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[Love_N_Lune]

Speedy B25 Monogram - 1 year old. I noticed some greenish staining on the inside facing handles. The handbag is kept in the dust bag in the top shelf of closet (ac vent nearby to keep cool). I initially protected the handbag with Apple guard. This is the sole places with it. Is this normal?

 

[BagsMB]

So I recently got in the rat race of owning a Pochette Métis. I have been through 3 bags and this one seems the most decent one to keep. However, regardless of my knowledge on the Vachetta, I am confused if fine lines like these are normal to find on a new vachetta bag?! Your opinions would be highly appreciated and kindly do not judge but my OCD is at another level, thank you

 

[calipursegal]

We could always add to that thread a brief and simple "User's Guide to LV" to help problem-solve before neurotic bag owners post. For example:

"Normal" = slightly different stitching (spacing, double-stitch, etc.), different coloured hardware (seriously, no one is looking at your zipper and thinking "woah, that person's zipper doesn't match the D-ring"), not perfectly aligned canvas patterns, a wrinkle on your Speedy's handle(s), anything that is "crooked" (pull out a protractor or leveller; if it's more than a 5 degree angle then it's crooked and needs to go back to LV), etc.

"Not Normal" = premature canvas and/or leather wear (i.e. cracking, peeling, bubbling, etc. within 1-2 years given that the rest of the bag is in reasonable condition), hardware falling off, the item is flashing gang signs, etc.

I'm going to throw out a potentially unpopular opinion (so gird your loins or just keep scrolling) but, if some people are THAT concerned about the asinine details that they otherwise wouldn't bat an eyelash towards affordable and/or contemporary brands, then maybe LV is just not a good financial and/or lifestyle fit for them.

FLASHING GANG SIGNS!! I literally laughed aloud.

 

[iluvcake143]

Speedy B25 Monogram - 1 year old. I noticed some greenish staining on the inside facing handles. The handbag is kept in the dust bag in the top shelf of closet (ac vent nearby to keep cool). I initially protected the handbag with Apple guard. This is the sole places with it. Is this normal?

I’m not an expert but that looks like mold. I would store the bag in a different place so it doesn’t persist.

 

[toujours*chic]

I’m not an expert but that looks like mold. I would store the bag in a different place so it doesn’t persist.

I agree- this looks like deterioration caused by dampness. It is far more important to keep the bag dry rather than cool. I too would look for another place to store the bag that is dry with good air circulation.

 

[karman]

Speedy B25 Monogram - 1 year old. I noticed some greenish staining on the inside facing handles. The handbag is kept in the dust bag in the top shelf of closet (ac vent nearby to keep cool). I initially protected the handbag with Apple guard. This is the sole places with it. Is this normal?

I’m not an expert but that looks like mold. I would store the bag in a different place so it doesn’t persist.

I agree @iluvcake143 ...either mold or tarnishing from the rings. It can probably be cleaned off with a cloth. I do not advise this though I have cleaned black specks of mold off a vintage Trouville. I very gently used a Magic Eraser (no cleaner embedded) and "sanded off" the mold, no damage to vachetta since I went very lightly and was very careful.

 

[karman]

So I recently got in the rat race of owning a Pochette Métis. I have been through 3 bags and this one seems the most decent one to keep. However, regardless of my knowledge on the Vachetta, I am confused if fine lines like these are normal to find on a new vachetta bag?! Your opinions would be highly appreciated and kindly do not judge but my OCD is at another level, thank you

That looks normal. I know this is not an acceptable answer to some - but your fingernail could easily make that mark too. Not saying you did, but vachetta (like some leathers) can show light scrapes. The light ones can be buffed out or they fade over time. If the lack of durability of vachetta does not meet your expectations, I'd suggest looking at other bags with no vachetta.

 

[BagsMB]

That looks normal. I know this is not an acceptable answer to some - but your fingernail could easily make that mark too. Not saying you did, but vachetta (like some leathers) can show light scrapes. The light ones can be buffed out or they fade over time. If the lack of durability of vachetta does not meet your expectations, I'd suggest looking at other bags with no vachetta.

It was there when I received it-I had assumed maybe it happened during production. I haven’t seen anything like this on other vachetta bags that I have though to be honest-I don’t mind wear and tear once the bag comes into usage but I just wasn’t sure of this one.

 

[calipursegal]

So I recently got in the rat race of owning a Pochette Métis. I have been through 3 bags and this one seems the most decent one to keep. However, regardless of my knowledge on the Vachetta, I am confused if fine lines like these are normal to find on a new vachetta bag?! Your opinions would be highly appreciated and kindly do not judge but my OCD is at another level, thank you

If you have returned 3 bags you run the risk of LV not allowing you anymore returns on this bag. I do believe they also ban customers for too many returns. It definitely appears to be a very minor hairline scratch, I think once the bag patinas it won't be noticeable at all. Have you considered maybe getting the reverse without vachetta?

 

[BagsMB]

If you have returned 3 bags you run the risk of LV not allowing you anymore returns on this bag. I do believe they also ban customers for too many returns. It definitely appears to be a scratch, I think once the bag patinas it won't be noticeable at all. Have you considered maybe getting the reverse without vachetta?

Yes that’s why I have not asked them for a return on this one. I have been contemplating on keeping it-I love the mono in the Pochette Métis. I am disappointed though by the little little nicks and knacks I have come across on this style of bag-not to mention the crooked S lock and unsymmetrical flaps.

 

[Winter’sJoy]

We could always add to that thread a brief and simple "User's Guide to LV" to help problem-solve before neurotic bag owners post. For example:

"Normal" = slightly different stitching (spacing, double-stitch, etc.), different coloured hardware (seriously, no one is looking at your zipper and thinking "woah, that person's zipper doesn't match the D-ring"), not perfectly aligned canvas patterns, a wrinkle on your Speedy's handle(s), anything that is "crooked" (pull out a protractor or leveller; if it's more than a 5 degree angle then it's crooked and needs to go back to LV), etc.

"Not Normal" = premature canvas and/or leather wear (i.e. cracking, peeling, bubbling, etc. within 1-2 years given that the rest of the bag is in reasonable condition), hardware falling off, the item is flashing gang signs, etc.

I'm going to throw out a potentially unpopular opinion (so gird your loins or just keep scrolling) but, if some people are THAT concerned about the asinine details that they otherwise wouldn't bat an eyelash towards affordable and/or contemporary brands, then maybe LV is just not a good financial and/or lifestyle fit for them.

“This is too funny

 

[Winter’sJoy]

FLASHING GANG SIGNS!! I literally laughed aloud.

Me too! Too funny

 

[Love_N_Lune]

I’m not an expert but that looks like mold. I would store the bag in a different place so it doesn’t persist.

I agree- this looks like deterioration caused by dampness. It is far more important to keep the bag dry rather than cool. I do live in Florida. I too would look for another place to store the bag that is dry with good air circulation.

I agree @iluvcake143 ...either mold or tarnishing from the rings. It can probably be cleaned off with a cloth. I do not advise this though I have cleaned black specks of mold off a vintage Trouville. I very gently used a Magic Eraser (no cleaner embedded) and "sanded off" the mold, no damage to vachetta since I went very lightly and was very careful.

thank you for the advisement!!! I researched on the forum and did read use of Eraser without wetting it as well as placing in the sun.

I placed the bag during sunset hours and it appears to have worked well. I will do so again tomorrow and also ensure the other side gets some sun too. Afterwards, I will clean and condition and find somewhere else to place bags.

 

[Love_N_Lune]

Does it me anything when one side of the vachetta is smooth and the other has a grainy texture?

 

[EpiFanatic]

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ALMA BVB Monogram handle wrinkles and scratch on bottom. BRAND NEW FROM ONLINE.

Waiting to hear back from LV after sending photos, photos taken within minutes of opening up a brand new Alma BB mono (I live 3 hours from a store).

sorry about that. That scratch would bother me. Hope they resolve to your satisfaction.