It has been some time since my last post. A lot has happened since. 2 runway shows..New bag launches and for me, work, work, work and more work.
Louis Vuitton boutiques in my country changed its customer policy on runway / limited edition bag purchases. Customers who are interested in these bags are "recommended" to place a deposit with the boutique, as quantities for these bags are limited, or wait for the launch date to view them. This new policy is a double edge sword. The good news is that customers are
guaranteed a bag when a deposit is placed. Once a deposit is placed, the customer is on the priority list and might get the bag earlier, sometimes even before the launch date (nice). The bad, is that, during launch date, there might be no bags for the customer who did not place a deposit (if all of them have been snapped up beforehand). This policy leaves a bad taste in my mouth because I like to see, try and touch the bag before I make a decision to purchase and not pressured to place a deposit on the bag based on pictures. SIGH!
Despite my misgiving with Louis Vuitton, I got me 3 items from them. 2 bags and 1 belt. No ready-to-wear items or shoes. They are not to my liking (apparently, I am not the only one), but that is a topic for another day.
First of, meet Cabas Jour. Its the monogram V tote bag
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| Cabas Jour |
I am really liking this bag. Its a bit loud, with all the monograms (being made almost entirely of monogram canvas), The big blue V in the middle makes it interesting as compared to the usual totes. I use the mask luggage tag on it.. for a little bit of pop.
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| Mask luggage tag |
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| Interior |
I think the nicest part of the tote bag is the inner lining. The dark blue (navy?) lining gives it a masculine feel as compared to the usual brown.
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| 2015 Spring/summer men's collection |
Finally, now we men have our own Runway inner tab. The women's runway bags has this stamped in them, but not the men's until recently with last year's collection. Loved it.
Next meet sundial belt from the runway show
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| Sundial |
I love the buckle.. bright, shiny and a little ostentatious.. but fun fun fun. The leather with the yellow stitching is simply gorgeous and luxe. LVOE!
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| the buckle, detached |
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| Close up of the sundial buckle. |
Last but not least and one of my favourite all time bag, is the new satchel.
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| Satchel |
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| The back view |
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| side view |
I love this bag. All leather and understated, at least from the outside. Very roomy, big enough to put in all my work stuff and yet I can also make it smaller.and more compact with side buckles.
But, this modest looking bag hides something loud. Open it flap and U will see it.
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| The all monogram inner lining |
The satchel inner lining is made up of monogram canvas. I love it.. Durable, easy to clean and tough monogram canvas. It is like a 2 in one bag, almost. Any spills, stains can easily be wiped off.
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| The all monogram interior |
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| Ah.. runway collection tab. Nice |
Here is the bag with its monogram shoulder strap. Absolutely LVOE IT!
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| The complete look |
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