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LaurenE18 said:
So help me out pls! I love this bag but I also love the artsy…should I keep? Or exchange for the artsy??
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I have both Artsy and Graceful (but pm size). I personally prefer the Graceful as the handle is more comfortable on the shoulder and it's lightweight.
Have you used the Graceful out already? Cos if you already did, I don't think it can be exchanged at this point.
Enjoy your bag, she's gorgeous with that pink interior :heart:
 
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mrslkc23 said:
I have both Artsy and Graceful (but pm size). I personally prefer the Graceful as the handle is more comfortable on the shoulder and it's lightweight.
Have you used the Graceful out already? Cos if you already did, I don't think it can be exchanged at this point.
Enjoy your bag, she's gorgeous with that pink interior :heart:
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If you don’t mind could you tell me pros and cons of each bag? And I haven’t used it out yet. I put my stuff in it and was going to use it but took everything back out and put it back in the dust bag in box until I made a solid decision. I’m so indecisive, I hate it
 
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LaurenE18 said:
If you don’t mind could you tell me pros and cons of each bag? And I haven’t used it out yet. I put my stuff in it and was going to use it but took everything back out and put it back in the dust bag in box until I made a solid decision. I’m so indecisive, I hate it
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Sure :) both are beautiful bags and roomy to put everything you'd need for the day. I had the Artsy first and had used it as work and travel bag but have not reached for it since having the Graceful.

Artsy pros:
-beautiful and unique braided handle
-lush alcantara lining
-thicker canvas (I feel)

Artsy cons:
-heavier than graceful
-handle can be uncomfortable on shoulder even when not full
-sits higher when worn over shoulder, closer at armpit

Graceful pros:
-very lightweight
-sits lower than Artsy when worn over shoulder, further from armpit
-comfortable handle as it is flat and wide
-with magnetic closure
-conforms to the body better so doesn't look as bulky as Artsy
-can be nicely worn crossbody as an option if you attach a long strap

Graceful cons:
-nothing that I have experienced so far. The folded corners have not been an issue for me. Mine still holds up great, no wear on corners.

If you can go in store to try the Artsy, I would suggest doing so to help you decide which one would suit your needs and you'd like better. Good luck deciding :)
 
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mrslkc23 said:
Sure :smile: both are beautiful bags and roomy to put everything you'd need for the day. I had the Artsy first and had used it as work and travel bag but have not reached for it since having the Graceful.

Artsy pros:
-beautiful and unique braided handle
-lush alcantara lining
-thicker canvas (I feel)

Artsy cons:
-heavier than graceful
-handle can be uncomfortable on shoulder even when not full
-sits higher when worn over shoulder, closer at armpit

Graceful pros:
-very lightweight
-sits lower than Artsy when worn over shoulder, further from armpit
-comfortable handle as it is flat and wide
-with magnetic closure
-conforms to the body better so doesn't look as bulky as Artsy
-can be nicely worn crossbody as an option if you attach a long strap

Graceful cons:
-nothing that I have experienced so far. The folded corners have not been an issue for me. Mine still holds up great, no wear on corners.

If you can go in store to try the Artsy, I would suggest doing so to help you decide which one would suit your needs and you'd like better. Good luck deciding :smile:
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Thank you so much! That helps a lot! I’ve read on here a lot about the handle of the artsy being heavy and uncomfortable. That definitely is a con. The Graceful is very light, I did notice. I do worry about the corners getting bad since I’ve heard of that happening to some people. My closet store is 2 hours away
 
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Haven't had time to do photos yet, but earlier this month we bought the Campus backpack in Damier Infini leather and absolutely love it. Both my husband and I can use it. It's the perfect size for carrying my laptop and related bits to the office; same for him. And it leaves our hands free. We bought it at the Boulevard Saint-Germain branch in Paris; the service was excellent!
https://fr.louisvuitton.com/fra-fr/produits/sac-a-dos-campus-damier-infini-nvprod1970181v/N40306

My husband also bought in Lugano (Switzerland) last month an everyday messenger bag in Daimier Infini canvas. https://fr.louisvuitton.com/fra-fr/produits/sac-district-pm-damier-infini-nvprod3880022v/N42711 . We weren't planning to buy a new bag, but while strolling through the arcades we ran into a couple carrying LV shopping bags and walking a super cute English cocker spaniel. While admiring their cocker, we struck up a conversation about how much we all like the Lugano store and what happened next was inevitable ... :smile: (I don't mind that much of our shopping these days is for my husband -- a year ago he was assaulted and sustained a skull fracture and traumatic brain injury requiring four months of inpatient neurology care; the shopping is our way of celebrating his remarkable 90% recovery :heart:)

His other LV messenger bag (in Taiga leather, model now discontinued) is getting a refresh from the LV service department. He'd been using that on a daily basis for years and when it comes back from LV, he'll rotate between the two messenger bags and the backpack.
 
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