When I first saw the S/S 2008 Lookbook last Dec., I never gave the Galliera a second thought....that is, until I saw it in photo ads of magazines, where it really looked beautiful. For those of you who remember, LV did a similar hobo-style bag called the Croissant, which came in 3 sizes, which was discontinued a few years back.
I like to carry lots of things with me, and since I always get cold, I drag around a sweater or hoodie jacket with me at all times. I knew it would be the GM size that would probably suit my needs, but I really had NO idea just how HUGEONGOUS this purse is....
The Galliera GM at first appeared as large as a beach bag to me....sooooo BIG. But once it actually sits on your shoulder, it "slouches", so it somewhat shrinks from the fold of the bag. However, if you look at it directly flat on the side, it can really be overwhelming in size....
Now I have read some threads about how the Galliera doesn't close properly because when filled, the magnetic closure doesn't align correctly....this it true for the GM as well, but in reality, you don't need to secure the bag with the snap because the way it hangs, your arm really covers the top of the bag well enough. I will say, that it "feels" better when the snap is on when you carry it.
This photo is of the bag (filled with my junk) with the magnet snap shut:
It does tend to "pull" the bag since the shape of the bag is rounded, and so the weight keeps shifting.
This photo below is the bag hanging with snap shut. :
And here is a photo of how the bag looks (filled) but with the magnet closure UNSNAPPED:
I also find that the L'Inventeur plate is HUGE on this bag....I would have preferred the little "louis vuitton" script plate that is on the Sunset Blvd, since the plaque will definitely "ride up" and bend to hit your elbow:
And just for the sake of comparison, the L'inventeur plate is almost the size of a business card !!!!!!
I like to carry lots of things with me, and since I always get cold, I drag around a sweater or hoodie jacket with me at all times. I knew it would be the GM size that would probably suit my needs, but I really had NO idea just how HUGEONGOUS this purse is....
The Galliera GM at first appeared as large as a beach bag to me....sooooo BIG. But once it actually sits on your shoulder, it "slouches", so it somewhat shrinks from the fold of the bag. However, if you look at it directly flat on the side, it can really be overwhelming in size....
Now I have read some threads about how the Galliera doesn't close properly because when filled, the magnetic closure doesn't align correctly....this it true for the GM as well, but in reality, you don't need to secure the bag with the snap because the way it hangs, your arm really covers the top of the bag well enough. I will say, that it "feels" better when the snap is on when you carry it.
This photo is of the bag (filled with my junk) with the magnet snap shut:
It does tend to "pull" the bag since the shape of the bag is rounded, and so the weight keeps shifting.
This photo below is the bag hanging with snap shut. :
And here is a photo of how the bag looks (filled) but with the magnet closure UNSNAPPED:
I also find that the L'Inventeur plate is HUGE on this bag....I would have preferred the little "louis vuitton" script plate that is on the Sunset Blvd, since the plaque will definitely "ride up" and bend to hit your elbow:
And just for the sake of comparison, the L'inventeur plate is almost the size of a business card !!!!!!
I think it looks amazing on you and I'm sure you have plenty of room for a sweater or five? 
