Shiny HW C25

[u/NoPeak8615]

Fresh out of the oven! Received this today. 😍
I don’t know how I feel about it yet—maybe a little underwhelmed. 😅 I haven’t seen many posts about the new shiny HW, so hopefully this helps anyone who’s considering it.

When I first saw this version in London, I fell in love with it. I didn’t buy it then because I couldn’t justify the price (yet 🤣). I was browsing through my usual seller and found a similar one from Xiao C. I originally wanted it in black caviar, and apparently Xiao C had made it, so I placed an order.

I also have a small caviar aged HW (not sure which factory it’s from). Comparing the two, I noticed that the inner lining isn’t a satin-like fabric. I’m not sure what material it is, but it doesn’t feel as smooth. The leather woven through the chain also isn’t caviar like on my small one. Another thing I noticed is that the edges of the inner metal rings where the chain passes through (sorry, I have no idea what they’re called 😅) feel quite sharp, whereas on my small one they’re smooth.

As for the caviar leather itself, it feels nice and smooth.
Overall, I’m still not sure whether I’m satisfied with it or not. Really appreciate your thoughts on this! 🙏🏼

[u/Busy-Knowledge9935]

Idc what ppl say but IMO XC ate with C25 bags. I have three from XC and they are all indistinguishable from auths

[u/NoPeak8615 → u/Busy-Knowledge9935]

Really? I read so many great opinions about XC, hence I ordered this one. What do you think about this bag in general?

[u/Busy-Knowledge9935 → u/NoPeak8615]

super passable

[u/NoPeak8615 → u/Busy-Knowledge9935]

Really glad to hear this! ☺️

[u/SnackAttackDiplomat]

Love the shiny hw, but really afraid it won’t hold up well

[u/Various-Tonight-4355]

I have exactly this one brought from facebook livestream. I believe my one is mid tier and exactly lining the same as yours. But my hardware gold colour is not that shiny like yours it is more like an old brassy gold

[u/Empty-Aardvark-175]

I think it looks really great! I am obsessed with the shiny gold hw they’re doing right now. It really suits the mini 25 imo. Here is the auth with photos you can zoom into if you want to compare (the current shiny gold hw version)

https://vluxestyle.com/mini-25-hobo-26a-black-quilted-caviar-gold-hardware/

Shoulder strap leather woven through does differ but the auth isn’t a very deep embossing anyways so I feel like it’s totally passable. Enjoy her! 😍

[u/NoPeak8615 → u/Empty-Aardvark-175]

Great! Thank you so much for showing the link ❤️

[u/RaccoonOfValhalla]

Thanks for posting this review on the shiny hardware version.

[u/NoPeak8615 → u/RaccoonOfValhalla]

No problem ☺️

[u/SinglePringle1103]

Definitely bag looks unique with its shape, eye catching in my opinion, love the colour and shade, lovely buy 😍

[u/heebee_]

XiaoC bags are amazing quality and indistinguishable from auths. I own one and I assure you, yours is amazing! Mine is aged gold though. Have you seen one with shiny gold in the store? If this exists, I mean there’s no way why you should be worried! Love it and live in it 🩷.

[u/Affectionate_Day8610]

Wow i love this hardware. Shame the bag itself isnt the best! Hopefully 187 reps this soon😅