The first designer bag I ever bought was a Chanel, and along with several others, they would now be considered vintage. So when I spotted a Chanel boutique while in Capri, I didn't hesitate to walk in with the hope of finding some unique styles not available in the States.
The boutique is small and surprisingly didn't have much inventory. Could be due to the time of year, the last week of high season, but I was still disappointed. While my other girlfriends and their daughters had made a beeline to Gucci and basically held camp there for over an hour checking out bag after bag, my visit to Chanel lasted under 10 minutes.
When I got back to my hotel I did some research and Chanel, like many of the shops, both high end and regular, are only open for the season which runs from April through October 31st. Which does explain the limited selection this time of year.
Still a fan of Chanel, that will never change! Just didn't leave Capri with a Chanel bag which meant I had more money for other treasures. read more