Wow, this thread has slowed down a lot. A post from January and April on the same page.
EU Chatting and Stalking
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I know everyone’s disappeared into the Murakami threads I think (been there a lot myself
)@Emphosix haven’t seen you on here in awhile either!
I hope everyone is ok?
I've been on ban island for the last few months. Returned in the last week to find the total insanity of the Murakami months, strewn across some 900+ pages on the main thread !! Can't say I'm upset that I missed it, I have a small Murakami pochette from the OG collection but I'm not super drawn to any of the new pieces that have come out. If I was younger, I would be for sure. But I think my style has become quieter with age. I've been looking for a quieter, small or mid sized Louis V bag for a couple of years with no luck - any recommendations? At one point I really liked the empreinte pieces, but I tried a few on in the store and hated the microfibre lining, it felt incomplete to me without feeling something luxurious like leather or suede.
Yes I’m guilty of that too!I know everyone’s disappeared into the Murakami threads I think (been there a lot myself
@Emphosix haven’t seen you on here in awhile either!
I hope everyone is ok?
We’ve all been chasing that dream murakami piece or two! Can’t believe it started in nov/dec for preorders and still going strong. Hope everyone is doing well and hope you’re good too @Shaddix13All good thank you, as I’m now officially out of the Murakami crazeYes I’m guilty of that too!
After now adding the Cherry Blossom speedy to my collection, I think I’m at bag peace! I genuinely have LV bags to suit any of my needs now, and with the price point LV is getting to, along with the lack of quality control I just experienced, I think I am done (famous last words I know!). Will still enjoy seeing updates and everyone’s purchases
All good thank you, as I’m now officially out of the Murakami craze
After now adding the Cherry Blossom speedy to my collection, I think I’m at bag peace! I genuinely have LV bags to suit any of my needs now, and with the price point LV is getting to, along with the lack of quality control I just experienced, I think I am done (famous last words I know!). Will still enjoy seeing updates and everyone’s purchases
I'm happy to hear they could fix your Speedy at the store!
I also feel (very) close to bag peace
I also have for any occassion a bag that suits and I stopped buying bags just for the sake of collecting. I'm still curious about the Cherry drop but not sure if I get a bag, have spent so much on the Murakami items already and feel a bit tired of having these huge CC bills monthly.Took my Speedy for its first outing in the rarely seen sunshine in the Uk
What bags has everyone else been wearing lately? Anyone got their eye on any new pieces?
What bags has everyone else been wearing lately? Anyone got their eye on any new pieces?
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Looks gorgeous !! You have styled it well, looking great! Is that a strap from a Nigo bag by any chance? Didn't know you are a Nigo fan, too!Took my Speedy for its first outing in the rarely seen sunshine in the Uk
What bags has everyone else been wearing lately? Anyone got their eye on any new pieces?
Hi @bagsamplified hope you’ve been keeping well
I was wondering if you know whether Australia do the shopping tax return scheme? I am sure they do from what I’ve read… similar to EU countries.. do you know if it’s applicable for NZ visitors? Grateful for any info/ links you may be able to point me to!
Hey, thanks am well and hope you are too!Hi @bagsamplified hope you’ve been keeping well
I was wondering if you know whether Australia do the shopping tax return scheme? I am sure they do from what I’ve read… similar to EU countries.. do you know if it’s applicable for NZ visitors? Grateful for any info/ links you may be able to point me to!
Yes, it does and yes you can from NZ. Not sure if NZ has their own tourist tax refund scheme, too,maybe not.
https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/tourist-refund-scheme
You need to keep receipts and it has to be over $300aud (about 167EUR today- our currency tanked against most of the major economies last couple of weeks!) And it's usually after checking in and going through Security, so you'll need to keep your goods in carry-on, unused, for inspection. Have a great trip!
Thank you so much! Yes it sounds like the rules are the same as EU shopping over here! Glad you're wellHey, thanks am well and hope you are too!
Yes, it does and yes you can from NZ. Not sure if NZ has their own tourist tax refund scheme, too,maybe not.
https://www.abf.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/tourist-refund-scheme
You need to keep receipts and it has to be over $300aud (about 167EUR today- our currency tanked against most of the major economies last couple of weeks!) And it's usually after checking in and going through Security, so you'll need to keep your goods in carry-on, unused, for inspection. Have a great trip!
She indeed looks gorgeous!
Love also Felicie from this collection 
I don’t have any experience with light-colored empreinte LV yet, buy maybe @Cathindy could help (based on experience with Easy pouch on strap & mini bumbag)? I also really love this collection!
I have a lot of cream and other light colored empreinte bags and they're all fine. My golden rule is to not wear them with black or dark jeans. And if you have any new colorful clothes to wash them first before using it with a light colored bag. So far I never had issues with color transfer!