MON MONO is back!

Great news: Vuitton is relaunching Mon Monogram! It looks like a mix of My LV Heritage and My World Tour, with MUCH more options: more bags, more stripe styles, more fonts, etc... Also the stickers look far more refined and sophisticated (I personally wasn't a fan of World Tour, most sticker designs felt unrefined like 90's MS Office WordArt, but that's just my take, no offense). More details will be out soon regarding prices, colours and the final options, but until that here's a sneak peak. How do y'all like it?
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EP Fine jewelry charm bracelets or bangles

Hi there

I saw in other threads that some of you have the charm bangles from EP Fine jewelry.

How do you like it?
What about the sizing?

My wrist is too thick for the standard sizes (I’ve got 19.5 cm where I would like to wear it.) I‘ve asked via email and they said that the skinny mini could be done in each size because it’s gold.

Please show me your bracelets / bangles and tell me how you like it and how the sizing is.
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Would you pay close to Retail price for older Magic VCA pieces?

It is so hard/ impossible or long wait time to get a 2 or 3 motif magic earrings these days from boutiques for whatever reasons..

Would you pay close to retail price for such Magic pieces which may be 10 years old? Assuming they are authentic and in good condition

These would probably be more than what original owner paid for them

Looking for a signature necklace in the $20K+ price range. Ideas?

Hi, I'm looking for a signature necklace. Budget is $20K to $40K, which doesnt quite buy as much as it used to. I'm a big fan of something like this https://www.tiffany.com/jewelry/nec...y-tiffany-ninety-two-stone-necklace-19186474/ but unfortunately it costs close to $100,000. But basically just looking for something sort of memorable, unique but also something where you feel like you're getting good value based on materials used and timeless style.

Open to all ideas.
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What to wear to a college classroom?

Hi everyone !

My SO will be speaking to a class and then doing a panel at his Alma mater and not that I’m of any importance here but I am going and would like to look nice when I meet people from his college days.

I don’t want to look like I’m going to the office but also not too casual and am having trouble thinking of something in between.

Should I just stay safe and go theory style - midi dress with low pumps ?

Thanks !

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Sweets, Vintage or Magic?

Which size do you prefer?

  • Sweet

    Votes: 12 22.6%
  • Vintage

    Votes: 33 62.3%
  • Magic

    Votes: 18 34.0%

Are you a sweets kinda person or prefer vintage or believe in the magic of the magic size?

Or,

Do you prefer and wear all three sizes?

Or,

Do you prefer different sizes for different types of pieces? For example. Magic for pendants only etc.


I can go first!

I do like all three sizes and believe we can make a case for each of them! But, if you twist my arms😝, I would choose:
  1. Sweet size for long necklaces. I mean how awesome would it be if VCA started making sweet 20-motifs in all stones?😍 Would make long necklaces more wearable imo.
  2. Vintage for bracelets. I feel like they are the perfect size for 5-motifs.
  3. Magic for earrings. Magic earrings have so much presence! The only time I would personally do vintage earrings is if I am wearing a matching 10-motif. Then, vintage earrings are perfect!

Looking forward to hearing your thought process in choosing between different sizes♥️

And here’s a pic that accurately depicts my preferences for each size 🤗

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Based On Style I'm Craving a Bucket Bag

Just roaming around and looking at fashion and somehow I came across medium to large bucket bags in suede and leather the last few days. Hunting on Dooney.

These have never been my style, I'm supposed to be on a no buy, and for some reason I am loving these bags.

I have so many dressy Alto bags and a few florentine, and maybe I'm going back to my university casual days.

Any practical advice? I think as long as there is at least one secure interior zip pocket it will work.

Also, I really don't like north/south bags, but if large enough to single layer a bucket bag might work.

My best to all!

Non-leather lining

Dear purseforum Chanel fanatics :)
Is it possible that the double flap (2009 series) comes with non-leather lining? Got a second-hand bag, very damaged, the whole interior is practically destroyed. I see that it's not leather which makes me think the bag is a nice fake (serial: 13297126). Would be great to hear your thoughts.
PS. I did research other discussions but still, it's not clear to me whether the lining should be leather. Thanks in advance for your help.

Adding feet to a bag

I recently bought a leather shopper that, while it's a great bag, it doesn't have feet. I prefer my bags to have feet on the bottom (most of them do except for small bags like the Gucci Disco). There is a very good shoe repairman in our neighborhood -- should I ask if he can add feet to the bag? Has anybody done that -- if yes, how did it work out? Any caveats, words of advice? Thanks!!!

Mini Pop H necklace

hi all, i wear my mini pop H necklace to sleep and bathe with it
and i noticed everyday when i wake up, that the clasp gets stuck in the mini pop H pendant

i was usually able to get it by tinkering and jiggling it for a few mins but it starts to get on my nerves 😩

anyone experienced the same?
i planned on getting a few more colours to match my bags as i felt it was kinda cute

now im having second thoughts..
i usually remove necklaces if they are fine jewelry

i wasnt expecting to be removing and putting on daily for the mini pop H
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Mikimoto Pearl Pendant Review

Hi everyone!

I recently purchased a Mikimoto Pearl pendant in-store from a Mikimoto boutique. I haven’t seen many reviews for their pendants here, so thought I would start a thread with my thoughts.

I’ve been searching for quite a while for a white gold pendant and tried on a ton of different diamond solitaires. For reference, I own and enjoy the Cartier D’Amour pendant in yellow gold (though I find the diamond a bit too small), but the white gold one didn’t make my heart sing. I tried on a platinum DBTY and several white gold diamond pendants from local jewelry stores and Costco. None called to me.

I walked into a Mikimoto boutique for the first time recently and loved looking at the pieces. I finally decided to purchase a simple Pearl pendant to be able to wear casually and to work.

I learned the importance of looking at pearls in person! I asked the SA to bring out several pendants, and I chose one with a silvery overtone, A+ grade. The white gold chain is also diamond cut and very sparkly, similar in thickness to my D’Amour. Overall, very happy for the purchase, it was $1100USD plus tax.

Now for the cons. The clasp is one of the tiniest I’ve seen on a luxury pendant. I’m 45 and okay now, but I fear that as I get older, it will be difficult to put on and off. There is also no Mikimoto charm or anything to really show off the brand. It is adjustable at 16 and 18 inches, but the sizing loop at 16 inches is barely larger than the links on the chain! This is all quite disappointing for a luxury house. And this has nothing to do with the pendant itself, but when I asked to confirm that the chain and bail are rhodium plated (as they are indeed a very lovely shiny bright white color), 2 different SAs insisted that Mikimoto does not plate any jewelry. But when I called customer service, they confirmed that white gold pieces are rhodium plated. Very poor education from the SAs. They did say their pieces are nickel free too, I hope that’s the case but I have no irritation so far.

I’m not sure if their more expensive pendants have a nicer clasp or sizing loops, but clearly their lower price point items do not.

Anyway, I’m very happy for what this is, I love the color of the Pearl and think it’s a timeless elegant piece. But some details could make it so much better. Here are my pics (taken in natural daylight), thanks for letting me share!

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Cartier Panthere vintage bag

Hello everyone, so i got this handbag from my mother. She didn't know that it's Cartier nor that this bag is vintage. I inspected it to see if its legit/original and to my surprise it is(following steps of authentication i found online). But thing is that i don't know much about it either. I would like to know more about this bag. If anyone knows anything about this beautiful gem please comment on this post. I will attach some pictures for you to see.

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Solitaire diamond ring without engagement

Hi thrte

I know that you‘ll understand my „problem/thoughts“.

My boyfriend and I, we are a couple since nearly 10 years and have a daughter together.

I don’t know if we‘ll get married one day, it’s not really important for us. (Some days I wish, some days it doesn’t matter.) He‘s not an „old school-character“ in these things, so if we‘ll get married one day maybe, I can’t imagine that I‘ll get a classic wedding proposal with a ring. So that’s the „background“ of my question.

My dad would like to gift me a special ring with a huge value - e.g. a solitaire ring with a larger diamond or something like that.

Do you think these solitaire rings are only engagement rings? Or could you wear such a ring without being engaged? Would everybody think I’m engaged because I wear such a ring?

Yes, I‘m a bit girly and I would like to have a solitaire diamond ring.

And then I think: maybe I’ll get engaged one day and I’ll get a classic wedding proposal and I then already have a solitaire ring…

And I have to decide for one because he wants to let it make from a jeweller.

Please share your thoughts with me ☺️

Tano bag?

Hi.
I'd really like to find out about a purse I have. I believe it is by Tano but it does not have a label. I'll post a photo.
I'd actually like to sell it but I have no idea the best place to sell or how much to ask for. If anyone can advise I'd be most grateful. Thank you

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"Time Your Way" Event: Anyone going/been/have additional info?

An SA at the NY Madison Ave store invited me to an Hermes watch personalization event/opportunity. It lasts from 3/19-3/31, and you can customize a Nantucket, Cape Code, Slim, Cut, H Hour (I think this is Heur H?). Has anyone participated in this before, or is anyone else going?

If so, do you know if you're expected to buy and customize a brand new watch, or is it meant to customize a watch you already own? I own one of the options that's eligible for customization, and was a little unclear about whether or not there's an expectation to buy another watch. Thanks everyone!

Leads for tiny carabiner + curb chain necklaces? (Marla Aaron-ish)

I did a board search and I’ve seen Marla Aaron mentioned as the OG of this style jewelry, but it seems the consensus is her pieces are wayyyyy overpriced.

So, where are people finding similar style necklaces as her pieces? Specifically, the baby lock and “not so heavy curb chain”? I’m looking for at least gold fill…

Etsy searches bring up a TON of options… but it’s hard to sort through what’s legit and what’s drop shipped.
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