Please help--is this a deal breaker?

talkingq · ‎03-24-2015

Hi all. Newbie here. Maybe a stupid question, but I definitely need opinions, please.

I just received a gorgeous Chi/Falchi bag with flap closure. Black lizard embossed patent leather/suede finish. Perfect in every way EXCEPT when the flap is lifted, the pattern on the underside of the flap goes side to side, while the rest of the bag (front/back/outside of flap) goes up & down. So this is only seen when one opens the bag. While carried, it looks spectacular.

There are no others left to reorder/exchange, so it's this one or nothing. Great deal on clearance, a little over 25% of original retail. Bags in other colors are consistent up & down, outside & in. Just this (favorite, of course!) black bag is like this. I can't decide if this imperfection is acceptable or not.

So is this a keeper or a deal breaker? Am I being too picky?

I'd appreciate your opinions--thanks!

Sister Golden Hair · ‎03-09-2010

I will check one of my CHI handbags and see if they are like yours. He does do different things with his handbags. Be right back.

Sister Golden Hair · ‎03-09-2010

What is the pattern of the material?

I looked at one of mine but the material can be any way because it does have CHI (in writing) and some are across, some are upside down and some sideways.

Sister Golden Hair · ‎03-09-2010

If you like the handbag and it was a good price, I would keep it. He may have done that on purpose. He is an artist. I love his style and his handbags are well made, different from other brands.

talkingq · ‎03-24-2015

Hi Sis. Thanks for the quick response.

It's not the fabric lining that's inside the bag itself. The flap is lined with the same embossed leather as the outside of the bag. So the ""lizard skin"" (which has thick & thin patterned strips) goes across on the inner flap while the rest of the bag goes up & down.

I hope I'm making sense in my description here.