The (Pochette) Metis Club

[fyn72]

Hi all.
I recently stopped by my local LV store and spotted a PM in classic mono print. It was the quickest purchase in history. In my excitement and joy and I never thought I'd ever own this bag I neglected to fully inspect the bag. According to the date code, it was made week 35 of 2019, in USA. When I got home I took a closer look and noticed potential quality issues. There are rough glazing around the bag and shoulder strap. There are also sloppy stitching on the interior lining and the outside bottom of the bag. I also noticed that the canvas is more flexible, less structured, squishy almost. The back of the bag is also longer than the main and front compartments so the bag does not sit own its own, but rather tips forward and completely falls over. I've attached some images if you guys can please take a look and let me know if this is normal. Or perhaps I'm overly critical. Thank you in advance and I appreciate your input.


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That's normal for the glazing, it's hand painted on and can get small bubbles. I have a few in mine and on my Neonoe. At first it may not stand but when items in bag it should. The canvas is softer and more squishy now as they had to change the formula what it was made with..
The alignment on the front would bother me.

 

[jwells79]

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Hi guys!

So I recently ordered my first LV handbag and I picked out the classic monogram Pochette Métis. I was trying it on and when I grabbed the bottom of it I noticed it felt bubbled/warped so I looked and it looks warpy. Is that a normal characteristic of this handbag? And the flap is kinda warped weird too, I think.

Let me know what you guys think, cause this is my first time owning this bag and having it in my hands, so I’m not sure what to expect.

Thank you!

Hi. I share your excitement and concerns. I purchased my PM about two weeks ago and do not see the bubbling effect you have on your bag. My issues were mainly roughness in the glazing around the bag and parts of the shoulder strap. And loose sloppy stitching. I posted some photos below if you want to compare them. I've been debating if I should return/ exchange..I'm seriously undecided.

 

[jwells79]

That's normal for the glazing, it's hand painted on and can get small bubbles. I have a few in mine and on my Neonoe. At first it may not stand but when items in bag it should. The canvas is softer and more squishy now as they had to change the formula what it was made with..
The alignment on the front would bother me.

Thank you for your input., much appreciated. The alignment is terrible isn't it? I thought I'd get passed this but for such and expensive canvas bag, these little details make a huge difference.

 

[lily2019]

Hi all.
I recently stopped by my local LV store and spotted a PM in classic mono print. It was the quickest purchase in history. In my excitement and joy and I never thought I'd ever own this bag I neglected to fully inspect the bag. According to the date code, it was made week 35 of 2019, in USA. When I got home I took a closer look and noticed potential quality issues. There are rough glazing around the bag and shoulder strap. There are also sloppy stitching on the interior lining and the outside bottom of the bag. I also noticed that the canvas is more flexible, less structured, squishy almost. The back of the bag is also longer than the main and front compartments so the bag does not sit own its own, but rather tips forward and completely falls over. I've attached some images if you guys can please take a look and let me know if this is normal. Or perhaps I'm overly critical. Thank you in advance and I appreciate your input.



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My bag doesn’t have the bubbling on the glazing but I think the alignment would really bother me. I would return and try to get another one. They’ve been popping up a lot more lately so I’m sure you’ll find without the defects.

 

[jwells79]

Yep, this one is going back. Knowing this alignment issue will take the joy out of using the bag. Fingers crossed, I hope it won’t take too long to get a replacement.

 

[UPstyle33]

Yep, this one is going back. Knowing this alignment issue will take the joy out of using the bag. Fingers crossed, I hope it won’t take too long to get a replacement.

Hi all.
I recently stopped by my local LV store and spotted a PM in classic mono print. It was the quickest purchase in history. In my excitement and joy and I never thought I'd ever own this bag I neglected to fully inspect the bag. According to the date code, it was made week 35 of 2019, in USA. When I got home I took a closer look and noticed potential quality issues. There are rough glazing around the bag and shoulder strap. There are also sloppy stitching on the interior lining and the outside bottom of the bag. I also noticed that the canvas is more flexible, less structured, squishy almost. The back of the bag is also longer than the main and front compartments so the bag does not sit own its own, but rather tips forward and completely falls over. I've attached some images if you guys can please take a look and let me know if this is normal. Or perhaps I'm overly critical. Thank you in advance and I appreciate your input.



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[Melfontana]

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Hi guys!

So I recently ordered my first LV handbag and I picked out the classic monogram Pochette Métis. I was trying it on and when I grabbed the bottom of it I noticed it felt bubbled/warped so I looked and it looks warpy. Is that a normal characteristic of this handbag? And the flap is kinda warped weird too, I think.

Let me know what you guys think, cause this is my first time owning this bag and having it in my hands, so I’m not sure what to expect.

Thank you!

I have the reverse and mine is also like that on the bottom. The rest of the bag was aligned perfect and the glazing was done well. So I decided to keep it because I felt it was on the bottom and it was a minor flaw.

 

[Beauty2c]

Hi all.
I recently stopped by my local LV store and spotted a PM in classic mono print. It was the quickest purchase in history. In my excitement and joy and I never thought I'd ever own this bag I neglected to fully inspect the bag. According to the date code, it was made week 35 of 2019, in USA. When I got home I took a closer look and noticed potential quality issues. There are rough glazing around the bag and shoulder strap. There are also sloppy stitching on the interior lining and the outside bottom of the bag. I also noticed that the canvas is more flexible, less structured, squishy almost. The back of the bag is also longer than the main and front compartments so the bag does not sit own its own, but rather tips forward and completely falls over. I've attached some images if you guys can please take a look and let me know if this is normal. Or perhaps I'm overly critical. Thank you in advance and I appreciate your input.



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The alignment is really bad. I would not keep it if I were you. The bag naturally tips over if the bag is empty because of the design. This is not a big issue. The glazing seems sloppy. It is game over for me if the alignment is off. Hope you get a better replacement.

 

[Aisha19]

I have the reverse and mine is also like that on the bottom. The rest of the bag was aligned perfect and the glazing was done well. So I decided to keep it because I felt it was on the bottom and it was a minor flaw.

I think I’m just gonna keep it too cause I haven’t noticed any other issues. But again, I’m not too sure what to look for as far as defects go since this is my first LV Purchase

 

[Mikaelha]

Adding my first Empreinte piece and a backup in mono to the club!!! ‍♀️
Noticed the straps are different from my first PM Mono MIU and this one MII. Does anyone noticed this difference on their previous PM vs the new versions?

Also my Empreinte has white stuff, the SA will let me know when the other one arrives to exchange but should I exchange? Since I was told that it can be removed with ‘Cadillac leather’ which I don’t have yet.

 

[maykale999]

I got my Pochette Métis in reverse and the engraving on the strap extensions look so weird. It’s bought from the LV store.but just wanted to share

 

[Misliz]

Hi everyone..
I wonder if anyone here noted similar problem with their marine rouge PM.
I just use this bag twice since I got it. And I have just noticed this yesterday..

 

[Misliz]

Notice the peeling of the red line☹️

 

[Mikaelha]

Notice the peeling of the red line☹️

Oh no!!! Take that back! Sorry

 

[Mikaelha]

I got my Pochette Métis in reverse and the engraving on the strap extensions look so weird. It’s bought from the LV store.but just wanted to share

Look at my pictures in my post above your comment. Which one of the straps I posted the engraving on yours looks like?