Hi everyone,
I'm new to Purse Forum and I am hoping you can help me decide. For months I had my heart set on buying a DE Neverfull MM. I currently own the Tivoli which I've had for 7 years. But as fashion (and my work wardrobe) has changed to being more casual, I'm looking to find a less dressy and less heavy replacement for my Tivoli - something a bit more casual that I can still fit in things like a file folder, a notebook, along with wallet, iphone, sunglasses, make up bag, etc. Yesterday I went to the LV store in Toronto, and looked at the Iena, Flandrin, Jersey, Kimono and Tournelle. I ruled out the Tournelle because the MM felt heavy. I also ruled out the Iena as it didn't look that modern or chic. And I ruled out the Kimono because it was not at all comfortable under my arms.
I still love the look of the Neverfull the most, but I'm debating simply because SO many people have it. There's a limited edition Kabuki pattern NF that is gorgeous which would address my concern about looking like everyone else. But I am not sure if I want another monogram pattern vs. a Damier Ebene. The Flandrin I love is the one with red as that is my favourite colour, but that's only aavailable in monogram. I also quite liked the Jersey in DE with light pink because it's got a zipper and is shaped more like the NF. But it's also almost $1000 more than the NF.
At one point, I contemplated the Goyard St. Louis just so I would not look like everyone else, but I decided against it because it was a bit too casual to take to work. I also use my Longchamp Le Pliage in black for travel and weekend shopping/errands and I LOVE how light weight that bag is. If I buy a new bag, i may give my Le Pliage a break so I'm looking for something that can be used for weekends.
I even went as far as popping into
Prada to look at one of their new monochrome saffiano bags but I think that will be too dressy for the weekend, even with the more sporty thick strap.
One bag I did not see at the LV store is the Kensington.
Please share your thoughts as I think I'm getting more confused and maybe overthinking the entire purchase. On the one hand, it seems the NF is very popular for resale, but I don't really buy and sell bags. I just want a nice bag that will last me for several seasons as I tend to not change my bags all that often.
Thanks