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Lovethatjourney · Aug 31, 2020

mama_nacho said:
I haven’t, but it doesn’t have an inner zip pocket on the flap and it seems they should all have that? I can post there to confirm though!

I've just bought a vintage double flap without the inner zipper. It's been authenticated and from my research it's not that uncommon for bags from the 80s.

Lux. · Nov 2, 2020

I also live in NYC and I travel from Brooklyn into Manhattan 3-4 days a week for work. I have traded my Chanel for a Jansport backpack and I don't wear my Love bracelet these days. I dress down and generally try not to attract attention to myself.

I actually got yelled at a couple days ago on the train when it rained, for wearing Hunter rain boots.

JennMSU · Dec 11, 2020

In my town, I have a leather and shoe repair business downtown and not only does the owner, err, cobbler (?) make, clean, and repair shoes, he cleans and repairs leather goods as well. I had a Birkenstock buckle break and he replaced it for me (a real Birkenstock buckle too -- jackpot) and he replaced a broken zipper in a leather jacket for my mom. Sometimes those places surprise you! If you have someone near you that does that, see if they can help you out. My guess is that they have scraps of leather laying around and for a decent price, they may be able to help you out. Another idea, if you're crafty yourself, sewing and craft stores often sell leather pieces so maybe you could purchase a piece close in texture and color and using an Exacto knife and a cutting surface, fashion a piece and glue it in the inset. Good luck!

Amazona · Jul 27, 2020

Cool Breeze said:
Beautiful bag. Any idea who makes it?

I have no idea. I watched a few WIMB videos on YouTube and no mention of the brand. And I'm in love with the bag!

LVlifer · Jul 23, 2020

I am considering buying a LOCKME handbag. One of my "pet peeves" is the tarnishing or the wearing away of the color of hardware on handbags. I am concerned that the use of the lock will cause the lock to tarnish or the silver coating to wear away. Have you had this experience. If so, can you post photos? Thank you so much.

Obsessed_girl · Aug 10, 2020

Vca bracelet

twinzluvagrl · Aug 18, 2020

If you're getting a sweet MOP, its fine wearing daily. I wear it daily and have yet to notice anything off about it and it's been like 2 years. They say MOP will shrink but that's with LONGGGG time and you may not even notice the gap of shrinkage on the sides. Replacement for center stone is also not that expensive. $100-200 for when it does happen. Don't be afraid and just get what your heart desires.

PS: Chain on VCA is delicate, thin, and sparkles like no other. I was afraid of how thin it was too, but haven't had a problem. Very sturdy! I work out with it on too! So that says alot about it!

PPS: Cartier and VCA for these two designs are very different. Keep in mind, Cartier WILL be more sturdy considering the design and material. Even the chain is thicker!

Bumbles · Aug 15, 2020

LVlvoe_bug said:
What were the cons you saw on YouTube?

zipper opening is annoying and frustrating
bag is squishy, doesn’t hold shape so needs bag holder
strap too short, can’t wear crossbody
outdated fast
when wearing top handle the top pulls up

lol so many cons I know, but even though so many cons, most still love it and said it’s a collectors items and would buy it again.

doreen999 · Jul 23, 2020

Hello Ladies...

I’m wondering if any one has this bag Sequin Deauville Tote

I love the bag, but wondering how delicate it is ?

thank you,
Doreen

Canturi lover · Jul 26, 2020

AntiqueShopper said:
Sooo pretty!

Onebagtoomany said:
They are sooo beautiful! I love sapphires and these are just

Thank you

poulinska · Jul 23, 2020

After reading the curated closet and having a style profile I found out, that I really would like a waxed jacket. I would describe my style as laid back seventies preppy (if that makes sense).

For a fact finding mission only I went to Belstaff (because Barbour doesn't fit me) and tried on a Belstaff Fieldmaster. And I fell in love. The Jacket is lightweight, classy but also edgy and I think I look great in it (alas, the shoulders are a tiny bit narrow but not uncomfortably so). It is on sale in blue and brown but I would like navy. Which is not on sale, of course...

According to the book I shouldn't buy anything right now. Does anyone own this jacket and has some longtime experiences?
Thank you!
Poulinska

Lee · Jul 23, 2020

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Fefeinc10 · Aug 6, 2021

I had a similar issue. I ordered the Fendi First bag mid July and it didn't ship until August. Then when I received it, it had a scratch on it. Now I ordered another but its already been a few days and it hasn't shipped. I wish I had a Fendi store near me but this appears to be an ongoing issue for Fendi.

Sushibunny · Jul 24, 2020

Was

kosin30 said:
I just love the 20S purple. Is it too much to also get the round one? Seems so cute!

I think if you really love the round one, can make use of it and if you have the funds get it !

Myybags · Mar 6, 2021

thebagqueen said:
I’m still a huge fan of the diorama regardless of however popular it is or the fact that it’s been discontinued. I’ve always loved it.

But if you’re looking for something that is trendier or that might have better resale value you might want to go with the Alma

i feel you! Diorama is my favourite bag! Its under the radar and made so well

Julierose · Jul 24, 2020

papertiger said:
Beautiful!

ITA with @HKsai , something's been swished on it.

If you can stuff carefully it or make a storage cushion to fit exactly and store upwards on a flat surface then it should become less 'saggy'. If you can find an insert/organiser that will also help and you can use them with both your bags.

Thank you! I love the colors! I hope I am able to fix it with an insert and stuffing, I will post an update when it arrives!

averagejoe · Jul 23, 2020

pikake28 said:
Hello Dior Book Tote aficionado!

I just purchase the Dior "Around the World" book tote and personalized it. I am now thinking of the small leather book tote....if I do go forward with this crazy idea lol, I can't seem to decide on the black oblique small or a burgundy color NON oblique book tote. I like things subtle and although the oblique is subtle and striking on the large tote...I am not sure if it's to much on the small one. Where as the simplicity of just having the "Christian Dior" name on a rich color might be striking on a different perspective. Such a hard decision....especially when I can't see the bag side by side.

A little background on my "love of bags", I am a Bottega Veneta aficionado, I do have some prada, Gucci, Tom Ford, Valentino, Loewe bags as well to name a few. As for Dior, the Around the World book tote would be my 1st and this leather tote would be my 2nd. I like the size of the small tote which I feel has the versatility of many uses...more so then the Around the World tote.

Any thoughts from you would be welcoming and much appreciated! Many thanks in advance and look forward to your reply...

I like the black Oblique. The logos make the bag very interesting, but are subtle at the same time.

lynne_ross · Jul 23, 2020

I plan to go up 1 or 2 sizes. I am worried that as I age my fingers will get bigger. From trying on ring I can fit 49 doubled on my ring finger but I need a 50 or 51 to wear it over 2 fingers. The 51 moves around a lot on one finger and is ok secured across 2. It is a tough ring to find right size for.

jelly-baby · Feb 9, 2022

jnychn97 said:
STORT TIME of my first experience with a scammer trying to sell me a fake LV psm

I found a consignment shop on Instagram @lsv.vancouver and her name is Veronica. She told me her friend in LA has the newer version of the psm with the exposed zipper.

Her friend did not have the receipt.

Veronica told me she has a return policy if something were to go wrong or the customer realized they’ve been overspent (not really sure what that means but sure)

So, we exchanged numbers and Veronica sent me the photos sent from her LA friend. The photos had a black pom pom chain attached on the zipper (which I didn’t really think much of the time) and the bag was the older version with the unexposed zipper. I told Veronica hey I don’t think this is the right bag that I wanted. She texted her friend and her friend said she has so many bags she got mixed up and accidentally sent photos of her own psm.

Veronica apologized on behalf of her friend and sent me a second photo set of the correct bag with the exposed zipper from her friend. I asked for a photo of the date code and it was TH2186 in black (not gold) lettering.

This is where I made the wrong call. With the bag being sold out in store and waitlist, I let my feelings of excitement clouds my judgement and I placed a 1.1k deposit right away via etransfer. I had thought my research was sufficient, but clearly it was not. This was my mistake.

A few days later, I got accepted into a LV authentication Facebook group. I posted the photos and the comments said fake. Worried, I asked another consignment shop (which happened to be my friend named Fan) and with her expertise and experience with psm replicas, she concluded it was fake.

I tried backing out and explaining to Veronica I had a family issue and cannot go through with this financially, asking for a refund. We went back and forth, and she was not backing down. I tried telling her to sell the bag to someone else because the bag is in such high demand. But she said “no, that’s not how it works”

I was too frustrated and upset, crying over the fact that I possibly could lose 1.1k for my stupidity in not doing enough research. I had no other choice but to back down and told Veronica I’d just wait for the bag to arrive and we’ll work something out. But in hindsight, my plan was to meet her in person and call her out for the bag being fake. I didn’t want her to know prior to meeting that I knew it was fake, scared that she’d ghost me.

A few weeks before the meetup, I discovered the first photo set (the photos of the LA friend’s own psm) that we’re sent to me we’re directly taken from a post on Reddit’s repladies from a year ago, where people post about their replica bags.

So, the day of the meetup. Veronica is actually Verniko and is a 15 year old boy. He was with his dad. Yup, plot twist. And yes, you can already assume the dad was probably using the kid to scam people.

We inspected the bag and noticed a fake receipt in the box when I was told there was no receipt originally. Even the dust bag had a drawstring, which is incorrect for LV bags. The bag’s date code was different than the photo I was sent. It was not TH2186.

We were calling Verniko our for selling a fake bag and threatening to call the cops. As he was running out of things to say to back himself up, his dad stepped in. The dad was trying to guilt trip me and eventually refunded me my money.

They have since deleted their Instagram handle @lsv.vancouver

During the midst of this fiasco, my legit consignment friend Fan sold me the real psm, so I did not come out empty handed in the end!

I got the legit psm and my money back, which I am forever grateful how everything turned out.

It was my first experience with buying a designer bag co-signed and I learned a lot through my mistakes.

So, be careful ladies and don’t let scammers get you!!

Fake from old Reddit post:

The fake they were trying to sell me:
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Oh gosh, all those plastic coverings on the cards, the straps, the zipper, they make me go cold. LV never wrap the orange card or straps in plastic like that :shocked:

Glad you got it sorted.

XCCX · Jul 23, 2020

LegacyFox said:
Presenting my new (dark) beige Coco Handle!

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Stunning! Congratulations!

Sabee · Sep 6, 2020

edensht said:
Hi all,

I am planning on purchasing my first Saint Laurent bag and wanted your help as all stores in my area are closed due to lockdown and I can't go into the store to check them out.

I am debating between the small envelope, medium envelope, toy Loulou, and small loulou
I know that whichever bag I get I will get in black.
I also know that if I get the loulou I will get the black hardware.
I am not sure what hardware I would get on the envelopes but likely gold or silver.

please mention which bag, size, and hardware you would get/own

thank you!

for reference, I am 5'1

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Which bag did you go for?

pearyfooa · Aug 17, 2020

I use mines for receipts, loyalty cards, and business cards.
I did a what I put in my NF flat pouches segment within my SLG collection video. If you’re interested to know more.

keb7332 · Mar 25, 2021

Grande Latte said:
I have the cherry cles, and I've used it nonstop until NOW. It's one of my ALL TIME favorite pieces. It brings back so many beautiful memories. Enjoy yours!

Thank you so much! I'm so glad I was able to buy them back when I could, because I used them all last summer and plan on doing the same this year. :heart:

LHLarsen said:
Such a happy story! I lived in PDX in the 90s and I am sorry to hear that Saks closed. Wear them in the best of health!

Thank you for your kind words! :flowers:

The retail scene in PDX and Salem has unfortunately gone downhill, even before the pandemic.

honolulu168 · Aug 15, 2020

880 said:
Congrats on a beautiful bag, pls please provide action shots cross body if you can!

Thank you very much, 880! The strap is too short to wear cross body. I heard this one sold out now?

acrowcounted · Jul 22, 2020

Louboutin329 said:
Thank you so much! I searched google but didn’t know official name so nothing came up!

No prob. Had the screenshot on my camera roll.