First off, forget about finding a *deal* deal. Chanel ain’t about that life. You’re paying for the name, the history, the… well, the whole shebang. And the price? Oh honey, it’s climbing faster than my stress levels on a Monday morning.
Like, supposedly, that medium Classic Flap Bag – the one everyone drools over – hit a whopping €9700 in 2023! That’s almost ten *grand* for a handbag! I mean, I could buy a decent used car for that, or, you know, pay rent for like, half a year. Think about it. Eight percent increase from the year before? Seriously? It feels like they’re just testing how much we’re willing to shell out, and tbh, it’s kinda working.
And don’t even get me started on trying to find a *specific* price. Like, you wanna know about a WOC (Wallet on Chain)? Good luck pinning that down! You’ll be scrolling and searching through websites, looking at pre-owned options on Farfetch (which, let’s be real, is still gonna cost you a pretty penny), and then ending up just more confused. Chanel’s not exactly shouting the price list from the rooftops, are they? It’s all very hush-hush and “if you have to ask, you probably can’t afford it” vibe.
Then you got the whole “new season” thing. Flap bags, hobo bags, backpacks… they’re constantly churning out new stuff. But it’s *still* a Chanel, ya know? So you’re paying the Chanel price, regardless. And honestly, some of the “featured creations” just… don’t do it for me. Gimme a classic Flap any day.
Okay, so where does this leave us? Basically, if you’re dreaming of a Chanel bag in Europe, you gotta be prepared to open your wallet WIDE. Prices are going up, the exact cost is shrouded in mystery, and… well, you might end up considering a Zara dupe (don’t do it! Unless you’re really broke, then maybe. But don’t tell anyone I said that).