What about Utah Leather or Daimier Infini or Damier Graphite or Chicago Leather (if they still make them), they are both either dark brown or black...
I dont get how can you DH not like LV, but he happily models your Artsy for you? I think deep down you can convince him just persevere... you will get there!
Hey I'm a guy and I like LV and cars and sport and Chanel and Hermes!!! Guess I'm not the stereotypical guy... I feel sorry for my bank account... none of those things are cheap! ):