Epi Speedy - Too stiff?

[luckycharm06]

I am thinking of getting a new Louis Vuitton hand bag, and the Epi speedy caught my eye. The only problem? It looks hard as a rock! Does anyone own this? Does the leather soften up? I love it in the blue color...

Also, do you think this will be more classic than a Balenciaga classique? So many decisions...

 

[ayla]

I definately think they look more professional than a b-bag, and you may be able to keep it around for longer since it'd be more appropriate for conservative offices. I don't have any epi pieces, but I'm sure at least one of the forum members can help you out on that !

 

[H_addict]

I would go with Epi Speedy. I think they are GREAT looking bags and hold their shape much better than mono speedies do. I could never get into Balenciagas. Don't know why.

 

[wickedassin]

I would go with Epi Speedy. I think they are GREAT looking bags and hold their shape much better than mono speedies do. I could never get into Balenciagas. Don't know why.

I always want to take a pair of scissors to the Balenciagas and give the leather "string" a snip...:shame:

 

[Raspberry]

I actually LIKE that the leather is much stiffer than the monogram canvas, because I feel that a tyle like the Speedy should retain a structured shape.

 

[Cristina]

I also think the Epi Speedy is more professional-looking than the Balenciaga bags, but I like both I have the Epi Speedy in mandarin on my want list.

 

[LgaV]

The epi leather is a lot softer now than it was years ago. I acutally checked out the epi speedy last week and its fantastic (it's acutally next on my list) Its soo soft but stiff enough to keep it's shape.

 

[edsbgrl]

Glad someone asked this. I have an Epi Noe on the way and I've wondered just how much stiffer the material is in comparison to the mono. canvas.

 

[KK]

Epi speedy is defintely more ckassic, IMO it's more timeless Yet it still goes with casual wear especial in blue. But of course I'm bias, I have a black 30 and a pochette. Blue doesn't come in 30 though if you want a 30. It doesn't get any softer but I like it that it holds it's shape. Fellow members convert me to like Balenciaga, want one once I find a colour I like and have actually seen it in person. Epi is not soft like canvas for sure. Two totally differnt style bags. I went to check out the soufflot in blue, wanted it so bad before but it's too stiff and doesn't look too good on my shoulder.