Which handbag?

signolo · Newbie Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 17 Smiles: +1 133

Last season, I bought myself a Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag, but I found the leather on the edges and on the front already started cracking after only a couple of months (even though I used leather protector on it). So now I'm planning on splurging on a higher quality purse that I can use for at least another 5 years to come...I'm thinking about getting a Balenciaga motorcycle (so 2005, I know, but I still love it) or a Chanel flap (but it's in the $3000 range which is very steep for me).

Which would you pick: Balenciaga or Chanel?

Much appreciated!! Razz

.beautiful. · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 12:42 pm Post subject:

I would probaby pick the Balenciaga purse, simply because it is very roomy.. Chanel is classic though. If the ones you're looking at are similar in size, then I would take the better deal..
Post pictures so we have more of an idea!
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Lil_PinkBunnie · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 2:41 pm Post subject:

Personally I would pick Chanel cause the style is classic so even in 5 years, it would still look amazing. You can never go wrong with chanel!
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mike · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 3:24 pm Post subject:

If you want something really high quality, go with Bottega Veneta. Although it is owned by the Gucci Group, they have retained their own production processes, and all their accessories are hand made.
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lemondiva · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 4:00 pm Post subject:

Wow you are so lucky! I just don't have $3000 to spend on a bag... But you should definitely get the Chanel!

stardivina · Fashionista Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 64 Smiles: 0 192

i googled pics of both, and i really love the balenciaga one... the chanel one is nice too, but it just seems so matronly =S it wouldn't fit in with my everyday wardrobe, but if it does for you, then go for it =)

pinkyswear · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:06 pm Post subject:

wow thats a toughy!!

at first i was going to say go for the balenciaga but i also love the chanel one, but as lilpinkbunnie said above, the chanel is more classic

but as also mentioned above by .beautiful. the balenciaga is more roomy and it will probably go with more things

electricpearls · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:16 pm Post subject:

i say balenciaga but only because i am having a temporary love affair with them and would murder for a black city.
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cappuccino_cream · Posted: Mon Mar 03, 2008 8:28 pm Post subject:

i say the balenciaga as well because like most ppl said, it's more practical with the wardrobe
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angela · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 3:43 pm Post subject:

balenciaga cause it's more useful, if you know what i mean. if i see another chanel bag my eyes might burn
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lemons22 · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject:

I would go with the Balenciaga bag, as the people have said already, that its:
-roomier (and you could fit more stuff if you're going to use it as your everyday bag)
-would fit better with your wardrobe
-its also cheaper?
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hugsandkisses · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:35 pm Post subject:

I agree with everyone else,
Balenciaga would definitely be more useful for everyday uses. BUT Chanel is a classic, and will always be one. You would probably be able to use the Chanel 40 years down the line, whereas you probably wouldn't be able to with the Balenciaga.

emcee · Posted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject:

Ah!! That's definitely a really tough call. I would say go for the Baleciaga (especially if it's the cheaper one) - there are just soo many fake Chanel purses out there, and I dunno, someone having a Chanel purse wouldn't stand out to me. There don't seem to be as many fake Balenciagas out there, I think it'd be more unique to have one Happy

But I do think they both are versatile and would probably work with your wardrobe.

_TNA_ · Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject:

Tough decision! I love my Balenciagas. They are just so polished looking and go with everything. But, you can never go wrong with Chanel. More people have Chanels, so I would go with Balenciaga.

BTW: Marc by Marc Jacobs is WAYYY cheaper quality than Marc Jacobs.

signolo · Newbie Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 17 Smiles: +1 133

Thanks a ton for all your replies!!
You guys are amazing.

I've decided to go with the Balenciaga for now...plus a pair of Miu Mius or Louboutins Happy

It might end up costing the same thing as a Chanel, but then at least it's gone to shoes AND a purse instead of just one purse.

As for Bottega Veneta, I really like the idea of putting money towards their craftsmanship and superb quality but I just can't get myself to fall for their designs.

Thanks again! Icon_yahoo

Kimmy · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:10 pm Post subject:

Neither.. I would go for Louis Vuitton.

tropical_pink · Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2008 10:50 pm Post subject:

^^Good choice! I love Chanel, but there are so many fakes out there that I hate carrying around a real one and then people thinking that its fake. Ugh, I hate all those fakes, its so stupid, they should arrest people for carrying them around Mad

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Sweet<3 · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 3:08 pm Post subject:

^ I agree great choice! Plus you got shoes, which you can never go wrong with!

Oh! What I would do for a pair of Louboutins! <3

electricpearls · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 4:02 pm Post subject:

^I know, I'd die for a pair as well.

My sister has a pair of black Louboutin pointy toed shoes that she wears to work (at an office). Unfortunately, her feet are a size smaller. They are basic, but they are so beautiful and I would do anything to fit in them.

Graaaarghhh.
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_TNA_ · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:15 pm Post subject:

^Awww, I hate when that happens. My sisters' feet is a size bigger than mine.

electricpearls · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:19 pm Post subject:

^Haha, I don't know alot of people with my size feet really. I wear a 10 Embarassed

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_TNA_ · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 5:34 pm Post subject:

^Haha, oh well. Mine are an 8, so not exactly small either!

tropical_pink · Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2008 6:55 pm Post subject:

Haha, I have the same size feet as my mom so I always let her buy the really nice expensive shoes and then i wear them all the time, haha Happy

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Sweet<3 · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 9:16 am Post subject:

^ My mom had smaller feet than I do so I can't wear anyof her shoes Sad

_TNA_ · Posted: Sun Mar 30, 2008 11:43 am Post subject:

^^Lucky! My mom has a size bigger than me as well.

signolo · Newbie Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 17 Smiles: +1 133

pinkyswear · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 7:31 pm Post subject:

its gorgeous
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vivalajuicy · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 8:58 pm Post subject:

^^ how much was the balenciaga one?

emcee · Posted: Sun Apr 13, 2008 9:47 pm Post subject:

^^^ Ah jealous! Nicole Richie's been using hers pretty often these days.

signolo · Newbie Joined: 21 Nov 2007 Posts: 17 Smiles: +1 133

thanks

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it was $1425 before taxes

tropical_pink · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 8:29 am Post subject:

its pretty! congrats! Happy

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Sweet<3 · Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2008 12:19 pm Post subject:

Ooh I love it. Great Choice!!

Mode.Reine · Beauty Queen Joined: 16 Jul 2007 Posts: 190 Smiles: 0 651

^^Huh, Gorg, price wasn't bad either. I'm also looking to buy a designer bag when I go to Paris Icon_yahoo

next spring break. But after hearing 3000 for a Chanel I'm kinda woozy. *crosses fingers for $2500 max*
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