Empreinte leather is gorgeous and in a league of its own but when it comes this this particular style, I prefer the look of mono. There is something so gorgeous about that handle in vachetta. I do want to mention that I own an Artsy in Mono (MM) and I do not find it very comfortable. The bottom is very wide and I find that awkward for my frame. The bag is heavy and the strap hurts. My bag is several years old so it's broken in well but still...not my favorite. Perhaps try it on in the store with your things in it if you haven't done so already. Try it with bare shoulders too because the feel is much different than it it is with sweaters or a padded coat. I still think its beautiful - don't get me wrong. For me it would never work as an everyday bag. I love having it in my rotation, though. Good luck!!
I wanted to add my BFF and I went to LV this past week and she had every intention on purchasing an Artsy in Noir but when she tried it on, she didn't like the bulk. She's very small - 5'0" and 103 pounds. Then she tried the brand new Bagatelle style and fell in love! It is lighter and lays very nicely against the body. She bought it on the spot. Have you tried that style? That would get my vote over Artsy.
I wanted to add my BFF and I went to LV this past week and she had every intention on purchasing an Artsy in Noir but when she tried it on, she didn't like the bulk. She's very small - 5'0" and 103 pounds. Then she tried the brand new Bagatelle style and fell in love! It is lighter and lays very nicely against the body. She bought it on the spot. Have you tried that style? That would get my vote over Artsy.
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