- Is the GST still made by Chanel?
- No. Chanel discontinued the Grand Shopping Tote, so it is sold on the resale market. Condition and authenticity checks matter more than with a current model.
- How does the GST compare with the Chanel Cerf tote?
- The GST is more rigid and boxy, with chain-link shoulder straps and an open top. The Cerf is softer, with flat handles and a more relaxed shape.
- Does the GST fit a laptop?
- Yes. The wide, deep body takes a laptop, files and daily essentials, which is why owners use it as a work tote. It gets heavy when fully loaded.
- Does the bag have a closure?
- The top is open, with no zip or flap. The interior has a zippered pocket for valuables, but the main compartment stays open.
- What leather is the GST made of?
- It is caviar leather, Chanel's pebbled calfskin, quilted in a diamond pattern. It is more scratch-resistant than lambskin but stiffer.
- Can the chain straps be worn on the shoulder?
- Yes. The leather-threaded chain straps have shoulder pads and are designed for shoulder wear. The bag is too large for most people to carry crossbody.
- Where is the Caviar Quilted Grand Shopping Tote GST Dark Bordeaux cheapest?
- At ModeSens, for $3,315.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Caviar Quilted Grand Shopping Tote GST Dark Bordeaux?
- 12 stores we checked sell it, including FASHIONPHILE, ModeSens, Amazon, eBay, Poshbag Boutique.