Fairly new here and looking for advise on which of these are most durable. I am looking at the neo alma bb but reading about the corner wear, would this not be an issue with canvas?
Epi leather vs Empriente vs Canvas
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I think the canvas or Epi would be good options for long term wear. Since you specified corner wear specifically, Stay away from the Empriente leather because it has folded corners, a recipe for premature corner wear that cannot be repaired. The Epi and Canvas leather trim can both be repaired if damaged.
I love my Epi Almas. They are several years old yet look brand new. I admire the monogram canvas but the amount of vachetta on the base always scared me. If I were to get one in canvas I would probably choose DE.
I would too only because i already have a bag in DE and dont want to have the same patterns...i am however afraid of the corner wear....will have to ask LV CA's on the guarantee
Epi for long term, canvas second but pattern (mono/damier) will fade, and empriente will soften and won't age well.
I agree- canvas and epi will be better choices for everyday durability. I almost pulled the trigger on the newly-launched OTG in empriente but I do not want a tote like that to be "precious". As gorgeous as it is- for a workhorse kind of bag, I think it could be high-maintenance and show wear and tear more quickly.
I am debating between these 2 bags the Alma bb in DE or epi. Which would you suggest or say wears better?