I am planner when it comes to shopping. I like to visit the websites, get price quotes, etc. needless to say when I return home, to germany, and go back to the states for christmas I want to be prepared. I am budgeting about 6000 for bags, I was looking at getting a guccissima bag and maybe a balenciaga bag, but since seeing the endless options available through special order and the fall winter bags I think I will dedicate it all to m. vuitton.
I already the proud owner of a keepall 60 in classic monogram. I absolutely love it, although it is a bit too large. I did not realize at the time of purchase that sometimes at restaurants I would end up relinquishing a great majority of the booth to the bag, nor did I anticipate squeezing through small boutiques, not to mention the unsightly sagging and weird shape it takes if my laptop turns on its side. nevertheless I still absolutely love it!!
I am debating between making my purchases in germany, making a trip to paris, or waiting until I go back to the states. Obviously waiting until I go back to the sates would be the easiest. however Im willing to make the trip to the paris or to the nearest store in germany, if the bag comes out cheaper or there is a larger selection or bags only released in europe, does anyone know if this is the case?
Im looking primarily for everyday bags, things I can use on a regular basis to put my 15 in macbook pro, semi professional grade camera, smokes, and whatever else. An obvious choice so far is the keepall in epi leather, it also does not hurt the bag comes in a smaller size, even after stuffing my keepall with the airbags I found it would still sag maybe Ill try a blanket or something to help keep its shape, I the way it looks when its full. I just cannot determine whether the 50 or 55 would be best for me. I think the 45 seems a bit too small, which looks a little effeminate in my opinion, but then I have not really seen many pics of males modeling them, so I cannot say that for sure. Being a smaller framed guy at 57, 135 lbs I figure a bigger bag would look a little more masculine. so if some of you guys would not mind posting some pics of you in comparison to your keepalls that would be amazing. I looked through the keepall club, but found mostly pics of the bags by themselves or in a collection. If anyone has any suggestions on what size I should consider, it would be greatly appreciated.
also I was looking at the carryall. I love the shape, however, Im a little concerned about the size. I think its closer to the keepall 45 in size, which would present the aforementioned problem of size. Do any of you guys (or gals) have any opinions about these?
the third bag I was looking at was the f/w shako cabas bandoliere. I really like the shape, and it seems like a pretty versatile winter piece. Im a bit concerned that it may be too big for my size, I saw a picture of a guy holding a tadao in damier graphite and it was not too far from the ground and the shako is 3 inches longer. I def dont want to get a bag if it would drag on the ground (I prefer to carry by the handles)
next is a bag I can only hope and pray I get my hands on, it is the sac voyage. I haveseen a picture here and there throughout the forum, but there was nothing on louisvuitton.com. I hope this is not a discontinued line, because it is absolutely breathtaking. if anyone knows anything about this bag (sizing, pics, pockets, or anything please share it with me as I am in love with the shape)
the sac voyage leads me into special orders. I know I want to get several pieces special ordered, whether to get them now (resulting in less bags) or later (meaning more bags in the short term) is an unanswered question I am still trying to answer. Here is a list of things I was looking at special ordering:
a keepall in vachetta or tabago
carryall in vachetta, epi, or tabago
sac voyage in vachetta or tabago
does anyone know if anything on my fantasy list has been made SO? if so, do you know about how much they cost. I would hate to go to the store and go through the whole process of placing the order only to get a quote for something that is out of my price range. Also, how detailed does special ordering go because If I ended up getting the keepall I would most definitely want to get pockets inside. I cannot begin to describe how much of a pain it was to put out an APB overtime my chopstick or phone shifted around.
I know this is a lot to take in and try to help with, but any help is appreciated. like I said before Im a planner, and I do not want to go to the store completely clueless and take up a whole day trying to figure out what I want when I already have months now to plan out what I want to get.
well, anyway, thank you all for enduing my dreadfully long post and babbling.
I already the proud owner of a keepall 60 in classic monogram. I absolutely love it, although it is a bit too large. I did not realize at the time of purchase that sometimes at restaurants I would end up relinquishing a great majority of the booth to the bag, nor did I anticipate squeezing through small boutiques, not to mention the unsightly sagging and weird shape it takes if my laptop turns on its side. nevertheless I still absolutely love it!!
I am debating between making my purchases in germany, making a trip to paris, or waiting until I go back to the states. Obviously waiting until I go back to the sates would be the easiest. however Im willing to make the trip to the paris or to the nearest store in germany, if the bag comes out cheaper or there is a larger selection or bags only released in europe, does anyone know if this is the case?
Im looking primarily for everyday bags, things I can use on a regular basis to put my 15 in macbook pro, semi professional grade camera, smokes, and whatever else. An obvious choice so far is the keepall in epi leather, it also does not hurt the bag comes in a smaller size, even after stuffing my keepall with the airbags I found it would still sag maybe Ill try a blanket or something to help keep its shape, I the way it looks when its full. I just cannot determine whether the 50 or 55 would be best for me. I think the 45 seems a bit too small, which looks a little effeminate in my opinion, but then I have not really seen many pics of males modeling them, so I cannot say that for sure. Being a smaller framed guy at 57, 135 lbs I figure a bigger bag would look a little more masculine. so if some of you guys would not mind posting some pics of you in comparison to your keepalls that would be amazing. I looked through the keepall club, but found mostly pics of the bags by themselves or in a collection. If anyone has any suggestions on what size I should consider, it would be greatly appreciated.
also I was looking at the carryall. I love the shape, however, Im a little concerned about the size. I think its closer to the keepall 45 in size, which would present the aforementioned problem of size. Do any of you guys (or gals) have any opinions about these?
the third bag I was looking at was the f/w shako cabas bandoliere. I really like the shape, and it seems like a pretty versatile winter piece. Im a bit concerned that it may be too big for my size, I saw a picture of a guy holding a tadao in damier graphite and it was not too far from the ground and the shako is 3 inches longer. I def dont want to get a bag if it would drag on the ground (I prefer to carry by the handles)
next is a bag I can only hope and pray I get my hands on, it is the sac voyage. I haveseen a picture here and there throughout the forum, but there was nothing on louisvuitton.com. I hope this is not a discontinued line, because it is absolutely breathtaking. if anyone knows anything about this bag (sizing, pics, pockets, or anything please share it with me as I am in love with the shape)
the sac voyage leads me into special orders. I know I want to get several pieces special ordered, whether to get them now (resulting in less bags) or later (meaning more bags in the short term) is an unanswered question I am still trying to answer. Here is a list of things I was looking at special ordering:
a keepall in vachetta or tabago
carryall in vachetta, epi, or tabago
sac voyage in vachetta or tabago
does anyone know if anything on my fantasy list has been made SO? if so, do you know about how much they cost. I would hate to go to the store and go through the whole process of placing the order only to get a quote for something that is out of my price range. Also, how detailed does special ordering go because If I ended up getting the keepall I would most definitely want to get pockets inside. I cannot begin to describe how much of a pain it was to put out an APB overtime my chopstick or phone shifted around.
I know this is a lot to take in and try to help with, but any help is appreciated. like I said before Im a planner, and I do not want to go to the store completely clueless and take up a whole day trying to figure out what I want when I already have months now to plan out what I want to get.
well, anyway, thank you all for enduing my dreadfully long post and babbling.
