Rolando and How I got “into” Chanel
Mr. Rolando Gonzales …aka….How I got “into” Chanel. Sigh, Rolando. Where to begin? I fondly remember meeting Mr. Gonzales at the ‘Chanel Boutique’ inside Saks Fifth Avenue of Bal Harbour in 1993 WITH MY MOTHER (yes, really). He hasn’t aged a bit–(why have I?) and still manifests the charisma that enables you to see what he’s envisioning for you. And, he’s right. Poise your checkbook, baby.
Many dollars and (let’s not really count EITHER) years later, I am now completely addicted to the wares of M. Lagerfeld of CHANEL. Rolando sold me my first Chanel black diamond quilted lambskin handbag with gold chain and tassel. He created a monster and honed my taste. He doesn’t sell you what doesn’t work, and even if he doesn’t HAVE inventory to suit your needs, he can direct you to it. Priceless. Thank you.
Rolando is a consummate professional, a masculine version of Antonio Banderas. His personal suggestions have pulled together some of the most stylish women on South Beach and beyond; he can immediately envision your ‘Look’ and in his capable hands, you are transformed. Voila!
Schedule your Appointment at Saks Fifth Avenue, 1.305.865-1100. Fifth Avenue Club. It may be the BEST call you’ve ever made.
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LornaK. Says:
I’m calling the Fifth Avenue Club tomorrow. I live in Denver, but Senor Gonzalez sounds like he’s worth the pilgrimmage. Lorna (a fan, thanks yumyum, I’ve been watching you since your early ebay days)
June 17th, 2007 at 11:03 pm
Dan8855 Says:
Rolando Gonzales–You know, if I were your husband, I’d put a contract out on him just because….ha, ha, ha.
June 18th, 2007 at 12:55 pm
Fashion Insomniac Says:
Thanks for telling us how you got “into” Chanel. I think you were lucky to have Rolando initiate you; he looks like a really nice guy but as you say, he knows fashion. Does anyone else remember the first Chanel piece they bought?
June 19th, 2007 at 2:24 am
KarenP Says:
I remember the first Chanel think I bought was a black and mirror pin from Collection 28 or 29. OMG, that must be like 1990 or something. It was during the time when Linda Evangalista did the spread in Vogue with the dobermans. It cost me a couple hunded bucks even then, I still love it.
June 19th, 2007 at 3:04 am
LolaLola Says:
My first Chanel purchase was a jacket that Janet from Beverly Hills sold me. I couldn’t believe I could finally afford to buy a jacket on Rodeo Drive. It’s a right of passage for many women. I’ve watched a lot of my clothing come and go, but I still have that pink and white tweed from Resort 1996.
June 24th, 2007 at 8:25 am
CrashNBurn Says:
Well, I miss that ‘ole guestblock selection. I’ve never bought Chanel, but you’re right, I probably should do for my girlfriend, Cyn, before she dumps me based on the hours I work. Any suggestions for that first purchase (since I don’t know if my hours preclude Rolando as mentioned in this post)
June 25th, 2007 at 5:56 pm
Donata Thomas-Reuss Says:
Dear Rolando,
just I did find you in the Internet.How are you and your Mum? We did move.Please,answer us as soon as possible. Thanks before.Brgds
March 8th, 2008 at 4:52 am
Donata Thomas-Reuss Says:
Dear Rolando,
just I did find you over the internet.How are you and your Mum.You wanted to tell me your e-mail address.I hope you’ll receive this note.We did move.Here is too cold for us. New phone-no. we do have here. At the end is changed: 301043 no more 309303!Take care of you both. Brgds Donata and Tom
March 8th, 2008 at 4:57 am
Murchinson Says:
Such a great thought. Her should receive credit for it. Thanks
December 14th, 2010 at 3:29 pm