Rolando and How I got “into” Chanel

Rolando

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.

Chanel quilted bag with gold tassel - purchased from Rolando

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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Comments
  1. LornaK.

    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)

  2. Dan8855

    Rolando Gonzales–You know, if I were your husband, I’d put a contract out on him just because….ha, ha, ha.

  3. Fashion Insomniac

    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?

  4. KarenP

    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.

  5. LolaLola

    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.

  6. CrashNBurn

    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)

  7. Donata Thomas-Reuss

    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

  8. Donata Thomas-Reuss

    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

  9. Murchinson

    Such a great thought. Her should receive credit for it. Thanks

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