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I am in love! My husband picked it out so I was a little hesitant at first. (Would it successfully meet all my needs in a purse?). However after looking it over I knew he had done a great job. I do have to admit that I do tend to gravitate to purses with more compartments but a small makeup bag will fix that dilemma. It has plenty of room for my every day items, is comfortable and so far goes with everything I wear, (I have only had it for two days, lol).
This is only my second LV, so I've only visited the stores a few times therefore I'm only familiar with the Marignan from the photos.
With that said, first glance I would say they are very similar but I feel like the Blanche curved lines and Empreinte leather make it feel a little dressier.
Removable adjustable strap: comparing the two purses the Marignan strap looks thinner than the Blanche. I'm thinking the thicker strap would be more comfortable. I also like the placement of the removable strap. The Marignan's strap hooks seem to be placed at the top of purse flap while the Blanche straps are on the ends. This may make a difference when wearing the purse Crossbody. I never wear crossbody so I don't have an opinion.
Removable Strap measures 41" -
45" end to end, including hardware/clips.
Top strap:
Blanche strap seems to be thicker than the Marignan. What's also nice about the top strap is that it can rest on your shoulder as well as the crook of your arm. Measurements of the top strap are 10 1/2" from loop to loop, 7" from top of purse to top of the strap. Thickest part of strap is about 1 1/4".
Clasp:
So happy with the clasp on the Blanche, it's not magnetic, which is great no worries about it tipping over and having items topple out. Clasp buttons into place securing the flap, opening is easy the push of a button on the underside of the latch.
Lining:
Part of the purse I would change. Unlike my Montiagnes lining, which feels thick substantial the Blanch lining is thin and light tan. Have to be very careful with what is put inside it or will end up with stains.
Only other disappointment would be the bottom of the purse. I don't know the technical term but but it hasn't any "metal feet things". Hopefully this won't be a problem and leather on the bottom won't have an issue. Just have to make sure I always carry a purse hook, which shouldn't be a problem, I carry one around already to avoid scratching the "metal feet things", and to avoid ger my floors. Recommendation to anyone who buys the purse would be to get a purse hook to avoid scraping the leather on the bottom.
Hope this helps you out. Let me know if you have any other questions. [emoji3]
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