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tinery9 said:
Anyone else have cracking on the glazing on daily battle straps? I’ve used mine pretty regularly since April. It doesn’t necessarily bother me but I’m curious if this normal.
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I’ve had mine for about two years and the glaze on my straps is cracking a little too. I think it’s probably normal.
Relatedly, I just found a wire poking out of one of the bottom corner reinforcement patches, so I’m going to see if FlP is willing/able to fix that for me. I might as well ask about reglazing the straps while I’m at it. If they can, I will report back!
 
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Long time lurker on this thread but first time poster on the FlP thread.
Question for you all: as I’ve (36/M) gotten older, I have become a lot more selective and less willing to just buy a bag because of the name. My everyday bag tends to be a Moreau Celestin or a casual tote from Billykirk. I’ve now gotten very used to carrying small pouches as bags for when a tote won’t fit. I tend to use small pouches pretty often now.

How is the quality of FlP. I love the history of the brand and the look of the bags but a lot of them have a lot of design faults like the strap attachment to the bag (Daily Battle). How does this brand hold up??
 
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Sorry, I should have read over my post:

I’m interested in one of the pouches from them and was wondering if anyone here has used one as more of a clutch instead of a daily pouch and how it held up.
 
#3,064
GiGiHM said:
Hello,
Just returned from Paris Sunday and wanted to post my Faure le Page purchases from the rue Cambon store. This is the Calibre 21 in grey. I purchased the Coup de Tete medal separately at Galleries Lafayette and haven’t attached it yet.
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I am considering getting this bag. How has it held up for you? I’m only hesitant to order as there are no physical stores nearby if there are issues. Thanks so much!
 
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I have my first DB37 on its way from Paris (just cleared US customs!) and I want to know if anyone uses inserts? They're harder to find, so I was curious if you're using Neverfull or Longchamp inserts?

This thread has been so helpful in helping me make a decision on what tote to get. I'm so excited for it to arrive in the next few days!!!!
 
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Hi! I'm new to the brand but looking for a lightweight crossbody for daily use, for easier access to my essentials (phone, hand sanitizer, card case, extra masks) on top of a diaper bag. Was wondering if anyone could share their experience with the Calibre 17 or the Cartouchiere 21? Do they fit a lot? Are they lightweight? Thank you!
 
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allyj128 said:
I have my first DB37 on its way from Paris (just cleared US customs!) and I want to know if anyone uses inserts? They're harder to find, so I was curious if you're using Neverfull or Longchamp inserts?

This thread has been so helpful in helping me make a decision on what tote to get. I'm so excited for it to arrive in the next few days!!!!
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My DB32 just arrived today & used the one from my Longchamp SLH, fits perfectly with a little space on the side
 

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angersauce said:
Oh no, that looks bad. I’ve only used mine a handful of times (in 3 years) and the leather is beat looking already, so this is not surprising. It’s a bummer the quality is not there because Goyard looks like an Ikea bag to me, and LV mono doesn’t match every color palate.

I just saw that the DB 37 is $1200 now? It was 700 Euro when I bought it!! They’re wilding (unless the quality has improved?). It’s still not a a very popular brand, I almost never see another in the wild.
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Sorry to completely jump in on a convo but your comment is what I was looking for. I love a big tote bag but I just can’t seem to pull the trigger on a DB.
For one, the line seems to follow EVERY “what not to do” as far as bag construction goes. Two, almost every single bag of theirs I see on resale shops has the same problems: worn out corners that look years and years old. The leather seems to be of very suspect quality.
 
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I’m hoping to be in Paris this summer and want a DB to bring home to CA. Can y’all share experiences, tips, SAs, etc. and please tell me it won’t be a H-nightmare. I love the bags and that they aren’t found here yet. It’s between a DB in wine and a LV NF Empriente in black. TIA!
 
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krinn said:
Hello everyone. After a couple years of drooling but not making the move (they a small but mighty selection for guys), I bought my first FLP and it arrived this past week. The new Limited Edition Urban Knight items....was so difficult to select and I love the print so much. I chose the Daily Battle 35. This is the bag I was waiting for from FLP. :smile:

I was waiting for the bag before deciding on any of the medallions. I want one now. Wasn't able to really find much feedback on the medals here - there appears to be three slots for the medals but I'm unsure. Anyway, we are in lockdown in Milan so have just been enjoying the bag in my flat for now. ;)
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I LOVE this bag! I doubt I’ll find it this summer but it’s such a cool pattern!
 
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shulkie said:
I’ve had mine for about two years and the glaze on my straps is cracking a little too. I think it’s probably normal.
Relatedly, I just found a wire poking out of one of the bottom corner reinforcement patches, so I’m going to see if FlP is willing/able to fix that for me. I might as well ask about reglazing the straps while I’m at it. If they can, I will report back!
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I finally have an update. It took until November for me to get a definite response from FLP re: the corner damage to my bag. I get that they’re a small chain and the end of the year is busy, but it was definitely a frustrating back-and-forth with long periods of silence, so prepare yourselves for that if you want your bag repaired. I will say that whoever responds to the English-language Arthur emails is really on the ball, though. When the boutique was ignoring me, I’d email Arthur and people would start hurrying up, even if to tell me that they had no new information. Amazing.
The boutique email person was finally able to confirm with a craftsperson that my bag corner can be fixed for 120€ (ouch), but it sounds like that amount may change depending on what the other three corners look like, what the craftsperson thinks when he gets it, etc.
I’m supposed to ship my bag to Europe with a copy of my original invoice and then wait to hear back. I am not supposed to declare a value to the bag and instead write “item return, NO COMMERCIAL VALUE” on the parcel. Very hush-hush, lol.
It feels a little like being the lamest super-spy on the saddest clandestine mission ever, lol, but I really like my bag, so if I can get it looking nice again, I will be very pleased.
I will let you guys know what happens next. #highfashionsuperspy
 
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On a totally separate note, does anyone have any recommendations for an insert for a DB41? Every insert I get is way too small.
I had one made in felt by an Etsy-seller using sizes for FLP provided by a different Etsy-seller, but I found I didn’t like the material or the height or the assortment of pockets and zippers.
I just wonder if there are any other large size bag inserts out there in the world…?
 
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