I need a large tote bag to use at my university. I want something that will last me for my next 2 years of undergrad, and then for my next 4+ years of graduate studies (and then this bag should work as a diaper bag for when I want to start a family...)- So what I'm saying is that I want this bag to LAST. I'm thinking of getting a Longchamp Le Pliage to use for now until I decide what 'investment piece' bag I want for main usage because this is a big decision for me and I want to be sure.
So, here is what I want help with precisely:
I love that the St. Louis is hand painted and I think the personalizing options are better that LV's. I've stalked the Goyard forum a bit a read about some incidents of cracking handles (after 4 months use?!) and some wearing of the corners on the St. Louis bag. St. Louis owners, Is this (wear/cracking)a major problem for you? Does it affect the amount of items your bag can carry? How long has your bag lasted? Is Goyard customer service really a nightmare?
As for the NF, I'm leaning towards the Damier Ebene print, GM (not a huge fan of Louis Vuitton's monogram print for a bag this big and I'd like to not worry about vachetta getting rained on whilst walking to class). Neverfull owners, What do you not like about your NF? Have the handles on your bag cracked? How long have you had your bag? Are the corners worn at all? Any CS issues?
FYI: I plan to carry a purse-to-go organizer, cardigan, macbook pro or air, 1 or 2 textbooks, and a bottle of water.
(Sorry for writing a novel, but TIA for any help!)
So, here is what I want help with precisely:
I love that the St. Louis is hand painted and I think the personalizing options are better that LV's. I've stalked the Goyard forum a bit a read about some incidents of cracking handles (after 4 months use?!) and some wearing of the corners on the St. Louis bag. St. Louis owners, Is this (wear/cracking)a major problem for you? Does it affect the amount of items your bag can carry? How long has your bag lasted? Is Goyard customer service really a nightmare?
As for the NF, I'm leaning towards the Damier Ebene print, GM (not a huge fan of Louis Vuitton's monogram print for a bag this big and I'd like to not worry about vachetta getting rained on whilst walking to class). Neverfull owners, What do you not like about your NF? Have the handles on your bag cracked? How long have you had your bag? Are the corners worn at all? Any CS issues?
FYI: I plan to carry a purse-to-go organizer, cardigan, macbook pro or air, 1 or 2 textbooks, and a bottle of water.
(Sorry for writing a novel, but TIA for any help!)