2025 Murakami Collection

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Just wanted to share my Rosalie from the US website restock a week ago. It still came with a flowerhat man tag but no stickers. The random monogram pattern colors on the inside are the blueish/green tones - which is my preference. I’m soooo happy!
Oh lovely! I did not know what this looked like inside and was scratching my head why it was considered part of this collection, now I see why!
 
I finally received my Alma BB. Delivery was initially showing as 14/02 so imagine my surprise when I received an ‘it’s shipped’ email! (UK based). The item was made in France.

It is beautiful!!😍. I am probably in the minority when I say I’m planning to leave the vachetta untreated and let it take natural course of the years!!. I only received the MK stickers

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Ordered high rise online, US, on 1/17 for delivery to my local store. Initial ETA was 2/18, delivered to store on 2/3 and there are numerous quality issues. Noticed these flaws immediately and put it back in the box to return to the store today.

Made in US. I also notice the bag has a very strong chemical paint smell, which I initially likened to a new car but I was wrong. Sigh!

1. Flaw on the canvas that appears to be melted. Sigh!
2. One side of the interior lining is not sewn down. Sigh!
3. If you put anything in the front zip pocket, it makes the back zip pocket bulge and vice versa. Interior space is minimal (not a flaw). Sigh!
4. The strong chemical smell. It’s so strong that I stored it in my garage until I return it today. Sigh!
5. The back zip pocket interior lining has visible stitching, not a flaw, but this design makes it bulky and minimizes what you can put in it. Sigh!
6. The top of the bag bulges when worn bc of the minimal interior space. Sigh!

Even if it wasn’t flawed, I wouldn’t keep it. It’s a very impractical design, minimal interior space, and I can’t get over the smell. If I didn’t get it from LV, I would swear it’s a replica but my receipt shows the chip (RFID code). Definitely not worth $3k, with taxes, and the vibe is giving more of a collaboration with Claire’s not TM. 😆

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this is actually disappointing, on so many levels!
 
The CA from the Miami store who helped me order the "Moca hands" charm sent me a screenshot of what she can see on her end today, and it looks like it has an expected date of 3/27/25. It would be nice if it were sooner obviously, but I'm glad to have this update, makes me a little more confident that it is actually coming! I didn't want to bug her so I haven't reached out at all, so I appreciate her keeping me in the loop!
 
The CA from the Miami store who helped me order the "Moca hands" charm sent me a screenshot of what she can see on her end today, and it looks like it has an expected date of 3/27/25. It would be nice if it were sooner obviously, but I'm glad to have this update, makes me a little more confident that it is actually coming! I didn't want to bug her so I haven't reached out at all, so I appreciate her keeping me in the loop!
Interesting because eta for my Coussin bb is also that date.
 
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Ordered high rise online, US, on 1/17 for delivery to my local store. Initial ETA was 2/18, delivered to store on 2/3 and there are numerous quality issues. Noticed these flaws immediately and put it back in the box to return to the store today.

Made in US. I also notice the bag has a very strong chemical paint smell, which I initially likened to a new car but I was wrong. Sigh!

1. Flaw on the canvas that appears to be melted. Sigh!
2. One side of the interior lining is not sewn down. Sigh!
3. If you put anything in the front zip pocket, it makes the back zip pocket bulge and vice versa. Interior space is minimal (not a flaw). Sigh!
4. The strong chemical smell. It’s so strong that I stored it in my garage until I return it today. Sigh!
5. The back zip pocket interior lining has visible stitching, not a flaw, but this design makes it bulky and minimizes what you can put in it. Sigh!
6. The top of the bag bulges when worn bc of the minimal interior space. Sigh!

Even if it wasn’t flawed, I wouldn’t keep it. It’s a very impractical design, minimal interior space, and I can’t get over the smell. If I didn’t get it from LV, I would swear it’s a replica but my receipt shows the chip (RFID code). Definitely not worth $3k, with taxes, and the vibe is giving more of a collaboration with Claire’s not TM. 😆

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Oh no! No offense to the US LV Manufacturing team but if I'm buying Designer like LV, I want it to made in Europe (especially since these are already so expensive being "imported" goods. My first Keepall wasn't terrible but I learned it was made in the US from 2015 (Damier Cobalt)...since then sold it on. BUT I ordered a Cle (Key Pouch) during covid and it was a Made in the USA piece but it smelled like chemicals and found the quality not as great for the tiny pouch (Light bled through at the seams). it was a return for me.

Im surprised this High Rise was a "made in the US", I thought most special collections were made in Europe (France, Spain, Italy). But hopefully you got other things, this collection has been amazing so far. The only minor gripe I have is the canvas printing job on the Romy Card Holder. If you watch some YouTube unboxing's - People point out as well that its not as clear/crisp as seen on the bags. Its easier to see in person that VIA photos.
 
The CA from the Miami store who helped me order the "Moca hands" charm sent me a screenshot of what she can see on her end today, and it looks like it has an expected date of 3/27/25. It would be nice if it were sooner obviously, but I'm glad to have this update, makes me a little more confident that it is actually coming! I didn't want to bug her so I haven't reached out at all, so I appreciate her keeping me in the loop!
Mine is showing shipped but Im waiting for a tracking number. The panda charm still hasnt been allocated so Im not sure if that one will ever happen.

It is great the CA kept you in the loop, but Im sorry you have to wait so long.

I dont think these long waits are going to be good for cherry blossom sales. It is hard to have $$$$ tied up with products not even received yet and then to be spending more $$$ on pre ordering new products that may also take months.
 
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Still shaking. I was able to order the soft speedy 30 from 57th st CA, and it should be here in a few days (it would’ve been here tomorrow, but I faked sick at work recently and can’t manage to do it again so soon just for a delivery 😂). I’m officially done. No more stalking for me. Credit card has been assaulted, violated, and left for dead. I ended up with the phone pouch and soft speedy 30. I have a nano on order but who knows when that will show up. Biggest and most heartfelt thank you to @EmmJay. My TPF queen until the end.
 

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Well, congrats on the Moca hands charm. It's adorable.
The panda one might just go into prep anytime now, don't loose hope. If they cannot fulfill it, you would have gotten the cancellation already.

These are two highly coveted pieces. I've never even seen them in real life.

LV moves fast, I think they have learned from phase one that majority of demand is in US and Europe so will re-allocate as a result. I think APAC might have a harder time with phase 2 and 3. Just my guess.

I don't know if I've made the right call with my white MC PA. It's still in the box. It's such an expensive small nothing. I wonder if I should return for credit and get the black empreinte speedy 25 which I've always wanted to add to my collection, What are your thoughts? Everyone else, feel free to comment.

I should have gotten a big bag like MC carryall to match with my small bag (flower speedy20 which is in transit). Please advise, LV queen.
If you haven't longed to take it out yet, I'd return it and get something that I can't wait to wear! :smile: