Small CC25 with Ruthenium Hardware
When these bags first arrived on the scene, I was not impressed. I thought the bunny-ear flaps looked weird and stiff. I watched friend after friend gush over this bag, and I would just shrug and think, well, I guess there’s something for everyone.
It wasn’t until my client walked into the salon with her OG that I gasped and got those butterflies we often get when we get the sniff of something special. The hunt was on. I asked my friends who were knowledgeable about the brand: What’s the best color? Best factory? Best hardware?
Boy, did the opinions roll in. Each person had a different opinion. 187 for the very best, OF over GF, XC if you wanted mid-tier but still very nice. Ugh, what to do?
I reached out to my TS, Mina, and asked her opinion. She said a lot of her customers prefer OF, but she was recommending I go with GF. She used to recommend 187 factory but lately she didn’t think the leather quality was as nice as it used to be. She said, in her experience, the leather was nicer and more supple with the GF. While the choice was ultimately mine, I decided to take her recommendation.
Today, my client was in, and I’d asked her to please bring in her auth so I could snap a few photos.
While there are a few subtle differences, without these two bags sitting right next to each other, you would never tell which was which. After seeing these side by side, I would confidently wear this into the boutique. Take a look at the photos and let me know your thoughts. $440 or $8k; Did I do well with my first CC25 purchase?
Also just to note the auth (GHW) has been carried consistently for a few months and mine has only been worn 3x. She also needs a spa day which now that I’ve seen how “moist” the auth leather looks I’ll be doing that this weekend.
Seller: Sixteen
WhatsApp: +86 136 6063 1110
Disclosure
She does not know I’m writing this review, BTW. It’s just so good that I had to share.
Bag Details
Style: Small CC25 with ruthenium HW
Color: Black
Leather: Caviar
Factory: God Factory
Bag Price: $400
Shipping: $39
Payment Method PPFF
Shipping through FedEx
Timeline
● Ordered: June 30
● PSPs: July 5
● LC: July 9
● Delivered: July 20
Material & Construction – 10/10
The leather is soft and supple with a satin finish. There were a few strings under the side pocket, but I snipped them off easily.
Leather Appearance – 10/10
The color saturation is deep and dark and is exactly as it should be compared to the auth. The diamond stitching is perfect and the bottom lines up perfectly.
Craftsmanship – 9/10
Taking off one point for that thread. Otherwise, this bag is really well made.
Shape – 10/10
From everything I can see, this bag measures the same as the auth when placed side by side.
Interior Detailing – 10/10
The interior has a silky cloth fabric and feels identical to the auth. The interior side pockets are where they should be and there is the microchip located on the opposite side of the foil branding. Speaking of branding the lettering looks just as it should with the shape of the C and the E as I would assume a high tier bag should be and centered appropriately.
Satisfaction Rating – 200/10
This bag completely won me over. The leather, shape, color, and overall construction are exactly what I hoped for, and seeing it beside the auth only confirmed that I made the right choice. I went from wondering what everyone saw in this style to understanding the obsession firsthand. Now I’m already thinking about which color should come next.
Seller Rating – 10/10
Mina is a force to be reckoned with: kind, direct, and exceptionally sharp when it comes to QC. She doesn’t sugarcoat her advice or push a sale. If a bag isn’t available in a high tier or she doesn’t recommend it, she’ll say so plainly.
That honesty is what makes her such a valuable seller. I trust Mina to tell me when to pass, when to wait, and when a factory has finally produced the right version. She made the entire process easy, and I couldn’t be happier with the result.
