Thoughts on bags with obvious prints on, and what you class as a 'gaudy' bag?

[DrDior]

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[needlv]

I've always had this thing about the Louis Vuitton prints (e.g. damier) on bags. I know it's on a large portion (if not the majority) of LV bags, but I've thought it to be slightly gaudy, in the sense that it's effectively boasting about which designer it's come from.

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What are your thoughts?

Um.. Let's face it- half the fact of carrying a designer bag is so that people look at you and comment "wow, look at your bag". LV mono is widely recognised, and that is the appeal - the average person KNOWS you are carrying an expensive handbag. The same goes for Chanel and their classic flaps, and the Hermes Birken. Do you think Birken owners are boasting about which designer it came from?? Of course! That's the point of carrying a luxury item!

If you find them too loud for your taste, then carry epi or SC or even Suhali...

 

[Christofle]

Welcome to the rat race
/thread

 

[pfjlvoer]

I agree with DrDior and TheMrsKwok...but really this is a loaded question and ones opinion of 'classier-than-thou' is really just an opinion. I don't agree myself (just my opinion) with the op post for way too many reasons I don't even want to get into...EXCEPT that LV has many lines that cater to everyone.

I'd love to see the day LV gets rid of the 'gaudy' monogram so they can focus on the alleged classier pieces.

 

[nrr_md]

I don't think so. Sorry that might sound blunt but thats the answer comes from the bottom of my heart. Below I have attached two bags, which look classy, and classier than some other handbags.

If lv's checked or monogram is leaning to towards showing the brand name, then I will assume that :
- Burberry is showing off their lines piling onto each other
- celine is showing of wings
- balenciaga is showing off their humongous studs
- Chloe is showing off the protruding lines
- bottega showing off their intertwined leather
- Chanel is showing off the CC , and Gucci showing off GG
- McQueen show off skulls everywhere they can lay on. Scarves, bags, clutches, jewellery

I mean, purse addict will know each of this bag Originated from which designer.

They are the brand's hallmark, every famous / popular brand has a hallmark. And within that brand (lv, chanel, bv, gucci, balenciaga, chloe, burberry) will have some lines that provide non hallmark items because there is obviously a group of people loves non-hallmark looking bag.

If you think It is classier to have no logo or subtle branding , well then there is epi lines there for you, but none of the brand will only target one group of people, because they want all of our money lv has subtle to obvious logo bag. Monogram, damier, idylle, multicoloured, mahina, empriente, vernis, epi, suhali, and so on .... We can choose the visibility of logo gradient on full spectrum u see.

However, do you think these bags still pretty without the hallmark listed above ?

Eloquently said. I couldn't have said it better.
I don't really care if i look like a walking advertisement. I love LV. I LVoe monogram. And for its price, i think it should be sceaming LV! LOL

 

[droody1]

OP, Just curious; why post only LV? is it because you think LV is the only violator? or is it because you just want opinion because you are more interested in LV?

do you have negative stigma associated with the brand/logo/pattern? only in LV?

speaking of "gaudy", there is another one... oversized logo... though not LV specific in this case... since we are going off-topic, might as well mention it.

The Louis Vuitton forum is the most popular forum I think, so it has the most chance of getting an opinion

I honestly adore Louis Vuitton, although I only own RTW at the moment. I've always had a thing against the obvious branding (with any brand, not just LV), as for me, I buy a jacket because it's a nice jacket, or a t-shirt because I like the print, so I personally find it rather ludicrous whereby someone would spend a considerable amount of money on a bag simply because it's LV (or any other brand for that matter).

But obviously some people do like the recognised prints and logos, meaning it's obviously just personal preference

 

[droody1]

I agree with DrDior and TheMrsKwok...but really this is a loaded question and ones opinion of 'classier-than-thou' is really just an opinion. I don't agree myself (just my opinion) with the op post for way too many reasons I don't even want to get into...EXCEPT that LV has many lines that cater to everyone.

I'd love to see the day LV gets rid of the 'gaudy' monogram so they can focus on the alleged classier pieces.

I think a lot of people would LOVE that, but as I said before, brands can't survive without their more commercialised products (which are presumably the most popular) unfortunately ... Haha

 

[droody1]

Um.. Let's face it- half the fact of carrying a designer bag is so that people look at you and comment "wow, look at your bag". LV mono is widely recognised, and that is the appeal - the average person KNOWS you are carrying an expensive handbag. The same goes for Chanel and their classic flaps, and the Hermes Birken. Do you think Birken owners are boasting about which designer it came from?? Of course! That's the point of carrying a luxury item!

If you find them too loud for your taste, then carry epi or SC or even Suhali...

It's obviously just a difference in opinions, as I wear luxury items because of the quality and design; very rarely because of the designer. But if a bag screams LV or Chanel I do think it's rather gaudy..

 

[droody1]

Memo:

please be advised that the phrases "in my opinion", "it's just my opinion," "IMHO," "everyone's entitled to their opinion", "no offense" and "I'm not trying to be offensive" do not mitigate any offense caused by the words preceeding its/their use.

In fact, their use pretty much indicates that you know you're likely to offend and are going ahead anyway ... you would just prefer not to take responsibility for any negative feelings your words have engendered.

Ex. I hate prada nylon bags. They're so tacky and cheap. Nylon is for poor people. No offense.

This memo is just my opinion. No offense.

I also hate Prada nylon bags

 

[coachmk]

I work in marketing although in healthcare and not in fashion. Branding your product and high visibility is integral to the success of any brand that does not rely on word of mouth alone. There has to be something recognizable about your brand to stick out in the publics mind when they go shopping. So, whether their logo is visible on their product or not is imperative. In fact it is a total waste to put anything out there unless it has your logo on it. Otherwise, every coffee house would have a sign that simply says coffee. Candy bars would just say chocolate on the wrapper. Cars wouldn't be branded with their logo. There has to be something recognizable about the brand whether it's a name or a logo or a fabric pattern - otherwise from a marketing standpoint there would be nothing to make your company stand out. And what would be the point to that? If you're not in the marketing field or don't understand the value of branding it's easy to wonder why.

 

[scaredycat]

I think this question is better posted in the general Handbag forum as there is a wider diversity of opinions there. Since this is LV, majority of people here like myself carry iconic LV canvases. And to me that is what they are, "iconic" as they do speak for themselves. I think the way a person carries herself/himself (and the way they speak/act) contributes to the gaudiness of their appearance. Great style and elegance goes far beyond what bag you are carrying, screaming logos aside.

 

[droody1]

I work in marketing although in healthcare and not in fashion. Branding your product and high visibility is integral to the success of any brand that does not rely on word of mouth alone. There has to be something recognizable about your brand to stick out in the publics mind when they go shopping. So, whether their logo is visible on their product or not is imperative. In fact it is a total waste to put anything out there unless it has your logo on it. Otherwise, every coffee house would have a sign that simply says coffee. Candy bars would just say chocolate on the wrapper. Cars wouldn't be branded with their logo. There has to be something recognizable about the brand whether it's a name or a logo or a fabric pattern - otherwise from a marketing standpoint there would be nothing to make your company stand out. And what would be the point to that? If you're not in the marketing field or don't understand the value of branding it's easy to wonder why.

But my point is because the LV monograms are SO common (common as in often found..), LV will loose it's exclusivity like Burberry undeniably did (although it's reputation has been fabulous as of late..)

 

[droody1]

I think this question is better posted in the general Handbag forum as there is a wider diversity of opinions there. Since this is LV, majority of people here like myself carry iconic LV canvases. And to me that is what they are, "iconic" as they do speak for themselves. I think the way a person carries herself/himself (and the way they speak/act) contributes to the gaudiness of their appearance. Great style and elegance goes far beyond what bag you are carrying, screaming logos aside.

How do I move it?

 

[scaredycat]

How do I move it?

I think the MODs have to do it for us.

 

[midnightman]

I think the plain classic monogram is the most "in your face" pattern offered. Damier is definitely recognizable, but nothing says LV like a mono canvas bag, which is one of the reasons I don't like it. I feel that the monogram is almost a way of trying to make more of a statement regarding who the maker of the bag is, and less about loving the piece for its construction, fit, quality, and overall aesthetics.

Also, this might sound rude, but I feel those bags you posted in the attached image when starting the thread are pretty "gaudy" themselves. I think it'd be bizarre to have a clear, plastic-like material covered in contrasting LV monogram print, and only brings more attention to the bag as being LE. Then again, this is all just my own personal opinion, so please don't take offense!!!!!!