Hello! Been a while since I posted but I've wanted this bag for forever and finally pulled the trigger a few weeks ago. So happy with it! I loved the classic look but was concerned about the wear and "potential flattening" (i.e. vintage Chanel quilted bags I see that yes, are super soft but also super flat). Randomly, I came across the Loulou backpack in medium a while ago that was about 40% off and I since I didn't have/needed a backpack bag, I went ahead and bought it. I do event production and after using it backstage while working/taking photos (...and on dog walks/dog outings with friends to restaurants/dog parks/dog rescue events) I was really impressed. I DO take care of my bags but I'm not insanely militant - I wipe them down with a barely damp cloth (I don't have any suede bags so pebbled/treated leather only) then re-stuff them with paper/bubble wrap and its detachable strap if it has one before putting it back in the dust bag after I'm done/switching out. The basics, right?
The Loulou series leather is very durable - my backpack looked new after weeks of constant use - still looks new now. It's what made me decide to get this Loulou bag. I will say that because of the more horizontal shape of this bag, I noticed the soft leather at the front corners lightly crease (I do NOT over stuff my bags and I'm very organized; everything has a catchall and nothing wierd shaped); I found laying my bag flat on it's back (make sure chain straps are not underneath) before bed made the corners/any creases disappear in the morning. Just letting the bag rest/iron itself out, I guess.
I have heard some say the leather is similar to the Chanel flaps but I disagree - the Loulou matelassé leather is much more durable. I'd say it's more squishy than soft; definitely more water, scratch and crease resistant than Chanel lambskin.
This bag and my small Givenchy Nightingale (my first love, finally bought after 5 years in 2017!) are the only two bags I lusted after for years and paid full price for from the boutiques and DID NOT REGRET IT. Glad to finally join the club!
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