I was the same, loved the pic of everyone's Lockme BB but when I tried it on, it just didn't look right on me.. I tried the Mylockme BB, it gorgeous esp in Red! I suspect the Blanche BB and Mylockme BB will be very similar in size ..waiting for Blanche BB to hit my country.
New Louis Vuitton Crossbody Exclusively Online-Blanche BB
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I'm in a bit of a pickle dilemma between this bag and the Cherry wood bb. Can anyone with the Blanche bb bag tell me if the bag is well structured ie: it will keep its shape or think it will get slouchy over time.? And do you think the embossing will fade over time?. I like this bag too. But I can't have both. I need to decide. I don't want to buy the Cherry wood bb bag yet as only clapped eyes on it yesterday and feel if I bought so quickly and impulsively seems rather wrong, so I really need to sit down and think this through.
Any feedback will be appreciated
Any feedback will be appreciated
I'm in a bit of a pickle dilemma between this bag and the Cherry wood bb. Can anyone with the Blanche bb bag tell me if the bag is well structured ie: it will keep its shape or think it will get slouchy over time.? And do you think the embossing will fade over time?. I like this bag too. But I can't have both. I need to decide. I don't want to buy the Cherry wood bb bag yet as only clapped eyes on it yesterday and feel if I bought so quickly and impulsively seems rather wrong, so I really need to sit down and think this through.
Any feedback will be appreciated
The bag is folded in on the sides and several pieces sewn on the bottom so it makes the bag feel sturdy yet still soft and pliable if that makes sense. It can sit up on its own empty and full (excuse the unmade bed). When I open the flap the leather construction mixed with the lining of the bag makes it feel very sturdy and firm. I don’t know how it will wear over time since it’s my first Empreinte bag and a different design. When it’s filled up it doesn’t sag (I’m hoping it will stay that way too. I agree, I hope the embossing will stay in tact as well! I don’t know how this compares to the PM in Empreinte (if anyone has mentioned sagging leather on that yet). I haven’t seen anyone complain about that so far.
The Cherrywood BB looks like a nice sturdy bag. The Vernis leather looks beautiful but a little high maintenance to me. I think it would show a lot of fingerprints or scratches. It could depend on the color too. I think noir would show fingerprints like crazy but the RB might disguise it better. I hope that helps!
Side note: LouisVuitton4Me in Australia mentioned a possible release of the Blanche BB next month so maybe there is hope for you in the UK!
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Thank you very much for the pics. It does indeed look like it is constructed in a way that it should keep its shape. Especially the corners. The photo of the bag on your bed 
. I've noticed on slouchier type bags on preloved market in empreinte like the artsy and older speedies the embossing can fade quite alot. So wondering if it's because they don't have the stiffer structure of the PM, which I haven't seen faded embossing. Or maybe the empreinte leather is different for PM bags. On the Cherry wood BB, the Vernis shiny finish, I'm wondering does that eventually look dull as in loose the lustre it has. 
so much things to think about. I don't have any LV leather bags . So hard. With canvas is so much easier as know it pretty much stays the same way as when bought it. I think if the embossing is ever going to fade. I guess it will only be confined to the back of the bag where it rubs on the side of the body.
Thanks again for your response it really is helpful. In a way I'm glad I have to wait a bit longer for this bag to arrive in our country. Buys me some time to think.
I totally agree with you! I was interested in the Empreinte Speedy for awhile, but I've heard it sags a lot and you need a purse organizer to keep it's shape, and it's a big black hole too. I have also looked at preloved Empreinte Artsy bags where the embossing is almost completely flat!
I think if the embossing is ever going to fade. I guess it will only be confined to the back of the bag where it rubs on the side of the body.
Thanks again for your response it really is helpful. In a way I'm glad I have to wait a bit longer for this bag to arrive in our country. Buys me some time to think.
It worries me about the wear of Empreinte several years down the road. I'm just hoping that the embossing on my bag will stay in tact forever. Lol! Or as long as possible! I think my embossing looks pretty even all around on my bag except in the corners which is to be expected since it folds in. Canvas is always a safe bet. I guess the print could fade over years of usage. My husband has a LV wallet over 20 years old in the mono print and it still looks great! Slightly faded, but the canvas has held up, just the lining is a mess.
I've always been interested in Epi too, but I'm not sure how that will wear over time either. Very true about the patent leather losing lustre. It looks beautiful but the fingerprints might make it appear unsightly.
I'm sorry you are having such a dilemma. I felt that way for the last year when I was trying to find the right leather cross body back for me!
I do love the Blanche BB and I'm trying to be extra careful when I carry it also. Trying not to bump it against anything. I'm one of those clumsy people! And I wanted something different besides canvas too. I hope that all of this doesn't cause too much frustration for you! Good luck and I hope it will all work out for you!
Thank youI totally agree with you! I was interested in the Empreinte Speedy for awhile, but I've heard it sags a lot and you need a purse organizer to keep it's shape, and it's a big black hole too. I have also looked at preloved Empreinte Artsy bags where the embossing is almost completely flat!
Canvas is always a safe bet. I guess the print could fade over years of usage. My husband has a LV wallet over 20 years old in the mono print and it still looks great! Slightly faded, but the canvas has held up, just the lining is a mess.
I've always been interested in Epi too, but I'm not sure how that will wear over time either. Very true about the patent leather losing lustre. It looks beautiful but the fingerprints might make it appear unsightly.
I'm sorry you are having such a dilemma. I felt that way for the last year when I was trying to find the right leather cross body back for me!
I do love the Blanche BB and I'm trying to be extra careful when I carry it also. Trying not to bump it against anything. I'm one of those clumsy people! And I wanted something different besides canvas too. I hope that all of this doesn't cause too much frustration for you! Good luck and I hope it will all work out for you!
I feel so much better being around a community with like minded people like yourself who understand the anst and tribulation we go through with buying these bags. I have 5 canvas now and feel the time is right now to branch out with the brand and get a leather bag. But I'm actually finding it more hard work to choose. They are both so appealing in their own ways. I'm hoping eventually I'll experience some sort of epiphany, light bulb moment and I will know which one to get . Thanks again for all your support and help, your reviews has been enormously helpful
You're welcome.Thank you
I love giving and receiving support from TPF too! It helps besides ranting to our spouses who probably get tired of hearing us go on an on about handbags! I felt the same way you do, that I wanted a change from canvas. I thought Empreinte would have the least amount of problems. Whatever you decide, let us know! I can't wait to find out which bag you will choose! 
I wish it came in a few more colors. Unfortunately, I'm all set for black bags. And while I think the pink is a pretty shade, I'm not really a pink purse kind of gal. I'm not a fan of the marine bag with rouge tipping. Hopefully they'll have a few more color options..?
I'm not sure what timeframe or how many bags are put into production for this particular one. And some members have hinted that this item might be available in store too. The LV website has changed. It use to say Blanche BB online exclusive, and it doesn't show this anymore.
LV and (retail in general) releases bags in Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter sequence. A limited amount of runway pieces are produced and from there the RTW clothes, shoes, accessories are released. Recently, the pattern seems to be that new bags will appear intermittently throughout the year with the collection. And new colors will also be added to current bags coordinating along with the season also.
For the most part, highly desired or popular handbags that are turning a larger profit will continue to stay in the current rotation (Pochette Metis, Noe, Artsy, MyLockme (all styles), Montaigne, Twist and Capucines). And I believe that the iconic bags such as the Alma, Speedy and Neverfull will always be in the permanent collection. Some other styles are temporary and many have come and gone. So you never now when a bag will be discontinued either.
I saw this today at my Saks LV. A lady was trying on the black & marine rouge. It's such a cute bag.
I really wanted to check it out better but she was taking FOREVER. She must have taken them both on & off at least 10 times. I couldn't just be rude and snatch it off the counter lol so I ended up just walking away.
I really wanted to check it out better but she was taking FOREVER. She must have taken them both on & off at least 10 times. I couldn't just be rude and snatch it off the counter lol so I ended up just walking away.
I went scurrying to the store to pick up my Blanche BB in Noir yesterday, but ended up returning it today. I absolutely adored the Rose Ballerine, but the Noir was a disappointment to me. The glazing is blue, something I didn’t notice until I got home. That detail ruined the bag in Noir for me.
I decided to go with the also new Miss Dior WOC (with inserts similar to the Pochette Felicie).
I decided to go with the also new Miss Dior WOC (with inserts similar to the Pochette Felicie).
Oh no. That's too bad. Yes, I do notice the blue glazing, but I don't really mind it. I thought it gave it more of a casual vibe. Well at least you found something else you liked!
I wanted a black bag that would would transition into evening well. I agree thst the blue glazing makes it more casual. Now that I bought the Dior, I have to be strong and not get the Rose Ballerine version.Oh no. That's too bad. Yes, I do notice the blue glazing, but I don't really mind it. I thought it gave it more of a casual vibe. Well at least you found something else you liked!