My aunt died last summer and left her 1991 LV 55 duffle to me. This bag means the world to me because it came from one of my dear aunts. The duffle is still in awesome condition because of superior craftsmanship.
@@KristinA-xv4yk they were never made out of leather. Everything that they have always made was canvas always has been canvas. They do have a leather option, but it does not look the same. Please do research before you say something.
It is the way to write themselves out of any responsibility for any complaints, when the bag is worn and torn. I would buy a beautiful leather bag from Kero if I had that money. Two or three bags at least now that I think of it, and a nice pair of boots probably.
I can reassure you that no leather product will hold as well as the Louis Vuitton canvas. Leather breaks down with time but the canvas doesn’t. And seen as the world is moving more towards leather alternatives, I seriously think everyone should be more open-minded to this alternative as it’s a pretty good alternative material.
@@stephanieknowsbest Canvas doesn't break down, but if it does, you can't refurbish it. Leather, on the other hand, you can refurbish. Give it a good wax, and it looks as good as new. The LV is good as a status symbol, but it doesn't seem practical. You want to be able to take it on a beach in Sicily and then to the snowy Alps in Switzerland.
puts tampons and some cheap silver jewellery in a lv bag, and idiot takes a knife and cuts through it for stealing my junk. idk what to say about muggers and their intelligence level
I have LV’s but I feel like I always have to take precaution while using it. With my Coach ,I can freely toss it around and it’s also durable. This is a nice and honest review.
The experience and service you get at lv is amazing! Even if you’re only buying something “cheap” like a cardholder, and the quality of their leather goods is amazing as well
@@falconeagle3655 Two that come to mind are "Sartorial Talks" with Hugo Jacomet for the classic, elegant european gentleman and "He spoke style" for a younger, more international style. Out of the three I still like Sven's style the most (that colourful vintage fun).
real men real style? I started watching him first and his videos are really good he doesn't specifically do a specific style unlike the gentleman's gazette but he more for people who want to look better overall.
@Matt Barrett maybe for vintage style but not overall style I would recommend real men real style for that this is more a niche style rather than overall.
I have been a regular follower of Sven's videos for years now! Being a lawyer, his advices are always worth it but this specific video is my favorite. He nailed it. His honesty and very straightforward ''opinions'' about the Keepall is what i would call FACTS. I wanted to get a Keepall since some time now but each time i read the details from LV's website, i also got the impression it is not as high quality as it should be but more of a status symbol. I don't care about status symbol as much as the quality and if the investment is worth it. Thank you and Keep up the good work Sven. Very informative and important video. Prost!!
I just ordered the 55 monogram in black. I'm wondering if I should cancel the order or return it after watching said video 😂 Any issues with yours or concerns or advice, etc?
Wow, that was an eye opener. I have to say that I never paid much attention the LV products, as this video points out, I always saw their products as a common, if expensive, way of saying "I spend a lot of money in this bag". I think that a refined product should hide it's brand name not advertise it and yet I never thought that those expensive logo bags were made of vinyl! Vinyl?!?! A $2000 dollar vinyl bag? That is marketing at it's very best(/worst?). I honestly always thought that LV were over price but still quality products. Thank you for this video. I hope you took your bag back and got your money back. Great video.
That or this becomes a rather nice business writeoff. Besides, there is a nice aftermarket of people purchasing that material to repurpose them into other products. That said, I've never been particularly impressed with the quality of LV products.
It's canvas and leather. Nothing is as durable and fabulous. Pure quality. People throw away more money in cheap purses than I have in these. They are indestructible and no one cares if they look worn.
@@cookieg.9813 - Overpriced, hideously garish and a prime target for thieves. I once dated a girl who freaked out because she was carrying a $3k Vuitton bag and had me hold it instead of setting it down on the floor of a train station. Wish I had known about this video then -- but besides that, there's plenty of video evidence on YT of leathermakers calling out Vuitton and other designer brands (Tom Ford, Gucci, et al.) for knowingly marking up products that have substandard workmanship.
I had this bag bought for me as a gift . It’s lovely , the needle works is amazing. I know it’s only part leather but I do adore it . I wouldn’t buy it myself but people do comment on it when ever I us it. I think a fair price would be more like £400
The reason the exterior of the bags are made of cotton backed PVC is for durability. This fabric was originally a replacement for the waxed cotton canvas of the earlier trunks. You state that Leather is more durable but that's just false. PVC is waterproof, and longevity wise will outlast leather if heavily used. However Louis Vuitton is famous for the trunks, and this canvas was developed for that application. Keepalls of recent years have certainly declined in construction, older bags used authentic non coated brass but over time this will oxidize and stain the vachetta leather. The canvas used to be thicker, the leather was thicker and the hardware was better quality. They changed in the early 1990s to suit increasing demand and restructured their factories. Nevertheless you mention Goyard as a "superior" Luxury item but they too are made of PVC canvas with leather handles, so paying 3x as much for the same type of item i'd say thats terrible advice. Louis Vuitton does of course make full leather bags, they are more expensive but are indeed high quality items. The top end of the brand is still the trunks and hardcase items but in the modern world they simply are not practical and usually end up as decorative items. In terms of a modern keepall i'd have to agree with your assessment.
Perfectly sums it up, this bag is for someone who wants to tell people that they own a LV bag, and not because of the craftmanship or the wonderful materials its made of
Thanks for the video, I have always thought most LV stuff was garish. I didn't have any interest in LV but I like listening to you speak, very charming and calming.
Thank you so much for that brilliant, honest and objective review. I was contemplating getting my wife a LV bag for Christmas but considering it is mostly canvas and pvc, and all of those care caveats there is no way I will now. Price has to be relative to quality and it is disgraceful in this instance. Thanks Sven 👍
Pleasantly surprised to watch a Gentleman’s Gazette video that covers an item I was actually in the market for. The material breakdown was very informative. It has me looking elsewhere as I value substance over style, especially at the higher end of the marketplace. Thanks!
When I see someone with a Louis Vuitton bag, my first thought is “ is it a counterfeit?” And my second thought is “he or she has more money than sense”. For me, functionality is paramount. I have bought better luggage than that for a few hundred dollars.
I am from Leather Industry. Thanks for making such a detailed and information rich video. On point. Even if the video had been 30 mins long I would have watched it even then till then end. Great Job. Worth investing the time.
A few years back I went on holiday on the Amalfi coast, in Italy. We took a bus to Sorrento and it was a lovely town and, for some reason, packed with Americans. I bought an amazing leather weekender bag for €160, so for everyone in the US travelling to Italy I would recommend walking on those narrow streets with leather stores, rather than shopping from the high street retailers or even spending so much on brands like LV.
Yknow why I like this channel? Because Sven is going to always “keep it real”. Thank you for all your hard work & all that you do for us! Bless all of you!
I dunno about you fellas, but I live in Italy so I have access to some very good leather artisans in my town, if you do too (wherever you live), buy from them and support them, I'm sure whicever country you reside in they make leather items AT LEAST on par if not much better than big brands and possibly even cheaper :)
I own 7 Louis Vuitton bags which I bought back in the early ‘90’s. They have been beaten, shot, dragged, driven over (don’t ask) and dunked in a river... they’ve been used as bags, pillows, seats and foot stools. They are still in excellent condition and I have received ridiculous offers to buy them. Not interested as they are my travel and hunting history when I was young. They are excellent with extraordinary quality. Sadly, Louis Vuitton is now nothing more then a expensive department store. When I purchased my bag ensemble there were no sunglasses, no shoes, definitely no bloody sneakers, no clothing, no watches. The company has definitely changed for the worse. I will still adore my LV bags though. They are my constant traveling companions.
jim reuss To be honest I can’t remember specifically the price but being at university and just starting my business I saved for nearly two years to be able to afford my first piece. It was hellishly expensive. Bags, given the time value of money, are cheaper today. Back then they were only made in France... I believe.
JOHN RIESLING LV (monogram) bags have been made out of canvas since the day they were made. So no.... the canvas is for weight. When empty, they are extremely light.
Great video and analysis. LV has an appeal that I don’t understand, but many seem to crave it. I had no idea that material was PVC based! Not a durable material at all. Many grades of leather and or textile fabrics will outlast and outperform LV’s bags for fractions of the price.
@@user-iu1ru1qz7u it’s not so much about the ‘haters’ being ‘cheap’, more about how poorly made the bag is for the price, with the logo/brand being the only thing making it that costly
My mom has a LV duffle, it’s over 30 years old, looks new you can only see the age from the handles as they get darker over time, it’s been in rain on the dirt ground etc, it survives well
Gentleman's Gazette I’m using Shadowsocks, I built a proxy service on a US based server. VPN actually works poorly in China, because the government is trying to ban VPN.
Not worth it, as I expected. I always appreciate an honest and unbiased review that's based on the quality of the product rather than the name attached to it. The leather bag showed in the video also looks a lot nicer than the LV bag if you ask me
I was thinking of buying this after saving for 5 years! Thanks so much for this information! Now I will buy lessons to make my own duffle bag with real LEATHER.
You are absolutely right on the money concerning this bag and most of what Vuitton makes. I am French and I am not ashamed to say that Louis Vuitton is poor quality sold at premium prices. The cost of the bag is probably no more than 5% of the selling price. The only value of this kind of items is bragging rights for undiscriminating egomaniacs.
@@jlind3891 Hermès if you can afford it. It is really top-notch quality. will last a lifetime. 100% made in France unlike Louis Vuitton. There may be other brands that are as good for less money.
I have a Sirius LV from 1995 where the canvas is much thicker and just well built. I did not buy it new, I bought it in mint condition for $800 , where the bad was $2200 new. Love the bag with its three compartments. My wife has 30 LV’s, and I love what LV does with its styling..... my wife is a little addictive, but she has sold a number of bags for more than what she bought them for.
I am still using my LV overnight bag bought in 1998 and it’s perfect. A Gucci tote since 2000 and it’s great. I am happy with what I paid for . Value and worth are not the same but have never been disappointed by either brand so it’s up to personal choices.
Have you researched the canvas. There’s a reason it’s been around more than 150 years. I have canvas bags from the 1980’s and the canvas is still perfection. Durable, waterproof, and doesn’t wear out and break down over time like leather. If you take care of it, you can pass it down through the generations.
I have a $50 canvas bag from the 90s and it's perfect as well. What's your point? Usually poor people buy this kind of nonsense in order to project a false sense of wealth.
@@Chironex_Fleckeri noooooooo, poor people buy the knock offs. People with money who like nice things buy these. People with AND without money that just dont give a s*** about nice things and judge others for how they spend their money, (either out of envy or genuine befuddlement because they simply believe in buying the cheapest thing that can perform the job and any more is frivolous) make statements like yours.
@@goldendawn7 Rich people and mall retail/fastfood workers who spend their check on Gucci belts and weed+alcohol and then complain America isn't fair and they're victims of the system mannn
Appreciate the candid, honest, and practical review. One detail on the bag is not consistent with any authentic LV I've purchased from the store or the online pictures. There are only 4 stitches on the straps connected to the handles of your bag. There should be 5.
4:26 I have to correct you on that. They actually do most of the work in Romanian factories and only assemble them in Italy, France, Germany... For example LV shoes are made in Romania, and then they nail on the sole in Italy to be able to use "Made in Italy"
I bought a full leather travel bag from Debenhams for £100, cant express how happy i am with the overall quality vs the price. I dont give a toss about status, what im looking for is a bag which costs less, looks good and lasts longer.
I don’t know why this guy has such a negative view on the bag, because the material is awesome! It holds well and you can wear it in the rain without worrying. Just get the canvas material but in damier so you don’t have to worry about the vachetta leather, and you’ll be able to use the bag anywhere, and for ages.
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@@stephanieknowsbest I thought the same thing why is he bashing the bag?
I worked at LV as a electrical contractor the quality control was really excellent they check items all the way through the MFG process My wife has a wallet still like new after 10 years of everyday usage. Factory made the handbags not luggage though
Lanell 4Keeps Makes a statement, yes. The statement being “I pay for status”
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@@plzitzjustmahcheezits909 Well if I have the money to pay for Anything I like and can afford..if status is what You need to call it..then so be it..point still remains...I got it👀👍👍
Hello. I am a student in Glion and I'm doing the MSc. in Luxury Management And Guest Experience, which is a lot about luxury retailers. I own two keepalls, one for 12 years and oh boy, I haven't treated it well. I've never coated it etc. And apart from a few scratches on the leather trims in the place where the bag folds in itself, it is absolutely fine. I definitely kept it in cars, in the sun, on the ground etc. and it doesn't seem to be a problem that it doesn't have bottom protection. There is not a stich that came apart and the bag is completely fine. I must say, Your points are somewhat right, however my teachers, who are experts in Luxury with practice and theory over 30plus years in the field told us more differently than you are saying. The points you are proposing as cons are much more complex. Eg. The e-commerce information is there to look fancy, right. However, it is also made to attract people into the brick and mortar store where a shop attendant will tell you EXACTLY what it is made of, how it is made and will fill all the details that are missing on the site. Since everybody can buy online, stores nowadays are looking for ways to make people come and my guess would be this is one of them. Another example would be that an LV customer, and now please bare with me since I met talent managers from HQ LV in Paris, as well as the store manager from the Gallerie Lafayette store, is indeed interested very much in the brand and the heritage it comes with. The vinyl is not leather, as you are saying, however the manufacture of that vinyl is what made LV. It is their thing, their signature and clearly, people are interested in it. On the other hand, I will mention Hermes, which I had personal experience with and their bag has to be curated, taken care of, took to the Hermes store to be cleaned a few times a year and is much more needy than the keepall. That is also why I, as a Luxury cliend and student, would pick the LV any time over an Hermes bag. LV means travelling and I can assure you they are worth that price, if you want to buy and live luxury. Thank you. I am open for further discussion if you wish to ask me anything. Kind regards, Sebastian Armentano
I had my keepall for almost 30 years and travel with it weekly, it still looks great and no damage to it so yes it’s definitely worth it! Goyard’s “goyardene” canvas isn’t as durable as LV’s coated canvas and all the beautiful Hermès bags are extremely fragile...own it to know it! 😉
I don't think people are still buying Louis Vuitton for comfort / luxury, and a brand new monogram bag will just make you look like you are trying to oversell yourself. I own one of these bags in perfect condition from the 90s. It's made with genuine leather, and able to fit my 2 x 17" laptops and a week's worth of cloth for business trip (this bag needs to be packed full, other wise will sag and look absolutely terrible on you). Not sure how the current quality holds up, but the one I have handles heavy weights pretty well, it's nice and comfortable to carry around.
I bought a Louis Vuitton keepall 50 a couple of years ago for $1400 at the time out of the Louis Vuitton store and it has held pretty good. It is very good quality and I just love. I plan on having it for the next 20 years . Great travel bag I would say for $1400
I don't have anything against the fashion industry. But to see a company built from innovation evolve into one that just leans on its name to sell cheap products makes me sad...
I notice more and more companies over the years have fallen by the wayside. When they started having China make their goods. Now many of the brand name companies are just selling products with their cheap embossed or silver plated brand emblem and not worth basically anything.
My wife wants one and I'm going to get it for her. Not because of the quality but for the fact that she wants one and will not buy it for herself. We do well financially but I would definitely agree with the statements expressed in the video. I know of a couple of boutiques that sell LV for lower prices. The bags are previously owned but are in excellent shape. I'm gonna save bout $900 too! Something is only worth what you are willing to pay for it.
I think I have 5 or 6 keep all’s. Some canvas monogram. Some all leather, one shiny mirror polish and a couple of one off’s. Like I said. I lost track. I use them when I feel like it. Sometimes for daily errands. But I used them a lot when I used to go to the gym. Excellent gym bags. I don’t travel with them. I have a wheeled duffel bag for that that has a slot for my rolling luggage. Just easier that way for real travel. I also have LV luggage. But never fly with them. Unless it is private. Nothing like the airline ‘losing’ your $10,000 suitcase. My main daily carry is either my LV Epi leather briefcase (with shoulder strap) or my Tumi backpack. I need neither in this digital age. But it’s the only ‘unnecessary’ thing I like to lug around to and from the office.
Love the suit and all the trimmings! The second I saw the LV bag I could see it was cheap! Too cheap looking right off the bat. It looks like something I would give my grand kids to keep their toys in. $2000 dollars for thin vinyl? NO WAY!
There's not many luxury products that hold up as they should, at least not like they used to. Friends owned a few $3,000+ handbags and after a few uses she started to see the quality wasn't as expected but ones her family bought decades ago are still holding up nicely and were used frequently.
Could you imagine how heavy that bag would be all leather... empty even? The fact that the canvas holds up better than leather and is obviously timeless watching the history. They are investments and I do think they are worth it... i like the fact that with proper care I shouldn’t have to buy another one for possibly a lifetime. I also find people look stylish and classy when carrying a classic like LV.
Investment? Seriously? It's a vinyl bag, if you actually use it for its intended purpose (namely for traveling) they would fall apart very quickly. Also as stated in the video, most people would think you have a counterfeit bag, because that regularly happens with these bags.
Investments are something that you expect to be worth more in the future than they are in the present. A used vinyl bag that is still in production will never be more valuable than you bought it for.
Better check the videos of coated canvas bags, they are waterproof wich leather isn't. That is why canvas was used in backpacks and tents, and not leather that will deteriorate with water. The other method to waterproof canvas is waxing but it wears off.
Bought the 55 Waterproof model and Ghurka leather keepall, some years ago. Sold the Ghurka in eBay after some time, because too heavy (at a heavy loss). LV is more lighter and is still doing fine after taking a beating in heavy rain. @Andi Goldberg is correct. My LV was made in Germany. By the way, I have a LV tambour that went into a washing machine along with my jogging pants by mistake. Still ticking :). Informative video, though. Thanks.
They use that fabric because it more durable and easier to clean. I own one in the cobalt Damier pattern and after 4 years it still looks new. It’s been in the rain, tossed around and holds up. The LV folks know you are going to be traveling and frankly if it was all leather it would look tired and used like your other bag. Before you comment, actually USE the bag for a year and you will see what I mean. Additionally I could flick mine for half of what I paid for it because there is a market for quality LV product. I really like your channel but when it comes to watches and travel pieces you miss the mark...
Goyard are coated canvas too and because their design is hand-painted it tends to rub off. There are plenty of all leather LV bags (not so will Goyard). Hermes sells plastic rain bags for their bags for ~$200. They are literally a custom-fitted sandwich bag for your bag. None of the luxury brands say you should get their products wet. Try a Louis Vuitton Atacama in Nomade leather for super high-quality materials and build and subtle/elegant design.
If your friends bought them thinking they are leather - they bought them for exactly what he said .... Status. It’s still a quality product, but if you spend that kinda $ on something, you might want to ask a question or two.
Henrik John personally, I find items that aren’t genuine leather are much better and worth your money because they can be used more safely. For example, a leather coat isn’t very useful in the snow because, well, leather and water don’t mix. But a faux leather coat is much more useful and still looks great
So the PVC is just for the coating. The main material itself is canvas, hence monogram canvas. It's actually more durable than most leathers, which will become soft and pliable over time and are more prone to cracking and being damaged.
the care instrucions may be elaborate and pedantic, but the product is of exceptional durability. one example is the monogram coffret tresor i use as a car tissue box it's still 100% and it stays by the rear windshield under the ruthless south african sun! many surprising properties like what happens if you drop a trunk, or if it falls into the pool. as for material if you want it in leather your SA can simply arrange that at nearly the same price.
My boyfriend has one with black and grey checkers. It does not really need any maintenance. He often throws the bag around and places no papers for support when he stores it. The bag has been cramped and stacked under other heavy objects for a time, but it quickly resumed its shape after some time of normal usage. The material itself might be cheap but I do think the bag overall is very durable and of good quality. That said, I don't really have any comparison for I have no experience with other bags that are made of the same material.
I've had my gray damier keepall for over a decade. I've traveled all over the world with it, dropped it on the floor whenever I wanted, walked with it in the rain(not heavy ofc), loaded it to the brim and repeated all over again. It looks like it's brand new today, there's 0 visible flaws or scratches and I've had literally 0 issues with it. Not once do I not bring it somewhere out of concern for it's performance or fear of damaging it. It has literally been that "travel with and forget about it" bag for me, while looking stylish(subjective). Other than any design/subjective points and the shoulder strap being too thin for my liking, I can attest that nearly every negative point regarding quality raised here is flat out untrue. It's been an excellent bag for me and I can see why it's so popular. YMMV
I have this exact bag that I got in 2004. The lock and key are solid brass. The zipper pulls are some type of grey base metal plated in brass or gold. The zipper pulls chipped on mine and I sent it back and they replaced them at no charge. I like the bag, but I do think for this much money nothing should be chipping.
My ex wife had gotten me a Louis Vuitton suitcase for work. I had no idea about this brand or really cared much about designer clothes in general. Everywhere I went I began to notice people staring at me profusely. People began to talk about me like I wasn’t even there and everyone treated me differently anywhere I went. The whole suitcase had the same LV pattern as your bag and I had to get rid of it eventually because it would be really hard to move around NYC without having people look like they want to rob me.
The brand is so awe-inspiring that most people just admire its products simply for the lable and don't even dare to question the quality. On the contrary you managed to give a very informative and honest review. Rare on RUclips these days. So, keep up the good work. :-)
hi there, just to slightly disagree about the price, because this bag is very durable, it can last for a long time, and if it gets any wear-tear, they can fix it without charging you . as the canvas is actually 7 layers of fabric pressed, plus it saves you a lot of storage because it can be folded flat without creating crease when you want to store it, because you supposed to get this bag for traveling, also you don't want to put your luxury bag on the floor :) lastly the handle is hand-stitch and with the time the color turns into the patina color dark brown something that the imitation bags they don't do that.. overall very good review
A perfect product if you want yourself to stand out in crowd. Life is worthy only if we love to make it the one.... Feel the touch the aroma of the richness that you can afford......
you spent a minute saying how they didn’t show the actual materials, but if you scrolled down more it lists exactly what every part of the bag is made out of (inside being cotton and hardware being gold plated brass)
I have a KEEPALL BANDOULIÈRE 55 and I paid £1.3k. For people saying it's overpriced I can admit it's expensive even for me when I earned good money in recruitment. I definitely don't plan on getting another lol. I wanted one mainly for it's long duration because I travel so much (plus optional repairs). It is so handy travelling abroad, even for short periods so I don't need suitcases either saving even more. I'll be using it for many years, I haven't had any issues with sun, dirt and substances affecting it, it still looks brand new 3 years on and I hope it'll be like that for many years on.
I got that exact same travel bag over 7 years ago. Don’t remember how much I paid back in the days (in Switzerland) but I used it only twice during my travels. Size is good but bag and strap really not comfortable and no protection under the bag, so don’t really want to use it will traveling. I still have it folded in my WIC. I have a few other of their products, like passport holder or documents holder (leather) and like the quality and craftsmanship. I use my LV wallet daily for over 12 years and still in perfect shape.
I knew someone who was gifted a LV wallet in the 90s and within 2 years the stitching was coming out and falling apart. I bought a no name leather wallet more than 20 years ago for 20 dollars and it is still going strong.
same, i own a black "leather" backpack that i bought for about €20 at a market more than six years ago. i use it mercilessly every time i go outside (it's my only bag), i throw it, lay it on the ground, and it's still perfectly intact. nowadays luxury doesn't always mean quality unfortunately, and i think that's a real shame considering the prices and popularity these brands have.
If anyone's interested, I'm selling my 2003 Honda Accord for less. It can be exposed to humidity and abrasions without a worry.
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Lol, well said!
Hilarious! I'm actually sitting in my 2003 Accord watching this 😂
@@GallantKnight98 I'm watching this in 2003! 🙃
My aunt died last summer and left her 1991 LV 55 duffle to me. This bag means the world to me because it came from one of my dear aunts. The duffle is still in awesome condition because of superior craftsmanship.
That’s awesome! It was likely made of leather during that time period, so that’s prob why it’s lasted the test of time. Cool piece to inherit!
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Wrong. It’s vinyl.
@@KristinA-xv4yk they were never made out of leather. Everything that they have always made was canvas always has been canvas. They do have a leather option, but it does not look the same. Please do research before you say something.
"keep this bag away from dirt, water, the sun" So... nature in general? It's like they're saying "just don't use it".
keep it away for poor people....
Should just stay in the store 😂😂😂
That was if you ruin they can say “we told you not to take it outside”
There are things you can use to treat the vachetta leather to protect it.
It is the way to write themselves out of any responsibility for any complaints, when the bag is worn and torn.
I would buy a beautiful leather bag from Kero if I had that money. Two or three bags at least now that I think of it, and a nice pair of boots probably.
Appreciate you doing honest reviews. To many fashion RUclipsrs will never criticize big brands.
Nothing with huge logos on it is worth it. Craftsmanship should speak for itself.
Absolutely. If I'm going to be a walking advertisement like that, they'd better be paying me.
lol same not worth that price tag
Usually the more expensive pieces have smaller logos ironically. If you are that rich you don’t need to show off
Jeremy T If you were a model, they would.
It’s a classic and timeless product. Why are you even here if you can’t appreciate it
Imagine paying $1800 dollar for a bag that isn’t even leather.
I can reassure you that no leather product will hold as well as the Louis Vuitton canvas. Leather breaks down with time but the canvas doesn’t. And seen as the world is moving more towards leather alternatives, I seriously think everyone should be more open-minded to this alternative as it’s a pretty good alternative material.
stephanieknowsbest ok boomer
Unconventional Reality I’m a millennial 🙄 at least learn to use the words correctly
@@stephanieknowsbest Canvas doesn't break down, but if it does, you can't refurbish it. Leather, on the other hand, you can refurbish. Give it a good wax, and it looks as good as new. The LV is good as a status symbol, but it doesn't seem practical. You want to be able to take it on a beach in Sicily and then to the snowy Alps in Switzerland.
nike: just do it
Love how you explained the history of the brand. Personally, I could never pull one of those off and feel comfortable about it.
Sure you could. You look like a guy with great taste.
The worst part is that Louis vuitton monogram cant be a status statement because is so fakeble..
i seen it so much where i live
Ikr it makes old white moms cream
Violet Jean Garcia You always see Chinese tourist with them at the airport.
seanzscorpio selfie wasn’t a word, our Queen is adding to the dictionary 💁🏽♀️
@@shellybelly7784 Queen of what? Theres already a Queen of London. So what do you mean when you say "Our Queen"?
The bag to travel with when you want to get mugged.
It could be useful to hide a bomb in. People wouldn't call the police if they see it abandoned in a train station.
Daniel Herrin sorry you live in Compton.
puts tampons and some cheap silver jewellery in a lv bag, and idiot takes a knife and cuts through it for stealing my junk. idk what to say about muggers and their intelligence level
@@arx3516 sad but true 🙄
I am sure people who haul around with expensive stuff do not hang out in places where they get mugged.
I have LV’s but I feel like I always have to take precaution while using it. With my Coach ,I can freely toss it around and it’s also durable. This is a nice and honest review.
LV epitomizes the "you only pay for the label" stereotype.
PumpkinStrikesBack then why jās it never happened?
The experience and service you get at lv is amazing! Even if you’re only buying something “cheap” like a cardholder, and the quality of their leather goods is amazing as well
Not really, all products are handmade in Europe
I would say this is true
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His *amzrepe* tote is beautifully colored, very sturdy and the perfect size. Not too small, not too big. I look forward to joining my rotation.
I love this channel.. one of the very very few - if not the only - quality fashion or lifestyle channels on RUclips
you forgot the "for men" part. There is no channel that does this for man
@@falconeagle3655 Two that come to mind are "Sartorial Talks" with Hugo Jacomet for the classic, elegant european gentleman and "He spoke style" for a younger, more international style. Out of the three I still like Sven's style the most (that colourful vintage fun).
real men real style? I started watching him first and his videos are really good he doesn't specifically do a specific style unlike the gentleman's gazette but he more for people who want to look better overall.
@Matt Barrett maybe for vintage style but not overall style I would recommend real men real style for that this is more a niche style rather than overall.
I have been a regular follower of Sven's videos for years now! Being a lawyer, his advices are always worth it but this specific video is my favorite. He nailed it. His honesty and very straightforward ''opinions'' about the Keepall is what i would call FACTS. I wanted to get a Keepall since some time now but each time i read the details from LV's website, i also got the impression it is not as high quality as it should be but more of a status symbol. I don't care about status symbol as much as the quality and if the investment is worth it. Thank you and Keep up the good work Sven. Very informative and important video. Prost!!
Would you buy it if you saw it at 47% off??
I've been having this argument with my wife for several years.
Just take a new wife and you don't need any argument any more.
Usually people who need to debate on it with their significant other cant afford it. I feel sorry for her.
Eddie Wow your an idiot
If the item is for her, and she enjoys it I don’t see why your opinion would matter.
Shane Harper not trying to pick on your grammar; BUT, if you’re going to call someone an idiot, you should at least use the correct “you’re”
I love my Keepall, it is a really classic design and very useful and rugged! Best value for to buy one is to get a second hand or vintage!
I always buy vintage or resale ! Never brand new
I just ordered the 55 monogram in black. I'm wondering if I should cancel the order or return it after watching said video 😂 Any issues with yours or concerns or advice, etc?
Wow, that was an eye opener. I have to say that I never paid much attention the LV products, as this video points out, I always saw their products as a common, if expensive, way of saying "I spend a lot of money in this bag". I think that a refined product should hide it's brand name not advertise it and yet I never thought that those expensive logo bags were made of vinyl! Vinyl?!?! A $2000 dollar vinyl bag? That is marketing at it's very best(/worst?).
I honestly always thought that LV were over price but still quality products.
Thank you for this video. I hope you took your bag back and got your money back. Great video.
He got it for free or it was knicked!
That or this becomes a rather nice business writeoff. Besides, there is a nice aftermarket of people purchasing that material to repurpose them into other products.
That said, I've never been particularly impressed with the quality of LV products.
It's canvas and leather. Nothing is as durable and fabulous. Pure quality. People throw away more money in cheap purses than I have in these. They are indestructible and no one cares if they look worn.
@@cookieg.9813 - Overpriced, hideously garish and a prime target for thieves. I once dated a girl who freaked out because she was carrying a $3k Vuitton bag and had me hold it instead of setting it down on the floor of a train station. Wish I had known about this video then -- but besides that, there's plenty of video evidence on YT of leathermakers calling out Vuitton and other designer brands (Tom Ford, Gucci, et al.) for knowingly marking up products that have substandard workmanship.
@@cookieg.9813 Its PVC with leather decorations, cheap Chinese leather imported and put together in the USA.
I had this bag bought for me as a gift . It’s lovely , the needle works is amazing. I know it’s only part leather but I do adore it . I wouldn’t buy it myself but people do comment on it when ever I us it. I think a fair price would be more like £400
What would that be in us Dollars it’s nice to have nice travel pieces.
The reason the exterior of the bags are made of cotton backed PVC is for durability. This fabric was originally a replacement for the waxed cotton canvas of the earlier trunks. You state that Leather is more durable but that's just false. PVC is waterproof, and longevity wise will outlast leather if heavily used.
However Louis Vuitton is famous for the trunks, and this canvas was developed for that application.
Keepalls of recent years have certainly declined in construction, older bags used authentic non coated brass but over time this will oxidize and stain the vachetta leather. The canvas used to be thicker, the leather was thicker and the hardware was better quality. They changed in the early 1990s to suit increasing demand and restructured their factories.
Nevertheless you mention Goyard as a "superior" Luxury item but they too are made of PVC canvas with leather handles, so paying 3x as much for the same type of item i'd say thats terrible advice.
Louis Vuitton does of course make full leather bags, they are more expensive but are indeed high quality items. The top end of the brand is still the trunks and hardcase items but in the modern world they simply are not practical and usually end up as decorative items.
In terms of a modern keepall i'd have to agree with your assessment.
The only reason is for the profit margin.
Perfectly sums it up, this bag is for someone who wants to tell people that they own a LV bag, and not because of the craftmanship or the wonderful materials its made of
Thanks for the video, I have always thought most LV stuff was garish. I didn't have any interest in LV but I like listening to you speak, very charming and calming.
For best use to extend life of this Louis Vuitton bag: Trasport it inside a more durable bag
Nothing is better than a *amzrepe* bag ❤❤
Thank you so much for that brilliant, honest and objective review. I was contemplating getting my wife a LV bag for Christmas but considering it is mostly canvas and pvc, and all of those care caveats there is no way I will now. Price has to be relative to quality and it is disgraceful in this instance. Thanks Sven 👍
Pleasantly surprised to watch a Gentleman’s Gazette video that covers an item I was actually in the market for. The material breakdown was very informative. It has me looking elsewhere as I value substance over style, especially at the higher end of the marketplace. Thanks!
When I see someone with a Louis Vuitton bag, my first thought is “ is it a counterfeit?” And my second thought is “he or she has more money than sense”. For me, functionality is paramount. I have bought better luggage than that for a few hundred dollars.
That’s what I always think, too. As for me, I proudly own a Louis Vuitton “dupe” wallet from Amazon that I bought for only $6.
Any recommendations? I'd like to get a weekender bag as I'm going on a few short holidays this summer and wont need a suitcase.
Gerarda Cronin The people who bought it did so only because they wanted others (like you) to recognize that it’s Louis Vuitton
@Sean Dooley Cheers
Simba I can make any judgment i wish.
I am from Leather Industry. Thanks for making such a detailed and information rich video. On point. Even if the video had been 30 mins long I would have watched it even then till then end. Great Job. Worth investing the time.
A few years back I went on holiday on the Amalfi coast, in Italy. We took a bus to Sorrento and it was a lovely town and, for some reason, packed with Americans. I bought an amazing leather weekender bag for €160, so for everyone in the US travelling to Italy I would recommend walking on those narrow streets with leather stores, rather than shopping from the high street retailers or even spending so much on brands like LV.
Yknow why I like this channel? Because Sven is going to always “keep it real”. Thank you for all your hard work & all that you do for us! Bless all of you!
I dunno about you fellas, but I live in Italy so I have access to some very good leather artisans in my town, if you do too (wherever you live), buy from them and support them, I'm sure whicever country you reside in they make leather items AT LEAST on par if not much better than big brands and possibly even cheaper :)
I will be in Rome in a few days. Please can you recommend some brands? I like vacchetta leather
I’ve had my Louis messenger for 15 years and still get compliments.
congartulations.
great investment
I own 7 Louis Vuitton bags which I bought back in the early ‘90’s. They have been beaten, shot, dragged, driven over (don’t ask) and dunked in a river... they’ve been used as bags, pillows, seats and foot stools. They are still in excellent condition and I have received ridiculous offers to buy them. Not interested as they are my travel and hunting history when I was young. They are excellent with extraordinary quality.
Sadly, Louis Vuitton is now nothing more then a expensive department store. When I purchased my bag ensemble there were no sunglasses, no shoes, definitely no bloody sneakers, no clothing, no watches. The company has definitely changed for the worse.
I will still adore my LV bags though. They are my constant traveling companions.
Same here. I inherited a bag from my grandpa he bought in the 80s. Its still in a brilliant condition
Out of curiosity, what was the pricing of LV in the 90s? I know it was still a marque brand but probably not on the same price level.
jim reuss To be honest I can’t remember specifically the price but being at university and just starting my business I saved for nearly two years to be able to afford my first piece. It was hellishly expensive.
Bags, given the time value of money, are cheaper today.
Back then they were only made in France... I believe.
your bags were probably made of leather. then LV realized that they could squeeze more profits by making these plastic bags.
JOHN RIESLING LV (monogram) bags have been made out of canvas since the day they were made. So no.... the canvas is for weight. When empty, they are extremely light.
Great video and analysis. LV has an appeal that I don’t understand, but many seem to crave it.
I had no idea that material was PVC based! Not a durable material at all. Many grades of leather and or textile fabrics will outlast and outperform LV’s bags for fractions of the price.
Why are so many people surprised that the Monogram and ebene prints are coated canvas??! It’s common knowledge 🤷♀️🤦♀️
It's the faux pebbled leather texture, I think.
Why I always laugh when people say it’s leather 😂 coach is the only one who uses leather like that
No one is surprised, just a bunch of cheap haters gathering to clap back at something they can't afford.
@@user-iu1ru1qz7u it’s not so much about the ‘haters’ being ‘cheap’, more about how poorly made the bag is for the price, with the logo/brand being the only thing making it that costly
My mom has a LV duffle, it’s over 30 years old, looks new you can only see the age from the handles as they get darker over time, it’s been in rain on the dirt ground etc, it survives well
Respect from China, like your high quality video, thank you, Mr. Raphael.
Are you watching via vpn?
Gentleman's Gazette I’m using Shadowsocks, I built a proxy service on a US based server. VPN actually works poorly in China, because the government is trying to ban VPN.
@@Danielxulu Nice. Gives me hope that one day, you will eventually be free in the far-east. Keep doing what you do man! Keep fighting.
@@Danielxulu 这些老外只想看到你说不自由而已，没必要搭这个腔。
徐璐 that’s awesome!
Not worth it, as I expected. I always appreciate an honest and unbiased review that's based on the quality of the product rather than the name attached to it. The leather bag showed in the video also looks a lot nicer than the LV bag if you ask me
So why not do the obvious- buy a counterfeit and compare the quality/value for money?
I was thinking of buying this after saving for 5 years! Thanks so much for this information!
Now I will buy lessons to make my own duffle bag with real LEATHER.
You are absolutely right on the money concerning this bag and most of what Vuitton makes. I am French and I am not ashamed to say that Louis Vuitton is poor quality sold at premium prices. The cost of the bag is probably no more than 5% of the selling price. The only value of this kind of items is bragging rights for undiscriminating egomaniacs.
What bag brands do you recommend for quality?
@@jlind3891 Hermès if you can afford it. It is really top-notch quality. will last a lifetime. 100% made in France unlike Louis Vuitton. There may be other brands that are as good for less money.
The fact that you know where LV sources its zippers is why I subscribe.
Very informative and interesting. I had no idea about the history or the materials used. Thank you!
I have a Sirius LV from 1995 where the canvas is much thicker and just well built. I did not buy it new, I bought it in mint condition for $800 , where the bad was $2200 new. Love the bag with its three compartments. My wife has 30 LV’s, and I love what LV does with its styling..... my wife is a little addictive, but she has sold a number of bags for more than what she bought them for.
I am still using my LV overnight bag bought in 1998 and it’s perfect. A Gucci tote since 2000 and it’s great. I am happy with what I paid for . Value and worth are not the same but have never been disappointed by either brand so it’s up to personal choices.
Thorough, thoughtful, and comprehensive - thanks!
Have you researched the canvas. There’s a reason it’s been around more than 150 years. I have canvas bags from the 1980’s and the canvas is still perfection. Durable, waterproof, and doesn’t wear out and break down over time like leather. If you take care of it, you can pass it down through the generations.
I have a $50 canvas bag from the 90s and it's perfect as well. What's your point? Usually poor people buy this kind of nonsense in order to project a false sense of wealth.
@@Chironex_Fleckeri noooooooo, poor people buy the knock offs. People with money who like nice things buy these. People with AND without money that just dont give a s*** about nice things and judge others for how they spend their money, (either out of envy or genuine befuddlement because they simply believe in buying the cheapest thing that can perform the job and any more is frivolous) make statements like yours.
@@goldendawn7 Rich people and mall retail/fastfood workers who spend their check on Gucci belts and weed+alcohol and then complain America isn't fair and they're victims of the system mannn
@@goldendawn7 Youre the type of idiot to spend 30% of your gross income on designer clothes l0l
@@Chironex_Fleckeri It's amazing that you couldn't have practical conversation without attacking Steve.
Great video. Im interested to know your thoughts on the LV epi leather pieces/duffel bags.
A Chinese socialite once claimed that LV these days are a brand for aspirational secretaries 😂
Chi Tukuravi that’s ME 🧐😎🤩
@@suzannetaylor6285 😂
not everyone inherits mommy and daddy's money like the chinese
Hahahaha 🤣🤣😂🤣😂🤣
Imagine thinking that semi-quoting a random nobody is some form of credible argument.
Appreciate the candid, honest, and practical review. One detail on the bag is not consistent with any authentic LV I've purchased from the store or the online pictures. There are only 4 stitches on the straps connected to the handles of your bag. There should be 5.
4:26
I have to correct you on that.
They actually do most of the work in Romanian factories and only assemble them in Italy, France, Germany...
For example LV shoes are made in Romania, and then they nail on the sole in Italy to be able to use
"Made in Italy"
Yes... just like most popular "high-end" brands.
Very wrong
does it matter? it may expensive but compare the made to order product it still cheaper....
@@campkira I personally don't think a business that claims to sell you the best possible quality should attempt to trick their very customers.
campkira not only you compare 2 entirely different categories but it is even false.
MTO not bespoke bag is way cheaper than these trash.
Bro this guy so raw and real it’s almost gangsta fr.
It would be nice if you could test a Rimowa Trolley.
I bought a full leather travel bag from Debenhams for £100, cant express how happy i am with the overall quality vs the price. I dont give a toss about status, what im looking for is a bag which costs less, looks good and lasts longer.
It just blows my mind that they are charging that much for a vinyl bag...
It blows my mind that people buy this tat....
I don’t know why this guy has such a negative view on the bag, because the material is awesome! It holds well and you can wear it in the rain without worrying. Just get the canvas material but in damier so you don’t have to worry about the vachetta leather, and you’ll be able to use the bag anywhere, and for ages.
@@stephanieknowsbest I thought the same thing why is he bashing the bag?
There's a sucker born every minute.
People should be able to enjoy what they want. Im not sure why people are so concerned about how others spend their own money.
I worked at LV as a electrical contractor the quality control was really excellent they check items all the way through the MFG process
My wife has a wallet still like new after 10 years of everyday usage. Factory made the handbags not luggage though
Not worth it, bags are status symbols, unless your status is low and can be defined by THINGS.
it some country if you steal that a very long time in jail....
Or if your status is judging others on how they spend their money
Isn’t this entire channel about status symbols? 😂
You mean status symbols like mont blac pens and alpargatas
@@stephanieknowsbest eh I see some of it as buy it for life items
Yes is it worth it ! I ❤️my LV Keepall 55 weekend bag 👍👍
The people who gave a thumbs down are the one's who brought the bag because of it's logo.
Yes and that's a bad thing?..I dont think so I have several and It makes a statement and overall looks good in my opinion.
Lanell 4Keeps Makes a statement, yes. The statement being “I pay for status”
@@plzitzjustmahcheezits909 Well if I have the money to pay for Anything I like and can afford..if status is what You need to call it..then so be it..point still remains...I got it👀👍👍
Great video, informative and entertaining, thank you.
Another video with excellent content and research.
Hello. I am a student in Glion and I'm doing the MSc. in Luxury Management And Guest Experience, which is a lot about luxury retailers. I own two keepalls, one for 12 years and oh boy, I haven't treated it well. I've never coated it etc. And apart from a few scratches on the leather trims in the place where the bag folds in itself, it is absolutely fine. I definitely kept it in cars, in the sun, on the ground etc. and it doesn't seem to be a problem that it doesn't have bottom protection. There is not a stich that came apart and the bag is completely fine.
I must say, Your points are somewhat right, however my teachers, who are experts in Luxury with practice and theory over 30plus years in the field told us more differently than you are saying. The points you are proposing as cons are much more complex. Eg. The e-commerce information is there to look fancy, right. However, it is also made to attract people into the brick and mortar store where a shop attendant will tell you EXACTLY what it is made of, how it is made and will fill all the details that are missing on the site. Since everybody can buy online, stores nowadays are looking for ways to make people come and my guess would be this is one of them.
Another example would be that an LV customer, and now please bare with me since I met talent managers from HQ LV in Paris, as well as the store manager from the Gallerie Lafayette store, is indeed interested very much in the brand and the heritage it comes with. The vinyl is not leather, as you are saying, however the manufacture of that vinyl is what made LV. It is their thing, their signature and clearly, people are interested in it.
On the other hand, I will mention Hermes, which I had personal experience with and their bag has to be curated, taken care of, took to the Hermes store to be cleaned a few times a year and is much more needy than the keepall. That is also why I, as a Luxury cliend and student, would pick the LV any time over an Hermes bag. LV means travelling and I can assure you they are worth that price, if you want to buy and live luxury.
Thank you. I am open for further discussion if you wish to ask me anything.
Kind regards,
Sebastian Armentano
Sebastian, what university are you attending?
I had my keepall for almost 30 years and travel with it weekly, it still looks great and no damage to it so yes it’s definitely worth it! Goyard’s “goyardene” canvas isn’t as durable as LV’s coated canvas and all the beautiful Hermès bags are extremely fragile...own it to know it! 😉
I don't think people are still buying Louis Vuitton for comfort / luxury, and a brand new monogram bag will just make you look like you are trying to oversell yourself. I own one of these bags in perfect condition from the 90s. It's made with genuine leather, and able to fit my 2 x 17" laptops and a week's worth of cloth for business trip (this bag needs to be packed full, other wise will sag and look absolutely terrible on you). Not sure how the current quality holds up, but the one I have handles heavy weights pretty well, it's nice and comfortable to carry around.
You are supposed to buy inners which keep the shape.
This was such a great and thorough review. I think the Keepall actually looked very good on you, even though you don't think it's worth it.
I bought a Louis Vuitton keepall 50 a couple of years ago for $1400 at the time out of the Louis Vuitton store and it has held pretty good. It is very good quality and I just love. I plan on having it for the next 20 years . Great travel bag I would say for $1400
I don't have anything against the fashion industry. But to see a company built from innovation evolve into one that just leans on its name to sell cheap products makes me sad...
I notice more and more companies over the years have fallen by the wayside. When they started having China make their goods. Now many of the brand name companies are just selling products with their cheap embossed or silver plated brand emblem and not worth basically anything.
My wife wants one and I'm going to get it for her. Not because of the quality but for the fact that she wants one and will not buy it for herself. We do well financially but I would definitely agree with the statements expressed in the video. I know of a couple of boutiques that sell LV for lower prices. The bags are previously owned but are in excellent shape. I'm gonna save bout $900 too! Something is only worth what you are willing to pay for it.
This makes me appreciate my plain hipster tote bag.
poor people's version of LV
I think I have 5 or 6 keep all’s. Some canvas monogram. Some all leather, one shiny mirror polish and a couple of one off’s. Like I said. I lost track.
I use them when I feel like it. Sometimes for daily errands. But I used them a lot when I used to go to the gym. Excellent gym bags.
I don’t travel with them. I have a wheeled duffel bag for that that has a slot for my rolling luggage. Just easier that way for real travel.
I also have LV luggage. But never fly with them. Unless it is private. Nothing like the airline ‘losing’ your $10,000 suitcase.
My main daily carry is either my LV Epi leather briefcase (with shoulder strap) or my Tumi backpack. I need neither in this digital age. But it’s the only ‘unnecessary’ thing I like to lug around to and from the office.
Love the suit and all the trimmings! The second I saw the LV bag I could see it was cheap! Too cheap looking right off the bat. It looks like something I would give my grand kids to keep their toys in. $2000 dollars for thin vinyl? NO WAY!
There's not many luxury products that hold up as they should, at least not like they used to. Friends owned a few $3,000+ handbags and after a few uses she started to see the quality wasn't as expected but ones her family bought decades ago are still holding up nicely and were used frequently.
Could you imagine how heavy that bag would be all leather... empty even? The fact that the canvas holds up better than leather and is obviously timeless watching the history. They are investments and I do think they are worth it... i like the fact that with proper care I shouldn’t have to buy another one for possibly a lifetime. I also find people look stylish and classy when carrying a classic like LV.
They look great for about a year or two, but if you actually use it the “leather” just kind of falls apart.
Investment? Seriously? It's a vinyl bag, if you actually use it for its intended purpose (namely for traveling) they would fall apart very quickly.
Also as stated in the video, most people would think you have a counterfeit bag, because that regularly happens with these bags.
Investments are something that you expect to be worth more in the future than they are in the present. A used vinyl bag that is still in production will never be more valuable than you bought it for.
Better check the videos of coated canvas bags, they are waterproof wich leather isn't. That is why canvas was used in backpacks and tents, and not leather that will deteriorate with water. The other method to waterproof canvas is waxing but it wears off.
Mr. Louis Vuitton is rolling on his grave right now.
Bought the 55 Waterproof model and Ghurka leather keepall, some years ago. Sold the Ghurka in eBay after some time, because too heavy (at a heavy loss). LV is more lighter and is still doing fine after taking a beating in heavy rain.
@Andi Goldberg is correct. My LV was made in Germany.
By the way, I have a LV tambour that went into a washing machine along with my jogging pants by mistake. Still ticking :).
Informative video, though. Thanks.
They use that fabric because it more durable and easier to clean. I own one in the cobalt Damier pattern and after 4 years it still looks new. It’s been in the rain, tossed around and holds up. The LV folks know you are going to be traveling and frankly if it was all leather it would look tired and used like your other bag. Before you comment, actually USE the bag for a year and you will see what I mean. Additionally I could flick mine for half of what I paid for it because there is a market for quality LV product. I really like your channel but when it comes to watches and travel pieces you miss the mark...
Goyard are coated canvas too and because their design is hand-painted it tends to rub off. There are plenty of all leather LV bags (not so will Goyard). Hermes sells plastic rain bags for their bags for ~$200. They are literally a custom-fitted sandwich bag for your bag. None of the luxury brands say you should get their products wet. Try a Louis Vuitton Atacama in Nomade leather for super high-quality materials and build and subtle/elegant design.
hahahah, how angry are my friends going to be when I tell them their bags aren't even leather...
Henrik John the fact that people don’t know this kills me 😂😂 how do you not know about your own bag
Marquise Martin I don’t think people buy Louis Vuitton for quality. The bag doesn’t even feel like leather.
If your friends bought them thinking they are leather - they bought them for exactly what he said .... Status. It’s still a quality product, but if you spend that kinda $ on something, you might want to ask a question or two.
Henrik John personally, I find items that aren’t genuine leather are much better and worth your money because they can be used more safely. For example, a leather coat isn’t very useful in the snow because, well, leather and water don’t mix. But a faux leather coat is much more useful and still looks great
Doesnt matter. Their bags costs more than your net worth.
So the PVC is just for the coating. The main material itself is canvas, hence monogram canvas. It's actually more durable than most leathers, which will become soft and pliable over time and are more prone to cracking and being damaged.
I won’t be buying one, well, if I had the money, I still won’t be paying that amount for plastic .
J D peasant.
A. GZN you’re a lame
the care instrucions may be elaborate and pedantic, but the product is of exceptional durability. one example is the monogram coffret tresor i use as a car tissue box it's still 100% and it stays by the rear windshield under the ruthless south african sun! many surprising properties like what happens if you drop a trunk, or if it falls into the pool. as for material if you want it in leather your SA can simply arrange that at nearly the same price.
The Keepall is built well and really durable, I own one from 1991 it is still in really good condition and I use it without mercy.
My boyfriend has one with black and grey checkers. It does not really need any maintenance. He often throws the bag around and places no papers for support when he stores it. The bag has been cramped and stacked under other heavy objects for a time, but it quickly resumed its shape after some time of normal usage. The material itself might be cheap but I do think the bag overall is very durable and of good quality. That said, I don't really have any comparison for I have no experience with other bags that are made of the same material.
I've had my gray damier keepall for over a decade. I've traveled all over the world with it, dropped it on the floor whenever I wanted, walked with it in the rain(not heavy ofc), loaded it to the brim and repeated all over again. It looks like it's brand new today, there's 0 visible flaws or scratches and I've had literally 0 issues with it. Not once do I not bring it somewhere out of concern for it's performance or fear of damaging it. It has literally been that "travel with and forget about it" bag for me, while looking stylish(subjective). Other than any design/subjective points and the shoulder strap being too thin for my liking, I can attest that nearly every negative point regarding quality raised here is flat out untrue. It's been an excellent bag for me and I can see why it's so popular. YMMV
I have this exact bag that I got in 2004. The lock and key are solid brass. The zipper pulls are some type of grey base metal plated in brass or gold. The zipper pulls chipped on mine and I sent it back and they replaced them at no charge. I like the bag, but I do think for this much money nothing should be chipping.
My ex wife had gotten me a Louis Vuitton suitcase for work. I had no idea about this brand or really cared much about designer clothes in general. Everywhere I went I began to notice people staring at me profusely. People began to talk about me like I wasn’t even there and everyone treated me differently anywhere I went. The whole suitcase had the same LV pattern as your bag and I had to get rid of it eventually because it would be really hard to move around NYC without having people look like they want to rob me.
The brand is so awe-inspiring that most people just admire its products simply for the lable and don't even dare to question the quality.
On the contrary you managed to give a very informative and honest review. Rare on RUclips these days. So, keep up the good work. :-)
hi there, just to slightly disagree about the price, because this bag is very durable, it can last for a long time, and if it gets any wear-tear, they can fix it without charging you . as the canvas is actually 7 layers of fabric pressed, plus it saves you a lot of storage because it can be folded flat without creating crease when you want to store it, because you supposed to get this bag for traveling, also you don't want to put your luxury bag on the floor :) lastly the handle is hand-stitch and with the time the color turns into the patina color dark brown something that the imitation bags they don't do that.. overall very good review
Yea he doesn't understand how LV Canvas is made... you'd think he'd fine the facts before disparaging the bag. I guess not.
I love your videos! Their very informative and extremely entertaining! Thank you.
Keep it away from sunlight, don’t let it get wet, don’t put it on the ground, and make sure you have a protective bag for your... bag
This is such a good breakdown of Louis Vuitton. Thank you for making this!
Thank you, finally someone dare to say the truth.
I really appreciate that you introduce the viewer to the history of the product, I love it!
Just buy the counterfeit. They are the exact same quality.
Jordan Harris for real bro😂
Always
They aren’t the same quality but they are getting closer. I’ve bought both over the years.
If rather buy something made in France which my LV product is, than by child labour in some scummy Chinese sweatshop where they’re paid 1p per unit
Polynomial-C yeah that’s another nasty part of counterfeiting in China that not many people talk about. Well said.
A perfect product if you want yourself to stand out in crowd. Life is worthy only if we love to make it the one.... Feel the touch the aroma of the richness that you can afford......
you spent a minute saying how they didn’t show the actual materials, but if you scrolled down more it lists exactly what every part of the bag is made out of (inside being cotton and hardware being gold plated brass)
I have a KEEPALL BANDOULIÈRE 55 and I paid £1.3k. For people saying it's overpriced I can admit it's expensive even for me when I earned good money in recruitment. I definitely don't plan on getting another lol. I wanted one mainly for it's long duration because I travel so much (plus optional repairs). It is so handy travelling abroad, even for short periods so I don't need suitcases either saving even more. I'll be using it for many years, I haven't had any issues with sun, dirt and substances affecting it, it still looks brand new 3 years on and I hope it'll be like that for many years on.
I got that exact same travel bag over 7 years ago. Don’t remember how much I paid back in the days (in Switzerland) but I used it only twice during my travels. Size is good but bag and strap really not comfortable and no protection under the bag, so don’t really want to use it will traveling. I still have it folded in my WIC. I have a few other of their products, like passport holder or documents holder (leather) and like the quality and craftsmanship. I use my LV wallet daily for over 12 years and still in perfect shape.
Raphael you've proven that respect for quality & origin is what really gives a product it's name 👍
I knew someone who was gifted a LV wallet in the 90s and within 2 years the stitching was coming out and falling apart. I bought a no name leather wallet more than 20 years ago for 20 dollars and it is still going strong.
same, i own a black "leather" backpack that i bought for about €20 at a market more than six years ago. i use it mercilessly every time i go outside (it's my only bag), i throw it, lay it on the ground, and it's still perfectly intact. nowadays luxury doesn't always mean quality unfortunately, and i think that's a real shame considering the prices and popularity these brands have.
Learned alot in this one, Thankyou mate :)