I tried on both the epi black and mini dauphine in store about a month ago. I think the mini dauphine is sooo much prettier. You can easily unhook the strap and change it to a chain strap. Not sure if Louis vuitton sells one though? There was something about how stiff and bulky the black epi dauphine was that made it just not seem as nice (to me).
I ended up getting the empreinte Pochette Metis in Noir instead but I tried on alot of bags. I thought the Dauphine would definitely be the one but you really need to try them on in the store. I also thought the Pont 9 bag was beautiful but I have kids and worry about scratching it easily. Have you seen the interior of the Pont 9? sorry to sidetrack but the epi dauphine is about the same price point.
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