I like the LV monogram and SLGS but prefer leather bags from other brands. For some reason, have struggled to like empriente or Epi leather. Since I have enough SLGs and monogram pieces for everyday use, I no longer feel the pull to buy more LV. I feel my canvas pieces serve me well for all my needs. Trendy or not, they are extremely functional. I feel, the big change is in their marketing. When I bought my pochette metis or my multipochette accessories, I remember getting ‘looks’ from onlookers as they were such coveted items and you had to be invited to purchase them. That is no longer the case, everything is available online almost all the time in many different variants. Although I love my pieces and wear them with joy, I feel LV has lost its exclusivity.