Pochette Métis Empreinte Noir Inconsistencies
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Thank you for your reply.
I think the stamped one is made-in France as well. It’s just strange that the one made in the US doesn’t have it.
Also, the one made in France looks very stiff and feels very stiff. How is yours? Maybe we should compare photos.
I checked mine and it does NOT have the stamp on the handle. But it is also made in France (it has a date code to confirm that).
I think the one on the left looks better - the embossing is deeper and the leather looks shinier. The sides don't bother me.
Are you sure? The front also looks a bit warped. I don’t know if that’s normal. Can you take a look and give me your opinion?
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Sure I will take some pics later today. Mine feels quite soft & squishy & smells amazing. Still can't decide what to do. I'm visiting a store next week so will make my decision then. It's very strange though how some would have the stamp in the handle & others not. Very odd!
I watched a youtube video of a lady who sent back 2 of these bags because the sides were wonky. I'm sure when you use the bag you wouldn't notice the sides. The leather does look thicker & more padded on the left bag.
I'm wondering if the one on the right is perhaps a new bag which is why its stiffer. Maybe the one on the left has been returned once or twice & been handled a lot more.
Speaking from personal experience I would go with the bag that has the deepest and nicest embossing. Looks like the one on the left to me. I owned a speedy that was more embossed on the back than the front and it drive me crazy. I much preferred the look of the back and usually carried it that way round. I think the overall look of the bag is most important. You won’t notice the sides so much. Which one does your heart prefer? Go with that one.
Thanks to everyone for their advice. It helps to hear everyone’s perspectives on empreinte leather as I’m not familiar with it. It does help having the two to compare as (you’re right) I feel the one on the left looks better in terms of the stamp and sheen. I honestly wish LV could just be consistent so that we (the consumer) wouldn’t have to worry about these things.
One thing I’m worried about, though, is the fact that the nicer looking one does not have the Louis Vuitton Paris stamp on the handle. Should I be concerned?
Yes, the one on the right is brand new as when I ordered it the site said in one of the updates: “the item is being manufactured” or something along those lines. It looks perfect in terms of alignment, and it’s made in France…BUT it’s full and the stamping isn’t as deep as the other one.
If I had to pick between the two, I’d pick the one on the right (the one that doesn’t have puffy pockets). I think it would annoy me that the pockets already look stretched out on the other one and when I wear it crossbody, it would look “messier”. I like the more structured look of the one one the right.