So I sold my blue Insolite ikat recently and want to highlight the negatives of this wallet. The issues might not be exclusive to ikat but I hope this thread helps those looking to purchase similar items.
1.) First off, the card slots were really loose and while no card ever fell out of the wallet, they moved around like crazy all the time within. Now I have heard that this can happen if you put 2 cards per slot but I didn't. And how can every single slot of 12 come loose? Mine didn't fall out but every time I opened the wallet, one or two cards did completely slip out of place and this really bothered me!
2.) Secondly the glazing on the side of the wallet had started to come undone. I've seen and heard multiple folks complaining about deteriorating quality of LV and unfortunately I'm going to join that club and say that simply glueing sides that will get pulled during use isn't a very good solution for this price point.
3.) The sides of the wallet also started showing heavy wear and 'crease lines'. Considering something purchased in 2013 this age just doesn't justify this kind of result.
4.) The sides of the wallet started curling up. Now this might happen with the mono leather canvas and is probably inevitable (think the flap of pochette metis sides curling up) but I just hated that this happened to my purse.
5.) Last but not least (true for all insolites), the inside zipper slot is deep and difficult to get into so you'll not be able to store any coins in there, it's probably best for receipts or the like.
So there you are, just my cons on this wallet so you're able to make an informed decision. I'm in no way trying to discourage anyone from buying this piece but just want to share my experience of cons of owning this piece.
1.) First off, the card slots were really loose and while no card ever fell out of the wallet, they moved around like crazy all the time within. Now I have heard that this can happen if you put 2 cards per slot but I didn't. And how can every single slot of 12 come loose? Mine didn't fall out but every time I opened the wallet, one or two cards did completely slip out of place and this really bothered me!
2.) Secondly the glazing on the side of the wallet had started to come undone. I've seen and heard multiple folks complaining about deteriorating quality of LV and unfortunately I'm going to join that club and say that simply glueing sides that will get pulled during use isn't a very good solution for this price point.
3.) The sides of the wallet also started showing heavy wear and 'crease lines'. Considering something purchased in 2013 this age just doesn't justify this kind of result.
4.) The sides of the wallet started curling up. Now this might happen with the mono leather canvas and is probably inevitable (think the flap of pochette metis sides curling up) but I just hated that this happened to my purse.
5.) Last but not least (true for all insolites), the inside zipper slot is deep and difficult to get into so you'll not be able to store any coins in there, it's probably best for receipts or the like.
So there you are, just my cons on this wallet so you're able to make an informed decision. I'm in no way trying to discourage anyone from buying this piece but just want to share my experience of cons of owning this piece.
