I’m done with Louis Vuitton!!!

After shopping at Louis Vuitton for 15 years, I think I’m done with the brand…I feel like no new styles are made and it’s same stuff season after season. I still love the things that I’ve gotten. I have some classic pieces and some new stuff from the last 3 years that I’ll get to enjoy. But for now adieu…

Visited Prada’s Original family store in Milan

I was in Italy and had a day in Milan so I decided to get my first Prada bag (I’ve had shoes and sunglasses before.)

I was at the store in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele where the SA was lovely and showed us around the store, pointing out the original fixtures and art that are still being used. She explained that it was Miuccia Prada’s grandfather’s store.

She also said that the shopping bags given at the store are different than the bags from other stores. I’ve put a few pictures here including the petit fours they gave us from Marchesi 1824 and my new backpack (on a chair in Marchesi)181C8D4E-F068-4327-9F54-4C596548C757.jpegCF5E9D84-E264-47FF-B391-04950FBD8CE6.jpeg

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Pochette Metis East/West

Hi All, I thought the release day for the Pochette Metis East/West is October 28, and I texted my SA this afternoon to ask him to reserve for me, and he told me he has it, I quickly went to the store and brought this baby home. The price is $2910 dollars plus tax, more expensive than the regular one, I like it so much. Here some model pics, I am 5'1, 135 lbs.

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Got my First Chanel

I’ve been wanting to get a Chanel bag for a while, but the price makes me feel guilty. Like I could do something more important with the money. I finally talked myself out of guilt! I don’t smoke, or have any vices, pandemic kept me from spending money on parties. Plus One Chanel equals to 2-3 LV/Gucci bags that I usually get anyway. My first Chanel purchase: Medium Boy in Caviar!

Does anyone else here try to justify your Chanel purchases? Lol!

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Questions about the new Hermes So Black Clic HH Bracelet

I just noticed the Hermes So Black Clic HH Bracelet on their website. It seems fairly new, came out about 3 months ago. I was curious why this one is more costlier than the regular Clic HH bracelets. Are they limited edition, and if so, how rare are these? Also concerned if the black coating on the metal hardware will scratch off and reveal silver? Any additional background information on these special bracelets will be appreciated since not much is shared on Hermes website about them.

Outstanding October Purchases 2022 Post Here!

Happy October my lovely tpf friends! :smile::flowers: Hope everyone is doing well. And Wishing all our October babies, a wonderful and joyous birthday filled with lots of happiness, good health and special LV goodies :drinks::heart:Am looking forward to another month of new releases and Christmas animation at the end of the month! Cheers!

London advice - new places?

London Shopping and New places to visit?

I’ve have previusly lived in London (last time 2012) and visit every year late Nov for a mom & daughter trip however I have recently come across two places that are new to me so now I’m wondering what other cool areas/stores etc am I missing

New to me were: Coal Drops Yard area (had no idea this devopment existed by Kings Cross, Wolf & Badger store, and Sky Garden (still debating if I should go hear during daylight or after dark)

Any other new(ish) places that I should have on my radar?

What is your favorite 1947 Gucci Bamboo Top Handle

First, please tell me if I am even using the term correctly. I know it's called the 1947 now, but was it always? Probably not back in 1947, because that would be silly.

I know this bag comes out every now and then, in different sizes and in different leathers (I sometimes see them in pebbled but usually in smooth). I pretty much never see them IRL. Which one do you like, and why?

A year ago, I scored on of the 13 inch bags but I sold it within a week or two. It was just too dang big for me. The little ones seems soooo tiny (the old ones and newer ones). There is a medium that's about 10 inches and I cannot tell if that feels like a larger or smaller bag. I know it's all perspective, but I'm curious what sizes and which leathers have worked for people.

Photos are always welcome! Especially mod shots of the 10 inch bag.

Gucci Valigeria Travel collection

Campaign with Ryan Gosling.

Origins, Travel, Experience​

With the certainty that luggage is not just a container, but also a symbol of journey and experience, Creative Director Alessandro Michele explores the travel culture at the heart of the brand through Gucci Valigeria—a campaign lensed by Glen Luchford and starring actor, screenwriter, director, and musician Ryan Gosling.

The narrative encapsulates the Gucci Savoy collection, a range of travel items in all shapes and sizes defined by a combination of classic color palettes and emblematic House motifs.

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Video is found on this page. I love the band Heart and their Magic Man song goes very well with the video!

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Gucci Savoy trunk with web

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Weight is not included in the information haha. Price is $74,000. :shocked:

Alhambra earrings as clip ons?

I can no longer wear earrings for pierced ears since I developed an allergy to all metals so my only option for earrings are clip ons.:crybaby:

Has anyone worn vintage or magic sizes Alhambra earrings without the posts as clip ons? Do they stay on? Do they feel secure?

I’m not going to venture into pavé territory but was considering something like vintage/magic onyx or vintage guilloche but wanted to see if anyone had experience wearing them as clip ons.

How do you justify buying jewelry with your partner?

Just a question to see if other couples experience the same issue:

My husband and I have some milestone events coming up (anniversaries and birthday). We are both working and are not struggling financially. He is fairly conservative with money, though, and while I’m not a spendthrift, I’m more relaxed with spending in comparison.

I was thinking about getting some jewelry to commemorate the aforementioned events, but at pricier stores (think Cartier, Tiffany’s, etc.). He’s fine to get me one item, but I also asked if he’d mind if I got myself something extra (on my own tab).

He seemed bothered by that because of the extra expense (the total of everything would be around ~$5K) and pointed out that I already have other jewelry items that I rarely wear. (And I don’t know if reselling them would bring in good prices.) In the end, he said that I can buy something more for myself if I want, but still—I feel very, very guilty.

While we are financially stable (no debts, mortgage, loans, etc.), I recognize that my spouse grew up in poverty, so I do want to respect his own feelings about major non-practical spending.

I’m just wondering if there are other folks out there who have uncomfortable discussions around jewelry/luxury purchases with their significant other? How do you manage these issues?

(Mods, I hope this post is okay here—if it needs to be shifted elsewhere, please let me know.)
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What happens to my purchase history when my location closes?

I purchased some items from my Neiman Marcus location in the past two years. My location closed recently and I don't know what happened to my SA. She didn't let me know the location was closing or where she was going. Will VCA have a record of my purchase history from NM? A new stand-alone store opened nearby but I haven't gone in.
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This was offered to me today and I couldn’t say NO!!! (22K)

This mini beauty was offered to me today and I couldn’t say NO! From 22K collection. Was for another customer that was transferred in from another boutique but she went for a seasonal mini! Not many boutiques purchased leather mini’s this collection. Chanel name “camel” colour. Love it because it’s not the usual beige or a dark beige. It’s like a medium beige lol! Made my SA take a side by side pic with a caramel bag for comparison. I already have a caramel bag but in medium. I don’t like getting bags of the same colour.

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