LV question...stupid, but a question nonetheless.

[dee-dee]

Is the monogram canvas made from real leather?
*waits to be laughed at*

 

[ranskimmie]

No its not leather. Its monogram CANVAS LOL. Dont worry, no such thing as a stupid question.

 

[Swanky]

Not a stupid question!
Doesn't exactly look like a pair of canvas Keds - it's hard to tell what it is!

 

[jasanna143]

Not stupid! I didn't know for the longest time til I started getting interested in LV!

 

[shu]

Then what is it made of? Regular canvas? It feels different though...or maybe that's just me...

 

[PurseFanatic]

It's regular canvas and then they add a coating on the canvas to make it waterproof. That is what Mr. Vuitton was famous for, his waterproof trunks back in the day.

 

[Prada's Meadow]

Your amongst friends, so you can ask anything you want !! LOL

 

[Sassy]

I think they call it "treated canvas"-- the handles and trim are of course leather

 

[clanalois]

Your amongst friends, so you can ask anything you want !! LOL

Ditto!

I don't know about you, but the chicks in my neighborhood (Chicago north shore) are super-snooty, mean, and unfortunately, rich. You can't actually talk about handbags -- you strut your stuff like an egotistical peacock. If I asked a question similar to yours, these chicks would get this nasty look on their faces (like there's dog poo somewhere close by) and proceed to ridicule you. I got that very attitude the first time I visited a Chanel boutique and asked, "Is caviar leather something new this year?"

You're among friends here. This board is such a great place, and for me, the camaraderie here is something I can't get "in real life," in a manner of speaking. You will not be judged.

 

[onecutespeedy]

WOW! I am very impressed with the knowledge on this blog, I have a good feeling that I will learn a lot being a new bag collector and all!

 

[kathyrose]

I thought it was leather at first too until I thought about "canvas" in "monogram canvas". Not a stupid question.

 

[babychloe]

I know right, you think it was leather for the price. Just the handles.

 

[IntlSet]

I'm miffed, too. How do they "treat" the canvas? Is there like a plastic coating?

 

[dee-dee]

Thank you guys

I just always wondered, but I was too embarassed to ask the SA's at the LV boutique.

I don't feel so stupid afterall, because you know what? it sure doesn't look or feel like canvas to me....but it doesn't feel like leather either...

I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

 

[wickedassin]

The fact that it's coated canvas is one of the reasons why I've had such a hard time getting into LV.... I finally broke down and got a cerise sac plat. But I don't know if I'll become hooked...