How old is the oldest LV handbag that you still wear?
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I love the paint work! Been thinking about getting a bag painted too, may I ask how much they charged for doing so?
Monogram canvas accessories pouch from 20 years ago (Yes, it was actually named that when I bought it) I don't know what it's called now but you guys know what I'm talking about.
My mono Delightful MM, she's going on 11 years old, I used her everyday for at least 3 years straight and wore her out. Love her so much I sent her in to LV to get all the leather trim & strap redone this past year.
Speedy 25 from 1987 is the oldest, with the two runners up being a pair of epi bags, Cannes and Speedy 25, both from 1994.
I have a keepall that I think is from 1991 if I remember correctly. The monogram print holds up better (doesn't wear off) than some of my much newer bags, but that may be a coincidence. I'm considering replacing the vachetta because it's kind of needed at this point.
The oldest LV bag I still wear is my Pochette Accesories in monogram. It’s from 1998 or so, I forget exactly. The second oldest is my LV Tivoli from 2012. Such a sturdy well made bag and I love the shape. I don’t use it as much since it’s a too handle and these days I prefer crossbody.
I just purchased this same bag on Fashionphile last week. It in excellent condition and is from 2005. Whomever owned it took very great care. It came with what appears to be the original dustbag? The fabric reminds me of a linen mixed fabric. Is yours like this as well? I added a vachetta strap and decked her out some. Lol. I love the unique shape!
My LV Deauville (original Model) from I think 1997 or 1999… It has incredibly thick supergorgeous canvas… I wish, they kept the canvas like that…
I believe the older bags have the best longevity IF they were taken care of. I've come across older bags, up to 20 years old that look pretty awesome, and also came across older bags that are still holding on, but had a beating. Lol. What I like with the older bags is the thicker canvas, heavier weight of vachetta and the brass hardware. If the gold tone starts to tarnish on the older bags, just use brasso. The newer bags have gold tone plating so the gold just wears off over time and a silver tone metal starts to show thru. With that said, newer made bags can still look beautiful in the coming years if you take care of your bags, so don't be afraid to purchase a new bag from the boutique or a "newer" or older bag from an authorized reseller. LV still using top notch materials and the gold plating is not your standard cheap gold tone plating, it's just not AS top notch as "back in the day". Also quality control is not the same either so inspect your new bag inside the boutique before purchasing. Just make sure to start off with an excellent or very good conditioned bag and you'll be ok as long as you properly stuff and store your bags when not in use. I purchase new and preloved. I do put a light coating of leather conditioner on my new and preloved LV coated canvas and on my vachetta along with Apple Garde on the vachetta ONLY (not on canvas) to prevent water marks and allow easy wiping of light soil with a water based baby wipe. My new canvas stays looking fresh and my older preloved pieces are locked into time to when I first obtained them. I use Kate Spade Leather Conditioner on my vachetta, canvas and Chanel lambskin and goatskin. There are other conditioners as well like Cadillac. Just stay away from anything that has silicone or any type of "cone" in the ingredients. Silicone will dry out items as it coats it with a coating that doesn't allow leather to breath. Also keeping silica packets in your bags will help keep moisture from getting trapped in your bags. When you purchase your bag, please share your purchase with us.
The oldest and my first LV bag is my Petite Bucket from 2000. This is the bag started everything having to do with my love for beautiful designer bags.
My Speedy 40 that was made in 1989... Had all the leather replaced a year ago.
