"Is this Normal?" Ask about LV stitching, alignment, etc. here!
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Multiple posts of same thing unnecessary. I’ve answered in 2 other posts. Looks fine. If you’re unhappy return.
I think this is normal. It's skin so it will wrinkle slightly in places. It's not a sign that there will be issues with cracking or other damage.
I have a question as well. I just had a conversation with someone because one handle of my Mono Speedy (and my Mono Neverfull as well) has gotten darker than the other. I thought this was normal because they‘re different parts of leather, but now I‘m confused. 
Is this a defect?
Is this a defect?
Two of mine have some small cracks along the zipper - right where the inner pocket is. But they are 11 years old, so I wouldn‘t worry about it.
Anyone mind giving some opinions? I received my nano speedy today and everything is good except how it came, not sure if it was a return, if the bag is defective or if the person packaging it was having a bad day but one side of it was really squished when I unpackaged it.
I've stuffed it with some paper but not sure if this would eventually go away or if I should return it? It seems like everyone's nano speedy ive seen comes in perfect shape
I've stuffed it with some paper but not sure if this would eventually go away or if I should return it? It seems like everyone's nano speedy ive seen comes in perfect shape
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This is how they all look when they are new. The factory folds them and they remain in small boxes until they are sold. Only reason display models look so good is because they have been stuffed for a while. Just stuff it really good and fluff it several times a day to speed up the process. It will get smoother in days/weeks or just by you using it normally
I guess also because all the YouTube videos I've watched unboxed it in perfect shape and I'm like ... not mine!! It just looked like "stretched/loose" canvas if you know what I mean
I have bought 50+ LV bags and they all look folded and "damaged" when they are new. It depends on the light and camera angle how folded it looks if you saw it on YT or instagram. Maybe their bags were stuffed prior to making the videos. Maybe they bought a display piece? Who knows. Your bag looks fine, even when the canvas have been folded really hard creating sharp edges they really bounce back just from normal use and stuffing
I didn't think they folded the nano speedy but maybe you're right
No matter if you ask your SA for another bag there are always issues. Some speedys have faded monogram prints, or even scratches on it. Scratches on the leather is another issue, and stitching issues. Piping issues etc. If you really want an instant perfect shape to your bag the Alma is the best choice.
The best thing to do is stuff your bag, if the bag is not stuffed it will fold. Its the best thing to do when you are not using it as well. I dont remember if my speedy was folded, but I remember it only had the strap inside, so it looked like yours, and like I do with all my bags I stuffed it, and within days it got a lot better.
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Not while storing them, but the production process is folding itself. All Speedies, Keepalls are assembled inside-out, sewn up, and then turned back to their final shape. Bags with stiffer canvas survive this folding step quite gracefully, softer ones can remain weird looking for quite a while. And the small size in the case of this bag brings out other weaknesses of this process that are hidden on a Keepall 50.
It might look odd but actually it's part of the design. The canvas on the corner it tucked back under the lining and the zipper, and there is a cut both at the top (which makes the little gap in the canvas on top), and right above the side panel's top. On some pieces they are more tucked in and barely visible, on some they can be quite prominent. They are visible on mine too (6 years old), much less on the other end, and more prominently on this one that you've shown.