to customize or not to customize??

[alexiamicole]

Hi everyone!

I'm thinking of having my 1st customized St Louis done and before I do so, I would like to know if there's any feedback regarding the stripes? Does it come off or chip easily if you use the bag regularly? Or is it a good investment and will last me a long time?

Can't decide if I'll have both initials and stripes done or just one!

Thanks so much for your help!

 

[ahertz]

I'm not an expert as I've never personalized my bags, but I've heard that the stripes/initials hold up better if you:

1. Personalize a brand new bag that has not been used
2. Keep the personalization to one side of the bag

I'm sure others will jump in.

 

[Sus]

I have 2 St Louis bags and neither are personalized. I initially considered it but felt it would make the bags more limiting for me (stripes that is). I do find the stripes pretty on others bags though.
I read somewhere a while back that after 4-5 years someone's stripes started to crack but I'm sure that they can be redone.

 

[alexiamicole]

Hi Ahertz! Thanks for that info! Yup that's exactly what I'm planning! Just waiting for more replies before I finally make the big decision! haha

Hi Sus! How about putting your initials? Thanks for the warning! Ok will try to find that thread..

 

[l7dude]

I think if you have the money, and want to personalize your bag, go for it. I'm sure in the LONG run, and I mean REALLY LONG RUN, there will be a possibility that the paint may chip, but that just comes with age. I just personalized my green St. Louis GM with stripes and initials, and am very happy that I did. It adds so much character to the bag and makes it that much more personable. That's my opinion. Hope I was helpful. Good luck on your decision!

 

[Calyuen]

Hi everyone,

I have a same problem regarding customize my Ambassade 24H or not? I need to confirm to paris by next week but I think for long run should be fine! It's only take 2 and half weeks to finish anyway -- it is fast I think.

 

[alexiamicole]

I think if you have the money, and want to personalize your bag, go for it. I'm sure in the LONG run, and I mean REALLY LONG RUN, there will be a possibility that the paint may chip, but that just comes with age. I just personalized my green St. Louis GM with stripes and initials, and am very happy that I did. It adds so much character to the bag and makes it that much more personable. That's my opinion. Hope I was helpful. Good luck on your decision!

Congratulations on your purchase! Glad to hear that you liked how the bag looked. Ok it seems i have decided to take the plunge and order mine as well! Haha thanks for the help!

 

[clashbags]

I think on a more structured bag, the stripes and initials are great; I have the St. Louis and just got the initials because, like a lot of people mentioned here, I thought the stripe might eventually "crack off". But customization is lovely!

 

[alexiamicole]

I think on a more structured bag, the stripes and initials are great; I have the St. Louis and just got the initials because, like a lot of people mentioned here, I thought the stripe might eventually "crack off". But customization is lovely!

Oh no clashbags i already ordered my bag, was too excited to wait! but thanks so much for the help, can't wait to get it
. Will just be extra careful!