Was looking to a work bag, that was versatile as a travel beauty bag..

Mai Britt

Mai Britt

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Oct 13, 2006
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#1
and the monogram Deauville and Epi Riviera called my name on the website.. I went to the store to look at them and also hoping to get some advice and other suggestions.

I was looking for a bag that was smart and classy for work, but could possibly double as a travel beauty case.. that was not super necessary, but a plus.

the SA I got (I had to wait in a line for 20 minutes!) is chinese (not to offend anyone, but as a possible explanaition for not understanding me), and sorta drifted off, when I tried to explain what I wanted :confused1: , because she looked and talked like she didn't understand me and even though I know she has been the for years, she didn't know about the riviera bag, I had to show her from the catalogue.. and she didn't offer to show me some other suggestions, all in all not a very good trip to Vuitton. SA service wise..

I was SO torn for these two!!

Plusses for the monogram Deauville: it matches my pegase and keepall, and for work it matches my agenda(s).. a bit more spacius than the Riviera.
Negatives: Monogram canvas.. I still love it, but for an everyday bag, I am more fond of pther vuitton lines (SO many small teenage girls have stuff in the monogram canvas and their style downgrades the bags..

Plusses for the Riviera:
SUPER classy bag, looks like a gorgeus big handbag (but still smaller than my speedy). I just love the epi line, it is SUPER nice and upgrades any outfit.
Negatives: A bit more stiff, not as much room for papers and such.

I ended up buying the Deauville, but I am still torn.. Should I keep the Deauville and buy a smaller, more 'flat' bag for work? (They didn't have the Croisette or the Saint-tropez in epi :sad: :sad: .. she didn't even look for it.)

ARGH .. any thoughts, tips or just anything??
 
#2
I have the Deauville and I use it for both work and travel (mostly toiletries and such). I like the monogram canvas and feel more comfortable getting a lot of use out of the bag (i.e., throwing it around, not literally though!), because I know it's durable. I don't own any epi pieces, but I think the Riviera is also a beautiful classy bag. However, I think for myself, I would be more gentle with it than my Deauville. I get a lot of use out of my bag and for that reason, the Riviera would not be right for my needs.
 
#3
You bought the Deauville, so obviously there's something about the bag you like- but from your post, it seems that you actually prefer the Riviera. While I like both bags, I think the Riviera is just too beautifully unique to pass up!
 
#4
ValleyOppressed said:
You bought the Deauville, so obviously there's something about the bag you like- but from your post, it seems that you actually prefer the Riviera. While I like both bags, I think the Riviera is just too beautifully unique to pass up!
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I love the look and classyness of the riviera, but the spacing was better with the deauville.. I am thinking: Keep the deauville, but think of it as a beauty travel bag and an every day work bag .. THEN look for another classy elegant work bag (when I get all power suited up) that isn't so thick.

I am thinking in black epi:

Soft briefcase
croisette

any reviews on these?
 
#7
floridalv said:
I am partial to the deauville because I have one and I really like it.
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Me too! I have a Deauville also! Definately good for work papers and also toiletries as you can wipe down the interior with a damp cloth. But, the Deauville is a heavy purse - I use a strap with mine. I can't wait for my Deauville to develop a darker patina and soften up a bit - it's a bit stiff and I love the look of the Deauville when it's a bit worn in (not that I would do anything to abuse it).

Please keep the Deauville for an everyday workbag and maybe buy the other purse later!!! :idea:
 
#11
i like the deauville for travel and sometimes used it as a work bag. its easy to maintain. but i also got the trouville for like an overnight trip or so and have used it for work more than the deauville.
 
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