I think the LV Capucines is both a Classic due to its clean, simple silhouette but I also think its a bit overhyped because at the end of the day its a basic top handle satchel at an exorbitant price. That being said, if you love it I think its absolutely worth it.
Capucines - Classic or Hype?
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I haven't seen it in person yet, but it should be similar, but even softer. I loved Nomade too.
I tried one on several times, and it’s a lovely bag, but could never bring myself to buy. To me I don’t think it’s a classic, I do think LV is pushing the heck out of it to try and make it one. For me, I wouldn’t consider it at current price point as it’s almost in H territory and H bags hold up better and certainly retain their value if a B/C/K. I’m biased though - H leather all the way, although I do have a leather NF and love it as a very large tote for when my B’s won’t do. I take my B’s and K everywhere, and I also use shapers to minimize droopiness. I’ve seen some older larger capucines that get weirdly saggy at the bottom, and given the double sides I would think a shaper wouldn’t work well.
‘Bottom line though, if you love it and want it why not? Whether it’s actually a classic may or may not matter to you. For sure it doesn’t hold its value on the secondary market, but that may allow you to find a great deal on one. Prices of all luxury handbags have crossed into the stratosphere at this point, it’s vital to buy what we love and use them. No matter what anyone else thinks, we are the ones we have to please. Good luck with your decision, they are beautiful bags.
It's very much in tradition of LV
Don't have, but I really like the Lockit - however, it's a muck more casual bag. The Capucine is dressier and up-town-glossy, and the logo is kind of out-there but clever. Not sure if it'll be a classic, but all I can say is it's easier to wear a bag that was never 'in', than a bag that was very favoured at one time. If you love, then just go for it.
Don't have, but I really like the Lockit - however, it's a muck more casual bag. The Capucine is dressier and up-town-glossy, and the logo is kind of out-there but clever. Not sure if it'll be a classic, but all I can say is it's easier to wear a bag that was never 'in', than a bag that was very favoured at one time. If you love, then just go for it.
With the recent price increases LV certainly wants you to think it is. I can totally see what @BULL says about LV’s original intention for this bag when it was first introduced. But I wish LV could stay focused on what would be classic for them which is their canvas pieces. Not that providing beautiful leather options is a bad thing but raising the prices of a bag to say “hey, it’s just as expensive as a Chanel classic flap or almost as pricey as a Birkin and therefore is just as classic” doesn’t mean that it is seen as such by the market. What is classic to LV is their heritage as a luggage producer so being more innovative with trunks is where I think they will score more points. I love the soft trunks and the most recent derivation, the side trunk. I think they need to keep working on a version that doesn’t scratch your hand when you go in and out it that will fit more and be comfortable against the body. I think it’s coming.
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I honestly love the Capucines. I think it's a gorgeous style and would love to get the BB in yellow, however, I just can't see spending that much money on a bag. I just think that's too expensive, but that's my personal opinion.
Like others have said, if you love it, then buy it. You're the only one that you need to impress and if you're OK with spending that much money for it, then go for it!
Like others have said, if you love it, then buy it. You're the only one that you need to impress and if you're OK with spending that much money for it, then go for it!
It’s a huge no from me - I stupidly bought a capucines, the clips inside where straps go actually gouged a hole in the leather on one side and marked it all up on the other. I’m now stuck with an almost
$10 000 bag that looks like a piece of Kmart construction. ( I’ve since heard they’ve moved the clips so it’s obviously a fault they were aware of )
$10 000 bag that looks like a piece of Kmart construction. ( I’ve since heard they’ve moved the clips so it’s obviously a fault they were aware of )
OMG that sounds awful. Did you try taking it back to LV to send in for repair?
I think the Capucines are beautiful, classic bags and you should get one. I would never..... I set a limit on how much I will allow myself to spend on a handbag.
You love it, you should totally get it.
You love it, you should totally get it.
I guess not many would wear it as an everyday crossbody bag and carry very heavy stuff, I normally wear it on my arm, only use strap if I’m going to use public bathroom. I have no any issues with this bag everything still looks brand new.
I love the Capucines and consider it classic LV. I have always admired it, but with that price tag I would tend to purchase a bag from a house other than LV.
Classic wanna-be for me. I had one and sold it. It has not been around long enough to be classic and it does not hold the value.
I think it‘s both: classic and hype.
Classic because of the Taurillon leather and the design, hype because of the price!
For some women it‘s important to have a high priced bag, because they want to have a special bag, not a common style.
And the resale value isn‘t important!
I buy my bags for me, I buy what I love and I don‘t think about a resale value.
Classic because of the Taurillon leather and the design, hype because of the price!
For some women it‘s important to have a high priced bag, because they want to have a special bag, not a common style.
And the resale value isn‘t important!
I buy my bags for me, I buy what I love and I don‘t think about a resale value.
I have the mini classic black, i love this bag so much more than i love my coco handle bags, i bought it coz i adore and love the style and that thick heavy grain/veins of the leather . I dont mind if its a hype, it doesnt bother me a bit coz i ❤️ it .
No, by the time I can get around to going to store they will no doubt say it’s ‘too old’. Any excuse!
( I’m in the middle of no where and it costs nearly $1k in return airfares for a 45 minute flight, that’s why I don’t go to LV much)