Vintage LV CLUB !
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Im sharing a special one from my collection. This is the first Vuitton bag I bought about 13 years ago. A Noe GM from 1989.
It’s been through a lot, from over cleaning with magic eraser (causing the an era of the leather to crack), to accidentally snapping the leather cord, getting caught in rain storms, should I go on...
Although it looks a bit rough and ready, I love this bag. One day I might decide to replace the vachetta but at the moment it tells a story of its time.
The canvas is still gorgeous and sits proudly alongside my other bags.
It’s been through a lot, from over cleaning with magic eraser (causing the an era of the leather to crack), to accidentally snapping the leather cord, getting caught in rain storms, should I go on...
Although it looks a bit rough and ready, I love this bag. One day I might decide to replace the vachetta but at the moment it tells a story of its time.
The canvas is still gorgeous and sits proudly alongside my other bags.
Hi Peeps,I fell in love with vintage bags a few months ago and finally managed to get my hands on an LV bordeaux GM at a good price but she arrived with more damage to the canvas. the canvas is warped and bubbly and it "clicks" when i push those parts in- i have never seen anything like it. I do still want to try to keep and fix her as returning is a pain in the butt plus I would lose the money I paid for shipping and tax. I was wondering if any of you has ever seen anything like this and can suggest anything to try and fix her? Photos attached.
The Bordeaux 2 way is a beautiful clutch. I manged to find the pm in pristine condition a few years ago (minus the peeling pocket lining). That said, I don't think there is anything that can be done to yours. It looks like heat damage that caused the swelling/bubbling. I doubt the canvas can return to its original form. Frankly I would return it irrespective of the hassle it might cause.
My vintage speedy 35. Ill not get tired of loving it
Use a hair dryer, then follow up with plastic/pvc restorer. She’ll be good as new!
After reading on PurseBlog how LV is going to make monogram more scarce and how poor the quality of new canvas is, I so appreciate my 25-year-old Speedy 25. It’s so tough and lightweight, and I just gave the vachetta a bit of a re-clean…. I love the deep honey color!
I just saw your beautiful speedy 25 and had to get one... so I found one fashionphile. She is a classic .
Production date is 1983. She’s 40 years old and looks absolutely incredible. I own a few vintage LV bags and this one is my favorite. Perfect size for work, has a big front pocket (hello, phone, lol), and it has a longer strap than my other LV bags. It also has very little leather which to me is awesome because it’s less maintenance and I think it’s a huge reason why she looks so good at 40 years old. The interior is lined with a beautiful treated buttery leather and the pipping is treated as well. This means it’s not prone to staining and doesn’t darken unevenly. This was also the cheapest LV bag I own. Don’t be afraid to buy an old bag even if it needs some TLC. I turn 30 in July so this baby is 10 years older than me. I can’t wait to say she’s (yeah, I keep using pronouns for her ) 60 someday.
Edit: after posting this I noticed she has a couple of frays on her strap. Those will be gone this evening. Lol
Edit: after posting this I noticed she has a couple of frays on her strap. Those will be gone this evening. Lol
I can see why! What a stunning piece. Do you know the name of it? I want to seek one out now!
I got gifted a lovely old tea cart last week, and I thought it was perfect to display some of my collection! Vintage pieces here are:
papillion 26 mono
pochette homme mono
double sided square wallet mono (unsure the name)
And some old bits that may/may not be vintage (I can’t remember the date codes on them):
babylone
4 key holder DE
Sarah wallet DA
Agenda pm DE
(And a couple of newer pieces)
If I ever wanna sell any of it, I can wheel the cart out into the street and shout “LV LV! Come getcha LV ladies and gentlemen!” Lol
papillion 26 mono
pochette homme mono
double sided square wallet mono (unsure the name)
And some old bits that may/may not be vintage (I can’t remember the date codes on them):
babylone
4 key holder DE
Sarah wallet DA
Agenda pm DE
(And a couple of newer pieces)
If I ever wanna sell any of it, I can wheel the cart out into the street and shout “LV LV! Come getcha LV ladies and gentlemen!” Lol