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LV Bag Help!

Hi ladies, I usually lurk but I really need some advice.

I want to get my 1st Louis Vuitton Bag and am kinda torn.  I like the monogram and want to keep it under $2k.  So far I like the Tivoli PM or GM & Speedy 30.  Just wondering if the Speedy monogram is still in style or if I should look into the Ebene canvas.

 

What do you recommend?

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Re: LV Bag Help!

  • Why not get both?  Just switch them out every so often.
  • Buying a first LV can be exciting. I remember how excited I was when I bought my 1st LV.  You should get the bag that you like, and not what you think it's "in", because if it's an "in" bag right now, it will be "out" someday.

    I think you should first decide if you want it to be your everyday bag or your going out bag, or a casual dressed up weekend bag. Because you would need different funcationality and shapes.

    I do have a speedy 30 in damier ebene and I rarely use it. It has not seen light of day in ages!!! It's not the most practical bag amongst my bags.  I like the Tivoli, I also like Siracusa GM, Hampstead, delightful (only MM, the zippers on GM are too distracting), and Stresa too.

    If you have a store near you, you should go and try the bags in different sizes with your actual stuff (wallet, sunglasses, etc) in it.

     

  • I recommend not dropping 2k on a bag that you're not even sure is in style anymore, and that clearly you aren't head over heels about. I think that's financially irresponsible, no matter how much money you have.
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  • Get a knock-off from eBay, everyone is going to assume your LV logo bag is fake anyways!
  • I had a Speedy 30 and ended up selling it because I never used it. Mono is my fav(outside of Mahina), especially if it's your first LV purchase.  I consider the majority of LV bags to be classics that will be "in style" forever. 
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  • imageECUPirate04:
    Why not get both?  Just switch them out every so often.

    Well hell, just buy the whole store! Why not, right?

    Always be yourself. Unless you suck.
  • imageTX-Bride:

    Buying a first LV can be exciting. I remember how excited I was when I bought my 1st LV.  You should get the bag that you like, and not what you think it's "in", because if it's an "in" bag right now, it will be "out" someday.

    I think you should first decide if you want it to be your everyday bag or your going out bag, or a casual dressed up weekend bag. Because you would need different funcationality and shapes.

    I do have a speedy 30 in damier ebene and I rarely use it. It has not seen light of day in ages!!! It's not the most practical bag amongst my bags.  I like the Tivoli, I also like Siracusa GM, Hampstead, delightful (only MM, the zippers on GM are too distracting), and Stresa too.

    If you have a store near you, you should go and try the bags in different sizes with your actual stuff (wallet, sunglasses, etc) in it.

     

     

    Thanks for your help.  I like the ones you mentioned.  I'm looking for an everyday bag to wear.  I was attracted to the speedy because of the price but I really want one that I can wear on my shoulder, but I don't like the tote bag style.  I think I might get the Tivoli GM or Stresa.

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  • I have the Neverful and I love it.  I have the smallest one and even on my 5'6" frame it's plenty big.  My next one will likely be the MM Delightful (saving for that one now!).
  • imageKimee13:
    I had a Speedy 30 and ended up selling it because I never used it. Mono is my fav(outside of Mahina), especially if it's your first LV purchase.  I consider the majority of LV bags to be classics that will be "in style" forever. 

     

    I just looked at the Mahina line, its so nice!!  I would spring for 1 but I just bought a Chanel Classic Flap Bag last month.

    It seems like a lot of people have the Speedy but don't end up using it much? Is it because it's not comfortable to carry?

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  • imageMrs Acorn Blue:
    I have the Neverful and I love it.  I have the smallest one and even on my 5'6" frame it's plenty big.  My next one will likely be the MM Delightful (saving for that one now!).

     

    Delightful is nice.  Which one the PM or MM? I like the PM, I'm pretty small (5'2 95lbs) and don't want a jumbo bag.  Is a shoulder bag?

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  • ^^If you can wait and save your money to get a mahina later on, do that, I have a mahina xs (unfortunately discountinued), I love it, it's very practical, the leather is very yummy and it gets softer and softer with use, yet it's very durable.  
  • I have not actually tried it on but likely from the dimensions the MM.  It's about the same size as my work-tote by MBMBJ and I like that size.  Plus, it's fairly slouchy.  I'll save up enough to buy the larger one and then go try on sizes....if I end up with the PM I'll just have more fun money to buy something else fun like a wallet.  :)
  • imageChrissyBabezz:

    Hi ladies, I usually lurk but I really need some advice.

    I want to get my 1st Louis Vuitton Bag and am kinda torn.  I like the monogram and want to keep it under $2k.  So far I like the Tivoli PM or GM & Speedy 30.  Just wondering if the Speedy monogram is still in style or if I should look into the Ebene canvas.

    What do you recommend?

    I have the Speedy in Ebene and love it since I don't have to worry about the untreated handles.  Whatever you decide, just make sure you buy it before the increase on the 16th :)

  • I have the Tivoli PM and I definitely prefer the style over the Speedy. If I had to choose again though, I'd go with the the GM because it fits over the shoulder. But I was specifically looking for a smaller bag and while I love the Tivoli PM, it doesn't get as much use since it's only handheld. 

    I suggest going to the store and trying them all.  

  • imageChrissyBabezz:

    imageKimee13:
    I had a Speedy 30 and ended up selling it because I never used it. Mono is my fav(outside of Mahina), especially if it's your first LV purchase.  I consider the majority of LV bags to be classics that will be "in style" forever. 

     

    I just looked at the Mahina line, its so nice!!  I would spring for 1 but I just bought a Chanel Classic Flap Bag last month.

    It seems like a lot of people have the Speedy but don't end up using it much? Is it because it's not comfortable to carry?

    I'm a tote girl, I don't like having my hands full holding a purse(not a fan of using the long strap with it). My #1 most used bag (even before DS came along) is my Neverfull MM - I LOVE this bag(it's the one tote that doesn't fall off my shoulder), it's functional for everyday as well as travel.  I'd love to get it in Azur, but have had bad luck in the past with denim transfer and Azur :-(

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  • imageKimee13:
    imageChrissyBabezz:

    imageKimee13:
    I had a Speedy 30 and ended up selling it because I never used it. Mono is my fav(outside of Mahina), especially if it's your first LV purchase.  I consider the majority of LV bags to be classics that will be "in style" forever. 

     

    I just looked at the Mahina line, its so nice!!  I would spring for 1 but I just bought a Chanel Classic Flap Bag last month.

    It seems like a lot of people have the Speedy but don't end up using it much? Is it because it's not comfortable to carry?

    I'm a tote girl, I don't like having my hands full holding a purse(not a fan of using the long strap with it). My #1 most used bag (even before DS came along) is my Neverfull MM - I LOVE this bag(it's the one tote that doesn't fall off my shoulder), it's functional for everyday as well as travel.  I'd love to get it in Azur, but have had bad luck in the past with denim transfer and Azur :-(

    Sad to hear that, because I really want to get something in Azur!

  • imageTX-Bride:
    imageKimee13:
    imageChrissyBabezz:

    imageKimee13:
    I had a Speedy 30 and ended up selling it because I never used it. Mono is my fav(outside of Mahina), especially if it's your first LV purchase.  I consider the majority of LV bags to be classics that will be "in style" forever. 

     

    I just looked at the Mahina line, its so nice!!  I would spring for 1 but I just bought a Chanel Classic Flap Bag last month.

    It seems like a lot of people have the Speedy but don't end up using it much? Is it because it's not comfortable to carry?

    I'm a tote girl, I don't like having my hands full holding a purse(not a fan of using the long strap with it). My #1 most used bag (even before DS came along) is my Neverfull MM - I LOVE this bag(it's the one tote that doesn't fall off my shoulder), it's functional for everyday as well as travel.  I'd love to get it in Azur, but have had bad luck in the past with denim transfer and Azur :-(

    Sad to hear that, because I really want to get something in Azur!

    I've known some people that don't have any problems, but even after washing all my jeans with the vinegar mix they still rubbed off :-( 

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  • ^^ and I thought since they are coated canvas they would be more durable!!! Can LV fix it for you? 
  • imageTX-Bride:
    ^^ and I thought since they are coated canvas they would be more durable!!! Can LV fix it for you? 

    Last time I was in-store looking at the Azur Neverfull and brought it up to the SA, she just agreed and said "that's what happens with the lighter colors."  From that I took it as a no, they wouldn't do anything.  Plus, it was something that happened right away so I figured it would just continue to happen - I sold the bag. 

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  • Thanks ladies for your help, advice, and opinions. I drove 1 hr to Louis Vuitton since OP said they were going to have a price increase on Monday.  I tried on 8 different bags and most all of them were to big for me. All the bags are a lot bigger than I am use to carrying.  And they look silly on me because I am petite. I tried on Tivoli GM my favorite and it was gigantic.  I decided on the Speedy 25 with shoulder strap so I can use the shoulder strap if I want to free my hands up or make a crossbody.  I only carry my wallet, phone, & makeup.  I also got the zippy wallet.  When I got home I realized that the lady had charged me for the speedy 25 regular without the strap, which is a $315 price difference.  I guess I got lucky :)
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