Seeking Malesherbes

alisaxlee

alisaxlee

Alexa is Kinda Fancy
Sep 26, 2010
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#1
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me out with this...

I collect the LV Malesherbes, sometimes referred to as the LV Kelly bag. I have eight so far: black epi, toledo blue epi, red epi (the earlier red), tassil yellow epi, borneo green epi, kenyan fawn epi, monogram & damier.

I've been searching for more information on exactly what colors were produced and I haven't had much luck. I read on the forum here that someone purchased one in mandarin epi, but I have yet to even see a picture of one that color. I also know that they have been available for special order in exotic skins.

Is there any way to track down exactly what colors were produced? Is it a matter of finding a catalog from the 90s?

Any ideas would be much appreciated.
 
#2
Honestly, I have no idea. I tried looking on eBay but the only colors I found you already have. I kind of commented to tell you that I, and I'm sure many others are very excited to see a picture of your Malsherbes collection. so unique.
 
#3
Thanks Subbz! I love my collection. To me, there's just something so classic about the Malesherbes... I like the structure and simplicity. I can't wait until I get my new camera. My bag collection thread really needs to be updated!
 
#4
HI, I used to work for LV from 1986/2001 and I personally own the Borneo green. Ialways thought the Malesherbes to be such a "Chic" bag. What a wonderful thing to collect! Mine is in mint condition and here is a small tidbit for you on the history of the Malesherbes. When it was originally designed it came with a longer handle. Mine has the longer handle. They then decided to modify it and brought the handle down a bit to be in better proportion with the bag, however I think the longer handle is a bit "Chicer"...as for the colors you are spot on about the epi range and the Damier and mono. and the special order alligator ones were divine! I left the company in 2001, and up to that time, the choices you mentioned were all that were available.....enjoys your bags!:smile:
 
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jshanghailil said:
HI, I used to work for LV from 1986/2001 and I personally own the Borneo green. Ialways thought the Malesherbes to be such a "Chic" bag. What a wonderful thing to collect! Mine is in mint condition and here is a small tidbit for you on the history of the Malesherbes. When it was originally designed it came with a longer handle. Mine has the longer handle. They then decided to modify it and brought the handle down a bit to be in better proportion with the bag, however I think the longer handle is a bit "Chicer"...as for the colors you are spot on about the epi range and the Damier and mono. and the special order alligator ones were divine! I left the company in 2001, and up to that time, the choices you mentioned were all that were available.....enjoys your bags!:smile:
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hi, was there ever a time when the malesherbes had no date codes?
 
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jshanghailil said:
HI, I used to work for LV from 1986/2001 and I personally own the Borneo green. Ialways thought the Malesherbes to be such a "Chic" bag. What a wonderful thing to collect! Mine is in mint condition and here is a small tidbit for you on the history of the Malesherbes. When it was originally designed it came with a longer handle. Mine has the longer handle. They then decided to modify it and brought the handle down a bit to be in better proportion with the bag, however I think the longer handle is a bit "Chicer"...as for the colors you are spot on about the epi range and the Damier and mono. and the special order alligator ones were divine! I left the company in 2001, and up to that time, the choices you mentioned were all that were available.....enjoys your bags!:smile:
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Hi jshanghailil! Oh, the borneo green is striking, isn't it? That's very interesting about the handle! I was wondering about that, as my tassil yellow bag does indeed have a longer handle. I believe it is the oldest of my malesherbes bags, possibly from 92-95. Thank you so much for sharing that!
 
#8
chrstyle said:
hi, was there ever a time when the malesherbes had no date codes?
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Hi Chrstyle! The Malesherbes were made by Louis in the 90s, so at that point, the bags have the standard datecodes. They're actually still available as a special order, and I'm not sure how datecodes work in special order bags. If you find one you're interested in (maybe you already have since you replied to this a while ago!) you can always have the ladies in the 'Authenticate this LV' take a look at it. They've helped me many a time. :smile:
 
#9
roxi88 said:
Hallo alisaxlee,

there were no other colours than you have, I looked at a catalogue from 1993.
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Hi Roxi! Thank you so much for checking for me. A LV SA told me the same thing recently. I have to say I'm a little disappointed, as I was really holding onto hope for the Mandarin! But it is exciting that my collection of the standard bags is finished. Thanks again for the reply.
 
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