I will use it as an everyday tote. Not a big difference in size from small to medium. The medium is 2 inches wider which won't make a difference for me as I will push in the sides anyway. Was just told today, another price increase as of Monday 8/4. Starting to second guess if I really want this bag
Official Faure le Page Thread
- Thread starter MrÉtoupe
- Start date
TPF may earn a commission from merchant affiliate
links, including eBay, Amazon, and others
I will use it as an everyday tote. Not a big difference in size from small to medium. The medium is 2 inches wider which won't make a difference for me as I will push in the sides anyway. Was just told today, another price increase as of Monday 8/4. Starting to second guess if I really want this bag
Another price increase? Geesh.. it seems like they just had a increase not too long ago?
These were the prices as of 7/26: (before VAT taken out)
Small: 580€ - $778ish
Medium: 610€ - $819ish
Large: 630€ - $859ish
These were the prices as of 7/26: (before VAT taken out)
Small: 580€ - $778ish
Medium: 610€ - $819ish
Large: 630€ - $859ish
Isn't it crazy? The Daily Battle in the pop collection went up also in a span of a few days from 625 to 635. I'm still thinking about it. The hard thing for me is buying it without trying it on, touching it etc. I took a chance with the Mansur Gavriel bucket and tote and it paid off but then again I bought it locally without having to worry if I have to return it
The canvas of FLP is super, super luxurious. It's super soft to the touch but very durable and holds it's shape with no issues. I can assure you the quality is even better than say LV. IMO you should only worry about the design. If you like the look, go for it, you wont be disappointed.
Thanks for that tzar. I will definitely take that into consideration. Still undecided, price increase or not. Definitely makes me feel better though.
how much of a price increase do you think it will be? i'm heading to paris on my honeymoon in sept
The limited edition daily battle went up 10. Let's hope it's not more than that
I live in Paris and I can confirm that not everyone here has FLP bags (yet) and that you see far too many Goyards, LVs, Pradas and Marc Jacobs bags here (and their respective knockoffs).
Just bought my 2nd FLP bag (the 1717), as I have had a FLP DB for a year now and LOOOOVE it. My Goyards and LVs are staying in my closet these days......
Another important point in their favor :
FLP is one of the only luxury brands that does VEGETABLE tanning of their leather (as opposed to chrome tanning, which is extremely toxic to leather workers and to the environment, and on a much slighter scale to the wearer). Even Hermès hasn't switched to vegetable tanning yet. It is a far COSTLIER process (it takes 3-6 weeks instead of 1 day), so IMHO, I'm more than happy to pay a higher price for a luxury product that is less toxic overall (and to me too).
I also think a price hike is justified, because I've always found FLP's products to be very affordable given their quality and given the excellent "soigné" customer service ! (which you do not get at Goyard, believe me) . I DO think the tassels (les pompoms) are overpriced, though.... They ARE nice, but they are JUST tassels at the end of the day.....
Just bought my 2nd FLP bag (the 1717), as I have had a FLP DB for a year now and LOOOOVE it. My Goyards and LVs are staying in my closet these days......
Another important point in their favor :
FLP is one of the only luxury brands that does VEGETABLE tanning of their leather (as opposed to chrome tanning, which is extremely toxic to leather workers and to the environment, and on a much slighter scale to the wearer). Even Hermès hasn't switched to vegetable tanning yet. It is a far COSTLIER process (it takes 3-6 weeks instead of 1 day), so IMHO, I'm more than happy to pay a higher price for a luxury product that is less toxic overall (and to me too).
I also think a price hike is justified, because I've always found FLP's products to be very affordable given their quality and given the excellent "soigné" customer service ! (which you do not get at Goyard, believe me) . I DO think the tassels (les pompoms) are overpriced, though.... They ARE nice, but they are JUST tassels at the end of the day.....
Great post. I'm still weighing it out. I think what's bothering me the most is the $120 shipping charge. Hopefully over the next few months, someone I know will be traveling to Paris and can bring the bag home to me.
Thanks for the updated prices.
Still find it reasonable comparing it to the Goyard Saint Louis, priced at 850. The FLP Cabas Daily Battle seems like more man-hours to make in comparison with the Saint Louis from Goyard.
I can totally understand! Have fun and enjoy! We of course would love to see some pics!i'm so excited to visit the store in paris next month
I heard a rumor that they were considering Barney's or Bergdorf. They seem to want a very exclusive, limited distribution in the US, so are considering it v. carefully.