{"id":14623,"date":"2022-02-10T10:43:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-10T10:43:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveluxury.co.uk\/?p=14623"},"modified":"2022-10-25T11:02:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-25T11:02:37","slug":"chanel-vs-hermes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/topics\/chanel-vs-hermes\/","title":{"rendered":"Battle of the Brands: Chanel vs Herm\u00e8s"},"content":{"rendered":"

Choosing the right brand can be tricky, especially when you\u2019ve got two huge names in front of you: Chanel and Herm\u00e8s. If you\u2019re trying to decide which brand is for you, then look no further. It\u2019s going to be a difficult task, but we\u2019re going to compare these two brands for you, so you can make a fully informed decision before purchasing, or even before deciding which one to sell.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Brand history<\/span><\/h2>\n

Each of these two brands has a pretty extensive history, one in equine and the other in perfume and power suits. Let\u2019s find out a little bit more about their beginnings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chanel<\/span><\/h3>\n

Chanel was founded in 1909, which makes the brand slightly younger than Herm\u00e8s. Its <\/span>history is just as impressive<\/span><\/a> though. The now-iconic Chanel No5 perfume cemented her success as a designer. Even today this fragrance is seen as \u2018the ultimate symbol of femininity.\u2019 The true success of Chanel No5 began when Marilyn Monroe revealed that she likes to wear a few drops of this scent to bed.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the 1920s Chanel designed an outfit that would later be named the power suit. The original style of these suits involved a tweed jacket and fitted skirt. What made these so empowering you may ask? Well, this suit changed fashion forever. Previous to the figure-hugging power suit, women wore large dresses with volume and layers in it, meaning you couldn\u2019t actually see their figure. Chanel\u2019s power suit meant that women weren\u2019t so restricted anymore, they could move as freely as a man for the first time ever. That\u2019s how history was born.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Herm\u00e8s<\/span><\/h3>\n

Herm\u00e8s was founded in 1837 and originally began as a luxury leather workshop that specialised in saddles and other types of leather goods for horses and ponies. Although Herm\u00e8s is known for their handbags nowadays, they didn\u2019t actually venture into the world of handbags until 1922. Their two most famous bags are the <\/span>Herm\u00e8s Birkin<\/span><\/a> and the Kelly. Both have a design that is reminiscent of an original Herm\u00e8s bag from 1892.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Prices<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now let\u2019s compare the cost of the two brands. Price can be a huge thing when it comes to weighing up which brand is the right one for you. Maybe you have a handbag budget, maybe you don\u2019t. Whatever your budget is, know that both of these handbags are likely to set you back a little bit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chanel<\/span><\/h3>\n

In 2021, Chanel increased the price of their bags four times. Even though we\u2019re only just through the first month of 2022, Chanel has already increased the price of their handbags. However, this time around the price rise isn\u2019t affecting their classic styles. The affected designs are the Chanel Coco Handle, Chanel 19, the Boy bag and the Business Affinity bag. These three bags will see a price rise of anywhere between 8-12%. One thing about these price rises is that the more they keep on coming, the more <\/span>demand will go up for Chanel bags<\/span><\/a> on the pre-loved market. If people can\u2019t get their hands on a brand new Chanel bag anymore, then their next place to look will be the <\/span>resale market<\/span><\/a> where they will be able to get their hands on the same bag, at a more attainable price.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Herm\u00e8s<\/span><\/h3>\n

On the other hand, Herm\u00e8s doesn\u2019t push a price increase on their handbags, but their handbags are slightly more expensive. In fact, some of them are the most expensive bags in the world, ranging from \u00a39,000 to half a million pounds. The most expensive bag ever sold was a white Diamond Himalaya Niloticus crocodile diamond Birkin 30 and it sold for a staggering \u00a3253,000. If this has got you worried, don\u2019t be too scared, unless you\u2019re looking for a Himalayan Birkin, you won\u2019t have to pay this much for one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Chanel<\/span><\/h2>\n

Range of products<\/span><\/h2>\n

Now you\u2019re thinking about price and the brand history of the two brands, let\u2019s also think about the range of bags each of these brands has available to its customers. Both of these brands don\u2019t just limit themselves to handbags. They\u2019ve expanded their range into clothing, jewellery and Herm\u00e8s even do homeware and linens now.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chanel<\/span><\/h3>\n

Although Chanel\u2019s main focus is on handbags, they also have an array of other items including perfume, shoes, jewellery and makeup. Their makeup range is expansive, from lipstick to cream contour. If you\u2019re looking for a brand with versatility in the beauty sector, then Chanel is the one for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Herm\u00e8s<\/span><\/h3>\n

Again, most people know Herm\u00e8s for their bags, but they\u2019re certainly not a one-trick pony. Herm\u00e8s also sells home textiles, jewellery and silk scarves, which make for a great wardrobe staple. Herm\u00e8s homeware is also extremely popular, from their <\/span>china cups and plates<\/span><\/a> to their sofas and armchairs. If you\u2019re looking for a designer brand to buy homeware and a handbag from, then Herm\u00e8s should be your go-to.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Where can I buy Chanel and Herm\u00e8s handbags?<\/span><\/h2>\n

In order to purchase a Chanel bag<\/a>, most modern styles are available in their stores, which can be found all over the world. It\u2019s not too hard to find your dream item in a Chanel store. On the other hand, if you\u2019re wanting to find one of Herm\u00e8s\u2019 more exclusive accessories<\/a>, like a Birkin or Kelly bag, you might have less luck in securing it. Where you can walk into a Chanel store and come out with a brand new bag, it can take a waiting list and years of trying to get your hands on a Herm\u00e8s bag. If you don\u2019t want to wait, Chanel might be the right brand for you, however, the classic style of bags are becoming increasingly hard to get hold of.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The judgement\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

There is a lot to think about. We hopefully have answered a few of your questions and reservations you may have about either brand. Although it may be easier to get your hands on a Chanel rather than a Herm\u00e8s, an Herm\u00e8s bag might be the more expensive option. It\u2019s about thinking of what you want from your handbag. Do you want the air of mystery and exclusivity which surrounds the Birkin or Kelly bags? Would you prefer a bag that could be worn crossbody as opposed to on the crook of your arm?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Regardless of what bag you choose, you will be investing in a luxury accessory that is made with utmost craftsmanship in mind. Items from these two brands will last you year upon year, and pretty much any Herm\u00e8s or Chanel classic bags are bound to transcend any trend cycles. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Choosing the right brand can be tricky, especially when you\u2019ve got two huge names in front of you: Chanel and Herm\u00e8s. If you\u2019re trying to decide which brand is for you, then look no further. It\u2019s going to be a difficult task, but we\u2019re going to compare these two brands for you, so you can…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14624,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[30,29,31,26],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-14623","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chanel-handbag","category-handbags","category-hermes","category-topics","category-30","category-29","category-31","category-26","description-off"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14623","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14623"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14623\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15280,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14623\/revisions\/15280"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14624"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14623"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14623"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging-new.loveluxury.co.uk\/shop\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14623"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}