Louis Vuitton Handbag Questions (December 2003 - November 2010)

[Street_a_Licious]

wow

it's silk on the outside, right? or is it covered with clear vinyl?

 

[vanilla fairy]

im in a desperate need of a new LV bag to add to the collection,
thing is, currently i need one that is as roomy as speedy 30 (and in the same price range) any ideas, suggestions?

 

[Dianochka]

mkd1187--- that Louis Vuitton bag would be from the 2006 Spring/Summer Monogram Charms line. I don't recognize the style and I am trying to research it right now. My first thought is that it is not real, unfortunately, but I cannot answer for you for sure. Those bags were made of silk and coated in a shiny clear vinyl, and just about all the styles had a little gold lock attached to the name plate. The handles had chains and not all leather. I also think they would have made the name plate brown and not pale in order to match the rest of the leather. I could be wrong, so you may want to wait for someone who knows more than I do.

 

[Street_a_Licious]

they did actually make ONE bag style WITHOUT Vinyl coating, as a rare collection preview for Press (and maybe VIPs?). i saw it once on Karen Kooper, but i guess it sold there. but it looked a lot like this one.

 

[Dianochka]

^^ Are you able to take the bag to the boutique? Also, does your bag have a vinyl coating on it?

 

[jaydotcee]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this question but my indecisiveness is kicking me in the butt.

My bf got me the totally for my birthday in the damier azure but I'm just about to graduate from uni so I'm exchanging it for the monogram because I think it would make the perfect work bag for me. Am I being silly? because I do love the damier azure too... what a dilemma.

[From louisvuitton.com and handbags800.com respectively]

 

[jujulabee]

I don't know if this is the right place to post this question but my indecisiveness is kicking me in the butt.

My bf got me the totally for my birthday in the damier azure but I'm just about to graduate from uni so I'm exchanging it for the monogram because I think it would make the perfect work bag for me. Am I being silly? because I do love the damier azure too... what a dilemma.

[From louisvuitton.com and www.handbags800.com respectively]

Tough dilemma

I can only state the obvious -- Damier Azure is gorgeous but I think of it more as a Spring/Summer or Cruise bag although Rihanna did wear her Galliera Damier Azure while bundled up this winter.

The monogram is more stereotypical but is probably more functional in terms of usability all year round. If you are only planning to get one tote, I would go with the monogram. I have one monogram tote but I only use it for toting and never as my purse so I also think that the monogram seems to "blend" better with a purse.

 

[jaydotcee]

thanks for you input jujulabee! I think I'm in agreement with you - It will probably be my one tote.

-sighh- but the damier azure was TRULY beautiful. I had no idea I would love it as much as I did...

 

[Street_a_Licious]

keep the Azur. it's gorgeous, fresh and lightens up an outfit. monogram is so.... LOUD.

 

[ambidextrous]

yeah, I don't know if mono is appropriate for work. could give a stereotypical impression on others, but then again it depends where you work

 

[mousquerader]

Does anyone know what day the fall collection will be available in stores this year?

 

[jaydotcee]

For everyone who helped me thanks so much! This post is long overdue but I ended up keeping the Damier Azur. It was definitely the 'fresher' of the two colours and everyone that I spoke to thought it would suit me more! =)

 

[michyed]

Hey guys, most of you should know that LV prices are jacked up here in asia! I need to know whether some of these handbags are worth buying... Or if I should wait (patiently) for my next trip to europe to make these purchases! Could anybody tell me how much these bags cost at their location? Thanks soo much!

Monogram Canvas Pouchette
Costs approx. $420USD where I live

Monogram Papillon
Approx $1150USD

Monogram Totally (medium sized)
Approx $1340USD

all images from buy.yahoo.com.tw

Thank you guys

 

[Street_a_Licious]

lol, you'll get much better prices in Europe.

Pochette Accessoires €210 Euros

Papillon 30 €645 Euros

Totally MM €625 Euros

price differences of 5-10 Euros may apply throughout Continental Europe.

 

[michyed]

^Thank you so much!

That is quite a difference! My I can't wait to go to europe. Plus tourists get to deduct tax don't they?! Even better I'm guessing it's cheapest in France?

 

[Street_a_Licious]

yes

and yes

 

[KissenKatja]

This answer might be obvious to you guys, but I'm ignorant and don't know much about LV bags. I'm sure this isn't authentic, but the leather felt real so that's pretty much the only reason why I'm second-guessing. So: has LV ever made a bag like this? This color?

Supaaa thanks

source: friend's camera upload

 

[baby_yorkie]

never, not even close.
non ever existed. material, style....

 

[PrincessImp.]

I gonna agree, I don't think it's authentic.
I do not recall seeing this style before.

 

[DiorKiss]

This answer might be obvious to you guys, but I'm ignorant and don't know much about LV bags. I'm sure this isn't authentic, but the leather felt real so that's pretty much the only reason why I'm second-guessing. So: has LV ever made a bag like this? This color?

edit: please do not quote image

Supaaa thanks

source: friend's camera upload

No way. Sorry, but that's one ugly bag!
But no, LV never made anything that looks like it.