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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.

I find the design to be very uninspiring/not very creative and not aligning to the price point. It’s bright and cute, but nothing like the original Kusama collection from 10 or so years ago. The few pieces that catch my eye are just too much money.

Hopefully the next wave is a little more exciting but I’ll still pass overall.
 
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.
Sorry to hear it’s not feeling quite right to you. It is a gorgeous piece, but bumbags are so personal as they sit so close. I tried 3 different ones, the women’s one, two men’s, and ended up with a NIGO sling bag rather than a bum bag. I truly wear as a sling over my shoulder and not as a bumbag, though it functions the same way, but I had a really hard time find the exact one that fit, suited, the zipper was easy, not to big not too small. What I ended up with was absolutely perfect - I use it as my dog walking bag and didn’t want a huge piece that stuck out, needed an easy zip option, and didn’t want it to swing away from my body when walking fast or cleaning up after my fur kid. Yikes I’m picky :P

Sorry to hear about your post holiday funk, it can be a downer. I wish the bumbag had helped perk you up, but it sounds like it may not be your best fit, even as gorgeous as it is. And I too hate returning things to an SA, although online returns don’t bug me as much. Hope you figure it out - let us know. If anyone gets your dilemma we do!:flowers:
 
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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...
Indeed insane prices, yes for a special occasion! I would have considered a bag with this black and white print on it, I think it’s gorgeous and very interesting.
 
Sorry to hear it’s not feeling quite right to you. It is a gorgeous piece, but bumbags are so personal as they sit so close. I tried 3 different ones, the women’s one, two men’s, and ended up with a NIGO sling bag rather than a bum bag. I truly wear as a sling over my shoulder and not as a bumbag, though it functions the same way, but I had a really hard time find the exact one that fit, suited, the zipper was easy, not to big not too small. What I ended up with was absolutely perfect - I use it as my dog walking bag and didn’t want a huge piece that stuck out, needed an easy zip option, and didn’t want it to swing away from my body when walking fast or cleaning up after my fur kid. Yikes I’m picky :P

Sorry to hear about your post holiday funk, it can be a downer. I wish the bumbag had helped perk you up, but it sounds like it may not be your best fit, even as gorgeous as it is. And I too hate returning things to an SA, although online returns don’t bug me as much. Hope you figure it out - let us know. If anyone gets your dilemma we do!:flowers:
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I am so happy to hear that you were able to find one that worked for you. Sadly, part of my issue is that I just don't think I am "hip" enough to pull it off at my age. Maybe I will take a look at the sling bags. Again, your words mean a lot to me today. The bag is packed up and ready to go back. I messaged my SA and he was really great about it so at least that made me feel better.
 
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Planning on going to Japan this week. Which store did you go to, and was stock for other Kusama pieces still good?
I bought the Marellini at Nagoya boutique only because I was in Nagoya for few days. Nagoya boutique didn’t have too many Kusama pieces. Most of the Kusama pieces became available in the store around January 5 in Japan and Marellini was selling pretty fast so I placed an order at the boutique. If you go to any LV boutiques (not the ones in department stores) they will help you place an order if you would like a specific item. You will need at least 3 days to receive the item and will need to go back to the same boutique if you would like to purchase as tax free.

As for other Kusama pieces, I found that Kobe boutique had most inventory but I think it was just that specific day. If you speak Japanese or have someone that can help you, you can call the customer service around 10:30am and they will tell you which boutique in your area has the item you are interested. Most LV stores open at 11am so by calling the customer service, you will know which boutique to go to and get there when it opens.

I hope you have a safe trip to Japan and good luck shopping!!
 
Most people will probably wait for second drop only to be shocked again of higher prices and much weirder designs (potato head / screaming face) :biggrin: :biggrin: :biggrin:

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.
Curious, what shade blue are we talking with the white dots for women? Light blue? Electric? Navy? Thanks!
 
Thank you so much for your encouraging words. I am so happy to hear that you were able to find one that worked for you. Sadly, part of my issue is that I just don't think I am "hip" enough to pull it off at my age. Maybe I will take a look at the sling bags. Again, your words mean a lot to me today. The bag is packed up and ready to go back. I messaged my SA and he was really great about it so at least that made me feel better.
I’m glad it helped. My guess is that you would be hip at any age if the bag were the right size for you. Things that don’t fit properly can make us feel quite frumpy :P I’m so glad your SA was kind and helpful as he should be. Hopefully you will find exactly what you’re looking for soon. Maybe Kusama 2 will have a piece for you that is perfect.

Happy new year. I think this is a hard time of year, we go from the hustle and bustle of the holidays to many months of who knows what til the next official holidays. Plus whatever uniquely personal things going on in your life. I try to take heart that even though it’s slow, it’s actually getting light for more minutes each day! :hugs:
 
I bought the Marellini at Nagoya boutique only because I was in Nagoya for few days. Nagoya boutique didn’t have too many Kusama pieces. Most of the Kusama pieces became available in the store around January 5 in Japan and Marellini was selling pretty fast so I placed an order at the boutique. If you go to any LV boutiques (not the ones in department stores) they will help you place an order if you would like a specific item. You will need at least 3 days to receive the item and will need to go back to the same boutique if you would like to purchase as tax free.

As for other Kusama pieces, I found that Kobe boutique had most inventory but I think it was just that specific day. If you speak Japanese or have someone that can help you, you can call the customer service around 10:30am and they will tell you which boutique in your area has the item you are interested. Most LV stores open at 11am so by calling the customer service, you will know which boutique to go to and get there when it opens.

I hope you have a safe trip to Japan and good luck shopping!!
Thank you so much for the tips!
 
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