Speedy Bandouliere 20

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My speedy 20 finally arrived. And……. Should I be happy with the condition ? This is not my first speedy, I have in other size too and to my eye, this is weird.. No matter what I do, the position is never right. I am frustrated now.. I know if I bring back they will say this is normal. Yeah, I know, whatever issues we have now will be treated as ‘normal’..
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My speedy 20 finally arrived. And……. Should I be happy with the condition ? This is not my first speedy, I have in other size too and to my eye, this is weird.. No matter what I do, the position is never right. I am frustrated now.. I know if I bring back they will say this is normal. Yeah, I know, whatever issues we have now will be treated as ‘normal’..
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This is a more common issue than most people realise. They usually don't even notice. These toron handles are very hard to get perfectly straight when made from soft leather, it literally needs luck on the craftsman's side, not just being skilled. And the smaller the handle, the more likely that it will have this bend. Remember, that these are laser cut with extreme precision, even the holes for the seams are pre-punched to make them completely identical. But the untreated cowhide gives the handle natural flexibility, that can result in this look. But this is just a look, since the leather is soft, it will literally bend to your will with use. If you pack the bag and carry it around by the handles, it will stand straight in a month. Of course if you feel that you shouldn't, or you need absolute perfection from day 0, you can always ask for an exchange, but unless you find something else to be really messed up on the bag, I wouldn't recommend it. I don't find them to be a dealbreaker, they are as natural as the veins on the Togo leather at Hermès, with the difference that this will most probably go away.
And one more argument for keeping it. Even the one on the official press photos are like yours:
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My speedy 20 finally arrived. And……. Should I be happy with the condition ? This is not my first speedy, I have in other size too and to my eye, this is weird.. No matter what I do, the position is never right. I am frustrated now.. I know if I bring back they will say this is normal. Yeah, I know, whatever issues we have now will be treated as ‘normal’..
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My speedy was slightly like this and I have seen a lot of speedy handles or handles on other LV bags like this so it can be considered normal. It all depends on the luck of the draw and how bothered you are by it. Eventually with use as it is leather it does mould out of this shape if that makes sense. At the end of the day you need to be happy and enjoy it when you use and see it. Hope that helps!
 
This is a more common issue than most people realise. They usually don't even notice. These toron handles are very hard to get perfectly straight when made from soft leather, it literally needs luck on the craftsman's side, not just being skilled. And the smaller the handle, the more likely that it will have this bend. Remember, that these are laser cut with extreme precision, even the holes for the seams are pre-punched to make them completely identical. But the untreated cowhide gives the handle natural flexibility, that can result in this look. But this is just a look, since the leather is soft, it will literally bend to your will with use. If you pack the bag and carry it around by the handles, it will stand straight in a month. Of course if you feel that you shouldn't, or you need absolute perfection from day 0, you can always ask for an exchange, but unless you find something else to be really messed up on the bag, I wouldn't recommend it. I don't find them to be a dealbreaker, they are as natural as the veins on the Togo leather at Hermès, with the difference that this will most probably go away.
And one more argument for keeping it. Even the one on the official press photos are like yours:
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Wow! You explained this so well and perfectly too! Totally agree that this is more common then we realise and that it can be hard moulding these straps to stand straight perfectly. Very difficult task indeed and can be luck of the draw and skills like you mentioned. Thanks for sharing and explaining.!!!
 
This is a more common issue than most people realise. They usually don't even notice. These toron handles are very hard to get perfectly straight when made from soft leather, it literally needs luck on the craftsman's side, not just being skilled. And the smaller the handle, the more likely that it will have this bend. Remember, that these are laser cut with extreme precision, even the holes for the seams are pre-punched to make them completely identical. But the untreated cowhide gives the handle natural flexibility, that can result in this look. But this is just a look, since the leather is soft, it will literally bend to your will with use. If you pack the bag and carry it around by the handles, it will stand straight in a month. Of course if you feel that you shouldn't, or you need absolute perfection from day 0, you can always ask for an exchange, but unless you find something else to be really messed up on the bag, I wouldn't recommend it. I don't find them to be a dealbreaker, they are as natural as the veins on the Togo leather at Hermès, with the difference that this will most probably go away.
And one more argument for keeping it. Even the one on the official press photos are like yours:
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Thank you so much ! I feel better now. Honestly, I didn’t notice the one on their web looks similar like mine, but I guess mine is the worst version. Hahaha..
I am too tired to walk to LV and ask for return/exchange. I know this bag is hard to get and I am not willing to wait for another piece, who knows it will be better or worst than this one. I will just keep it. I like the new strap, the length is good on me. So I am fine to keep it. Once again, thank you. :flowers:
 
My speedy was slightly like this and I have seen a lot of speedy handles or handles on other LV bags like this so it can be considered normal. It all depends on the luck of the draw and how bothered you are by it. Eventually with use as it is leather it does mould out of this shape if that makes sense. At the end of the day you need to be happy and enjoy it when you use and see it. Hope that helps!
Thank you Bumbles. I am running out of energy on LV, so I won’t return/exchange it. I can foresee what will happen if I bring it back.
Anyway, I like the bag to start with (else I won’t buy it for 3 times..). The size, the shiny matching hardware, the thicker canvas feels. And now plus the new strap, which the length is good for me. So I will definitely keep it and just use it. :amuse:
 
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I don’t mean to be picky but just want to point out what I think is they didn’t sew the tab (holds the ring) on straight…in this case is the right side. You can tell from the alignment of piping on each side?!
 
Honestly, before I had this little one, I always had the impression speedy 20 is too small for my personal use, as the volume capacity is much smaller than the Diane when I multiply the dimensions. Diane could just fit my essentials and Diane’s dimensions is bigger in terms of theoretical volume than speedy 20. But I downsize my wallet a little from Juliette to Clea and now, I could suddenly understand what everybody is talking about when they mention the speedy 20 can fit all their essentials. Because of the shape and closing, the speedy 20 had more “usable” space than the Diane. You could literally fill it to the brim for speedy as it’s zipped closure while, you might be a bit more cautious when filling Diane since you wouldn’t want things to start falling off when you open the snap button. I didn’t know better.

I love my speedy 20 and I’m glad I got it!
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This looks perfect as a 'go out' bag. Way too small for me for the daily but I could change my zippy wallet for my zippy coin and fit my phone and even sunglasses, I suppose? I think it's better than the MP Accessories for this purpose. More "timeless."
 
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I’m seriously considering buying this bag AGAIN just to get the adjustable strap. Has anyone else done the same?

Currently using with my MPA strap but It’s quite wide and like the look of the one it came with, only mine is not the adjustable one :-s

I’ve carried this bag almost exclusively since I got it, neglecting everything else. Am I totally out of my mind if I buy it again?
 
I’m seriously considering buying this bag AGAIN just to get the adjustable strap. Has anyone else done the same?

Currently using with my MPA strap but It’s quite wide and like the look of the one it came with, only mine is not the adjustable one :-s

I’ve carried this bag almost exclusively since I got it, neglecting everything else. Am I totally out of my mind if I buy it again?

Haha yes! That would be a little crazy to buy it again just for the strap. But you would probably sell the first one? So then, maybe not totally crazy

I'm probably in the minority but I don't like the look of the adjustable strap. The adjuster piece is too bulky looking for me. I've also never felt the need to make my Speedy 20 strap shorter or longer. I'm glad I don't have it.
 
Haha yes! That would be a little crazy to buy it again just for the strap. But you would probably sell the first one? So then, maybe not totally crazy

I'm probably in the minority but I don't like the look of the adjustable strap. The adjuster piece is too bulky looking for me. I've also never felt the need to make my Speedy 20 strap shorter or longer. I'm glad I don't have it.

Ha! Yes, I’d sell one of the two. So just slightly less crazy :lol:

I’m just way too tall for the non-adjustable strap and like to wear it crossbody. It sits basically at my boobs when non-adjustable and it’s not a good look for me :giggle:
 
I’m seriously considering buying this bag AGAIN just to get the adjustable strap. Has anyone else done the same?

Currently using with my MPA strap but It’s quite wide and like the look of the one it came with, only mine is not the adjustable one :-s

I’ve carried this bag almost exclusively since I got it, neglecting everything else. Am I totally out of my mind if I buy it again?
Tbh I’ve had a look at the one with the adjustable strap and I didn’t like it at all. Similar to @southlake01 I don’t like the adjuster part with the vacchetta piece, because imo it’s taking the beauty of the pattern on the strap away, making it btw not possible to wear the strap on both sides. Further, due to the adjuster part, the strap is significantly heavier. So I prefer the original version.
Maybe you can just buy the adjustable strap, if you like it, on the preloved market instead of getting a complete new bag and selling your old one?
 
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