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So I am debating a Speedy 30. I have been going back and forth between Speedy B / Speedy Classic and DE / Monogram. I love the monogram but with living in a climate with winter etc it worries me. The DE is so worry free.

Also, is the strap worth the extra $400+? I stopped in my only local store the other day and they had the Speedy 30 B in DE and it was MIF. It is on hold through Monday for me.

Thoughts?
 
So I am debating a Speedy 30. I have been going back and forth between Speedy B / Speedy Classic and DE / Monogram. I love the monogram but with living in a climate with winter etc it worries me. The DE is so worry free.

Also, is the strap worth the extra $400+? I stopped in my only local store the other day and they had the Speedy 30 B in DE and it was MIF. It is on hold through Monday for me.

Thoughts?

Go DE if it rains/snows alot and if you intend to use it everyday. Where I live we have risk of snow/rain 9months a year. I have the mono with vachetta and I only use my bag when it's sunny or cloudy and know it won't rain. I always have a plastic bag in case it rains. I use other bags when it rains. I'm not a fan of DE.

The strap depends if you are a hand held or crossbody person. If you like wearing your bag crossbody or have kids then the strap is a yes. It will help.

The look of the normal speedy is, imo a little more sophisticated but I can't live without the strap.

Gl deciding! :heart:
 
Go DE if it rains/snows alot and if you intend to use it everyday. Where I live we have risk of snow/rain 9months a year. I have the mono with vachetta and I only use my bag when it's sunny or cloudy and know it won't rain. I always have a plastic bag in case it rains. I use other bags when it rains. I'm not a fan of DE.

The strap depends if you are a hand held or crossbody person. If you like wearing your bag crossbody or have kids then the strap is a yes. It will help.

The look of the normal speedy is, imo a little more sophisticated but I can't live without the strap.

Gl deciding! :heart:
Thanks for your detailed thoughts!

I too kind of like the look of the classic without the strap better as well. However having the strap would be nice in a pinch. I also like how the lock functions on the bandouliere version better.

I'm still thinking ;-)
 
So I am debating a Speedy 30. I have been going back and forth between Speedy B / Speedy Classic and DE / Monogram. I love the monogram but with living in a climate with winter etc it worries me. The DE is so worry free.

Also, is the strap worth the extra $400+? I stopped in my only local store the other day and they had the Speedy 30 B in DE and it was MIF. It is on hold through Monday for me.

Thoughts?

I live in New England an almost all my LV bags have vachetta including a DA speedy B. Honestly, once it Patinas I don’t worry about rain, snow, etc. my DA bag got sprinkled on the other day - it’s 1st day out. No spots. I didn’t treat it.

For me, the strap is totally worth it. I removed the middle part & shoulder carry. It’s perfect & so comfortable that way. And having the cross body option if needed is nice. Monogram is my favorite! My next Speedy will mon mono. I keep wondering why I waited so long to get this bag!
I know how “practical” DE is but I’ve never loved it. Every time I think I may pull the trigger on it I just can’t. I actually love vachetta and how it wears with time.

I think you should get the Speedy B in whatever pattern your heart desires. Good luck!
 
Hi all,
For those who have a speedy B 25 DE issued in the 36th week of 2013, made in france.
I have something to ask you. Does your bag's stitches on the bandoulier part look like this.
20180430_120423.jpg I find the stitching is not obviously slanting. Looks straight. I thought the stitching should be slanting. Is it the same as yours?
Here's another shot. Can someone please enlighten me on this? Is it normal to have stitches like this?
20180430_115232.jpg
 
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