I love the speedy bags and own a 25 and 30. When the 20 came out I was super excited. However, I ended up getting a Burberry (Speedy style) because I loved the colour better and I literally wear it more than any of my bags.
I love the Speedy style and have both the 25 and 30. When the 20 came out I was super excited. However, I ended up getting the Burberry mini bowling bag because I liked the colour more. It's essentially the size of the LV 20. So if in doubt, go and check it out, as an option.
Update:
So, I ended up returning the Speedy 20 in DE because the day I was going to wear it I noticed it had a ton of quality issues:
1. Red threads that showed around the side zippers, with 2 of them actually poking out (you could feel the prick when you passed your fingers on it).
2. It had residual glue everywhere.
3. Two of the leather tabs already had a bit of peeling of the edge glaze.
4. The lining was poorly sewn and honestly, looked very cheap.
Unfortunately, I didn't really inspect the bag in-store as I was so excited that I didn't notice any of this until later.
It might have been a return and I have heard A LOT of stories on LV reselling defective returns, but the threading and the glazing issues are manufacturing defects, so I was very disappointed because a $2200 bag, made of mostly PLASTIC, should be as perfect as possible.
I understand that part of the process of making these is by hand, but that doesn't excuse red threads poking through and leftover glue and missing glazing. I am not being super picky or demanding because I am not talking about asymmetry or alignment of threading and placements (like I see a lot of people do). I am merely asking to get a bag that looks "overall" well-made.
Comparing this bag with the rest of my collection, made me realize that this level of quality has even fallen below contemporary brands. And when I
For now, I decided to pass on the Speedy 20 and give it some time, hoping they put out better batches in the future.
I opted instead for the Burberry Mini Bowling bag and I am loving it! Plus, no quality issues whatsoever.
Imo for LV to be hand made (and with a sewing machine) it should lean more on perfection. The issues you named sounds like someone was rushing through production or was just being lazy. I agree some contemporary brands are made excellent. I'm a fan of Tory Burch. Bags, shoes and jewelry. I never purchased or seen Mulberry bags in person but heard nothing but great things about them.
I wasn’t going to accept a bag with issues right out of the LV store.