2025 Murakami Cherry Blossom Line

[shankinmyysl]

I am so happy that you got your dream bag!!!! Thank you for sharing your story.... It bought tears to my eyes a little, because I can relate (not to get too personal haha)... Always wanted something from this collection when I was my younger self too.
Worked super hard to get all the things I have today! Enjoy her!

Thank you so much hun! I'm glad to know you're a kindred spirit And you're right, working super hard day after day, it only makes sense to see the fruits of our labor manifested in the things we truly want. It's interesting...I bought the bag for who I am today but also for my teenage self...cheesy but dreams do come true 😭🫶

 

[shankinmyysl]

Amazing story...KEEP IT!!! The joy it has already brought you makes it worth it. The guilt will go away as you wear and enjoy it....and you got two pieces for the price of one.

Aww y'all just keep the water works going with your support 😭❤️ Thank you so much for the advice! I am definitely keeping her, and yes I do believe the guilt will wear off the more I use it (though granted I'm happy just staring at her atm haha). She is worth being on ban island and eating ramen for the rest of the year 😂

 

[goodcrush]

Y'all...I've been meaning to share this but this past weekend was cray and I am only letting reality set in that I have this piece...

One random day at work one of my CAs sent me a text regarding the CB Papillon asking if I was interested in purchasing. Mind you I had no hope of getting any Murakami bag and didn't even dare dream of having one as I was late to all of the TM launches and the pricing was just WOWZA. I didn't see the text until the next day and I was kicking myself, praying that she still had it...and she did!!! It was in store ready to ship and I could have just cried (I didn't just yet.) I was in high school/college when the first TM collab came out and teenage me LOVED the print but again didn't dare dream of ever having one in my lifetime. What's even crazier is that I have always been interested in the Papillon style as it's such an unusual shape and the few women I've seen rocking them just look so classy and bad ass. Lo and behold the Babe (and her mini me) has arrived and she is all mine 😭😍 (did I mention this is my first LV bag?!)

A part of me feels guilty spending so much on one item (I grew up lower class but am financially stable now) BUT the thought of returning her gives me a negative physical reaction. She is GORGEOUS + she gives me so just joy + just the way it came about reinforces (to me) that she is meant to stay...has anyone ever felt that way or been in that dilemma? Any advice? My therapist is out this week so I'm asking y'all 😆

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The bag is lovely congratulations! Enjoy!!!

Know that you are worthy with and without the bag...thats the key!

 

[Grande Latte]

Y'all...I've been meaning to share this but this past weekend was cray and I am only letting reality set in that I have this piece...

One random day at work one of my CAs sent me a text regarding the CB Papillon asking if I was interested in purchasing. Mind you I had no hope of getting any Murakami bag and didn't even dare dream of having one as I was late to all of the TM launches and the pricing was just WOWZA. I didn't see the text until the next day and I was kicking myself, praying that she still had it...and she did!!! It was in store ready to ship and I could have just cried (I didn't just yet.) I was in high school/college when the first TM collab came out and teenage me LOVED the print but again didn't dare dream of ever having one in my lifetime. What's even crazier is that I have always been interested in the Papillon style as it's such an unusual shape and the few women I've seen rocking them just look so classy and bad ass. Lo and behold the Babe (and her mini me) has arrived and she is all mine 😭😍 (did I mention this is my first LV bag?!)

A part of me feels guilty spending so much on one item (I grew up lower class but am financially stable now) BUT the thought of returning her gives me a negative physical reaction. She is GORGEOUS + she gives me so just joy + just the way it came about reinforces (to me) that she is meant to stay...has anyone ever felt that way or been in that dilemma? Any advice? My therapist is out this week so I'm asking y'all 😆

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Keep. If this is your dream bag and it materialized only 20 years later, it's meant to be. Not to mention, it's almost impossible to get anything cherry blossom. I haven't come across anything in this drop despite heavy stalking.

If you still feel that you overspent, then just watch your expenses elsewhere and carry your bag in great health and happy spirits. Congratulations! 🌸 🌸 🌸 🩷 🩷 🩷

Many of us on this forum splurged on Murakami because 20 years ago we weren't able to.

 

[DrTr]

Y'all...I've been meaning to share this but this past weekend was cray and I am only letting reality set in that I have this piece...

One random day at work one of my CAs sent me a text regarding the CB Papillon asking if I was interested in purchasing. Mind you I had no hope of getting any Murakami bag and didn't even dare dream of having one as I was late to all of the TM launches and the pricing was just WOWZA. I didn't see the text until the next day and I was kicking myself, praying that she still had it...and she did!!! It was in store ready to ship and I could have just cried (I didn't just yet.) I was in high school/college when the first TM collab came out and teenage me LOVED the print but again didn't dare dream of ever having one in my lifetime. What's even crazier is that I have always been interested in the Papillon style as it's such an unusual shape and the few women I've seen rocking them just look so classy and bad ass. Lo and behold the Babe (and her mini me) has arrived and she is all mine 😭😍 (did I mention this is my first LV bag?!)

A part of me feels guilty spending so much on one item (I grew up lower class but am financially stable now) BUT the thought of returning her gives me a negative physical reaction. She is GORGEOUS + she gives me so just joy + just the way it came about reinforces (to me) that she is meant to stay...has anyone ever felt that way or been in that dilemma? Any advice? My therapist is out this week so I'm asking y'all 😆

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Congratulations on getting your gorgeous papillon and mini p!! 🌸 She’s beautiful, and clearly you love it and have dreamed about a bag like this for years. It’s ok to let yourself have what you love (sometimes we can struggle with that) and you said you are financially stable now. The price of these bags is certainly high, but it’s not only your first, but one from a collection you have loved all these years!! I hope you let yourself keep it and enjoy it as a very special first LV. 🌸🩷

 

[candiebear]

just got the alma from momo yesterday. was surprised it only took seven days to get here (US) from Japan. Had to get a photo of her with the nice (got from launch day)

 

[Merf66]

Has anyone bought from stockx? Legit? Wondering how bad customs and duty I’ll be hit with in Canada?

 

[sleepydoc.]

Has anyone bought from stockx? Legit? Wondering how bad customs and duty I’ll be hit with in Canada?

You can go to Canada Border Services website and there's a calculator for leather goods and jewelry. However someone on here @Zarie72 ?maybe? I think provided proof of payment of duties / tax included in the StockX pricing- but I don't think she is in Canada. I'm too skittish about fakes to do StockX.

 

[Mapoon]

Y'all...I've been meaning to share this but this past weekend was cray and I am only letting reality set in that I have this piece...

One random day at work one of my CAs sent me a text regarding the CB Papillon asking if I was interested in purchasing. Mind you I had no hope of getting any Murakami bag and didn't even dare dream of having one as I was late to all of the TM launches and the pricing was just WOWZA. I didn't see the text until the next day and I was kicking myself, praying that she still had it...and she did!!! It was in store ready to ship and I could have just cried (I didn't just yet.) I was in high school/college when the first TM collab came out and teenage me LOVED the print but again didn't dare dream of ever having one in my lifetime. What's even crazier is that I have always been interested in the Papillon style as it's such an unusual shape and the few women I've seen rocking them just look so classy and bad ass. Lo and behold the Babe (and her mini me) has arrived and she is all mine 😭😍 (did I mention this is my first LV bag?!)

A part of me feels guilty spending so much on one item (I grew up lower class but am financially stable now) BUT the thought of returning her gives me a negative physical reaction. She is GORGEOUS + she gives me so just joy + just the way it came about reinforces (to me) that she is meant to stay...has anyone ever felt that way or been in that dilemma? Any advice? My therapist is out this week so I'm asking y'all 😆

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She's perfect!! Like @Grande Latte said many of us bought from these drops as we just couldnt afford 20 years ago...Im glad you managed to get the item you truly wanted and it gives you full satisfaction! You dont want to wait 20 years later.

 

[shankinmyysl]

The bag is lovely congratulations! Enjoy!!!

Know that you are worthy with and without the bag...thats the key!

Aww thank you dear! Back at ya and the rest of the lovely folks here on purse forum 😄🩷 I am worthy with or without the bag, with or without ____, etc.. Gonna add that one to my list of mantras when things go awry!

 

[shankinmyysl]

Congratulations on getting your gorgeous papillon and mini p!! 🌸 She’s beautiful, and clearly you love it and have dreamed about a bag like this for years. It’s ok to let yourself have what you love (sometimes we can struggle with that) and you said you are financially stable now. The price of these bags is certainly high, but it’s not only your first, but one from a collection you have loved all these years!! I hope you let yourself keep it and enjoy it as a very special first LV. 🌸🩷

Thank you a bunch @DrTr! It can definitely be a struggle sometimes to allow ourselves to have the things we want and love (be it because of our past, the way we were raised, etc..) I can hear my therapist echo what you wrote and tell me it's ok to give myself permission to accept good things when they come...and come hell or high water I am accepting this!!

 

[shankinmyysl]

Keep. If this is your dream bag and it materialized only 20 years later, it's meant to be. Not to mention, it's almost impossible to get anything cherry blossom. I haven't come across anything in this drop despite heavy stalking.

If you still feel that you overspent, then just watch your expenses elsewhere and carry your bag in great health and happy spirits. Congratulations! 🌸 🌸 🌸 🩷 🩷 🩷

Many of us on this forum splurged on Murakami because 20 years ago we weren't able to.

Thank you @Grande Latte 🌸🩷! I'm so glad to know I am not alone and can share this space with so many LV X TM fans ☺️ Twenty years is a long time to manifest but HEY, it happened when it had to. Trusting God's/life's timing is a real thing 🙏 Maybe in another 20 years I can manifest a Chanel or Hermes bag, though if there is ANOTHER LV x TM collab then I think all of my fun money will go have to go there 😁

And oh boy am I scrimping and saving where I can (I am still paying my bills and living comfortably, no deciding which days I can/can't eat for this gal.) For being such a big purchase it is actually helping me shop smarter by hunting for bargains and cutting back on other splurges or non-necessities. Not always easy but we got this 💪

 

[shankinmyysl]

She's perfect!! Like @Grande Latte said many of us bought from these drops as we just couldnt afford 20 years ago...Im glad you managed to get the item you truly wanted and it gives you full satisfaction! You dont want to wait 20 years later.

Thank you @Mapoon! With price increases and inflation rising every moment I definitely didn't want to wait another 20 years for this baby 😂 God only knows what LV bags will be worth down the line...I remember when the speedy 25 and the pouchette accessoires were 'only' $500 each😭😭😭

 

[LVlvoe_bug]

Y'all...I've been meaning to share this but this past weekend was cray and I am only letting reality set in that I have this piece...

One random day at work one of my CAs sent me a text regarding the CB Papillon asking if I was interested in purchasing. Mind you I had no hope of getting any Murakami bag and didn't even dare dream of having one as I was late to all of the TM launches and the pricing was just WOWZA. I didn't see the text until the next day and I was kicking myself, praying that she still had it...and she did!!! It was in store ready to ship and I could have just cried (I didn't just yet.) I was in high school/college when the first TM collab came out and teenage me LOVED the print but again didn't dare dream of ever having one in my lifetime. What's even crazier is that I have always been interested in the Papillon style as it's such an unusual shape and the few women I've seen rocking them just look so classy and bad ass. Lo and behold the Babe (and her mini me) has arrived and she is all mine 😭😍 (did I mention this is my first LV bag?!)

A part of me feels guilty spending so much on one item (I grew up lower class but am financially stable now) BUT the thought of returning her gives me a negative physical reaction. She is GORGEOUS + she gives me so just joy + just the way it came about reinforces (to me) that she is meant to stay...has anyone ever felt that way or been in that dilemma? Any advice? My therapist is out this week so I'm asking y'all 😆

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Congrats on a beautiful bag. People spend money on different things , maybe an expensive bike or fishing pole. It’s so subjective. You love the bag and mention that you can afford it and missed the OG collab. I say keep it and enjoy it, it will be worth the money loving it every time you wear it! I would def keep it and you WILL regret it if you return it. or you can be like me who missed getting anything from the CB collection and now have to pay double! Which is what I am doing. Yes it’s expensive and annoying but I missed the OG collab as well so I know I want the items and will use them…

 

[Zarie72]

You can go to Canada Border Services website and there's a calculator for leather goods and jewelry. However someone on here @Zarie72 ?maybe? I think provided proof of payment of duties / tax included in the StockX pricing- but I don't think she is in Canada. I'm too skittish about fakes to do StockX.

It was FedEx that acted as the customs broker in the US and most likely would as well for Canada. Once I provided my receipt to show I paid duties and taxes the keepall (CB) was delivered. That was the only time I dealt with that (x2) probably because of the declared value. Other stockx items I did not have a problem.