LV 2023 Collections

[Grande Latte]

The white tag is actually attached to a mirror. I bought the bag in Japan so with tax free and USD exchange rate, it came out to be about $2,600. I thought it was a great price considering the increase we have seen recently!

I LOVE shopping in Japan. Duty free, favorable exchange rate, no foreign exchange fees, cash dividend from my cc company, and great customer service!

 

[DrTr]

I don't understand why they didn't make the flowers the main focus. I think Kusama fans would love them and non-fans would still find them intriguing. If carefully done you might even entice in some of the more conservative buyers who don't like 'loud' bags. I read somewhere the multicoloured dots series is based around a trunk she painted for LV with those dots, but it seems people who don't know her work think it looks like a child's art project and even those of us who do don't find the style "iconic Kusama."

I'm curious if anyone who doesn't know/like Kusama is buying the pieces. The last time I was chasing down a collection was Loewe's Spirited Away collab, and I remember watching a bag review by someone who didn't know who the characters were. I thought it was so weird you'd buy having never seen the film. I guess it's less weird with art because you only need to look at it to discover you like that artist. I'd never buy a movie collab item if I didn't know the film because what if I hated it or the character I chose?!

I agree. These three RTW pieces are really lovely - and might have inspired me. Of course no LV logo everywhere but they could have figured that out. She’s absolutely a wonderful artist with quite a story, even if we don’t prefer her work. Oh well - I’m on Ban Continent after Christmas so I’m glad I wanted nothing. LV is diverging some from its core business, and for many it’s canvas always, and I’m finding less to like with each collection, especially the hard turn to leather that just isn’t up to par and doesn’t hold its value. In some ways that helps, I am focusing elsewhere, goodness knows during the pandemic I have shopped way too much!!

But for once people that love a collection can get whatever they want! That’s different and how nice for them.

 

[lv_katie]

Debating between
Mini pochette
Men’s key pouch
Kiragami

This is in the order that I use each slg the most but I actually don’t have a kiragami.

Should I get a dupe of a piece I know I have used or get something diff? I would like a piece from this collection.

I would probably use the mini pochette as a micro bag with a crossbody chain or clip the key pouch to a bag. The kiragami would be bag organization

Loooove seeing everyone’s pics!!!

 

[daisychainz]

I really don’t like how many multicolored painted dot pieces there are. I think from an homage perspective, it’s worth making some pieces. But I think it also takes away the “specialness” of the original. Some things should be kept as they are, not copied for a quick buck, I think.

My art and design opinion, I just don’t think the painted dots look good on most of the pieces. The original trunk has better harmony and balance. The original trunk doesn’t have equally spaced dots, allowing for better visual interest and movement. The painted dots for this collection are evenly spaced, lending to a more rigid look and feel. I’m not getting the same resolution, as I do with the original trunk. The number of dots per piece tends to be lacking too. Kusama’s work has a good sense of repetition, rhythm, and scale. She tends to adjust the size and number of dots, relative to a piece. The scale and number of dots work for the original. Many of these Painted Dots pieces look like they’re starving for more. The majority of them just look unfinished to me.

Infinity dot pieces are 10x better, I think, because you have a lot of dots in two different sizes (bigger and smaller lol). Infinity dots has better movement, balance, and rhythm. Whoever okayed the pattern for Infinity Dots, good job.

Psychedelic Flowers is beautifully interesting, but I can see why it isn’t the main focus. Asymmetrical and organic designs tend to be favored in the East. Western design tends to favor symmetry and geometrical compositions. Most mainstream/well-known fine art and design works follow Western aesthetics. It makes sense that a Western brand will favor Western aesthetic choices as ”the safer and more commercially-appropriate option.” Because of history, a lot of Westerners see exoticism and eclectic in non-Western art and design, and it’s not always in a positive way.

Dots are just “safer.“

I agree. The balance of the bright single dots is very off to my eye, except the pieces with varying sized dots -- infinity? The dots pattern reminds me of the Prada rhinestone bags -- they released them in the single size crystals and it looked ok, and then they released it in varying sizes of crystals and it looked amazing. From a design perspective some pieces are lazy (single stones, single dots) and some are more thoughtful (varied placement and sizes). It's good that LV collabs with artists though because ultimately we all have a different view of art and what appeals to us.

 

[coloradolvr]

I absolutely love your bum bag! I think that pattern is stunning and I wish that LV would’ve done more pieces of that in women’s items. Although I’m a big believer in wearing men’s or women’s - whatever suits. So glad you love it!!

I feel the same. I looked at the tote but it was out of my price range. I had really hoped for a city keepall. My disappointment continues with the fact I am more drawn to the men’s line. On the other hand the bumbag is the only category bag I don’t have so I decided it might be a fit.

 

[coloradolvr]

Hi, would you mind doing some modeling pics front and back if possible? I’m thinking of getting this but worried the maxi size is too big. I have the black empriente bag and this might be huge in comparison.

Hi, so after looking at it all day long sitting next to my Beaubourg, I am really struggling with the size. I think I may have mentioned to you that I didn't realize it was the Maxi version. Although I absolutely love the flower and design, I really don't think I will carry it enough to justify the price. Also, for some reason I feel like stretching the height makes it hang really weird on me. So disappointing. If you are already questioning the size I am sure you would feel the same way as me. I hate returning anything so it's a true dilimmea. I have been in a bit of a post holiday funk, so that could have bearing on the way I feel.

 

[fettfleck]

I agree. These three RTW pieces are really lovely - and might have inspired me. Of course no LV logo everywhere but they could have figured that out. She’s absolutely a wonderful artist with quite a story, even if we don’t prefer her work. Oh well - I’m on Ban Continent after Christmas so I’m glad I wanted nothing. LV is diverging some from its core business, and for many it’s canvas always, and I’m finding less to like with each collection, especially the hard turn to leather that just isn’t up to par and doesn’t hold its value. In some ways that helps, I am focusing elsewhere, goodness knows during the pandemic I have shopped way too much!!

But for once people that love a collection can get whatever they want! That’s different and how nice for them.

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I love those exact pieces, too and would love to add them to my closet, but those prices for the fashion pieces are really really insane. Especially given that these are no pieces one could wear very often... But imagine those for a NYE party or birthday party or something similar...

 

[wowzers1941]

Not only a new kind of canvas, they invented a completely new printing technique to print those 3D dots on the canvas. That’s probably also a reason, why the price is more expensive

I think you're stretching the excuses.... are we going to come up with a similar response to this years 5 price increases across the board in a slumped economy too?

 

[fettfleck]

I don’t wear my pieces often, but expect tarnishing/metal pitting within 1.5-2 years. Nothing a polishing cloth can’t fix or jewelry cleaner (get something formulated for fashion jewelry). Treat them like pearls (do not expose to water [no showering or swimming], put them on after lotions and perfumes, and take them off first). Don’t wear them often either.

Before finalizing a purchase, or before keeping it (if bought online), check it over and be picky. LV costume jewelry tends to be consistent in quality, compared to some other luxury brands, but sometimes you’ll see it’s already tarnishing a bit (probably older stock). If something falls off the piece within a week, like what happened to someone else, absolutely bring it to the store first. LV offers no after-sales care for fashion jewelry, but something breaking within a week of purchase is unacceptable and more likely a manufacturing issue. Ask for a return or replacement.

All that aside, I have Swarovski pieces that are older, and the plating is in better condition than my luxury fashion jewelry pieces. I also wear my Swarovski pieces way more often. Also consider that luxury fashion jewelry can easily be the cost of non-luxury fine jewelry. My suggestion, only buy luxury fashion jewelry if it’s truly special to you, when compared to other more affordable/better value options.

I bought a pair of LV costume earrings and a piece fell off in a week and even my magic-making jeweler couldn’t repair - he said it was very inexpensive metal and he couldn’t even solder it back - yikes. Never again. I’m with you, I have a few really nice pairs of earrings and almost no costume but I bought the LV ones on a lark and learned an expensive lesson.

Thank you both for writing about your experience. I had similar experiences with tarnishing, too, not such expensive, but midrange costume juwelry, which still cost around 150-200 €. It is really upsetting that those pieces did not manage to stay the same even when you wear them not super often and when carefully stored.
Perhaps I will abstain from those LV earrings, too. They are lovely, but that money is probably better invested in a bag or a bandeau... At least for that high price and given that I don't wear earrings that much. They are still supercute, though!

I just picked up the Marellini and I love it! I think I read it somewhere that it will be included in the second drop? I usually don’t follow the news so I’m sorry if I am wrong.

I love the little coin pouch that is attached to the bag! It’s pretty big so it will hold my keys Here are some photos in case you want to see a different angle from LV site. It has a removable shoulder strap and shorter handle. Shorter handle has polka dots (sorry it’s hard to see in the photo!). If you are thinking about getting the bag, I highly recommend it!!

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Congratulations to your new bag! I love the little pumpkin pouch, too. That really would have been a bestseller by its own! I have to check that model when it lauches here. How much was the Marellini?

 

[EveyB]

I just picked up the Marellini and I love it! I think I read it somewhere that it will be included in the second drop? I usually don’t follow the news so I’m sorry if I am wrong.

I love the little coin pouch that is attached to the bag! It’s pretty big so it will hold my keys Here are some photos in case you want to see a different angle from LV site. It has a removable shoulder strap and shorter handle. Shorter handle has polka dots (sorry it’s hard to see in the photo!). If you are thinking about getting the bag, I highly recommend it!!

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This is adorable! Many congrats!

 

[LVlvoe_bug]

On the US site, majority of Kusama pieces are available. is the collection not selling?

 

[Daisy22]

On the US site, majority of Kusama pieces are available. is the collection not selling?

I think it's the prices and that they have a second drop coming in a couple of months. It's also a huge collection. Seriously though those prices are really high for the items they are offering.

 

[LVlvoe_bug]

I think it's the prices and that they have a second drop coming in a couple of months. It's also a huge collection. Seriously though those prices are really high for the items they are offering.

I am shocked at the prices. I wanted some pieces from the mens collection and debating if it’s worth it. I hope the other drop is better….

 

[Emphosix]

I am shocked at the prices. I wanted some pieces from the mens collection and debating if it’s worth it. I hope the other drop is better….

Most people will probably wait for second drop only to be shocked again of higher prices and much weirder designs (potato head / screaming face)

If you like the pumpkins designs, you probably should wait until second drop. Only other items I have seen for men’s are blueish taurillon with the potato heads and stuff like that.

Womens get those blue with white dots, black with pink dots and also pumpkins and potato heads / screaming face, and those flowers

Don’t forget the collection is dropping END of March. We always had a price increase in the first 3 months in the last years. If there will be one in the first 3 months of 2023, expect the kusama prices of wave 2 to be even more than now. Just to let you know.

 

[snibor]

On the US site, majority of Kusama pieces are available. is the collection not selling?

I wouldn’t be surprised if not selling well. A lot of people I know don’t like this collection at all. Plus high prices.