Sunday, August 24, 2008

Style SOS: LV Bag Lady

Need your help. I waited this long to get my first LV bag. I'm preparing to buy it in HK since it is a whole lot cheaper there than here in the PI since we have luxury tax.

I would like to ask your help on the best style for me. I'm 37, working in marketing, mostly into black, greys and brown.

I shun away from mainstream styles but I want a functional one I can love and be proud of without being to loud.

Please help! Thanks in advance!

LV dreamer


Thanks for your question LV Dreamer! I'm so excited for you! I love shopping for bags so thanks for having me in on the fun! Ok, here goes my assessment. You have a taste for low key luxe, meaning you shun anything that declares to the world how expensive your bag is. You like muted colors, ok fine, neutrals but that doesn't mean your taste for bags has to blend in with the rest. Since you are in marketing, you work in a fast-paced, exciting environment but still have to look professional. Right?

That being said, I agree with reader baglove and would like to suggest that you look into Louis Vuitton's Epi Leather collection. I particularly recommend the Bowling Montaigne and Passy styles! These are very funtional, can go from work to weekend and are classics that will see you through the years, or your next purchase at least! ;-) (I've included eLuxury prices for your reference as well!)

Epi Leather Bowling Montaigne PM, $1,500.00


-Beautifully textured Epi leather with smooth leather trim
-Shiny palladium hardware
-Engraved rivets
-Rolled handles with link attachments
-Padlock and key for security
-Zip top closure
-Fine textile lining
-Interior cell phone pocket and flat pocket
-Protective metal feet
-13"x 9.1"x 7.1"
-Comes in red (see photo above), cassis, black & ivoire

Epi Leather Bowling Montaigne GM, $1,760.00


-Beautifully textured Epi leather with smooth leather trim
-Shiny palladium hardware
-Engraved rivets
-Rolled handles with link attachments
-Padlock and key for security
-Rear patch pocket
-Flap with push-lock closure
-Zip top
-Fine textile lining
-Interior cell phone pocket and flat pocket
-Protective metal feet
-15"x 9"x 7"
-Comes in ivoire (see photo above), black and cassis

Epi Leather Passy, $1,460.00


-Beautifully textured Epi leather with smooth leather trim
-Name pays homage to the chic shopping street in Paris
-Polished palladium-finished hardware
-Rolled leather handles
-Adjustable buckle to increase bag's capacity
-Open top with snap hook closure
-Fine textile lining
-Gusseted interior features two compartments separated by a central zipped pocket; flat pocket and cell phone pocket
-Fits legal documents
-12.4" x 10.2" x 5.1"
-Comes in cassis (see above photo), ivoire, black and red

Epi Leather Passy GM, $1,710.00


Louis Vuitton's highly functional Passy GM, features a modern and refined shape with gusseted interior and comfortable rolled shoulder straps. Crafted from beautifully textured Epi leather with smooth leather trim, it will carry you through the workday with elegance and ease.
-Beautifully textured Epi leather with smooth leather trim
-Polished palladium-finished hardware
-Comfortable rolled shoulder straps
-Large interior fits a laptop
-Gusseted interior features two compartments separated by a central zipped pocket; flat pocket and cell phone pocket
-Interior textile lining
-Snap hook closing
-Adjustable buckle to increase the bag's capacity
-14.9" x 11.8" x 5.1"
-Comes in black (see above photo), red & ivoire

(Photos, prices and descriptions from eluxury.com)

6 comments:

The Corporate Fashion Slave said...

The LV epi line is a good choice! I like the epi bowling montaigne (with a zippered top and good size).

For functionality, I like the totes, e.g. Neverfull or Hampstead.

Anonymous said...

pick speedy25

Anonymous said...

Damier Azur Saleya :) So pretty and functional.

If you don't want to be mainstream, stay away from the Speedy Monogram. Hahaha. I see it in the malls all the time (but it is very roomy!). You can opt for the Speedy Damier/Damier Azul.

Cosmopolicious said...

i'd go with the neverfull. it's timeless and practical. actually that's exactly the one i'll buy in paris in a couple of weeks ;-)

Anonymous said...

Hi MFO,

Can you tell me where I can buy opaque tights and boots here in Manila? I'm going for a long trip to a cold country for 6 mos!

Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I have been using my neverfull mm for several months now and out of all my lv bags, it is my favorite because I can easily find what I am looking for and it can carry even my papers and books.

get a neverfull nalang :) mm size (the pm is too small and the gm is a bit big already)

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