I have provided specs for the MA and the Speedy from rebeccaminkoff.com and eluxury.com, with brief descriptions and pricing, and my own thoughts at the end of the post.
Preface
My questions to Speedy/MA owners/lovers: Am I wrong in my speculations? Are the Speedy and the MAM much more different than I expressed? Is the Speedy worth buying for $400 more? If you could have either bag, would you choose the MAM or the Speedy, and why?
Specs
Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini
“Perfect for day or night, this bag is the essential city slouch bag to sling onto your arm or shoulder. The ‘Morning After’ bag has two zipper pockets and enough space to fit everything you need for the night before, or the morning after.”
$550
(As per RebeccaMinkoff.com, Lunaboston.com)
Soft and supple Genuine Italian Leather
Golden toned brass hardware
Rolled leather handles
Zip top closure
Paisley canvas lining
Interior Zipper pocket
Exterior Zipper pocket
3 Interior pouch pockets
Made in NYC
12.5"w x 8.5"h x 7"d.
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Speedy 30
“With a roomy interior, classic satchel shape and fine-quality finishes, a luxurious bag for every day. “
$880.00 (Price for Epi Speedy 25, I could not find the price for the Speedy 30)
(As per Eluxury.com)
Soft and supple Epi full-grain leather
Polished hardware
Rolled leather handles
Front "LV" embossing
Flat side pocket
Zip top closure
Fine textile lining
Open interior compartment with cell phone pocket
12" L x 8" H x 6.5" W
My thoughts
The inspiration for this post came from an all day excursion out and about, using my MAM. The clean lines of the bag went very well with my outfit of the day, wool trousers, a pressed button down white shirt, and pointed toe boots. I felt I looked put “together” but not in a trendy trying-too-hard kind of way. The MAM itself held my checkbook wallet, agenda, cosmetic pouch, ipod, cell phone, digital camera, 2 bottles of water, and a thin scarf. At man points through out the day, I found myself easily finding the things I needed to get in a hurry. For example, at the grocery store and needing to get my wallet out quickly, or on the street to find a pen to write down the license plate of an idiot who threw a bag of garbage out of his window.
I love clean and classic lines, and have been looking for a brown bag. I thought why not the Epi Speedy 25 or 30? Iconic style, simple elegance, luxe materials, why not?
I started researching Epi Speedys online at Elux, and Ebay, and even considered going to the LV boutique. However, when I woke up this morning, I thought to myself WTF! I have a Speedy already! In the form of my MAM! Then I finally realized/remembered what I had previously known and kind of forgotten, that the MA and the Speedy are essentially the same bag with the same shape, give or take a few minute details.
So I reiterate my questions: Speedy/MA owners/lovers: Am I wrong in my speculations? Are the Speedy and the MAM much more different than I expressed? Is the Speedy worth buying for $400 more? If you could have either bag, would you choose the MAM or the Speedy, and why?
If you have read this all, I applaud you! and I thank you too! If you respond with your opinions, I'd be ecstatic!
TIA!
Pics of MAM are my photos, pics of Speedy are from Ebay
Preface
My questions to Speedy/MA owners/lovers: Am I wrong in my speculations? Are the Speedy and the MAM much more different than I expressed? Is the Speedy worth buying for $400 more? If you could have either bag, would you choose the MAM or the Speedy, and why?
Specs
Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini
“Perfect for day or night, this bag is the essential city slouch bag to sling onto your arm or shoulder. The ‘Morning After’ bag has two zipper pockets and enough space to fit everything you need for the night before, or the morning after.”
$550
(As per RebeccaMinkoff.com, Lunaboston.com)
Soft and supple Genuine Italian Leather
Golden toned brass hardware
Rolled leather handles
Zip top closure
Paisley canvas lining
Interior Zipper pocket
Exterior Zipper pocket
3 Interior pouch pockets
Made in NYC
12.5"w x 8.5"h x 7"d.
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Speedy 30
“With a roomy interior, classic satchel shape and fine-quality finishes, a luxurious bag for every day. “
$880.00 (Price for Epi Speedy 25, I could not find the price for the Speedy 30)
(As per Eluxury.com)
Soft and supple Epi full-grain leather
Polished hardware
Rolled leather handles
Front "LV" embossing
Flat side pocket
Zip top closure
Fine textile lining
Open interior compartment with cell phone pocket
12" L x 8" H x 6.5" W
My thoughts
The inspiration for this post came from an all day excursion out and about, using my MAM. The clean lines of the bag went very well with my outfit of the day, wool trousers, a pressed button down white shirt, and pointed toe boots. I felt I looked put “together” but not in a trendy trying-too-hard kind of way. The MAM itself held my checkbook wallet, agenda, cosmetic pouch, ipod, cell phone, digital camera, 2 bottles of water, and a thin scarf. At man points through out the day, I found myself easily finding the things I needed to get in a hurry. For example, at the grocery store and needing to get my wallet out quickly, or on the street to find a pen to write down the license plate of an idiot who threw a bag of garbage out of his window.
I love clean and classic lines, and have been looking for a brown bag. I thought why not the Epi Speedy 25 or 30? Iconic style, simple elegance, luxe materials, why not?
I started researching Epi Speedys online at Elux, and Ebay, and even considered going to the LV boutique. However, when I woke up this morning, I thought to myself WTF! I have a Speedy already! In the form of my MAM! Then I finally realized/remembered what I had previously known and kind of forgotten, that the MA and the Speedy are essentially the same bag with the same shape, give or take a few minute details.
So I reiterate my questions: Speedy/MA owners/lovers: Am I wrong in my speculations? Are the Speedy and the MAM much more different than I expressed? Is the Speedy worth buying for $400 more? If you could have either bag, would you choose the MAM or the Speedy, and why?
If you have read this all, I applaud you! and I thank you too! If you respond with your opinions, I'd be ecstatic!
TIA!
Pics of MAM are my photos, pics of Speedy are from Ebay