First off, I gotta say, I *have* a real Chanel Deauville. It’s an older one, a 2012 model, just the single strap. And let me tell you, that bag has seen some things. But when I see those “buy grade” replicas advertised… ugh. It’s tempting, I won’t lie! Especially when you see the prices of the real deals.
The Deauville, right? It’s basically Chanel’s answer to the everyday tote. They dropped in 2012, and BOOM, instant classic. I mean, it’s canvas, right? So it *shouldn’t* be crazy expensive, but it’s Chanel. So, yeah.
Now, about these replicas… Lushentic, apparently, wants you to believe their’s are the bomb. “High-quality materials and attention to detail!” Yeah, yeah, I’ve heard it all before. I’ve seen some *real* bad ones. Stitching all wonky, the canvas feeling like sandpaper… you get the picture.
And that “Buy Grade Chanel Deauville Mixed Fibers Large Shopping Bag A66941 Orange 2022″… that just screams red flag. “Buy Grade”? What *is* that supposed to mean, anyway? Like, a graded fake? I’m confused. Plus, orange? Not my jam, personally.
The thing is, the appeal of a Deauville replica is obvious. It’s the Chanel *look* without the Chanel *price*. But honestly, the quality is what gets me. My real Deauville, yeah, it’s a little worn, but the canvas is still strong, the leather accents are still holding up. I doubt a “buy grade” A66941 would last a fraction of the time.
I saw one site selling a “Chanel Deauville Tote Bag Red Canvas and leather Size Medium” from the 2010s for over two grand! Ouch. Makes the fake option look even more appealing, doesn’t it?
But here’s my two cents: if you *really* want a Chanel Deauville, save up. Look for pre-loved ones. I mean, my 2012 single-strap version? It’s still going strong. And if you *can’t* afford it, that’s totally fine! There are a million other cute tote bags out there that won’t break the bank and won’t be a sad, cheap imitation.
