The pumpkin is stunning esp on the keepall! I love itPumpkin key holder/bag charm
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I knew I wanted one of the pumpkins. Happy I was able to get it in the color I wanted at my local store
LV x Kusama Collection 2023 - what to buy??
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This is sooooo cute. And love the pink interior too
I think it’s the price point, for most people. This collection is pricey, even when compared to their usual percent increase on limited collection pricing. On price alone, it is definitely more for collectors, whether LV or Kusama fans.
As for not wearing it out, I think it’s simply because the items are such attention-grabbers, that you have to style the right outfit for it.
I love the pumpkin screenprints for drop 2, but after going to a launch event last night and seeing so many people with their drop 2 items, I think I’ll pass on the screenprinted pumpkins. As beautiful as they are, the pumpkins won’t actually fit with my wardrobe and how I like to dress.
I do think LV produced too many pieces for this collection, though. They oversaturated their own market.
The other issue is that writings, interviews, and videos of Kusama speaking about her work have resurfaced and have been re-explored. She has made some questionable racial comments in the past. I don’t speak, read, or write Japanese, so I’m at the mercy of translations.
That being said, I think it’s important to remember “context,” and how omission of facts, and additions of opinion and bias, can influence our understanding.
Regardless, the majority of the world prefers to separate artists and their work from their character. Meaning if you get a hold of a Kusama piece and keep it in new or excellent condition, expect to break even, or even make a profit, down the line, especially when she kicks the bucket.
I had the exact same experience when I preordered my SS23 exotic PO back in January. I preordered in December and launch was mid January. And my Store got the purple exotic in and it was not allocated to me as well. So I asked them and they told me if they preorder certain stuff they really have to wait for that specific order to come in and it would not be possible to just allocate regular store inventory. I think it has to do something with their backend system and how their inventory works?! But nevertheless I got the item 2 weeks later… I am not a person who complains when I not get my stuff on launch day. I know when I preorder early, I will definetly get it and I am good with that. Other people on the other hand are angry when their item is 1 day late. You will definetly get it, I understand it feels somewhat frustrating but in the end your CA and the people in store aren’t the ones that make up those rules
It’s really not anybody fault but the company itself has a bad system. I also did not want to ruin this new relationship I’m trying to build with my new CA, I enquire about whether it’s ready and what was the estimated date. Just got a bad shock that she said it would be mid April. The company’s logic is warped…
However, a turn of event, she said it came in already on the second day.
In the end, it turns out the flower speedy was not put on Singapore’s LV website at all. But the exclusive pumpkin by nomination was (of cos it was unavailable and call to enquire). However, I know the CAs could have pre-order it, saw it available on their app.
For anyone who has seen (or has purchased) the OTG / speedy 25 / neverfull with the flowers - how are the flowers are attached? I am worried about corners and edges of the flower pattern rolling up over time or getting caught on something. Thanks in advance for any insight you may have.
I'm in Australia and have seen a couple of new Infinity Dots bags "out in the wild" just in a regular city shopping centre, being used by older women.
I think there can be the perception of a "flop" due to the huge number of designs and sheer volume of stock - this would definitely be LV's biggest collaboration ever.
If they had limited the number of units being manufactured then it would have been an instant sell-out and everyone would be saying how successful it was, but then people would complain they missed out and don't want to be at the mercy of resellers.
Amazing purchases! Is the pumpkin charm leather inlaid in metal? I was not sure about that or its size, because the measurements looked large.Pumpkin key holder/bag charm
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It is and each rib/ridge has a subtle 3D effect. Not sure if they’re stitched or embossed. Pretty cool!
Interesting to read people's thoughts on the Keepall 25 - I agree the central straps and handles do not look as good as they could in the eclipse canvas. For me I don't think it's the fact that they're canvas, more that they're too busy. We already have pumpkins vs monogram, so plain black would have been a nice visual break. But I will see what I think when I pick it up in person (likely on Tuesday). I'm a little dismayed that I agree with whoever said the pumpkins look best against monogram, as I have never liked the brown monogram! The orange pumpkin is great with though. We shall see ...
Quick question: I regret not preordering the denim stole. I can order online now but it won't arrive for 3-4 weeks, and I'm only in the UK for two. I can't get it back in Hong Kong where I live - like round one, most things were unavailable at launch (more popular? less stock? I don't know). But the website says it's available in four places in London - the store I will pick my preorders up from, another, Selfridges, Harrods. Should I try my luck in person then cross my fingers I can still order it online if I can't find it? I tried selecting pick up from store and it gives me a date in early May.
Quick question: I regret not preordering the denim stole. I can order online now but it won't arrive for 3-4 weeks, and I'm only in the UK for two. I can't get it back in Hong Kong where I live - like round one, most things were unavailable at launch (more popular? less stock? I don't know). But the website says it's available in four places in London - the store I will pick my preorders up from, another, Selfridges, Harrods. Should I try my luck in person then cross my fingers I can still order it online if I can't find it? I tried selecting pick up from store and it gives me a date in early May.
We went down to the local flagship yesterday - I had fully intended to get one of the men’s wave 2 bags but ended up with nothing but the pumpkins tee. Store was essentially stocked with almost every item from the collection though.
The Keepall 25 looked good but the canvas handles really got to me - really didn’t like the hand feel and look of canvas handles vs the usual leather keepall handles and wasn’t a fan of the fabric strap either. Keepall 45 was too large to be an everyday carry, and the weekend tote was nice but also too large, and the folded canvas corners of the bag concerns me regarding wear and tear. The trio messenger was ok, but the price point is a little too crazy for something that holds so little (S$4,400!!).
Oh well, guess it was not meant to be.
The Keepall 25 looked good but the canvas handles really got to me - really didn’t like the hand feel and look of canvas handles vs the usual leather keepall handles and wasn’t a fan of the fabric strap either. Keepall 45 was too large to be an everyday carry, and the weekend tote was nice but also too large, and the folded canvas corners of the bag concerns me regarding wear and tear. The trio messenger was ok, but the price point is a little too crazy for something that holds so little (S$4,400!!).
Oh well, guess it was not meant to be.
Try your luck in person! Denim stole is actually quite large -basically a sarong. You’ll definitely make good use of it.
I’ll pm you photos I took of it as a dress.