The ANSWER to all our CHANEL QUALITY ISSUES.
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Hey lovelies!! 🥰 Due to copyright issues, I had to blur the article unfortunately!! 🤔❤️ However, you can find the link in the description box below the video!! 🤗❤️ Thoughts? 😢❤️ Xx
That’s ridiculous
@@JasonLuxLover It really is horrible!! 😢❤️ Xx
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i was about to buy one now after your video i will not buy from them
I like how the luxury community mocks people for buying Gucci, yet their quality is miles better than Chanel. I almost bought in to Chanel’s ‘higher echelon’ but after seeing countless videos by you and Super Dacob, i opted out in getting anything Chanel. I feel Celine or Dior could be a better more chic alternative.
I have yet to hear about quality issues with Gucci tbh. Also heard YSL is pretty solid.
@@yveje9720 true! YSL's designs are quite chic too
I dont buy Gucci anymore since i know his widdow got him killed, only because he wanted to get divorced from her. I heard in a documentary that she still gets 1 million each year out of the Gucci sells and lives (now out of prison again) a life in luxury. Wont support that, no matter how nice one of their bags is.
@@msxy9594 omg really? I have to look it up. Ive not been buying from them cause their designs are stale and their prices have increased immensly this year. Other alternatives can be Celine, YSL, (an acquired taste, Versace) etc.
But you’re a boy man why you wear female brands
Thank you for speaking out. If a house is going to charge $8,000+ for bags, they FOR DAMN SURE should make sure the quality matches the price. Hermès, Bulgari, Fendi have better quality IMHO.
This is so very sad. I have been a customer since the 1980's. Thank you for updating us on this matter. Obviously the right thing is to stop buying Chanel.
Did you buy a bag recently ? I have one from 2018 and it looks perfect.
@@kaledonia1983 it started in 2020.
@@kaledonia1983 I think it’s bags after 2019-2020 that are problematic.
@@kaledonia1983 yes, me too, but I did start noticing serious structural flaws in Chanel's pieces around 2020.
@@kaledonia1983 Yes. I bought last years caviar Boy saddle bag and it does look fine. I would not order special leathers from them anymore. Their special leathers are gorgeous. Just not practical for everyday wear and tear. To make a bag like the 22 in a metallic leather is just stupid. Metallic leather is very prone to wearing. Always. Even if it is clear coated. Add a chain strap that will rub against the leather and a soft unstructured style where the leather will bend and fold over and over again will only cause rapid problems. And apparently it did. And to have terrible working conditions at their price point is appalling.
Those scratches on the double flap bag... it's just so rude to try to sell such a bag ... they treat their customers as stupid fools with money who just will buy anything. Keep exposing them, it's brilliant!
By the way... what's the right thing to do? I would buy only preloved or vintage, you pay less money, the quality is better, you can find items in really good condition and you're not part of helping Chanel to make more profit; This current strategy of Chanel won't last, this will go down the hill very fast if the quality is so bad and so many people have issues with their new bags.
…but some of the customers are. They keep buying in spite of the mediocre quality of the bags, the ridiculous way they are treated by customer service and of course the ridiculous prices. In spite of all the complaints and issues, they keep buying 😅 I feel like they deserve what they get at this point 😅
BRAVO Romina for bringing these dastardly issues into the LIGHT! It’s brave of you 👏🏻💐
I went to Chanel last year and I held a double flap and I have never felt a most cheap/plastic feeling bag in my whole life
My husband bought a pair of designer dress pants 25 years ago and they are still in perfect condition. Luxury items should last a lifetime. The terrible thing is that as individuals we have the option to NOT buy from Chanel and buy from other luxury brands where quality and craftmanship is still their number one priority.
It was probably the material, not the brand. Silk or satin is designed to last a lifetime whereas cotton only lasts a few years and it's worn out.
Dress pants are not supposed to be made of cotton. Slacks, shorts, some casual stuff. But not dress pants. @@toofastforyall8590
“There comes a time when silence is betrayal” … Thank you so much Romina for speaking up, this is so brave of you, more people should do that. The quality and prices of Chanel are just not worth the hype…and to hear how bad their working conditions are is so sad. There are other brand out there with much better quaity, you showed that so many times. Love you vlogs❤❤❤❤❤
Sadly there are so many people in this world with so much money who will continue to buy and just will not care about any of this. Chanel knows this. It’s really sad
The world needs more 'whistleblowers' like you. Thank you 🙏
When I worked for LVMH I was 'encouraged' to see my team (over 25 people) as pawns, to make them constantly feel that they could 'do better', not to encourage them etc. I ignored all that and gave them a great working environment, when stress arrived before the shows I stopped everyone and we had a party for an hour, then back to work. If an employee was feeling low or sad I gave them shopping or movie time to boost their morale. I almost had no-one calling in sick but many of the other teams had many sick days. We had fun but we worked hard and I was often 12 hours a day at the office to make everything go well and would go in six or seven days a week. I was constantly battling with HR over my unwillingness to 'obey' their stupid rules. I even worked briefly for Vuitton but the conditions were terrible. I still have an ex assistant who works there and she cries at how much worse her job is to what it was with me.
I had a totally different experience with good managers, good directors, a respect of the weekly working time and holidays and a very good working atmosphere with a lot of advantages. May be it could depend on a managing director or a country but not the whole group.
Sounds pretty blessed to work with you, keep doing what you’re doin !
Yes it does take one bad boss to make your life hell. I left my two last good jobs because of narcissistic team mates who made work feel like work and not pleasure anymore. Both were bitter people who needed to put others down to feel good about themselves. Instead of battling or complaining I just left. There are lots of good jobs for good people. Now I am retired and happy to be away from all the toxicity. @@Kate-qq3ez
Thank you for sharing this very disturbing news. I bought my first Chanel seasonal bag last year September there was an issue with the shoulder strap and the SA right away said she will order me another one direct from Paris. I received the new bag perfect condition. I too questioned the SA on how could such an flaw could pass quality inspection. She was kind to say she could not answer but apologize. Now after hearing the news I now understand why quality is an issue. This is clearly a human rights issue the French government should look into this. Here in Canada I paid 6300 for a season flap bag a lot of money. So I would expect the workers to be treated like royalty for creating such beautiful pieces.
Chanel is not the quality of the past it is no longer worth the money. Chanel has ruined its reputation not Romina.
The right thing to do is NOT buying Chanel anymore. I prefer Ferragamo anyways. I remember how blown away i was by my first Ferragamo bag and shoes. What a perfect quality!!! Thank God that has not changed
Best video you’ve done. Shopping is a political act, and where you spend your money shows what you support.
People should protest Chanel already. I keep hearing complains about the quality and yet they continue buying it. Chanel was never on my wish list, same for Hermes. I just do not like their bags designs and seriously do not understand why are they so popular. I prefer buying luxury items that are less on social media but higher quality such as Bvlgari, Marni, Margiela, Tory Burch, Off white and etc I also love Rebecca Minkoff, the two bags I am using for more than 7 years on daily basis and they are still in mint conditions.
Exactly my thoughts, Robiya!! 🤔❤️ Xx
Expensive and Luxury are not the same thing pls don’t fall for this like omg I paid a loot it’s luxury, maybe not, luxury is quality, comfort and design, it’s like buying shoes that make ur feet hurt and bleed but they where expensive but still not luxury
Truth!
I love that you are speaking out for the people! ❤ I love bags but I love kindness to humans more. Romina speaks truth!
😘❤️ Xx
Hear, hear!
My bestie bought Chanel sunglasses last year with a chain attached to it, really pretty: leather through the links, pearls, double Cs, you get the idea. Round about € 1,400 I think. After wearing it twice(!) a pearl AND one of the double Cs dropped off the chain. And I'm like: what the.....?! She returned it and got her money back but the lesson learned is: Don't buy Chanel. Something's obviously very wrong with their quality management.
I read the article this morning and it wasn't such a surprise to me, as a french person. I may be young but i am no fool, as i always saw my parents: the kind of people that are working very hard for a huge luxury "pâtisserie" giant but the conditions of work... Meh. So it's not surprising to me. I was asking myself if some of you from the luxury community would talk about it. I'm glad you did Romina, thank you.
Now I know why Chanel doesn't have a store here in my country, even though we are a big consumer, the laws here don't allow for this kind of thing, they would have to expose the percentage of leather the bags are composed plus all the rest of the materials
Nice, which country is that?
@@curvygirllovespurses5830 Brazil
Love you for buying other designer bags that are not main stream, I could never bring myself to buy a Chanel bag because of the history that Coco actually had. I admire you for making a stand, and you're feeling known
If you refer to her nazi history, that actually got debunked!! 🥰 It's false accusations!! 🤗❤️ Xx
@Romina Rose May I know that a lot was found to be false, but some of the people she associated with a little too close to Nazi party, even though she was not actually involved
Romina please fact check this. She was known Nazi sympathizer! Please share your info that this was debunked?
@@RominaRoseMay she may not have been a party member - but she gatecrashed when it suited her
I’m so glad you brought these issues to the forefront. It’s shocking Chanel isn’t using all leather on some of their bags; it’s disgusting really because they still claim they have the best quality. I haven’t bought anything from Chanel in 3 years because I don’t think the quality lives up to the price. After seeing this I’m completely done with them. Thank you for being so candid. Just say NO to Chanel!
This is why I only buy vintage Chanel now. It costs less and is much better quality. That’s a win win. I will not contribute to horrible abusive bosses and terrible working conditions. I’m boycotting them. I hope others will follow suit and Chanel is forced to make positive changes. Thank you for the video! PS I LOVE your hair. So gorgeous! 🥰
Thank you!! 😘❤️ Xx
Same. I have a 2.55 from 1960. I take it to a cobbler every few years for a " spa day" and she's perfect.
@@KoriEmerson awe!!! Love that! ❤️
Me too but they are becoming more and expensive
@@KoriEmerson Sounds like a dream!
Thank you for bringing this to light. Some influencers wouldn't just so they can score points with Chanel. God bless you and Dacob for exposing the conditions.🙏
❤Thanks for speaking out, not many youtubers dare to tell us the truth (especially big famous brand like Chanel). I used to be a big fan of Chanel, but I stopped purchasing their products since 2020 (including their cosmetic products).
So sad, that Chanel's quality keeps getting worse & worse. I'm also really shocked to hear about the employees working conditions - poor workers. 😢❤
I feel some of the responsibility for Chanel becoming just another fast fashion brand is because of Karl Lagerfeld. He was so prolific with his creativity and his designs were so popular that the owners of Chanel exploited everything he did. He was a gushing tap of gold for them. So greed got the better of their discrimination and led them too far from the original ethos of Coco Chanel. I wonder if things might have been different if somebody at the top of the company could have put the brakes on a little bit. I don 't feel the house of Yves St. Laurent fell into this trap while Yves St. Laurent was still alive.
Karl Lagerfeld brand used to have decent quality too. Since he passed away the quality is gone completely. I bought a bag from 2019 and the leather is still in good condition. However I bought a wallet in 2021 and my oh my, the leather color faded in 3 months. Í don’t know what happen but I guess it was made of plastic not PU leather even. The brand is dead to me now. And it goes on sale almost all year round. You can buy a bag with a price of a zara jacket (80€) I have a zara bag that is half the price of my KL wallet and still holds on well after 2 years of daily use. I changed from wearing designer bags to zara bag after this incident. My wallet is happy and I’m satisfied 😂❤
@@DungNguyen-ti9dk some items from Karl Lagerfeld are man made materials some are leather you have to go inside the bag and find the little tag at least they are more affordable I have some of his bags and they are intact
I think the Chanel went down hill after Karl Lagerfeld passed away.
Love your videos Romina! Thanks for speaking out despite the hate comments and backlash. Lots of support here! 💖💖💖💖💖💖
Thank you!! 🤗❤️ Xx
I am glad people are waking up now. I have boycotts Chanel in 2012 and I do not regret my decision. I hated everything that it became back then and now it just show me how right I was in spending my money elsewhere. Thank you for making this video dear! ❤️🙏🏻
I so agree. Vintage Chanel is stunning quality and when I started to buy Chanel vintage handbags my friends were laughing at me some 10 yrs ago. Today models like Lady Di from 1992 can go up to 10000 € and I must have paid about 1000 € in 2012/2013.
Thank you Romina for this informative video. I would just buy other well made luxury handbags. There are so many other handbag options to buy( Bvlgari, Ferragamo, Dior) etc. Chanel handbags are way too expensive to have theses type of quality issues. Thanks for sharing.😊👜
Exactly my thoughts, Shawn!! 🤗❤️ Xx
Keep speaking your truth. You have a pure heart. I adore all fashion and beauty! I watch several makeup "influencers" that I trust and am inspired by. When someone goes to the movies, they read a review to see if it's their vibe. If you want to buy a car, you read a review. We have free will to make our own choices however, reading a review and getting a second opinion is a smart business move. So, to the naysayers, "purchase at your own risk " and demons be gone!
I'm glad the Chanel factory worker abuse has been reported publicly. That is how change happens. The factory conditions sound medieval! You are the best Romina and well- loved!
Thank you soo much!! 😘❤️ Xx
Romina, thank you for this. You’re a noble person.
I watch TH-cam videos where Chanel bags are shown - both from inside stores and from outside stores through the windows. I was shocked that I could see the poor quality (the sheen of the leather not being right, the stitching not highlighting any suppleness of the leather, a certain stiffness apparent where there should be none, etc.). Even right through the window and from a distance.
Adding to this the very poor working conditions in Chanel factories… I’m more than shocked.
Hopefully, many people will stop supporting Chanel. ❤❤❤
A 1000 thumbs up Romina for this video !!! It is fantastic to see that you are not duped by the outrageous prices and bad quality of Chanel products lately and talk about it . Bravo !!! Don't get me wrong, like you, I
love their aesthetic and products but in my case , only to look at. I would never give the exorbitant amount of money for their clothes or bags or accessories ( those especially are overpriced and bad quality ) .
As for the workers and their treatment, I'm pretty sure that is not an isolated case and happens with other brands. But that's just my guess.
Would be interesting to see if Leather Surgeons has noticed a difference in the quality of the leather when they’re rehabbing the bags….
I honestly have a bag I CONSTANTLY get compliments on. It's a bag from Target . I've had it 20 years. When Target bags are better quality than an 11K bag...
Nothing like a 1900s sweat shop conditions. I now will NEVER EVER purchase a Chanel anything from store. Pre loved from a period when they cared will be just fine with me.
Thank you SO much for making this video. I had suspicions this was happening, but no proof. You are brave to put this out there but you are doing the right thing!!
The factory workers’ stories is heartbreaking. Reminded me of Fantine from Les Mis 😔
Thanks for telling us about this I will let everyone I know not to buy any Chanel purses 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️You just keep telling the truth 😍👍Cindy from California
I’m not a Channel lover and this video solidifies that for me. Everyone should do or believe what they want - thanks Romina Rose. Love you
Chanel bags are so boring to me. I only got one and I hardly wear it. The wallet I have, I don't even use. People have such blind loyalty. Just like the companies we work for, they don't care about us
Rominaaa I miss youuu 😭 hope you will be back outside enjoying all the luxury shops as usual. Love from Indonesia ❤❤❤
Definitely soon!! 😘❤️ Xx
I’m happy I bought preloved. I can see the quality that made Chanel famous. And I got 24K plated hardware.
I have over 200 vintage bags (I did have a LOT more) collected when no one wanted 'vintage' as it was 'old' and 'used'. I have some Gucci's and one lovely Kelly type bag in lizard with gold locks that I paid pennies for. I have woven bags, embroidered bags, some old Gucci and Dior but they are in great condition ofter sometimes 60 to 80 years, having been used and worn and the leather stands up to all that. I recently bought a burgundy monogram Dior bag from the 60's, impecable. They don't make them like they used to that's for sure.
Its so sad how the new ones are made of such poor quality. Thank you for sharing I hope you are ok with the mugging story people are getting desperate for $$$$ so scary😳
The idea that we can’t make a difference bc we are just one person or even a small group is the issue. Every time we spend our money we are making a vote for the future. I remember a decade ago trying to find a variety of organic foods and you would be lucky to find one organic option in each category. Now we see increasing brands and variety expanding bc demand is there. We stop buying, they WILL feel it.
Wow, how dreadful for their workers to be treated like this, it’s barbaric! Xx
I guess this is one of THE BEST videos I've seen in the channel. Very well said🤗👛👛👛👛👛
Thank you!! 🤗❤️ Xx
I agree. I sold my 22s caramel mini (yes, I know), because the leather felt very dry and unconditioned, almost like it would start cracking and peeling after a few wears. The leather quality is sooo important! But yes, it’s now becoming common knowledge that many Chanel staff are treated poorly… pls be kind to your SA’s!
Mine too... cracking 😢
Me and my friends fr Malaysia are not happy w Chanel bag qualities . Customer service is also bad when items has faults and the staff behave like it’s customers fault for causing the faults . Chanel will even keep your items for many mths just for small repairs and the repair is a bad job. Lots of money is charged to customer for small repairs that’s even not customers faults . The cases are , Leather chain straps disintegrate on the bags when it’s kept in closets , stitchings come apart at the straps when holding up the body of the bag w items inside , zippers on nylon waist bag pouches becomes faulty after some wear 😢 LV won’t dare treat their customers like this when they want repairs / refunds .
That's a very good video Romina, we must continue the conversation, keep it up ! And nevermind the backlash, really. We must strive to keep big companies accountable, for their over priced products, but even more for the way they are produced, they must be held accountable for the way they treat their employees...and this is valid for any company from Zara to Chanel. So we'll done Romina, I totally support and share your views.
And for the record: I do love Chanel and I m fortunate enough to have some pieces. However, I haven't bought anything since 2019. Lots of love, Cxxx
Thanks, Cat!! 😘❤️ I can't wait to read everyone's comments on this topic!! 🤗❤️ Xx
I was planning to buy Chanel bag but after your video my mind is changed no more Chanel
Such a good topic of conversation!!!!! Thank you
The right thing to do is to stop buying Chanel. I became disillusioned with the brand after having an issue with my Brown 22 Bag (second season release) and they would not do anything to help me since 1) I was outside the 14 Day Return window (I didn’t use the bag until 2 months after purchase due to giving birth) and 2) The quality manager declared it was normal wear & tear - for the leather to start wearing away like in the pictures you showed. One time use 🤯
I can understand why people got mad at you and Super Dacob for exposing the 22 Bay quality issues. Sad, but true. People don’t want to think about how someone else is being exploited for their own gain. Luxury buyers may also think that by spending this amount of money, surely the workers must be properly-compensated and have safe working conditions. But no, not in Chanel’s case, at least not with their handbags. I used to think I could buy these bags to enjoy and pass down to my children. But I think I’m better off selling my 19s and 22 Bag acquired during the pandemic and taking my money (and losses) elsewhere - to Hermès, Loewe, and anyone else using actual leather on their bags.
Thank you, Romina, for starting this conversation. It is very unfortunate that luxury companies like Chanel are becoming corporations driven by profits rather than staying what they were when they were created - fashion houses.
The same is true with LV. In the US where LV opened a factory, the quality of the bags suffers because workers are in the same conditions like in Chanel's factory. High turnover, poor pay, and terrible working conditions lead to poor quality products. No surprise that American customers prefer used LV bags made in France over LV bags made in the US.
I have a couple of Chanel bags. I really wanted the mini flap chanel bag, went to the store the flap was uneven, sales associate brought out another one same thing. So I still don’t have a mini flap. Thankyou for your blog so enlightening. Who would think in these days it would happen. Going back to Oliver days. X
I hope you make it to 50K soon! I really enjoy your content 💛🙂
Thank you so much, lovely!! 🤗❤️ Xx
Thank you for the honesty!
Wow thanks for the insight on this ❤!
YES! thanks Romina for making this video. Very sad article but people have to realise Chanel does not care about people. It is ALWAYS about the money.
Always!! 🥺❤️ Such a sad world we live in!! 💔💔💔 Xx
Jessie, love your videos. Great Hermes collection
Good to know these details about the staff and artisans. I will not be in the market for any Chanel piece anytime soon, instead I’ll consider alternative French historic brands. Seriously fed up with companies treating workers like this!
It's worst than fast fashion because if you buy something from Shein, you can always return it.
Honestly, it's a known fact that Chanel produces bags in sweatshops like the ones in Prato. And when I saw my first boutique piece, I was like---yah it's not far off from the fakes.
I think we can't discount the superiority filled dopamine response when you spend that much on anything. The high is addictive ---I would imagine.
Ha
I have diagnosed, myself with a mental problem that I feel inadequate unless I carry a Chanel bag. You are quite correct it is all about dopamine. My mother was a gambling addict, so I believe it is in the genes. I am trying to wean myself off them, I am 53 and have been addicted for over 30 years.
Dear Romina, thank you for this honest and brave video. Beauty is good, but morality is above all!
Romina I'm so happy you talked about this and I hope more and more people will realize that all that glitters is not gold. This is not only about Chanel, also about so so many other luxury brands. I live where an Italian luxury brand was founded, a friend of my mom works for it... she's going through all the things you said, she even has to clock in and out when she has to go to the bathroom... her fingers are almost paralyzed too.
Please don’t tell me it’s Fendi…
@@romainstaelen3715 no it isn't, but don't think it's all roses and flowers there
Thanks for the advice ❤
Great video.❤
I can explain this. Either they use an extremely slim slice of lambskin (full grain is the whole skin taken from the lamb. Hermes use full grain. The full grain can be slices into many slices like a cheese. The thinner slice the more fragile and break. The second alternative is that they mix milled lambskin fibers with glue and then spray the bay with a spray that will make it look like leather. It will peel off the bag and leave a suede like surface.
No bag that is not full grain is luxury quality in my opinion. The workers being abused doesn’t cause these leather quality issues. It’s Chanel wanting to save money sacrificing quality. It’s best not to have too many bags. But one and use it every day. If it breaks within 3 years you can get your money back with the support of European consumer laws. If you buy a bag and only use it once in a while you’ll never know what quality it is before it’s to late to get your money back.
I tried to buy a Chanel bag last year ,London had no stock of what I was looking for , in April I was in Paris both boutiques had no stock , went to Italy in May , nothing , no stock , back in London again no stock , I decided I don't want to proceed with buying something that has no good value , for real I am over it
Have you tried harrods? They usually have great stock. I can give you the contact details for my SA if you are really interested.
@@ladyborat1 I did but unfortunately had nothing I will possibly try Heathrow terminal 5 they usually have more options , Selfridges had nothing too all reserved or on a list
@@ladyborat1 thank you x
hmmmm if they are mass produced like what they alwys say,why is there no stocks in boutiques then.Some always say too that everyone has a classic flap but where i live i hardly seen one wearing them.
I’d either buy preloved or another brand. I was looking at the Dior bags on their website and they are SO EXQUISITE ❤
I love their fragrances and cosmetics but will take a bag off my wish list (unless preloved)
Fendi, Ferragamo, Hermes all have beautiful leather and quality. Chanel is no better than Michael Kors at this point.
@@antoa5825 And Bulgari ☺️
Dior quality is top-notch.
i don't think it will change until it impacts their bottom line. People are still buying the bags. It kinda seems like overall working at chanel is a miserable experience. Also with the commission changes i wonder if there will be an exodus of SAs to other brands.
It completely makes sense that there are so many issues with the items because of the poor workers and the conditions they are working in. This company is just gone COMPLETELY tasteless and they still expect there customers to fork out the most ridiculous amount of money for there bags. I truely hope this all catches up to the big bosses and that there will be a complete overhaul of changes. But we’ll have to see it to believe it.
Also i usually comment on each video of yours Romina and i completely forgot to leave a comment for your horrible mugging experience you had. I am so so sorry this happened to you and for this to have happened twice now! Absolutely scary and disgusting.
I’m so glad you yelled out and your bag is ok! I hope this never happens to you ever again! ❤️ xx
Thank you so much, Nina!! 😘❤️ Luckily I'm fine!! 🤗❤️ Xx
@@RominaRoseMay 🥰❤️ xx
Ooh, spilling the tea. I am feeling very sad about how the workers are treated and the untasteful comment from the brand spokeperson. Make me feel like i dont want to support such behavior.
This is so sad. I saw Dacob's video, but thank you for sharing your point of view as well - it is always so on point and relatable. I do not own any Chanel bags in my collection a the moment but recently I went to a Chanel boutique here in Brazil to try on the Chanel bag the always caught my attention (even though people say it is not relevant anymore): the Boy Bag. And oh god, why did I do it? I was a crazy moment. The sales associate was super nice to me, the bag was perfect (from my quick examination), black caviar leather with silver metal hardware and in the "regular"/medium size. I tried it on and it was like a match made in heaven, I still think about it until this very moment. But the price is INSANE. It is cheaper to buy an ostrich leather bag from LV (which is a beautiful exotic leather in my opinion) than buying that brand new boy bag (and I am not even talking about a classic flap). I am still very confused and having this "itch" after the Chanel bug got me. But after hearing about topics like this it really makes me think about spending this amount of money on a company that does not respect their employees.
Do you think that this "itch" will go away?
I love your content Romina, you are the best! I always get super excited to see a new video of yours pop up! ✨😁
We can always buy bags from the pre-loved market!! 🥰 You can get a decent discount on a Chanel Boy - plus, the quality was a lot better in past years!! 😉❤️ I still love my Chanel Boy - it was my first ever Chanel bag!! 🤗❤️ Xx
I agree with everything you said! ❤❤❤❤ I do want to buy a jumbo this year, but that will be my last bag from Chanel❤
Pre-loved is always an option - better quality & better prices!! 😉❤️ Xx
Really enjoyed the video, but there was a fan or rain noise which was kind of distracting. Really glad I realised it was your video and not me going crazy haha. I bought a vintage Chanel bag 5 years ago and re-sold it almost immediately as it just wasn't for me. I never really connected with the brand. I feel so badly for those who do though.
Yeah... that's absolutely 100% bonded leather. I have been done with chanel even though i love their bags so much. At this point, even carrying chanel feels gross due to how i feel about the company, especially now after hearing this. MINIMUM WAGE?! they make bottom dollar for a billion dollar company?! Absolutely disgusting. The owners of chanel are so disgustingly greedy.
I don't know how many people know this but a lot of the italian factories have been purchased by the chinese. So it if can be done there if can happen I would think in France. The name of the game is money and chanel knows people will continue to buy their products.
So sad 😢. Thanks for sharing and have a great day.
Very interesting article! It is horrible that the workers have poor work conditions and the boss at the factory dismisses them instead of fixing them. I tried to look at the article but you have to subscribe. I hope the workers bring up their safety issues maybe as a group with the right agency/ies even though the name of the subcontrated company/factory is listed in the article, hopefully they have those in France. Honestly I don't think Chanel will take notice unless the factory gets charged and fined but again I don't know what the health and safety rules are in France. Thanks for sharing Xx
Exactly my thoughts!! 🥺❤️ Yes, that's why I had to blur out the article unfortunately!! 🤔❤️ Xx
It’d be great if this gets broadcasted! So sad that Chanel doing this 🤦♀️
Great video .. this makes a lot of sense to why quality has dramatically dropped
This topic needs to be viral.
You can help the video by sharing it!! 🤗❤️ Xx
Even back in 2013 they were having issues. SAs were snobby and kept taking bags out to show me, with flaws. I thought the bags were more available for purchase cause they knew they wanted them sold because of the flaws.
HI Romina When I saw your last video about being mugged, I thought it was really brave of you to bring it into this public place, When you talked about what happened at the bus stop, it reminded me about a campaign called "Get Me Home Safely' which is about workers in the night time economy getting home safe and sound especially when there is little or no public transport late at night.
I've just watched this video and again you are brilliant for raising this issue because employers have a responsibility here. Luxury has to mean more than product quality. It has to include how workers are treated in pay, terms and conditions.
I really hope lots of people watch this and start asking questions. We can all appreciate craftsmanship, creativity, beauty, heritage but that needs to include fair work and how people should be treated decently.
Thanks again. Great vlog.
Exactly my thoughts!! 🥰 Thank you so much - your comment really made my day!! 🤗❤️ Xx
Romina, you and others posting legitimate concerns with Chanel's quality control are not ruining its reputation. Chanel are doing that themselves by taking an eye off the ball. You are not being unfair about it and Chanel would do well to heed the issues and investigate their manufacturing process. It seems that sadly prices are rising in inverse proportionality to quality.
Yeah and no offence to Romina, but Chanel is a massive company, a TH-camr talking about them isn’t going to harm them
That is a good video, Romina !
I just purchased my first Chanel lambskin mini flap last week and now I’m a bit scared since I haven’t carried it yet.
I previously owned two Chanel WOCs- one from 2019 and another from 2022. They were both caviar and the one from 2022 felt like plastic and not luxurious.
Edit to add: If true, the article is terrifying. How dare Chanel treat their employees this way.
Keep us updated on your bag once you start wearing it!! 🤗❤️ Xx
@@RominaRoseMay I just wore it this weekend for the first time. It’s not as delicate as social media had me believe!
It smells delicious and the sheen of the buttery leather has me on team lambskin!
Which leather do you prefer, Romina?
Hi Romina!
Thank you so much for making videos about this topic. I saw your other videos too about the bag you bought that had lots of quality issues. Sad to hear that the factory workers have such poor working conditions.
Here is how I'd do if I'd be a new customer at Chanel entering into the brand. I wouldn't buy any bag or leather item brand new. I'd go to boutique with both beauty and fashion and I'd buy a fragrance (N5, N19, Bleu de etc) or other beauty item (lip balm, skincare etc.) to have the store experience at least once. I'd prefer Paris Rue Cambon 31 if not too crowded or other larger boutiques such as the one in Kurfürstendamm in Berlin.
In terms of bags and other leather items I'd only consider the pre loved market.
I hope you have a great week!
I'm totally with you on this, Robin!! 😘❤️ That's definitely the way forward!! 🤗❤️ Xx
This may be something happening with other brands or just factories that produce any kind of good around the world. I actually don’t have any Chanel handbags and would like to buy one. I’ve considered preowned from a sustainable, savings and quality perspective but have not made the purchase yet. Thank you for sharing this.
You know what you can’t do your job well even if you are the best if you are treated badly and disrespected, this explains a lot to me now.
This is why the resale market is booming. The super fakes now trump the real deal in terms of quality. W/ all the price hikes, seriously why bother.
My latest so-called customer service experience at Chanel led me to a Givenchy shopping spree. Chanel is out of their tree. Givenchy got my money instead. 🤷♀️
Congrats!! 😉❤️ Xx
@RominaRoseMay Also, I would love your thoughts on the Givenchy mini G hobo. You tend to appreciate sweet looking bags, and I find it adorable, particularly in the seasonal color bright pink. Actually, your thoughts on Givenchy as a brand would be very welcome as I don't hear many influencers discuss them. Anyway, I appreciate your channel so much. Thank you. 💝
Have you seen any issues about the mini reissue 2.55 22P that came in cloud blue and pink? I know classic with a quirk has the pink one I have the blue and terrified to use it
I only know about her pink one and the stitching being too tight!! 🥺❤️ Xx
@@RominaRoseMay I just sent her a message asking if she's used it. I'm so nervous to use it and then on the corners white will appear
Interesting and pertinent comments and reporting Romina. High prices for inferior, luxurious goods, with far too many quality issues. TBH I don’t own any Chanel items, but if I were to buy, I would most certainly only invest in preloved pieces, as these seem to be the best quality. It’s also truly shocking to hear about the working conditions for the people who work there….just dreadful 😮 As others have already mentioned, there are other brands that are just as desirable and appear to be of a much better quality and standard of goods that I would rather support. It is important to raise these issues and share your thoughts and comment on such things….especially with such high price points. Keep up the good work Romina….regardless of the negative comments😊Your hair looks fabulous by the way 😘
Thanks, Karen!! 😘❤️ I totally agree with you!! 🤗❤️ Xx
I have to wonder if other fashion houses (esp LV) is the same ?! I’ve had issues with my sunglasses and bags from LV. Customer Service at the store is awful!
The "rebuttals" from the bosses to the article are the nail in the coffin. The workers were making very serious claims and any boss could've flat out denied it, saying "yes, while employees stay on the X floor where their station, they are free to move around that area without supervision" or "yes, everyone is supervised in that we have cameras in all the main areas like any job, but no, we're not breathing down their necks." However, they really tiptoed with their answers and didn't FLAT OUT deny anything. And then there's that Ukraine comment.
Yea, I'm sorry but Chanel really only cares about $$$ and it's absolutely not worth anymore. Bags like YSL get critiques in function, like maybe a flap being too difficult to open, but I barely ever see any criticisms about their quality.
There are brands still try. Chanel doesn't
Very Interesting 🤔 I was wondering about Preloved Bags and What Year's Are The Best to Choose From ?? But Now I Don't Know If That's Even Possible.Have They Always Been This Way To There Workers ? Wow That's Sad😢
Probably from the Karl Lagerfield years
The article you mentioned did not appear on screen. Do you have a link?
Yes, the link is in the description box below the video - I had to blur it out due to copyright issues!! 🤗❤️ Xx
Great to see you're recovering from your ordeal Romina RM!
IMO it's more likely that the erosion is from variations and weaknesses in the leather pelts (around the legs especially it's thinner and weaker so should never be put on a handbag handle and probably should be cut right out of the leather, they may have backed it with fabric to try to strengthen it).
This comes down to cost-cutting, during this period there were massive shortages of leather, so they were trying to get more out of a pelt than they should have.
As for the leather surface treatments such as with the Chanel22 the peeling, this would also be from the sudden loss of expertise. There was a massive loss of life in northern Italy among the workers from Covid19. The outbreaks happened in northern Italy and parts of France the first, and we didn't realise how much this affected certain localised areas. A lot of the factories are now Chinese-owned and Chinese workers were coming into Italy as well, which was part of the first spread of Covid19.
Much of the pre production leather happens in Italy it's where the pelts are prepared, treated and dyed. Even if a small part of the assembly is done in France, it gets stamped 'made in France' legally.
So the inappropriate usage, faulty dyeing and surface finishing of the leather reflects these sudden supply and expertise shortages that then applied IMO and are still being shaken out today.
The factory working conditions of those in France are another layer to the problem.
But also look at shrinkflation, which is also degradation of quality with cost-cutting, where once the hardware was gold plated for instance, we get 'gold tone' rubbish and it wears off in no time.
They're selling an image, a dream and disillusionment has set in on top of the stratospheric prices.
Plus you and I aren't in their target demographic.
You can be sure that high flying VIPs will be immediately given a replacement and/or refund.
But Chanel isn't interested in cultivating relationships with ordinary people or even salaried people.
You see this time and again in their arrogant responses.
Coco Chanel herself was a nazi sympathiser. Maybe we shouldn't be surprised if the factory conditions are as bad today as they were in her day (when she locked out the workers for asking for improvements in wages and work standards).
Thanks for this, Deborah - very interesting!! 😘❤️ Xx