MONTSOURIS PM or BB

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#1
Hello,

Has anyone purchased and received the montsouris pm? Do you think the bag is too big? I am not a fan of bb bags because of the essentials I like to carry but i'm wondering if the PM is too big. Also thoughts on this bag? Do you think this will eventually have the same popularity as the palm springs? I looked into that bag, but decided against it because it's everywhere right now. I already have a PM and I always see people with it on. I'm just wondering if this bag will end up being popular? Not that I mind, but I would like something that people don't see too often.

Thanks!
 
#2
Just recently got the Montsouris PM/Black. I’m loving it thus far! For my personal use, I don’t feel like it’s too big at all. It was actually much smaller than I thought when I tried it on. I am 5’6, so I’m not sure if my height has anything to do with that. The BB is pretty much the same size as the PSM, hence why I passed.

As for popularity, I’m unsure if it will be as “big” as the Palm Springs. I suppose only time will tell. I wouldn’t worry about that tho.. wear what bag makes you happy! :smile:
 
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MsAmber said:
Just recently got the Montsouris PM/Black. I’m loving it thus far! For my personal use, I don’t feel like it’s too big at all. It was actually much smaller than I thought when I tried it on. I am 5’6, so I’m not sure if my height has anything to do with that. The BB is pretty much the same size as the PSM, hence why I passed.

As for popularity, I’m unsure if it will be as “big” as the Palm Springs. I suppose only time will tell. I wouldn’t worry about that tho.. wear what bag makes you happy! :smile:
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Thanks! I‘m excited to get it to try it on. I just wanted to hear others opinions on it. I love the redesign though. I probably wouldn’t have gone for it if it was still like the previous version.
 
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I tried both pm and bb in the store today. Pm is not too big, it’s a good size. To be honest I love both! But could only bring one back. I ended choosing bb due to my lifestyle. I’m not sure for pm but for bb the price point is higher as compare to psm and that may possibly causing it to be less popular. And I think people may not buy a second backpack if they already own a Palm Springs.

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oceanz22 said:
I tried both pm and bb in the store today. Pm is not too big, it’s a good size. To be honest I love both! But could only bring one back. I ended choosing bb due to my lifestyle. I’m not sure for pm but for bb the price point is higher as compare to psm and that may possibly causing it to be less popular. And I think people may not buy a second backpack if they already own a Palm Springs.

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Gorgeous bag! I have heard the price point is a bit high compared to similar canvas items. It's been a while since I fell in love with a bag though! Enjoy!
 
#12
I bought both the PM and the BB and ended up choosing the BB. I don’t really carry a lot on a daily basis, so the BB made most sense to get first. I am still considering the PM for later. The PM is only slightly bigger than the Palm Springs PM. A good size for everyday, but I think you might actually find it on the smaller size for travelling. It’s actually not that much bigger than the bb.

I have the Palm Springs PM and had the mini and I love the look of the Montsouris much more. Capacity-wise, mini PS and the bb hold the same. Functionality wise, the bucket style of the Montsouris is much better because everything is easily accessible. The mini has a front flap that only opens halfway down the bag (zipper doesn’t extend to the base). The rounded top of the mini means you have to reach through the front. So you can really only reach the front items easy. It’s a small bag making it a tight fit so trying to stick your hand in to pull something out can be challenging! It wasn’t uncommon for me to have to pull stuff in the front out first to get access items in the back our bottom. The mini’s front pocket is useless too so don’t count that as a bonus feature. The infamous lip over the zipper is the worst design flaw, but LV redesigned the bag late 2019, so if you buy one make sure to get the new one. The old design is impossible to open with one hand and the canvas cracks. My PM started showing cracking within 4 months of me owning it and I was very careful opening it!

I sold my mini PS for my bb. It just launched so only time will tell if it is as popular as the PS. Ultimately it comes down to personal taste. I think the PS is cute in a sporty, youthful way. The bb reminds me of the noe, still cute but in more of a classic, refined way. You can wear both bags multiple ways, but I find the mini always only looks like a backpack. the Montsouris looks like it could have been meant as a shoulder, crossbody, or backpack. I love the look of the Montsouris and the functionality is huge bonus.
 
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LVlvoe_bug said:
I wanted to wear it cross body but the straps are not removable on the top. I used a different LV strap To make it cross body but it looks weird with the straps...I was tempted to cut off the straps but it would ruin the value and authenticity of the bag..
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I just got this bag and after playing around, I figured out a way to wear it crossbody and as a shoulder bag. If you still have it, and want to know how to do it, let me know :)
 
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I just ordered the PM mono black over the phone! I’m so excited to get it and try it on. I’m just worried it will look like a bb size on my frame size 16/18.. I guess I’ll have to wait and find out!
 
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