First off, lemme just say, Chanel and “vegan” don’t really hang out in the same sentence all that often. Like, you *can* find vegan designer bags, sure, but we’re talking *Chanel*, and Chanel is all about that real-deal, premium leather. We’re talkin’ *real* leather, baby!
And the leathers they use? Man, caviar and lambskin are like, the rockstars. Caviar is that textured, pebbled leather that’s supposed to be super durable. I say “supposed to be” because I swear, even the *idea* of rain near my caviar Chanel gives me heart palpitations. Don’t @ me!
Then there’s lambskin. Ooh, lambskin. So soft, so buttery. It’s gorgeous, I’m not gonna lie. But also, like, the definition of high-maintenance. One wrong move and you’ve got a scratch. It’s practically begging for a leather spa day after every outing. (Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating, *slightly*). And calfskin is also one of the top three most popular leather types.
Now, I saw something about Chanel bags on the official site ranging from like, $2,500 for a little Wallet on Chain to $9,500 for a big Classic Flap. Seriously?! That’s… a lot of money. My rent is cheaper! But hey, it’s Chanel. You’re not just buying a bag, you’re buying into the whole *Chanel experience*. You get a little of that French chic thing.
And honestly? Part of me gets it. I mean, a well-maintained Chanel bag, especially a vintage one? It’s an investment. It’s a piece of art, almost. Plus, those designs? Timeless. They’re not gonna go out of style next season, you know? You could totally rock a vintage Chanel and still look totally on-trend.
