Hi friends! Welcome to Wednesday’s video! I had a great question from one of you, asking why I don’t really wear much LV. I thought I’d chat through my reasons, but, these are JUST my opinions. Lord knows I’ve bought some dubious items that you guys have questioned over the years lol! My thoughts are that I love the Ready To Wear, but not so much the bags. What do you think of LV? Are you a big fan or not so much?xx

@jillmartin8255

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sophie!!! I'm not a massive fan of LV either. I like the items that are plain leather with just the LV clasps but not the traditional canvas patterns/logo. Bit later clicking today, was listening to my grandson Henry relate all his adventures at Pony Club camp, it's his last day tomorrow and he and his pony are having a blast, and he was excited to tell me everything he had been up to today. Are you a watcher of Wimbledon? I'm not into tennis but for some reason have always made a point of viewing as many games of this tournament as I can. Hugs xx

@lindasvenssonsmith4794

Жыл бұрын

Hi Sophie. I do agree with a lot of what you are saying, so thank you for speaking your mind. Can't you do more of these videos of all of the brands, like Chanel, Dior, YSL, and Fendi, as I know you like. What's different now, then, say 5-10 years ago. Would be really fun to hear. I don't see a lot of fakes in Sweden bc it's illegal. Of course, people get them abroad, so you do see them. But if I go to say Spain, they are EVERYWHERE. But it seems like LV is addressing this now, so you can only buy the monogram in store, not online.

@RAFchurchlawford4469

Жыл бұрын

Sophie, your paranoia about upsetting people is understandable, as a Yorkshire vicar found out to his cost when he moaned about his bank!!!

@A-is-for-accident

11 ай бұрын

I recently bought a Neverfull MM in a limited Edition Design. There is a reason why this bag is so popular, you can literally fit EVERYTHING inside and the canvas makes it nearly worry-free in terms of scratching and staining. For my stage of life (in my 30ies, with a baby) it is ideal. There will be a time for elegant and small bags again but for me it is not now. I need a "work horse"😂 but I agree the prices have risen a lot lately and I would never call my bag "timeless", "elegant" or "investment".

@xoangelicaf0523

10 ай бұрын

I’m not a big Lv fan. I only like maybe 5 bags

I’ve had my Champs-Elysee, which is now called ‘Alma’, since I was 17. She’s just had her 48th birthday and still looks fabulous. She wears like an old friend. The canvas is indestructible, the hardware is industrial, and I’ve taken good care of the vachetta. With that said, I’ve never had any desire for another LV bag. I bought it because I loved the story behind the bag. Nothing else LV has made seems to compare.

@plushyLady

Жыл бұрын

Alma is the most beautiful LV bag, very elegant and timeless. I personally have Alma in monogram canvas in two sizes. I do not use any other LV bags.

@KarinaSwan

Жыл бұрын

I love Alma for its nice shape and a classic, elegant look that will fit enough of what's needed. I'm wondering if the new ones are just as good as yours. Please tell me how did you care for vachetta for so many years 🌞

@marielang9474

11 ай бұрын

@@plushyLady Same! I have a vintage Alma in a bright blue epi and I LOVE it. my fave bag in my collection (and only LV bag)

Hi Sophie, I think that it's great that you have an opinion about LV and share it, as an LV fan I'm not a bit offended and I think one of the great things about KZread is being able to hear honest opinions and reviews 😄I still love LV and I am pretty pleased with the quality of the bags that I have - I don't have any that have a lot of hard wear. I have used your tips about quality and what to look for when buying new bags (especially Chanel) and have learnt a lot. I'm also a Fendi fan too 😃💐💐💐

I agree that LV looks very cheap. The prices feel almost insulting for the weird, tacky stuff they offer

@mjgreenidge

Жыл бұрын

“Weird tacky stuff” 😂😂😂😂

Couldn’t agree more with you, Sophie! I used to be obsessed with LV back in the day and had soo many of their bags on my wishlist. But now, I honestly don’t have any! They’re definitely trying to appeal to the younger, influencer market, creating all these trendy bags. They need to go back to their roots and stick to the classics. Great video as always! ❤️

Don’t be fooled .. every bag you can think of has been copied ..I use to travel to China a lot for work they had every designer bag and accessory you could imagine..from obvious fakes to Super Fakes ..I even brought my authentic bags to compare .. sometimes touching them you could tell but not by looking.. my point is …I know what I have that’s all that matters.. let others think whatever they want .

I only buy vintage LV in excellent condition. I get stopped by people and they ask when i got them because they typically DONT like the existing styles or DONT see it everywhere. I went to Chanel to get a bag fixed and the SA worked for LV and said that the bag i had was still when their canvas was still high quality and she was amazed how almost new it looked. Your comments are spot on. Agree with you on the fakes. I reccomend styling monogram with very classic staples and no other logos. It tones the monogram down. I also only buy smaller pieces monogrammed.

My oldest LV item dates back to the 80s and the canvas quality is amazing. Fast forward to 2019 when I bought the giant monogram Speedy 30 and the canvas is wafer thin in comparison. I buy vintage EPI bags from the brand but there is very little that interests me in any of the new collections and anything I may be interested in are ridiculous prices. I love vintage so will continue to buy when I find things I love at much more reasonable prices!

I cannot believe there was ever a day in recent memory that the Alma BB was £450. I just bought mine last week (my first and probably only LV piece ever, I don’t like the brand much either) and with tax it was almost $2k. I refused to pay anymore than $2k because of the fact that it was canvas so I knew when I finally found it in-store I had to get it. Insane how these prices outpace inflation!

I still think they’ve got the only monogram print I find actually pretty and their classic designs are absolutely beautiful. I agree about the quality but it’s not like the other brands are much better. Also agree about the crazy designs but it’s not like those tropical book totes from your last video are much better. 😅 I’ve still got my Brea in that lovely very deep red though and I love that bag, I never understood why they discontinued it.

@SophieShohetOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I love Brea! I’m annoyed I sold mine! Hugs to you xx

@glockenrein

Жыл бұрын

@@SophieShohetOfficial they’re not that expensive pre-loved… 😄 have a lovely evening 💕💕

Out of all my designer bags, Louis Vuitton has the best quality in my opinion. I have many bags from them and they are way way way better in design, quality and style than Hermes and Chanel. I’m a huge fan of both their leather and canvas. I love their items.

@NA-rq9rz

10 ай бұрын

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@laurak2084

9 ай бұрын

I agree with Chanel. Their quality has decreased immensely, however, Hermès is the epitome of quality and their bags are timeless classics.

LV is trying to appeal to a larger audience who’s younger and want fun designs rather than classic . I personally don’t like all the colorful silly looking prints but I still love the classic speedy, alma and NeoNoe in traditional monogram canvas and epi leather. I agree with you on your white canvas bag with colorful monogram. That’s an example of something I would not touch. I was always wondering how in the world they could ever come out with that.

@FernandaFerreira1712

Жыл бұрын

I absolutly agree with you, Sophie. I never ever likes the LV monogram.For me ( i repeat, for me) it isn't not elegant. I only like my LV Cappucine because it has any logo.

My first designer bag with the LV pochette. I got a vintage one and it is soo well made, made me think all LVs were high quality. Well 2019? I got a rosalie wallet that was destroyed within 6 months of normal wear: that being said I would not buy anything new from LV, I still keep an eye out for a good vintage 😄

@SophieShohetOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Hello my friend! Now this is interesting information, since I have an LV Artsy from 2011 and the quality is really very good. From the quality of the lining to the hardware, even the canvas feels different. I wonder if things changed at some point? Thank you for sharing! Xx🥰

@debbiewall5921

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree. Vintage Lv quality is way better. The new bags are really badly made and so expensive. It’s very sad because I do love Lv, but will not be buying anything from them from now on.

It’s a style preference. I think LV is , or is trying to be, edgy and youthful. I personally find Dior and Chanel a bit stuffy.

@elizabethjackson3176

Жыл бұрын

I totally agree, and I think Dior And Chanel need creative designers with fresher ideas, to wake the brands up!

I disagree about buying the classic bags because everyone has them. I like to carry something that you don't see every day. Not all of the kitchy bags are a bad thing. Love your videos!

@xiwenchen189

11 ай бұрын

The embellished bags are so gorgeous, I only wish I could afford them. There are some yearly Miami/other artisan custom design events of bags like Lady Dior and Cappucine. My personal favorite was an avant garde clear Lady Dior with a funky shape and what looked to be a swirled hand blown glass effect. Hope to find a bag with similar flavor in my price range. The Kusama and hardware collection of LV look really fun, would've loved the alma bb in the yellow with polka dots. My fashion sense is vintage/historical fashion, never been worried about trends.

I disagree. I think that the rapid price increases make you reevaluate the cost per wear but the same points you make in this video are valid for Chanel, Dior, and multiple designer handbag brands.

Of all my designer bags, I own 70% of LV bags. I have never had any quality problem. I feel they are very good and very practical for everyday use. My Dior sand Chanel bags are only kept for special occasions and they are not practical for everyday use, same goes to ysl and Gucci, they are not everyday bags. LV is not the only brand that has fake, u find Dior and Chanel too! Can’t imagine myself carrying a Chanel bag to work!

I normally agree with your opinions but I am sort of skeptical about this one. A lot of the stuff you say here, including releasing one-off handbags, worse quality, high prices, lots of fakes and more applies to Chanel, Dior, and other big fashion houses. And then you were pushing cheap plastic Chanel knock-offs by Urban Revivo in the previous video.

I prefer this style of video over the hauls ❤ So glad to see more of the original content I subscribed to see in the first place!

@SophieShohetOfficial

Жыл бұрын

That's such lovely feedback, thank you so much (and thank you too for being subscribed, I really appreciate that!) I will try and do more videos like this :) Hugs xx

Yes to everything you said. For me, the fake market is the biggest problem. I see fake LV at every corner and that's such a turn-off. I will admit, however, I enjoyed ogling the "By the pool" collection because I adore the colours!

Hey Sophie! You should do a video about the bags you have that are completely worth the price when it comes to their quality. Crazy that the multicolor LV isn't going for much over here. They are insanely expensive over here in the US, especially if the bag is in excellent condition because it's coming back around over here, and it's a collector's piece.

I think you can sat the same thing about Chanel, they raised the prices so high but the quality is so bad that I don't want to buy anymore Chanel bags, I bought 3 bags, all pre-loved because I don't think that brand new justify the price. I love Louis Vuitton, especially the classics, I have 4 bags, all in damier ebene, the only monogram pieces I have are slg's, and I'm obsessed with them. I recently bought the Alma bb, right before the last price increase, and since then, I don't feel the need to buy any more bags (even though I had a few more on my wishlist). I also try to buy the classics from the luxury brands, and I try to see what is reproduced every year.

@SophieShohetOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Hello my friend! Ahh, you’re so right - I do love Chanel but for sure the quality there is not 100%. Damier Ebene is my favourite! Xx

Agreed. LV is not premium anymore. It's been cheapened as a brand. I had many LV bags that I bought new during the heyday of 1999 to 2006ish. Last year I sold them all because I didn't wear them and just was done with LV. I will say the quality back then was great. The only two LV pieces I still have and use daily is a cardholder and a cosmetic pouch. Bought them in 2000 and they still look amazing. I'm sure the new products fall apart fairly quickly. Just sad what some of these brands have become.

Hi darling. I hope you’re having a splendid week. Thank you for this upload. I always enjoy your videos

The only issue with your point Sophie (8:00) is that you have some gals with a collection of 15+ classic flaps in a rainbow of different colors. At some point, how many can you have? I think a brand should have their classics and then also have different options for people who don't want what everyone else has. Just my $0.02.

Love your descriptions ❤😊

Thank you, Sophie, for giving your honest appraisal of LV. I agree with you. Twenty years ago I felt they were true luxury but rather boring (for me, that is). Now they seem to be moving from one extreme to the other! Having said that, I do love the capucines but the quality issues you pointed out on other bags is worrying. (Why is the canvas cracking? That should never happen.)

I completely agree! LV now almost reminds me of Michael Kors. I feel like they both go way overboard with the monogram prints.

@joemichael5155

Жыл бұрын

Michael Kors lmao BFFR

I agree. I’ve never been attracted to LV. My daughter has the Neverfull. I really don’t understand the price for a canvas piece or the attraction is to invest in one. Coach and other brands have wonderful, quality canvas pieces for $1,000 less.

Thank you Sophie, very helpful.

I’m sad because I love my monogram LV bag but I understand what you’re saying.

Loved the vlog 🫶🏻

Also I absolutely love the reverse monogram. I have both the Cannes bag and the pochete metis in reverse and love them 😍

I’m an avid LV lover and collector, and I completely agree with everything you said.

im all about the quirky bags😂❤🌈🌞 great video as always🦋🪲🦋

@SophieShohetOfficial

Жыл бұрын

I will say, the great thing about their line-up is choice! There's a lot to choose from (styles/colourways etc) and I think this is excellent! Hugs xx

I agree with you - my first real designer bag was a LV monogram pochette (which I still have and use even though it's 21 years old!) I bought and sold so many LVs in the early and mid 2000s especially at the height of the Murakami multicolor/cherry blossom era. I have to admit I still like the monogram multicolor LVs, although I sold all of mine years ago. The prices were reasonable and the quality was good. I still have a damier Neverfull and a denim pleaty as well as a damier papillon. However, the prices have gone up so much without a corresponding increase in value and quality that I'm just not interested in the brand anymore although I do still see LV bags that I like. However, I think the latest Kusama bags are hideous and expensive with those multicolored dots.

@SophieShohetOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Hello lovely Lisa, love getting your take on this! I too had the mini Pochette you mention! I’ve sold a lot of my LV items over the years too, I just wish the hardware was more robust 😕 Hugs to you my friend xx

I got the speedy 30 for my 40th birthday I’ve had it for 13 years and I’ll never get rid of this And in 2012 I got the Neverfull. I can’t even remember the last time I carried it

I’d rather but Neverfull than Hermes garden party, chanel tote bag, goyard tote bag and all others. My neverfull is now 15 years and still in good condition! It can carry 20 lbs! Chanel’s quality has deteriorated so much and Dior is not of a better quality. Hermes can claim quality but boring bags…. So it depends on your taste and what you looking for. Just stop blogging about luxuries so they dont keep on raising prices!

Hi Sophie! I completely agree with your opinion❤️ as an early 20 something who needs to make wise financial decisions, LV is simply not worth the money😅 Personally, I've only shopped Coach, Aigner & Longchamp and looking at the declining quality of the more "high end" brands completely puts me off of buying them🥲 All the love for you & David!❤️

@SophieShohetOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Hello my friend!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment :) Yes you know, I really wish the quality was better. The hardware is a big draw-back for me :( And you're very right, it feels like it's getting harder to find that good quality these days. Hugs to you and enjoy your evening!xx

I still buy books from LV, but nothing else. I have even lost interest in second hand items, though I continue to enjoy the ones I have. LV has become an upmarket and expensive Primark, really! And Sophie, you are entitled to have and express your opinions about fashion and other issues which fear. A brief disclaimer is not a bad idea, but you do not owe the audience apologies! Taste is personal and you are as entitled to yours as any of us are! Thank you for the video!

i love buying the eclipse monogram collection from louis vuitton but keeping it to the classic shapes and items, and avoiding the tacky shapes.

I think vintage is the way to go even with brands like Chanel

I only have 1 LV bag: Alma bb in DE and it's so casual, that I would wear it to university sometimes & saw plenty of Neverfuls on campus (didn't look long enough to care if they were real bags) I used to be so careful with it, but now it's really just another bag to me. The handles started rubbing pretty bad about 2-3yrs after

Aside from the Neverfull I purchased while in Italy (USD was crazy strong so it would have been stupid of me not to get something), I haven't purchased anything new from LV in a while. I did purchased several vintage pieces when Marc Jacobs was in the house - those pieces have insane hardware and a lot of details, I feel that they don't make them like they used to!

Sophie I agree 100%% you have said many wonderful things abt L.V. throughout the years,you should be entitled to an opinion. We can all see it,and the fakes just have been around forever,seeing all ages carrying the bag,and we know not everyone can afford them. Nothing wrong with anyone feeling put off the brand.Thanks so much for all you do!!!❤❤❤😊

Other from my Neverfull and two classic LV canvas bags all of my handbags from LV are full leather Empriente pieces. I love and use them all the time. I have 30+ small leather goods pieces roller suitcases, totes, jewelry, travel, cosmetic, wallets, key holders, etc and those have held up very well for the amount of use I put them through. They’re life time pieces that I will hand down to our three daughters. What are your thoughts on the LV full leather pieces.

I’m an LV fan. I own several items & have never had quality issues.

I used to love LV. It’s one of the only high end designers I own, however, the last three purchases I’ve made (one being two weeks ago) have turned me off. I’ve had such bad quality issues. Even the bag I just bought I know is going to give me problems down the road. You can just feel the difference. It makes me sad but I’m ready to move on. I’m in love with a lot of contemporary brands now, and I’m also looking to get something from fendi. The sunshine line has been catching my eye.

LV bags to me are something like a Despasito song - there’s nothing wrong with it but after hearing it million times it’s like please stop it. There are so many other nice bags that are beautiful and not screaming “hey i am luxury”. Though i totally understand people who bought them many years ago and still want to enjoy them.

I totally agree with you and is not just LV other high-end are crap and do not last. Not worth it for me anymore is just the logo that makes the bag cost so much.

I just bought my first LV item last week. The Bom Dia slides but the new extra comfort ones, I agree it was overpriced £800 for canvas ?! But I’ve had my eye on them for a while and it’s the classic monogram so I will enjoy it for years to come. I do want to get a mini pochette to match my slides but other than these items nothing from LV really appeals to me. People carrying fakes doesn’t bother me too much , I know mine is real and I wouldn’t carry a fake but I understand your perspective .

100% agree! Every time I’ve gone into store to have a look, I can’t get past cheap feel of the bags. Plus every 2nd person carries a neverfull. I don’t understand the hype with that bag? The quality it just 🤮 I’ll take my Gucci Ophidia Tote over the Neverfull any day! Love the shopping vlogs 🥰

I agree with your points regarding LV, however, I keep thinking about LV cannes. What s ur thoughts on this bag? Is it hard to wear due to its semi-cylindrical shape? cheers,

The Murakami rainbow LV bay at 8:49 is so iconic. That is so in rn with y2k. You should sell it if you don’t use it. You could probably make close to (if not all) your money back.

I actually love LV from practical point. Their canvas pieces are great for travel or work and you don't need to baby them. I stick to classics though. I've had my Speedy for more than 20 years and it's perfect and that bag went through a lot. It's true that recently they're releasing too many collections and designs but it's pretty much across all the brands. I remember when I got into fashion more than 30 years ago, all brands presented only two collections per year. Now, pretty much every brand has multiple number of collections. Unfortunately, it's all about money now. Everyone wants to sell as much as possible.

@KatherineInToronto

Жыл бұрын

I agree @ceciliabrown3301 Old LV is super practical. I have had my Speedy for over 25 years, it was $500 lol. That thing still looks great and it has been through the wars. All my old canvas from that era still looks great. My old Epi leather bags still look brand new also, and they are all over 15 years old. I've seen newer Neverfulls crack after a year or two though, and they were spendy. I can imagine how disappointing it would be to have a bag that scratches itself also.

@deliriablush

Жыл бұрын

I've also got a 20 year old Speedy that I still love and I agree that their classic monogram pieces are still great.

Good video Sophie. The reason the houses come out with quirky is that there are only so many classics to sell. Must keep in mind that they are a business like everything else and if they only sold “classics” their market is limited. How many “classics” can one own? If it’s truly a classic then it will last a lifetime and no need to purchase more right?

@SophieShohetOfficial

Жыл бұрын

Now this is a great point! You are very correct!!xx

I absolutely agree with you, sophie! but i still like having a mongram canvas bag or two in my collection as they hold up better in the rain than my leather more precious bags. I've tried a few bags from goyard, but i've found that the canvas does not do well in rain sadly. We all need an inclement weather bag!

Agree! I’ve been buying LV since 2008 (my 1st pieces being the Murakami collab pieces) I still have my alma bb epi from 2012 that looks brand new- meanwhile- my sunrise pastel bag last year that I BABY LIKE CRAZY, already has tarnish spots on the hardware and the canvas feels so thin in comparison.

I love some of the designs from LV. They had a beautiful Fornasetti collection with fabulous bags like the Cannes, that looks like a little castle. Also the by the pool collection was divine. Not all collabs are as beautiful, but they make bags for every taste and it is great to have options like that.

Lol art is expensive so that’s why LV is trying to do collabs with artists…I recently went to the yayoi kusama exhibit at the Hirschhorn museum…so fun

I got a neverfull that is 5 years old on consignment. Its gorgeous and im so glad I didnt get a new one, knowing how bad the quality is now

I thank the crazy designs they put out are marketed for the younger crowd in the their 20- 30s to.

This is a very interesting topic. I too have sort of gone off of the monogram canvas. I have a older version and like you, I don’t want to sell because I won’t get much for it. My last two Louis bags were leather versions and I must say the quality is much better on the leather versions. I’ve actually been getting into Fendi a bit more lately. I actually love Fendi’s canvas bags. I feel like they are not as over saturated as LV and their canvas is a bit better quality.

Hello Sophie! Thank you for your feedback about LV bags and I agree with you that they've become a fast luxury brand, attracting trendy clientele.

LV now feels like an over priced high street brand😮

I own a vintage monogram papillon. It is very well made Canvas is thicker than the new ones and always get compliments on it

I like the regular LV Monogram but don’t like anything new lately. I just have my bosphore backpack & pouchette. ❤️ thanks for sharing my lady. 🙏🏼😘😘😘Sandy

I totally agree with you Sophie❤❤ I'd rather have COACH,SENREVE,ASPINAL OF LONDON. recently bought this bags.and I'm very happy with the quality. I just couldn't stand the logo all over the bag.

@lingscookingescapade

Жыл бұрын

Yup Senreve is so much better for the money!

I completely agree with you and have tons of LV but i'm buying YSL now. I don't have Chanel and Dior budget!

I bought a lovely LV bag preloved - Epi leather, tough as old boots, but the thin leather on the handles started peeling off the second time I used it - so frustrating.

The only LV pieces I own are the Zippy Coin Purse wallets and the Pocket Organizers from the men's collection. I've order a couple of bags used from Fashionphile and returned them because I just didn't see the quality was there for the cost of them even on the preloved market.

I love LV but I agree with you on all of your points x

I agree with most of your points; the tacky ‘trendy’ collabs IMO are really tied to creative director in charge. But even now we see something like the Marellini bag that’s so tacky and confusing; trying to be elegant and Y2K at the same time. But! If you decided to spend 2000 pounds on something you don’t wear, that is not a classic with low resell value (meaning you bought it not because you intend to really wear it because you love it?) that’s…not any brands fault.

Agree with you. My first LV bag I purchased in the boutique was Artsy empreinte in 2012 and then followed by Monogram Retiro in 2014 which was discontinued. Never purchased again from the boutique after that due to declined in quality. I’ve been buying vintage. Love the Speedy in epi leather. Very discreet. Unless you know, you know.

Your Dior matte, once it wears off. Is there anything they can do? I love it but wondering what could I do once it wears off.

As you mentioned, the ‘louder’ bags are selling. I’m wondering what the target market for these luxury brands currently is? Are those ‘one off shapes’ also for the European market, or has their focus shift to other continents? Or are they targeting all continents but with different products or product lines? Would love to read up on this!

Sofie I'd love to buy that lv multicolore from you! Let me know if you're thinking of selling!

i only got 3 lv bags and i got tired of the brand! ive just outgrown it

i just got bored with the brand 3 of my 2022 collection had defects. i returned them in exchange of empreinte leathers! the brand is not exciting anymore

I love my vintage speedy and leather Neverfull. I do agree that in terms of new designs they have lost their footing, though, I think they will rebound in the near future.

I agree. And you can see the cheapening of the brand in the prices on the secondary market. They aren't holding their value like they used to.

Hi Sophie and David❤ I love watching your videos . And i agreed with you about the LV bags👍I had some LV’s and some other high end brands and decided to stop buying luxury bags I preferred buying Aspinal of London brand it’s still good quality leather.

I can’t wait to watch this after I’m done with dinner. I was just thinking the other day…she never buys LV anymore lol. Tbh one reason I feel they can go crazy and random with LV is because LVMH owns so many brands notably your favourite (Dior) so LVMH will get you somewhere else if not with LV it self

Agree with you, 💯

I don't agree. LV comes up with the most practical and long lasting bags compared to any other designer. There's so much choice too if you want something a little way out there. Their bags are spacious even down to the mini-pochettes. I'm always amazed at how much can fit in. Plus you never have to baby an LV. It takes care of itself. Further, some discontinued LV's actually cost more. Consider the LV Bumbag, for instance. You can't get it less than USD2,500 on pre-loved right now. Whether people make fakes of it or not, has not stopped me from owning a bag I want. Another thing, is that LV bags are easy to style. You don't need to be dressed to the nines to carry LV, but at the same time, if you're going out for the evening, you can still wear any of the pouches/clutches available. PS Canvas only cracks when not stored properly nor used often enough.

I'm with you, I lost all interest in LV with their ridiculous pricing. The bags aren't THAT great to warrant their insane pricing. I bought a limited edition Speedy in 2005 and thought it was expensive. Was considering buying another one last summer in the Damier Ebene pattern and about fainted at the price increase. It's not inflation. It's just greed.

Did they trademark painted over canvas bags? I like canvas it’s lightweight

Louis Vuitton hardware is notorious for scratching. When Virgil first started reimagining the brand for Menswear and did the matt chain hardware on bags like the keep all there were numerous complaints of it wearing off within its first few weeks of use. The ready to wear collections are designed by one of the industries most respected designers but he is wasted at the brand - the bags are also designed by a well respected designer but they have no longevity in being classic, the brand has become cheap and this was signalled by the exit of Marc Jacobs. But you are so right about the fakes because it does cheapen it, the Dior book tote is a great example because the number of fakes has put me off.

I had to pause and go look at my LockMe bag...no scratches at all on mine! I agree with you though, that the new stuff is awfully garish.

Love the leather in the Valentino bags and shoes I have.

I still like the classic Louis Vuitton eg the traditional monogram. They're doing a collaboration with an artist just now and the stuff looks like tat.

Never been this early! LV doesn’t have the same appeal to me Dior has. The only bag I like from them is the Capucines, which I feel is quite expensive (as most bags are now anyway). I also feel like you can get a Coach bag just as good as a LV canvas. Also, most LV bags look like fakes unfortunately because the fakes have become so common. Love you Sophie! X

@SophieShohetOfficial

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Hello lovely Maria!! Ahh I’m with you, I personally LOVE the Capucines, if I bought another LV that’d be the one, but yes it’s quite expensive now 😕 Thank you so much for watching and commenting with your take on this! 🙏🥰 Hugs xx

Can you review your YSL Lou camera bag please? It's on my wishlist and I'd love to know what you think of it (quality, practicality, longevity, is it an investment bag?).

I love my Louis Vuitton 6 ring key holder

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Hello lovely Jeanette! It is a great item to be fair! Hugs xx

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@@SophieShohetOfficial thank you

I love LV and there are several bags I want but last time I went into the store I felt a huge difference in the way the canvas felt compared to my old bags. I think they’re cutting corners and using cheaper materials and it shows. The bags almost looked and felt like fakes.

I still love my LV Batignolles Vertical (discontinued) from years ago £350 from Manchester Selfridges. It’s a classic for me. But glad I didn’t get the Neverfull at the time as it’s so replicated.

One of my friend has so many classic items so she recommends and buys these trendy seasonal items. I on the other hand don't have much so I stick to the classics. She bought tons of those dotted bags last year.

Couldn’t agree more. I think they’re trying too hard to be trendy and their recent bags come off looking cheap. I was a Louis devotee but have been slowly going off the brand. I do however love their monogram canvas SLG’s. The canvas does crack, have had that issue with at least one bag and LV doesn’t fix canvas. Also the return on investment is simply not there if you want to sell a bag. I’ve been trying to sell the Surene that I bought in 2019. It looks brand new. Bought it for $3K and can’t even get $1K for it.

I think you summed it all up at the very end. It is "fast luxury fashion".

Love your honest opinions though I have to disagree with you because Lv bags for me it’s not tacky or look cheap at all. And I don’t like to wear classic pieces that much because we can see people using it everywhere (like chanel classic flap, lv never full or speedy etc.). I love to wear something that is exclusive and outstanding.