I realize this is an old, resurrected thread, but it's still interesting.
I think LV monogram is very pretty and feminine. I have loved it since I first saw it in the early 80s. I do feel self-conscious carrying it where I live ( small town) but am trying to just carry it anyway because I really do think it is very pretty. Shrugs.
MK monogram is a little different. Sharper angles on the Ms and Ks, though the monogram itself is a little softer if that makes any sense. Not exactly pretty to me. I have a few MK logo bags I carry quite frequently because they are so very practical and user-friendly. The PVC feels different from the coated canvas, but so far, it is holding up really well.
I prefer the coated canvas/PVC to leather nowadays. My shoulders cannot handle the weight of leather bags anymore. I also enjoy not worrying about rain or snow on the coated canvas/PVC bags.
I still have some leather bags that I carry if I will only be using them for a few hours, but if I have to use a handbag all day, I will gravitate towards one of my coated canvas/PVC bags.
People are free to judge me as tacky and pretentious. If it's not one thing, it's another... "they" will judge your shoes, your house, your children, your hair, your make-up, your alma mater, your accent, your political leanings, your religion, your lack of religion, your jewelry, your diet, your tattoos, your lack of tattoos...you get the idea.
I love what another person on tpf has as her signature line "You do you. I'll do me." Is it CornishMom? MoNikki? Anyway, perfect.
There are multiple reasons people carry monogrammed bags. For some it's because they genuinely think they are attractive bags. For others it's a matter of practicality. And sure, for some people it's a bit of showing off, feeling their oats. Maybe they just got a promotion and want people to see they are coming up in the world. Different strokes for different folks.
Personally I would recommend giving the MK mono bags a try. I was pleasantly surprised.