No, don't be scared! Hopefully my bag was just one of a few defects. The St Louis seems to be working out for most people. Enjoy your new beauty!
St Louis strap/handle cracking/breaking/wrinkling problems
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No, don't be scared! Hopefully my bag was just one of a few defects. The St Louis seems to be working out for most people. Enjoy your new beauty!
I got my white St. Louis PM from Paris and it's starting to show slight cracks... I bought it in July last year, but have only worn it ~15 times I'd say. My much older Okinawa Tote (bought in summer 2006) has thicker, black handles and the paint is slightly cracking on one handle as well, showing the leather underneath. I guess their products simply don't last as well as LV, but it's not worrying me yet.
My first St. Louis was sold due to the infamous handle cracking, but I gave in and bought another about 5-6 months ago to carry for the summer.
I used the heck out of it and tossed it about with no ill result, at least not yet. I plan on buying another if I can ever decide on a color. Mine came from Goyard San Francisco.
Over time I think handle cracking can be expected, but I've simply decided I don't care as I love the flexible canvas and bright waxy colors. Reminds me of crayons.
I used the heck out of it and tossed it about with no ill result, at least not yet. I plan on buying another if I can ever decide on a color. Mine came from Goyard San Francisco.
Over time I think handle cracking can be expected, but I've simply decided I don't care as I love the flexible canvas and bright waxy colors. Reminds me of crayons.
My first St. Louis was sold due to the infamous handle cracking, but I gave in and bought another about 5-6 months ago to carry for the summer.
I used the heck out of it and tossed it about with no ill result, at least not yet. I plan on buying another if I can ever decide on a color. Mine came from Goyard San Francisco.
Over time I think handle cracking can be expected, but I've simply decided I don't care as I love the flexible canvas and bright waxy colors. Reminds me of crayons.
i love it. you are absolutely right.
I bought a st. Martin in orange before and the handles cracked as well. I had it repaired at goyard san francisco and they replaced it free of charge. After which, it didn't peel again ever (hopefully for forever)
I just got my St Louis GM in black/tan a week ago in Tokyo and have been using it everyday since, and i'm already starting to see cracks on the handle parts! i'm heartbroken. And i do think most of us shoulder the bag as it is most convenient for our hands to be free, and the arching of the handles could inevitably cause the cracks in the sealant.
I hope when the goyard store opens in Singapore, they will not charge for replacing or repairing the handles due to wear and tear.
I hope when the goyard store opens in Singapore, they will not charge for replacing or repairing the handles due to wear and tear.
sorry your beautiful bag is having this problem. i hope goyard takes care of it for you-
I was looking at Goyard bags at Barneys in New York a few weeks ago and I asked the SA about the cracking handles problem on the St. Louis. Her response was very matter of fact, "Well, that's because they're painted." She pretty much sounded as though it's a common and accepted thing by Goyard, and really wasn't a big deal.
That prompted me to pass on buying the St. Louis that day.
That prompted me to pass on buying the St. Louis that day.
Hi Everyone! Before I begin 'venting' about my Goyard mishaps I would like to say I do love the St. Louis for its practicality and appearance. The handles did crack but my real problem was the dye staining my clothes (within a year of purchase).
Has anyone else encountered the staining issue? I'm waiting to hear back about a second exchange. I think I would give it one more go and perhaps switch to a lighter color, but after this time I'm so DONE.
My fiance thinks I'm nuts for trying (he thinks this is completely unacceptable quality control for a supposed luxury brand), but since moving to Boston I've ruled out leather bags for everyday use because of the weather and how heavy leather gets for daily commutes....
So sorry my FIRST POST has to be about a negative purse experience!
Has anyone else encountered the staining issue? I'm waiting to hear back about a second exchange. I think I would give it one more go and perhaps switch to a lighter color, but after this time I'm so DONE.
My fiance thinks I'm nuts for trying (he thinks this is completely unacceptable quality control for a supposed luxury brand), but since moving to Boston I've ruled out leather bags for everyday use because of the weather and how heavy leather gets for daily commutes....
So sorry my FIRST POST has to be about a negative purse experience!
Hi, just curious.. Is this cracking problem only at St. Louis bag ? I am thinking to get sac hardy tote. Are they using the same handle ? Thanks.
Hi Everyone! Before I begin 'venting' about my Goyard mishaps I would like to say I do love the St. Louis for its practicality and appearance. The handles did crack but my real problem was the dye staining my clothes (within a year of purchase).
Has anyone else encountered the staining issue? I'm waiting to hear back about a second exchange. I think I would give it one more go and perhaps switch to a lighter color, but after this time I'm so DONE.
My fiance thinks I'm nuts for trying (he thinks this is completely unacceptable quality control for a supposed luxury brand), but since moving to Boston I've ruled out leather bags for everyday use because of the weather and how heavy leather gets for daily commutes....
So sorry my FIRST POST has to be about a negative purse experience!
Now that's really bad! Yikes.
Mine is a bright color and I used it all summer with white pants, white skirt, and other light colors without any dye transfer. I don't think it ever rained when it was carried.
I'm wondering if climate has anything to do with the issue as well -- maybe if the bag is stored in a drier environment, the handles are more likely to crack?
I have a black one from around 2010 and it does have cracking on the handles (noticed about a year after purchasing), even though I do not carry it often. When I do use it, I never carry that much in it (wallet, small umbrella, and small make-up bag). I do have to echo an earlier comment that even though the handles have cracked, they haven't gotten worse, which leads me to think that it is more of a paint issue rather than with the handles themselves. Maybe if I had "conditioned" the painted areas, it would have made it more malleable. Just a thought....
I still love mine very much. It's softened to a slouchy style that I love. I would still consider buying another one even with the handle issue.
I have a black one from around 2010 and it does have cracking on the handles (noticed about a year after purchasing), even though I do not carry it often. When I do use it, I never carry that much in it (wallet, small umbrella, and small make-up bag). I do have to echo an earlier comment that even though the handles have cracked, they haven't gotten worse, which leads me to think that it is more of a paint issue rather than with the handles themselves. Maybe if I had "conditioned" the painted areas, it would have made it more malleable. Just a thought....
I still love mine very much. It's softened to a slouchy style that I love. I would still consider buying another one even with the handle issue.
I am so glad i found this thread! My handles started cracking and I am devastated! They are cracking at the base And at the top of the bag
I live in Paris, so it will be easier to get repaired, but I still dont understand why they continue to sell a bag with this defect..
One of the reasons I bought my St. Louis is because when I first moved to Paris, I saw several chic French women loading GROCERIES into their matching set (ok- fine- I was in the 16th!) and i thought "hrrmmm- if that bag is THAT versatile- I must have one!"
Just to be clear- I have NEVER carried groceries in my St. Louis- its just a day to to day bag- with only one or two usages as a carryon purse (loaded with my normal stuff plus water and magazines..)
My large is bright blue with handles cracking, but on my smaller St. Louis (brown with tan) i had significant color transfer from my denim to the side sealant (that gets cracked)- has anyone else experienced this same edging substance picking UP dye?
I really want to get rid of both of them at this point.
I live in Paris, so it will be easier to get repaired, but I still dont understand why they continue to sell a bag with this defect..
One of the reasons I bought my St. Louis is because when I first moved to Paris, I saw several chic French women loading GROCERIES into their matching set (ok- fine- I was in the 16th!) and i thought "hrrmmm- if that bag is THAT versatile- I must have one!"
Just to be clear- I have NEVER carried groceries in my St. Louis- its just a day to to day bag- with only one or two usages as a carryon purse (loaded with my normal stuff plus water and magazines..)
My large is bright blue with handles cracking, but on my smaller St. Louis (brown with tan) i had significant color transfer from my denim to the side sealant (that gets cracked)- has anyone else experienced this same edging substance picking UP dye?
I really want to get rid of both of them at this point.