc WOC so I’m pretty much complete w Chanel. I have a season chain around hobo bag from years ago and a medicine style bag from like 2005. With price increases I needed a jumbo to complete my 224 or mini size and medium… but for prices I can’t buy it anymore. I have a Kelly 32 and birkin 35 that I love so I feel I’m complete with my timeless bags… I can have more fun with other brands and items now but disappointed in Chanel prices
Looking forward for you to talk about the minis with top handle 😁
I can’t wait to get my first Chanel Wok ! 💚💚💚💚💚
The brand new bags are at a price point that I just don't see the value in, but I appreciate this video for when I am ready to buy a pre-loved bag.
Oh yes, the current prices are not worth it for sure. This video is for the style and was made to help choose the right bag for you, no matter if new from boutique or preloved ♥️
Totally agree - I much prefer a bag that either has a discreet imprint of the name, or no name at all. BTW I will send you a message with info about my 1960s Chanel. I know you will be interested! I've learned so much during my research of the bag.
I’m going to save mine double flap classic hopefully Chanel will go down in their prices in two years. Thanks for the advice.
We all wish they go down with their prices but honestly, I do not see that happening anytime… I think that the prices will not go down for their classic bags at least… maybe
Hello! Thank you so much for this video bc it’s extremely helpful. You cover just about all the issues that I have with purchasing a Chanel bag. I bought a wallet on chain at Christmas because I watched several videos that said it was the best started bag but it was just way too small for my curvy body. I plan to get a bag for a milestone birthday in a few months. Price is not an option but it concerns me that everybody is saying that the bag is it worth the money anymore. The SAs in boutique in my area is not the nicest and I refuse to be treated mean when spending my hard earn money. I’m going to a city where there are several Chanel boutique and hopefully I will be successful in finding a bag.
Thank you dear and happy chanel shopping time. Enjoy it and don’t let any not so nice SAs ruin your well deserved fun at chanel 💖💖💖
EXCELLENT Video!!!! Thank you!
Thank you!
Getting my first Chanel bag and needed to hear this... Going for my reissue 225. Just can’t decide which hardware for sure!
My first 2.55 was a size 226 and rhw, then the second one was the 225 with ghw and I gotta say I love both for different reasons (I explain the reasons in the videos I dedicated to each one of the aforementioned bags). But in reality the ghw was Coco's first version of the chain. Granted it was in shiny gold, not aged gold, but still, it was gold.
First, I watched a few of your videos and love your vibe and collection. Here are my thoughts after buying Chanel for about 15 years. My first bag was a single flap jumbo in caviar with gold hardware in 2015. I think the coco handle is also a great first bag. It transitions from day to night well and is so easy and stylish because you can carry it by the handle. The bag looks very much like a classic and is a few thousand cheaper. I have several classic flaps and reissues and I always reach for my coco handles. I prefer the mini coco handle because I can wear it cross body but the small is much more practical since it holds more. I also like my square black mini more than my rectangular black mini. The square black mini is a great bag for black tie events where the rectangular is too casual. Overall, I think it is good to start a collection like yours with black variations and then add color as years go on. It took me years to add color.
Thank you Laura 🥰💖🌈 I need to film an updated chanel bag collection video soon because so many new bags have been added and there has been quite a bit of color too 🥰🥰🥰
@@SuperDacob I am looking forward to watching!
I loved this video! My dream bag is the 2.55, but now that clutch has just jumped the line! 🥰
This was superb Dacob! 👏 your content is always so informative and entertaining 🌟💛
Love your content Dacob! Can you PLEASE make a video on how you store these treasures.
Thank you Lana
Your comment about the mini vs the small CF is so me!! The Mini just didn’t do it for me and I’m still saving for a CF!!
Great video. Sometimes it’s hard to trust our own instincts and choose the real gems so this is helpful. It’s easy to follow trends because we can mistake popularity with excellence X
Thank you Bee It is tricky when brand marketing pushes certain new offerings so aggressively onto us. We can get blinded by advertisements but long term, we always return to the classics and the classics are, long term, the ones where I think cost per wear is the best. I get so happy each time I take one of my classics out for a spin! Now, this does not mean that all seasonal bags are not worth looking into and getting. On the contrary! If you see a seasonal bag you truly fall in love with, I say get it because chances are it will be considerably cheaper than the classics (unless its not in some crazy material that makes it cost an arm and a leg). I have a few seasonal chanel bags which I adore to bits but if I had to recommend a clean line of where to begin with a chanel collection then the bags I showed in this video would be the ones.
@@SuperDacob I would like a reissue 227 with champagne hw if it ever comes around - I got the 226 with ruthenium because everybody told me it’s the ONE “bigger than m/l but smaller than jumbo”
I felt I was being practical and ticking off a catagory; but it never suited me. I preferred the big one for some reason but went with advice. I also didn’t like the ruthenium on the one I chose. Anyway I parted with it eventually but there are features I really miss. One day. The current price for a maxi sure stings a bit though. X
My first bag was the Jumbo caviar double flap with GHW. My second was a medium dark navy blue Boy in Caviar. ( I wear a LOT of navy- very practical for me). I’ve never regretted either one. My next will be a black 255 reissue in medium or small with SHW. Wonderful video with excellent advice.
Thank you Kathleen
WOC I dont think playing with the chain length is convenient. When you open the WOC the chain falls out etc.
No it doesn't... at least it does not fall out for me...
Wonderful, wonderful video! Really tempting...
Thank you
This is an excellent video on an overview of Chanel bags for first-time buyers. I disagree about the WOC and it is one Chanel piece I can live without, unless a mini or classic flap is not an option because of price point. I think the small flaps or minis are more versatile options. I do agree with the Reissue. It is the first Chanel piece I ever got due to your amazing video on it from a few years ago. It is under appreciated by so many and you do such a great job on it.
Hi, yes agree about the WOC, I have converted to the WOC quite recently and bought my first one thus year because I was looking for a specific leather and design I went for a seasonal piece. I truly love it. I carry lots of work stuff in a pliage shoulder tote and my Chanel woc cross body. I can disguise it perfectly under my jacket/trench when traveling and on public transports, given its flat design it is very discreet and stays really close to the body, it's easier to wear than my mini for instance. Perfect!
@@caterinawilliams998 So true. I have a friend who started me on the Chanel experience and she is a true collector. She has 20 bags, 10 of which are classic an 10 of which are WOCS. She loves all of them but really gets the most use out of her WOCS and minis. She has a few unicorns and some seasonal but buys them because she loves the colors-knowing the resale may not be there on the seasonal ones but doesn’t care. They give her joy. I only have two but they are forever bags. No intention of selling my Jumbo or Boy. I love and use them both and hope to pass them on to my daughter-in-law and granddaughter. I’m now looking for some smaller pieces but I shop the new collections and have to wait to see what is offered in the future. I’m not savvy enough for the pre-loved market.
@@kathleenem9207 hello Kathleen, I share your same caution reg. Chanel bags from the Pre loved market. I m very tempted at the moment to buy a classic flap in small size in blk lambskin with the 24 c gold hw, the seller is reputable but somehow I feel very hesitant...seller is online however they do organize private viewing of the pieces so I might book it to have a chance to really inspect and examine the bags in person, with no obligation to purchase. Xxxc
@@caterinawilliams998 Even my friend, who is very knowledgeable and navigates the pre-loved market well, is cautious and only deals with online private Chanel groups that have been around a long time. She was almost burnt several years ago with a fake but was able to get her money back. My only regret in not dabbling online is that she said the most beautiful leather she has is on one of her vintage pieces. Good luck!
Hi Dacob, thank you for sharing your expérience and your thoughts, I have several Chanel bags that I really like , and I would like to Know what you think about patent leather (I don’t have any)I Know they are not very popular . Thanks for your answer, have a very good day ….
I have never seen a Chanel microchip, but I have a speedy 25 I got this month and I had to install an app on my phone to find the microchip, and even then I could not feel the microchip with my hands after massaging the canvas looking for it for several minutes!
Thank you for the great content!
How tiny is the microchip in LV bags?
Unfortunately, Chanel have priced themselves out of my range. :( Still a fascinating video though. Great content as always!
Thank you so much Gary
Gary you can buy a ton of other brands like Celine or Versace or Furla, or Coccinelle, givenchy bag. Ffor god sake they make clothes for royals . Let it be the chanel. You can buy Karl stuff, they are made of leather and he also has some cute bags , if you look closely the new chanel collection with metallic pins , is't it so close to the Karl Lagerfeld bag with pins and chanel bags with pins and the tweed stuff. He creatd the modern chanel people love. Don't be sad, I am a bagaholic also ♥
2.55 is the one!
Always and forever
I wear the small CF like a clutch under my pits. I much prefer the reissue cos it's understated. But I don't think I'll ever get it with the crazy new prices!
💗I found you’re chanel a couple years ago wondering which chanel to get first and color. I got a small classic double flap lambskin in black on my Paris trip in 2019 and I still stare at the beauty of it and enjoy wearing it.
I’m glad I didn’t get the wallet on chain or I would still be craving the double flap.
Totally agree that LV is the monogram as chanel is to black. Hermes not sure but I know I would only get a color I want and not except anything less (so preloved most likely).
Great choice with the double flap 😊 as for the WOC, I still feel it is a staple of chanel. It might be going through a less popular stage right now but it will have a comeback and it is a classic in its own right ♥️🌺
Hi Dacob! Thank you very much for the gorgeous eye candy, the precious advice and details. Love how soft and careful you are when manipulating your bags 😊 I agree with you and would get the first two (WOC and 2.55), aim at the most classics timeless Chanel and not get lost in seasonal items. I have been wanting the WOC since 2015. Alas out of budget then. As time passes by, and with each price increase, I am alas beginning to see it escaping further and further away from my price range 🥲 I wonder if I will be able to afford it one day, and especially because the price nowadays seems so disconnected from what the item actually is. I keep it on a “dreamlist” though 😄
Thank you so much Delphine Yeah, these bags are my babies. haha. I do take a lot care of them :) They bring me a lot of joy
What an enjoyable video !
I love love love clutch bags but sadly I ended up losing one, it was not designer but still a well loved piece :(
So I dare not buy a designer clutch even though I love them
i bought my first chanel (a reissue) because of your awesome educational video! but i just sold it because it’s too heavy for my shoulder. 😭 but thanks for reviewing the woc. i may buy that instead! keep up the good work, dacob!
If you are into light bags then consider the speedy in canvas! Its amazing and light as a feather! I just got a speedy 30 and am hooked over heels in love with it!
Great content as always Dacob! My beige WOC does have the metal plate, located inside the zipper compartment, and my Boy bag also has it. I prefer the authenticity card and the sticker, as the metal plate is bigger, but honestly it does not bother me and It doesn’t affect the amount I put inside the bag. But for sure it is a big change! ❤️
Thank you Coco c Do you think there is a risk to get stuff to get stuck to the protruding chip while putting stuff into the bag or taking stuff out?
@@SuperDacob personally I never have a problem with things get stuck to the chip so I don’t think so. They made the chip secured to the bag and the size is really not big at all. Now, the Boy Bag only has one compartment and the chip is located at the center, so it might potentially scratch the CC logo of Chanel wallet or the LV pochette. But there’s a protective sticker over the chip so you don’t have to worry, unless you decide to remove it. But over time, the chip will grow on you and you will eventually forget that it’s there 😂
Thats what I worry about too... the scratching... They really need to make a flatter chip... Technology is so advanced these days. They do not need to make big metal chips anymore... so bizarre that they went with that size... haha.
@@SuperDacob I agree with you that Chanel for sure could make a flatter chip! LV chip is scannable while Chanel’s isn’t, and it’s hidden so you can’t even feel it!
Wow! 🤩 I found your video useful to us new fans.
Gracias. 🙏
Gracias ☺️
Buying SLG do eat up the budget. 😒
And just when I thought i had accomplished my Chanel dream, you show me such beautiful pieces🥰😍🥰. 🤤
These types of videos are your best, Dacob. When you talk about Chanel. I so enjoyed this one.🌹
PS I really prefer the older/ vintage minis. They look more robust, structured, sturdy. Both the lambskin and caviar used on them back then were such higher quality. Also, for me, Tweed and Jersey double flaps are the absolute ❤️.
Thank you Kathy :)
I can watch you all day!!! Ha!
Great tip to know the size n height to see if the bag fits by looking at the photos. 👍🏼 thanks love. 🙏🏼❤️😘😘😘Sandy
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Love the video and your bags!
If I only had black bags I have to struggle every day because I can't choose which one to wear 😆 I have a lot of colored Chanel bags.
Black is very user friendly but I also have colored chanel bags of course. Its just that this video was made to focus on the essentials and to help those who maybe do not have any chanel bags yet and want to start a collection but do not wish to purchase a bag they might not like any longer soon after their purchase.
@@SuperDacob Oh I know. your video is very helpfull for those who dont know! 👏🏻And for some people its better to start with a safe colour.
Hello Dacob, what a gorgeous video and your advices are so useful and so thoughtful for future and keeping it minimal and special. Every time I listen to you I feel your real passion for Chanel history and heritage 🖤and not just the logos. Black is black! And hold hardware 💛too. Btw love your look, your super healthy hair and the light reflecting on one side..it s such a pleasure to watch your videos! … will u again open some account (IG or) to share your personal CC collection and chat those that have same passion as you? I can’t believe they deleted your accounts 💔
How do you feel about people buying stickers to put over there metal hardware? I personally feel like it’s going to damage your hardware
Would you get a white color 255? I want a white bag for spring/summer but white seems to be only good for several months in a year, and it costs A LOT! Thank you!
Good advice. TY! :)
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The first lux bag I bought is Chanel Reissue large (226) with GHW. Then I got a seasonal WOC in iridescent blue, which I wear the most. Now I’m waiting for emerald deep green WOC and that’s it for Chanel:-) Meanwhile, while waiting for ideal green WOC, I’m dabbing my feet in other brands. The clutches are definitely NO for me, I’ll lose it the first time I wear it. I swear, if my head wouldn’t be attached to my neck, I’d lose it a long time ago (lol). You have a beautiful collection:-) Thanks:-)
My first Chanel was a M/L black caviar with gold hardware, you described that feeling spot on! Didn’t really long for another one until now -15 years later for a beige color. What do you think of the Diana? A classic? Price on resale market is up there!
It is really hard to choose which Chanel bag, long term, would be the one I would love the most, especially if I only could have one. The small classic in black caviar, ghw was my first. I bought it in 2009 without any prior research or knowledge. I just chose that one from all the options at the boutique. I do however not like that size so much. It is good for special occasions but I never used it for everyday. In fact it took me many years before I bought another Chanel bag because I did not see the point, as I liked my other bags more than the small Chanel classic flap. It is so small and the chain is short for my height. Now my favourite (of All my bags) is the reissue in 226, black with ruthenium hw. It is the bag I love using the most, for any occasion, casual or special.
I have the 226 in rhw as well. Great bag!
I love the Chanel 19! There I said it! But for my first, is it wise? Thank you for this video. Great to hear about options.
What a great informative video. Thanks Dacob 👍
BTW what do you think about French Riviera flap?
I fell in love with it a desperately need it 😅😊😁
Thank you Libor. I like older models of the French Riviera but I always fear the leather used to pipe the edges of the bag could dry out and crack so I have veered away from it in the past but I do like the shape of it :)
@@SuperDacob Thank you for your response. It will be more fragile for sure. But they start to make it in 2013 as far I know and the bags you can find are still pristine. I like the perforated leather so much 😁
Classic 2.55 in distressed calf skin is the bomb 💣💝so so gorgeous!! I adore the clutches, so elegant and very practical for all occasions! Love love it! Tysm for your expertise on Chanel handbags! One question for you..what do you think of the beige color as well as the tans in the collections?
Hi Dacob as you are so knowledgeable on the topic of Chanel perhaps you can help me decide. I am very lucky that I have a substantial collection so have my basic “blacks and beige 2.55”. I have been offered a preloved of your holy grail in teal with gold hardware or the black and gold in lamb skin from the Egyptian range. Which would you choose?
Egypt! Always! I ADORE that metiers d'Art colelction so much
@@SuperDacob Thank you so much for replying Dacob very much appreciated. What a wonderful human you are
Thank you so much Dacob for this video. I have a question for 2.55.
Diamond or Chevron?
For me, the 2.55 is diamond.
@@SuperDacob thank you! 😘
Very informative video!
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Love learn so much
My comment from earlier somehow disappeared. Anyway, great video Dacob 🤗
Thank you Lesley
Very well explained and thought through! Thank you so much 💛🧡❤️ …the only thing is: we just don’t stop after one Chanel bag, right!? 😄😄😄
Do you think coco handle bag is worth it as first chanel bag?
Chanel bags are way too expensive for me not to make a pragmatic purchase. I'm only 5 foot 2, but smaller bags are a waste of money because they don't fit everything I carry. The only Chanel flap that works for me is the jumbo.