yes x 100! but i assume there is no 'new release' section on the site b/c every time you actually click on a new release it says 'call for availability.' if we see 'call' next to a large portion of items in a new release section you might assume nothing is available and log off. which might be why they are mixed in? as not to disappoint shoppers. but it would be helpful, for sure
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Great post! Especially point #2. I find myself wondering if we all turned the corner with social media and insta-fashion. There's no putting the genie back in the bottle. So for me, the joy (and the challenge) is sorting through the massive variety to find that one gem that really inspires me. I still find in spite of LV's tremendous amount of releases that I find some true treasures. And I think NG does have a level of genius that will keep me coming back to the brand as long as he stays with the house.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!). 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.
Love these!SS17 Runway
"With its pure lines, this Chain It in Monogram canvas and calfskin leather is undeniably on its way to becoming a new House classic. Glamorously fashion-forward details like the faux nautical chain and LV padlock-inspired closure make it one of the most exciting pieces of the season."
Chain It Bag PM
M44115
23.0 x 18.0 x 8.0 cm / 10 x 8 x 4 inches
- Monogram coated canvas and calfskin exterior
- Microfiber lining
- Calfskin trim
- Silver colored metallic pieces
- Padlock shaped closure
- Toron retractable top handle
- Inside zipped pocket
- Inside flat pocket
- Removable leather strap
Chain It Bag PM
M54619
23.0 x 18.0 x 8.0 cm / 10 x 8 x 4 inches
- Calfskin exterior
- Microfiber lining
- Calfskin trim
- Silver colored metallic pieces
- Padlock shaped closure
- Toron retractable top handle
- Inside zipped pocket
- Inside flat pocket
- Removable leather strap
Tressage Tote
M44111
32.0 x 30.0 x 15.0 cm / 17.5 x 12 x 6 inches
- Monogram coated canvas & chevron embossed calfskin
- Microfilet textile lining
- Calfskin trim
- Gold colored metallic pieces
- 2 top handles
- Key holder
- Metallic Louis Vuitton signature
- Removable non-adjustable shoulder strap
- 2 side zips
- Inside zipped pocket
- 4 bottom studs
Tressage Tote
M44111
32.0 x 30.0 x 15.0 cm / 17.5 x 12 x 6 inches
- Monogram coated canvas & chevron embossed calfskin
- Microfilet textile lining
- Calfskin trim
- Gold colored metallic pieces
- 2 top handles
- Key holder
- Metallic Louis Vuitton signature
- Removable non-adjustable shoulder strap
- 2 side zips
- Inside zipped pocket
- 4 bottom studs
I love whatever the heck this is
SS17 Twist
Twist MM
M54600
23.0 x 18.0 x 8.0 cm / 9.1 x 7.1 x 3.1 inches
- Smooth cowhide, chevron embossed studded cowhide & Monogram Reverse coated canvas exterior
- Microfiber lining
- Smooth cowhide trim
- Gold and silver colored metallic pieces
- 95cm sliding shoulder chain with leather pad
- Transformable LV twist lock
- Tone-on-tone edge dyeing
- Large inside compartment
- Inside flat pocket with mirror for touch ups
- Wave base offers ample capacity
Twist MM
M54600
23.0 x 18.0 x 8.0 cm / 9.1 x 7.1 x 3.1 inches
- Smooth cowhide, chevron embossed studded cowhide & Monogram Reverse coated canvas exterior
- Microfiber lining
- Smooth cowhide trim
- Gold and silver colored metallic pieces
- 95cm sliding shoulder chain with leather pad
- Transformable LV twist lock
- Tone-on-tone edge dyeing
- Large inside compartment
- Inside flat pocket with mirror for touch ups
- Wave base offers ample capacity
Probably going to split opinions but here's the Very Tote in Plume leather.
Very Tote
N93332
Probably going to split opinions but here's the Very Tote in Plume leather with python. I kind of like it.
There's a lot going on though.
Very Tote
N93332
29.0 x 23.0 x 12.0 cm
- 2 thin Toron handles
- Removable shoulder strap
- Cuir Plume cowhide leathers exterior
- Python leather trim
- Microfiber lining
- Golden or silver coloured metallic pieces
- Padlock key bell
- 2 Interior compartments
- Interior zipped pocket
- 5 bottom studs
Very Tote
N93332
VERY TOTE (Mastic)
M42888
29.0 x 23.0 x 12.0 cm
- Handle
- Removable shoulder strap
- Cuir Plume and Cuir Ecume cowhide leathers exterior
- Smooth cowhide leather trim
- Microfiber lining
- Gold or silver coloured metallic pieces
- 2 Compartments
- Zipped pocket
- Flat pocket
- Back exterior pocket
- Flap + lock closure
VERY TOTE (Rubis)
M42889
VERY TOTE MM (Noir)
M42886
Probably going to split opinions but here's the Very Tote in Plume leather with python. I kind of like it.
There's a lot going on though. Very Tote
N93332
29.0 x 23.0 x 12.0 cm
- 2 thin Toron handles
- Removable shoulder strap
- Cuir Plume cowhide leathers exterior
- Python leather trim
- Microfiber lining
- Golden or silver coloured metallic pieces
- Padlock key bell
- 2 Interior compartments
- Interior zipped pocket
- 5 bottom studs
Thanks for your reply and your thoughts on the bag. Disappointing to hear.Yes I just went to see it yesterday. I am pretty disappointed. It seemed cheap and not like a luxury bag at all. Maybe I'm wrong, I also had just looked at a Fendi peekaboo, which seemed very top quality. I am going to go back some time this week with my epi alma and compare..
Yes I just went to see it yesterday. I am pretty disappointed. It seemed cheap and not like a luxury bag at all. Maybe I'm wrong, I also had just looked at a Fendi peekaboo, which seemed very top quality. I am going to go back some time this week with my epi alma and compare.
It reminds me of the Kleber - I waited months for it to finally come out then it was awful in person... weird proportions, lopsided random pocket on the back, bland and boring. My boutique has only sold one... they're gathering dust in a back corner.
Yes I'm so sad, I have been waiting for a bag that meets all "my requirements ". The vaneau would have been perfect for me (size shape, ect). I'm curious to hear what anyone else thinks. I've been wanting a new LV for so long, but nothing seems to work
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It is beautiful, it just doesn't seem anywhere close to a $2500 bag.
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You should get an Alma! I like using my MM size for work.
Oh you tease meSS17 Twist
Twist MM
M54600
23.0 x 18.0 x 8.0 cm / 9.1 x 7.1 x 3.1 inches
- Smooth cowhide, chevron embossed studded cowhide & Monogram Reverse coated canvas exterior
- Microfiber lining
- Smooth cowhide trim
- Gold and silver colored metallic pieces
- 95cm sliding shoulder chain with leather pad
- Transformable LV twist lock
- Tone-on-tone edge dyeing
- Large inside compartment
- Inside flat pocket with mirror for touch ups
- Wave base offers ample capacity
. I have ordered the Twist PM size and I scrolled like a mad thing when I saw this pic of the MM thinking it was next.
Did someone already post this!? I thought I saw all the Lovely Birds items, but this is adorable!
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