Has anyone bought from Chanel at Selfridges Manchester Exchange?

[MrsCalypsoGrant]

I'm threatening to buy a 2.55 Reissue

My nearest stockist is Manchester Selfridges Exchange Square. Has anyone bought there recently? (lockdown notwithstanding) What was your experience?

If anyone has opinions on the 2.55 itself I'd be glad to hear them too

[MrsCalypsoGrant]

@MummyJ12 Couldn't agree more 👏🏻

[MummyJ12]

@MrsCalypsoGrant your brooch is fabulous, I love it. Loved Karl too.....a genius, and a legend.
Virginie Viard is doing a great job at Chanel, Karl chose her as his successor so I know he approved of her too, but he is so missed xx

[Ireolu]

@fruitandflowers also have a look at designerwishbags (in Belgium I think but ships worldwide) and npnbags (in the UK small stock but has very good reviews). Obviously check authenticity with an independent company if you decide to buy. Enjoy shopping!

[fruitandflowers]

Thanks for the recs on 2nd hand. Sadly after many years selling on vestiaire I have just closed my account as the customer service was so poor and the commission just too high to justify the effort involved in selling. So now can’t buy on there either!

I like HEWI, will take a look.

[MrsCalypsoGrant]

@Giftwithpurchase Good luck with your watch search!

@MummyJ12 How fabulous was Karl. I love the fact that he came second in the first ever fashion design competition he entered, runner up to some other young chap no-one had heard of at the time called Yves Saint Laurent

I have the 1980s Karl deco fan brooch 💛

[Badabingbadabum]

Thanks for the hand bag spa recommendations, I'll take a look. It's just a great bag and has carried all kinds of kids crap and still looks smart for work. Or at least it smartens up my jeans which I wear when I visit the office now!

[Ireolu]

@WowIlikereallyhateyou bleu Saphir sounds with phw sounds very wearable. Great pic of jypsiere too. Thanks all for all the eye candy!

[WowIlikereallyhateyou]

Thanks J12 x

[MummyJ12]

It’s gorgeous @WowIlikereallyhateyou x

[WowIlikereallyhateyou]

J12, yes its in togo.

[Giftwithpurchase]

Oooh @MrsCalypsoGrant don't tempt me haha .. I have narrowed my choice to a Chopard Happy Diamond sport or a J12 but I think I want the white one.. I'm going to try and find some time to go into Harrods to try them on as so far I'm just going by pictures & don't know what I want in terms of the dial (diamonds etc!)
Knowing me I'll end up not being able to decide and so getting neither!!

[MummyJ12]

Ooh and yes, it’s a J12 like @MrsCalypsoGrant has x

[MummyJ12]

Thanks so much @Giftwithpurchase. My favourite is the little black jacket. I have the book to match it. I love it and it has a special place in my heart, especially after the passing of Sir Karl x

[MummyJ12]

It’s really beautiful @WowIlikereallyhateyou! I love etoupe. If I were to get just one more Birkin.....or a Kelly?! it looks like it’s in Togo leather? Loving it a lot. Thank you for posting a photo x

[WowIlikereallyhateyou]

@MummyJ12

And what size/colour is your jypsiere? Really lovely choice!

Etoupe..see pics

[WowIlikereallyhateyou]

[quote Ireolu]@WowIlikereallyhateyou what are the specs on your birkin?[/quote]
Blue Saphir with palladium on the Birkin.

[MrsCalypsoGrant]

@MummyJ12 I'm so glad you've enjoyed the thread, it's been joyful & quite uplifting 

@Giftwithpurchase I am selling a fantastic quality black J12 if you're interested (absolutely no pressure, just thought I'd mention it! )

[Giftwithpurchase]

@MrsCalypsoGrant such a lovely story behind your brooch .. I love memories attached to scent & possessions

[Giftwithpurchase]

I second all the handbag spa recommendations- I've used them three times for my balenciaga bags (terrible for fading!) & they've been v good. I'm down south so used their courier service. I would say they've hiked their prices a bit recently tho, I was a bit shocked at the last quote - but they are good.

[Giftwithpurchase]

Oh wow some amazing eye candy - thanks for posting the collection pics! @MummyJ12 I love your ready to wear .. one day I will own (& actually wear!) a Chanel jacket!! Is that a Chanel watch too? I have a big birthday this year & am going to treat myself to a watch. Plus you have plenty of colour going on in my opinion - black, navy, red & grey - perfect!
@Wagsandclaws your 19 is lovely. I'm so drawn to a navy bag. I'm currently trying to ignore a navy Loewe puzzle bag which is calling to me, despite being completely wrong for my current lifestyle!
@WowIlikereallyhateyou your collection is lovely - particularly the shearling bag

[MummyJ12]

And what size/colour is your jypsiere? Really lovely choice!

[Ireolu]

@WowIlikereallyhateyou what are the specs on your birkin?

[Ireolu]

To those wondering about second hand it's a tough one. Vestaire now also sells through selfrigdes. I have however seen complaints online despite their vetting processes with items not being as described etc. Also far fetch second hand is more expensive than in store sometimes. I also always get jittery about authenticity. So I think checking out the boutique is always the safest bet. There are many seasonal bags that are not online that may work for lifestyle and wallet (so not as expensive as the classics)

[MummyJ12]

I’m really enjoying this thread and chatting to you all. It’s the first thread I’ve seen or been on in a while that has been so friendly, welcoming and just lovely to be a part of. No meanies here! Thanks everyone x

[Ireolu]

@MummyJ12 thank you. I went to the boutique 3 times when this was released. Met a nice SA who was willing to hold it for 24hrs when it eventually arrived. I ran like a crazy woman from work to hand them my money hehe Xx