MM Neverfull in Damier Ebene or Mono

phillj12

phillj12

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Nov 28, 2008
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#1
I am looking for a 'workhorse' of a bag! I've been eyeing the Neverfull for a long time to carry my kids' stuff around with me (nothing heavy, just don't want to keep switching from a diaper bag to my real bags all the time).

I was initially going to get the Damier Ebene because I figured it wouldn't show any dirt and seemed relatively indestructible, etc. BUT, I've been reading all of these horror stories about the straps...peeling and cracking, oh my! I love the Mono, but am worried that I'll be paranoid about the vachetta getting trashed when I'm using it with my kids (at preschool, restaurants, gym class, etc) and I hate when the leather looks dirty (I just don't want to have to deal with a lot of 'upkeep'. Any thoughts??
 
#2
I have the DE and have experienced the slight cracking, but other than that no problems. Please I don't think they're that noticeable. I considered getting the mono but I hate how the NF looks once it's aged so I opted for DE.
 
#3
YES! Me too!

I have a gucci joy tote (very similar shape to NF) and the straps started cracking as well after about a year of use. The handles are lilac patent and I was pretty annoyed at the time, BUT, clearly this is an issue with skinny straps and I'll still pull it out in the spring again. I guess I could go with a different LV style, but I just *love* the NF in Damier Ebene!
 
#4
My handles started to crack. Brought it into the store and they replaced the handles for free. Don't be afraid of these issues. They are rare and the majority are good.
 
#5
i have the damier ebene mm too and mine just started cracking a few days ago (bought it in march of 2011). I brought it back to the store and they said they will change it free of charge..only thing is that it takes 4-6 weeks and im very impatient.
 
#8
The glaze on my ebene NF GM straps cracked and had slight peeling too, but it's not noticeable to anyone else but me. I kinda got over it after a while, and I know that I can always have the straps replaced if they fail. It's actually a great bag, and it does not show wear. It's weatherproof too! I carried mine today as a matter of fact. And you said that the same thing happened with your Gucci Joy tote, so it must be an issue with thin straps. I agree. Don't be afraid to buy the NF in ebene. I love mine.
 
#9
crumpy said:
My handles started to crack. Brought it into the store and they replaced the handles for free. Don't be afraid of these issues. They are rare and the majority are good.
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How long did you have yours at the time you had the straps replaced? Mine is 2 years old, so I don't think they'll replace my straps for free at this point.
 
#12
designvixen said:
How long did you have yours at the time you had the straps replaced? Mine is 2 years old, so I don't think they'll replace my straps for free at this point.
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Only three months, and I didn't even use it immediately when I got it. Kept it in the dustbag for a month before I took her out. So technically, I only had it for two months. AND...I have other bags so I wasn't really using it everyday. If yours is two years old, I think that's really good. I would think that the cracking and peeling are a part of normal wear and tear.
 
#15
I vote for the mono, she doesn't have much in the way of vachetta. I got mine in 2008 (before DE even came out) and I don't baby her at all, she still looks great and I have used her with my sons stuff in it as well. She has also been caught with me in a rain shower or two and not spots were left. If her vachetta starts to look a bit "dirty" I just baby wipe her and shes perfect again!

I also would like a NF in DE but because of that strap issues, I won't do it.
 
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