My Medium Chanel 19 has quickly become one of my favorite handbags. I get a handful of questions about this handbag and wanted to put together a detailed review on my honest thoughts on this bag. Below, I’ve put together a full list of the standard details on this bag, but also share my pros and cons.

I bought mine at the Chanel store in Las Vegas in 2019. I have worn it several times since and happy to report it is still one of my favorite bags.

What do you think of the Chanel 19?

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SIZE:

Medium (when I purchased in 2019, I was told mine was the small — they had mini, small and large. However, they have updated the sizing and mine is now considered the medium)
Shoulder Strap Drop: 19″
Handle Drop: 3″
Height: 6″
Width: 10″
Depth: 3″

COLOR:

Ecru (My tag said Ecru but I’ve compared to Light Beige in store and it’s almost identical)
100% Goatskin

RETAIL:

$5100

PROS:

This is probably the most “risky” purchase I’ve ever made when it comes to bags, yet it has been my favorite bag I own. This is truly a year-round bag and can be worn with anything. I wear with black leggings, oversized sweatshirt and sneakers and it makes you feel like you actually put in effort to get ready…yet you’re really just wearing sweats.

Durable. Goatskin is one of their most luxe leathers and has held up beautifully. I wear this A LOT and it shows very little wear.
Wipes clean with a dry washcloth (I spilled coffee on this and was sure I ruined it, but nope. It literally wiped clean off.)
Interior zip pocked to fit iPhone or cardholder
Exterior Zip Pocket to fit iPhone or keys
Chain can be worn as crossbody, long shoulder strap (it doesn’t adjust or come off) or tucked in to wear around your wrist.

CONS:

Like I said, this was a risky purchase. The cream, goatskin leather makes this a “sensitive” bag and you want to give it a little extra TLC compared to a black leather.

No bottom hardware
Risk of denim transfer. This is my number one asked question and *literally knocking on wood* I have had zero issues with this. I also follow the denim test: get a damp white washcloth and rub the denim. If it’s clean, you are probably safe. If there’s any blue on the washcloth, I wouldn’t wear those jeans with it.
The interior fabric doesn’t look forgiving if a pen or lipstick were to open. Whereas the Prada nylon fabric literally wipes clean. I would 100% use a little makeup pouch to keep all pens and lipsticks safely enclosed.

DO I RECOMMEND?

100% yes. This bag is my favorite and most-worn bag in my closet. I’m so happy with my purchase.

I have said it before, but I almost always buy my designer bags gently used. This was a rare exception. If you are curious about the places I shop for handbags, be sure to check out this post and this post.

If you are looking for a Chanel Medium 19, I rounded up a few places that currently have them available. But as you know, these go quick. Let me know if you get one!