Which LV Noe GM?

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

Ah, the Noe.

I've flirted with the Noe for a long time but have never given it a try. There are so many options and I do not want to have 5 Noe bags (just as I'd rather not have 5 Speedy's, but I think I do).

Which Noe? Which one?

I think I've decided to start with a GM. It's a big boy, but I love the history and kind of dig the massiveness of it. I don't love the Neverful strap and think this would be a fun alternatives.

That brings me to the question of canvas or epi.

I like the fun epi colors (red epi makes my heart swoon) but I'm afraid it would be quite heavy.

How would I use it? Of course I would use it every time I need to buy 5 bottles of champagne. Though, I have never in my life purchased 5 bottle of champagne at a time--but there's always time to start.

It's too much mono for my comfort level (if it works, I'd like to use it for my laptop when I go into the office--which is rare) but I adore DE and DA.

I guess I'm looking for any thoughts, but especially thoughts on weight. If anyone has both and can compare, I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Thanks.

 

[onlyk]

both are great, not huge difference on weight wise, epi material is more structured, vachetta one you need to be aware of the weather and where to put it down.

 

[MidlifeFashionPrincess]

Thank you! I've been watching YouTubes and a few of them mention how heavy the epi is. I thought there might be a chorus of tPF friends who would advise against it due to weight.

My first speedy was a 30 in epi. I've long sold it (mistake), but I do not remember it as being particularly heavy. My canvas Speedy is super lightweight, certainly lighter, but I don't have the muscle memory to compare the two.

 

[onlyk]

Thank you! I've been watching YouTubes and a few of them mention how heavy the epi is. I thought there might be a chorus of tPF friends who would advise against it due to weight.

My first speedy was a 30 in epi. I've long sold it (mistake), but I do not remember it as being particularly heavy. My canvas Speedy is super lightweight, certainly lighter, but I don't have the muscle memory to compare the two.

the epi Noe body is made of leather, that's the only weight more than the canvas version of Noe. I had sold my epi Noe GM otherwise I could weight it for you, but I remember it was not heavy. I have had heavy and super heavy LV bags, I would not forgot them, haha

 

[BleuSaphir]

Their should have been a trunk to hold Champagne of 5! I always feel uneasy to hear this could have 5 of them the way it was described to place. I would have done less though.

I love the Noe GM in Monogram personally. I would love one as Noe Marin. But canvas that doesn’t exist.
But Epi is fabulous too!

 

[Pop Art Suzy]

I currently have the monogram Noe GM and I love it. I just had the vachetta replaced and it looks stunning. I use it everyday while I'm at work and in addition to my personal items, I put my iPad in there and bring it to work so I can draw on my break. It really comes in handy.

I used to have the epi small and large Noes several years ago but ended up selling them. For no particular reason as I think I just needed the money. I don't remember the epi being heavier, per se, just sturdier because the leather is thicker than the canvas. But I don't regret it now that I have the monogram Noe which I love.

Buy it. Believe me, you won't regret it. And you'll love the shoulder strap.