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#1,292
OneMoreDay said:
Anyhow, here's a recap of what's coming. Something for everyone. :flowers:

Monogram
Damier Ebene
Damier Azur
Epi
Empreinte
Vernis
  • Valentine's Day Animation (Ref. Monogram Vernis Sunset) - Pochette Felicie, Sarah Wallet, Zippy Wallet, Coin Purse, 4 Key Holder
  • *New* Camera Bag - Amarante, Rose Ballerine (removable compartments ala Felicie)

Soft Leather
  • *New colour* Rose Arizona - Lockme Backpack, Lockme cabas?
Steamer
Tuileries - https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/spring-summer-2017.952948/page-25#post-30827582
  • Pochette?
  • Sarah Wallet
Mirroir PM - https://forum.purseblog.com/threads/spring-summer-2017.952948/page-25#post-30827413
  • Black, Navy, Rose Ballerine, Magenta
Others:
Feel free to add to the list (I'm probably missing a few things). Everything was sourced from @AAdams and @TraceySH. Thanks to both once again for all the great intel. :tup:
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Thank you for posting this synopsis! The thread gets lengthy with so many new launches , and having these links in one place is super helpful. :smile:
 
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Here are a few thoughts...

1. I agree that when I first started buying LV, almost two decades ago, the catalog was smaller (and prices much lower! :biggrin:). It did feel that there were more classics. But was that really the case? I m not certain the difference was so extreme. A quick trip on eBay reveals an entire island of misfit bags and accessories, brutally excavated from the first half of Marc Jacobs' tenure at LV, that we have all forgotten. I don't love everything today and I didn't love everything then.

2. The magic of the internet is also a curse. Eager to learn about the latest releases, we jump on these internal documents leaked to TPF like animals. But this is not the way the company intends to introduce its clients to these new products. They want you to discover them within the brand's mise-en-scène. That is, within the enchanting context of a boutique's window display, on a high shelf in the store, in a glass case next to an old trunk, featured in a gorgeous photo taken in an exotic location for ads in glossy magazines, etc. Here, we have a pick at the backstage, the mechanics, the underbelly. We're scrubbing off the gold-plating of luxury. So, let's ask ourselves: is it ever the same once we meet the wizard of oz?

3. A few years ago, being myself surprised by the accelerated pace of new releases, I asked my SA about it. He replied "That's what our clients want. Always new items. Always new colors." It's true that customers need a reason to come back. If Louis Vuitton only sold Almas, Speedies, Keepalls, and Noés, we would have no incentive to regularly visit the boutique or browse the website. As a result, I doubt we would make as many purchases as we do now.

4. Hermès, Chanel, Dior, Prada, Gucci... they all do it. Their catalogs have been greatly expanded too. Remember Gucci wallpaper? In any case, I think it is somewhat unfair to judge the cohesiveness of the collections from TPF posts. We need to go to the store and witness how Louis Vuitton tells its story through these new collections (everything is a narrative, right?). That's the difference between seeing a play in rehearsal and seeing a play in performance.

Finally, I will add that there are many items at Louis Vuitton that I profoundly dislike, collections that I find tacky, vulgar, bling bling, ridiculous, cheaply made for the price, etc... but there are also many things that I love and that draw me back to the brand. So, not unlike with everything else in this life, I have a complex relationship with Louis Vuitton. And that's okay.
 
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chiclawyer said:
You know what's crazy? Even though I'm a ride or die LV girl, I have to say that Coach is actually making some really nice stuff right now. I recently purchased the men's bleecker backpack--it's absolutely gorgeous and incredible quality for its price point (under $700 for a large, all-leather backpack is a steal, imho). But I digress...back to LV, I do share your concerns that some of the recent designs seem to be pushing the boundary of good taste.
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So funny you should say that ... I was in Coach -- for the first time in a long time -- before the holidays, and I was pleasantly surprised bu what I saw. It seems like they're trying to get back to their roots of quality classic leather pieces. I never thought I'd say this, but they're making me really look at them again for the first time in many years!
 
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fabuleux said:
Here are a few thoughts...

1. I agree that when I first started buying LV, almost two decades ago, the catalog was smaller (and prices much lower! :biggrin:). It did feel that there were more classics. But was that really the case? I m not certain the difference was so extreme. A quick trip on eBay reveals an entire island of misfit bags and accessories, brutally excavated from the first half of Marc Jacobs' tenure at LV, that we have all forgotten. I don't love everything today and I didn't love everything then.

2. The magic of the internet is also a curse. Eager to learn about the latest releases, we jump on these internal documents leaked to TPF like animals. But this is not the way the company intends to introduce its clients to these new products. They want you to discover them within the brand's mise-en-scène. That is, within the enchanting context of a boutique's window display, on a high shelf in the store, in a glass case next to an old trunk, featured in a gorgeous photo taken in an exotic location for ads in glossy magazines, etc. Here, we have a pick at the backstage, the mechanics, the underbelly. We're scrubbing off the gold-plating of luxury. So, let's ask ourselves: is it ever the same once we meet the wizard of oz?

3. A few years ago, being myself surprised by the accelerated pace of new releases, I asked my SA about it. He replied "That's what our clients want. Always new items. Always new colors." It's true that customers need a reason to come back. If Louis Vuitton only sold Almas, Speedies, Keepalls, and Noés, we would have no incentive to regularly visit the boutique or browse the website. As a result, I doubt we would make as many purchases as we do now.

4. Hermès, Chanel, Dior, Prada, Gucci... they all do it. Their catalogs have been greatly expanded too. Remember Gucci wallpaper? In any case, I think it is somewhat unfair to judge the cohesiveness of the collections from TPF posts. We need to go to the store and witness how Louis Vuitton tells its story through these new collections (everything is a narrative, right?). That's the difference between seeing a play in rehearsal and seeing a play in performance.

Finally, I will add that there are many items at Louis Vuitton that I profoundly dislike, collections that I find tacky, vulgar, bling bling, ridiculous, cheaply made for the price, etc... but there are also many things that I love and that draw me back to the brand. So, not unlike with everything else in this life, I have a complex relationship with Louis Vuitton. And that's okay.
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So well said! Especially Point #2. The internet is as much a curse as a blessing, right? It's hard to find magic in shopping anymore...
 
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catsinthebag said:
So funny you should say that ... I was in Coach -- for the first time in a long time -- before the holidays, and I was pleasantly surprised bu what I saw. It seems like they're trying to get back to their roots of quality classic leather pieces. I never thought I'd say this, but they're making me really look at them again for the first time in many years!
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Same as that saddlebag Coach has out (COACH 1941 '23' Leather Saddle Bag ) is gorgeous in person and the same women in the SF Bay Area I always would see with LV or Chloe seem to be carrying it.
 
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catsinthebag said:
So funny you should say that ... I was in Coach -- for the first time in a long time -- before the holidays, and I was pleasantly surprised bu what I saw. It seems like they're trying to get back to their roots of quality classic leather pieces. I never thought I'd say this, but they're making me really look at them again for the first time in many years!
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Same! I was pretty surprised by how luxe and fashion-forward some of their current offerings are. LV will always be my #1, but I enjoy exploring other brands since LV doesn't always have what I need (such as a large leather backpack at a reasonable price point).
 
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fabuleux said:
Here are a few thoughts...

1. I agree that when I first started buying LV, almost two decades ago, the catalog was smaller (and prices much lower! :biggrin:). It did feel that there were more classics. But was that really the case? I m not certain the difference was so extreme. A quick trip on eBay reveals an entire island of misfit bags and accessories, brutally excavated from the first half of Marc Jacobs' tenure at LV, that we have all forgotten. I don't love everything today and I didn't love everything then.

2. The magic of the internet is also a curse. Eager to learn about the latest releases, we jump on these internal documents leaked to TPF like animals. But this is not the way the company intends to introduce its clients to these new products. They want you to discover them within the brand's mise-en-scène. That is, within the enchanting context of a boutique's window display, on a high shelf in the store, in a glass case next to an old trunk, featured in a gorgeous photo taken in an exotic location for ads in glossy magazines, etc. Here, we have a pick at the backstage, the mechanics, the underbelly. We're scrubbing off the gold-plating of luxury. So, let's ask ourselves: is it ever the same once we meet the wizard of oz?

3. A few years ago, being myself surprised by the accelerated pace of new releases, I asked my SA about it. He replied "That's what our clients want. Always new items. Always new colors." It's true that customers need a reason to come back. If Louis Vuitton only sold Almas, Speedies, Keepalls, and Noés, we would have no incentive to regularly visit the boutique or browse the website. As a result, I doubt we would make as many purchases as we do now.

4. Hermès, Chanel, Dior, Prada, Gucci... they all do it. Their catalogs have been greatly expanded too. Remember Gucci wallpaper? In any case, I think it is somewhat unfair to judge the cohesiveness of the collections from TPF posts. We need to go to the store and witness how Louis Vuitton tells its story through these new collections (everything is a narrative, right?). That's the difference between seeing a play in rehearsal and seeing a play in performance.

Finally, I will add that there are many items at Louis Vuitton that I profoundly dislike, collections that I find tacky, vulgar, bling bling, ridiculous, cheaply made for the price, etc... but there are also many things that I love and that draw me back to the brand. So, not unlike with everything else in this life, I have a complex relationship with Louis Vuitton. And that's okay.
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Well stated, Fabuleux. I couldn't agree more.
 
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fabuleux said:
Here are a few thoughts...

We need to go to the store and witness how Louis Vuitton tells its story through these new collections (everything is a narrative, right?). That's the difference between seeing a play in rehearsal and seeing a play in performance.
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Beautifully said and I couldn't agree more!

IMO though I do wish that LV would recognize their clients Internet wants/needs and find a way to incorporate the magic of LV (tell the story) and find a way to display their beautiful items with real detail. The importance of web design and this kind of communication can't be overlooked, especially for those who can't easily get to a theater for the show. That's one of the main reasons I am so hungry for info here on tPF. But yes, tPF is also like hanging out with the critics at intermission. [emoji6]
 
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Aliluvlv said:
Beautifully said and I couldn't agree more!

IMO though I do wish that LV would recognize their clients Internet wants/needs and find a way to incorporate the magic of LV (tell the story) and find a way to display their beautiful items with real detail. The importance of web design and this kind of communication can't be overlooked, especially for those who can't easily get to a theater for the show. That's one of the main reasons I am so hungry for info here on tPF. But yes, tPF is also like hanging out with the critics at intermission. [emoji6]
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Yeah I think finding the right model for their online presence remains a real struggle for luxury brands.
 
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