I like the damier because no vachetta to worry about and it doesn't scream LV as much. But then having a few mono bags in your collection is a must too especially the mono speedy. You just have to have it!!
My mom had the monogram speedy in the 80's when I was too young to know about bags. It was really beat up and she gave it away, I really wish she had kept it for me.
Monogram. It is the classic look that initially attracted me to LV and what I fell in love with. Although I am getting very excited about the new damier when it is released.