Louis Vuitton bags- A quick review


Wheeee!!! I’ve been overwhelmed by LV bags in the last four days, having seen so many of them in one place– Rockwell! So I’ve decided to do a little bag review update on Vuitton bags. It’s long overdue πŸ™‚

Monogram Tissé Sac Rayure PM. I’ve actually reviewed this bag before, but I feel the need to mention this bag again. I love, love, love it. The size is a wee bit small for me, but I like that vintage-y look and the handpainted stripes on the bag. (My love for Goyard shines through with this bag… haha). If I weren’t so cash- strapped right now (accumulated too many bags within the last 5 months), I probably would’ve already bought this one. Priced at US$2,170+tax at eluxury.com

Monogram Canvas Montorguiel. I like bowler bags. Always have. Because they’re roomy, and their zipper opening usually extends all the way to the sides of the bag. That makes it easy to reach in for your ringing mobile phone and also easy to see the contents of your bag (no bag abyss). The montorguiel is a rather simple bag actually. No frills, just very basic style-wise, save for that small LV “plaque” on the front. The best thing about this bag is its price. In a sea of designer bags where the average price plateaus at around US$1,500, this Montoguiel GM at US$835 is almost a “steal”! Available at eluxury.com and at your local LV boutique (prices may vary though)

Monogram Canvas Tivoli. This bag is sold out in all the LV boutiques I’ve been to in the last 3 months. To be honest, I’m not that keen on the bag. Although the bag seems perfect in the “functionality” department– wide zipper opening, roomy, I still wouldn’t get it. (Don’t pelt me with rocks because of this haha) The thing is, this bag is also very popular lately, so LV must’ve done something right for this bag to be selling like hotcakes πŸ™‚ GM size selling for US$1,300 at eluxury.com and at your local LV boutique (prices may vary)

For the peeps who’ve been asking why LV, Gucci, Prada is more expensive here in the Philippines, this is all there is to it– All of the designer brands present in the Philippines are a little bit more expensive than those in other countries like HK, Singapore simply because the brands have to pay Philippine taxes (VAT, and also luxury tax). So think of it as helping our already- sluggish economy when you pay a little bit extra for a bag that you could get cheaper elsewhere.
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DESIGNER NEWS ALERT. I got confirmation that HERMES is finally parking in Manila, thanks to the folks at SSI! (And special thanks to the little birdie baghag that confirmed this  :D*) That’s quite possibly the most wonderful news I’ve ever heard, and the worst too *financially for us all haha*. Ready to empty your pockets in a year or so, baghags!!! (There is no word yet on when they’ll open but I hear it’s not anytime THIS soon yet)

On another note, I am also drooling over the Prada Fairy bag.
I loooove the bag mucho coz its mucho caliente (or is it calor) and even contemplated on buying it in Rome, but the bag that was on display, was NOT for sale *boohoo*. I would’ve bought the bag despite reports that it “bleeds”. It’s really a compact work of art!

x
Mrs.T
(and yes, I’m still doing Yoga :D)

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  1. thanks for the “H” news!!!! that’s it. if hermes is opening here in manila, i am putting myself on a ban so i can save up for a birkin! wonder what the prices are going to be like. hmmm…

  2. Hi Mrs T!

    I really really like the Monogram TissΓ© Sac Rayure PM too πŸ™‚ There’s really something about it.Have you had the chance to try it out? Wondering if its too heavy. I absolutely love the casual vibe it has.

    Btw, I’ve been meaning to ask you if there’s such a site or article on how to spot a real Goyard since there are so many fakes coming out now! Thanks!

  3. Hi!

    Would you happen to know if the Monogram Canvas Montorgueil PM is being sold in LV in Greenbelt already? I heard, as of now, it’s only being sold in the US, and it’s selling fast because it’s priced at $685!

  4. Mrs. T, I have to ask, does Hermes ever go on sale? I hope you answer my question (pardon my ignorance too…hahahaha)

    e

  5. Mrs T,

    I have one a question,

    My friend recently bought an LV Damier Speedy. According to her, she bought it at Rodeo Drive. Funny thing when i saw the label, it says Made in USA. I didnt know that there are LV bags made in the US. Pls confirm

    thanks,

    mr baghag

  6. true, many LV bags are made in the US already. they manufacture it here in the US because it’s more accessible for the consumers. my trevi bag is made in the US and i was a shock when i saw it. didn’t exchange it anymore because there’s limited stock for trevi.

    mm

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