Is monogram too tacky/flashy?

[M_Butterfly]

My screen name gives a clue on my preferred designer. However, that was nearly 16 years ago. I still love the Pradas from that era and at the time, I found the LV monogram bags too common place and tacky. Of course that had more to do with the fact that fake Speedys and Neverfulls were on every arm no matter what direction you looked.

Times and tastes changing, I find myself enjoying picking up the occasional vintage LV monogram or damier bags and SLG. I always loved the suhali and epi leather lines and have several bags and SLG in those leathers. The past few years though, I've come to embrace the vintage LV monograms. That said, I refuse to own a Speedy because of the massive number of counterfeits out there. This vintage Theda is one of my absolute favorite LV monogram bags. Doesn't look like the stereotyped LV monogram bags. Just looks edgy and cool.

*Been too lazy to take my own photos, so this is from a Yoogi's Closet listing.
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I adored this bag and regret so much selling it

 

[Prada Psycho]

I adored this bag and regret so much selling it

I can't begin to list the things I've sold that I regretted selling. Not just bags, but scarves, designer jewelry and other jewelry. A couple of scarves and one particular diamond ring were things I kicked myself so much over that I went on the prowl to replace them. In one case, I went to the shop where I'd sold the ring and bought the ring back! Also spent a good bit of time replacing some of my favorite Hermes scarves. That's a lot of why I have so many bags I need to thin out, but can't decide which ones to sell. I can't deal with "seller's regret" these days.

 

[wimp]

I love monogram on SLGs. Most of my clothing and purses are black, so I love looking into my purse and seeing the peek of monogram. For bags, monogram is just not for me. Wouldn't suit my style and is too flashy.

On others, it's dependent on the person. My best friend and my aunties all wear it very well. I've also seen lots of strangers where I've admired it with their style/outfit. I've also seen it overdone and look tacky, so I think it all depends on how you style it.

 

[axlm]

I think a well worn and loved monogram bag is very stylish and not at all tacky.

 

[LoverField]

Monogram itself, to me, is neutral. It depends on the look --- if the overall look is tacky, the Monogram certainly doesn't help. On the other hand, I have seen classily-styled people with LV Monogram and it didn't look tacky at all.

 

[peaches24]

It is flashy because everyone knows you paid a fortune for it just by looking at the pattern.

 

[Louisgyal37]

Maybe to some, maybe not to others
Me: Don’t give a rats hairy behind!! Live and let live!!

 

[BleuSaphir]

It is flashy because everyone knows you paid a fortune for it just by looking at the pattern.

That same could be said who paid money for brand new Chanel and Hermes Kelly or Birkin.

The monogram definitely gains attention, but when worn right, it the most sophisticated timeless elegant looking pattern.

 

[Jaime]

I think it's very recognisable but not necessarily flashy. Yes there are a lot of fakes out there but I don't care if people think mine is. In some situations I'd prefer they think it's fake. Less likely to want to steal or snatch a fake bag than real and some people in my family I'd rather they think I bought fake than knew what ridiculous amount of money I've spent on bags...

 

[Moxisox]

I think flashiness and what is considered flashy, is all relative to the situation and circumstances.

 

[Raspberry]

I think flashiness and what is considered flashy, is all relative to the situation and circumstances.

Agree - context is key.

My kids go to a public school in a not-wealthy part of town, and I don’t like to carry monogram bags for drop off or pick up. But no one would take a second look at the mall or at a restaurant.

 

[zsazsa12]

I think Louis Vuitton has become uncomfortably common. When everyone you see out in public is carrying the same bag, it’s very Stepford. I bought an Emilie wallet in noir empriente a couple of weeks ago and That will be it as far as my Louis Vuitton collection goes. I pride myself on being unique and unique is not carrying the same bag as everyone else. It’s not exhausting, it’s just having your own personal taste and style and not wanting to conform to the taste of the masses.

 

[t.m.mcelroy]

I don’t think it is at all!

 

[Jumper]

I used to think monogram is flashy and avoided it as everybody recognises the logos. But lately, I acquired two monogram bags in a row despite finding them a little loud. Really like the design of the bag and they only come out in mono. So, my appreciation for mono only started 10 years later after my first journey in LV.

 

[Love_N_Lune]

Agree - context is key.

My kids go to a public school in a not-wealthy part of town, and I don’t like to carry monogram bags for drop off or pick up. But no one would take a second look at the mall or at a restaurant.

Same here