I have a point to make here, a lot of these RUclipsrs are making commissions off the sales so of course they’re gonna tell us what will sell the bag. People need to keep that in mind they’re not gonna say the bag sucks because that wouldn’t make them any money I’m just making a point and it’s a valid point at that. Thanks for your thorough review.
For the lock just like on the LV PM, if you push on the oval portion at the top of the lock vs the triangular portion towards the bottom of the lock, it's easier to close the bag even when empty. The hardware's isn't shiny because the handbags colors of burgundy and navy blue versions have antique gold hardware. The other colors have the shiny gold hardware.
Thank you for your honest review. I jumped in based off the very high reviews from others and ordered many many items for Christmas. Some are very nice others are not. One of the bags smelled so bad of chemicals I had to air it out for 3 weeks, I was told this was the smell of leather. OMG seriously how insulting. Three of the bags had red/ burgundy lining and I am not sure which one it was but the color rubbed off on my white phone case ruining it. I have never purchased an item and had this happen anywhere else before. I had to treat the inside suede lining of all the bags on my own to get it to stop. One bag had terribly mis-aligned stitching. As for the TOGO leather it may be matte but these bags are thirsty, they are dry as can be when they arrive. I did receive some very nice pieces, leather that actually smells like leather that was soft and matte but not dry. As I said in a comment earlier, I dont care if you are a Female or Male owned company I support all genders. I dont care if you are a large or small business because when it comes down to it you are a business and to succeed you have to stand by your product and make it right when you are wrong. This is business 101. Again some of her products are nice but the quality control is 50/50 at best. You need to know this prior to ordering so you are aware of what you are purchasing because either way you are keeping it. People need to hear honest reviews so they can make the best decisions for themselves.
It seems you’re bothered because of the influence this had on you and your expectations fell short when you purchased something that is almost 80% off the Pochette Metis retail. This is authentic Togo leather, which for the most part, has a dull and powdery finish. If you’re comparing this to Hermes Togo leather then again, you’re expectations will fall short. I’m surprised you don’t know this since you’re a longtime handbag lover like me. The hardware is a brushed hardware, which is less likely to showcase scratches and wear like the Pochette Metis does. Some of her Paris 15s come in shiny gold hardware. I’m sorry this bag isn’t for you, but it is for a lot of people and for you tell RUclipsrs to stop overhyping this bag because of your own personal opinion seems out of touch. We all have our opinions on things and everyone has their own perspective. Edit - she has not send me anything to sponsor or review. I purchased my Paris 15 on my own ❤️
@ Read my original comment again because you missed the point entirely. I didn’t police her experience, as a matter of fact I mentioned we all have our own perspectives. She mentions in the video for RUclipsrs to “stop hyping this bag” which to your point, is a form of “police-ing” someone else’s experience. Hope this makes sense.
@@MrSincerity88it is out of touch to tell someone that their positive experience is invalid and it is out of touch to tell someone that their negative experience is invalid. This goes both ways.
I appreciate your review. I will not buy from her because of how she treated my friend. I agree the bag doesn’t look that great, and it doesn’t look like Togo leather. I think it’s hilarious that suddenly she’s “Melodie Cecile”. She used to be just Melody, and I’m pretty sure she’s from London, but since so many people think that if something is French it’s automatically special, she made herself sound French. New sub!!!
I think it’s important to approach this kind of feedback with fairness and understanding. Melody originally used that spelling because her audience was largely American, but she’s actually of French descent and has chosen to embrace the full expression of her name-something she’s shared openly on her social media. Making assumptions or mocking someone’s name feels unnecessary and, frankly, dismissive. As for the brand, it’s worth remembering that this is a small, female-owned business. With growth, especially in the early stages, challenges and growing pains are inevitable. While some concerns about the bags or the experience may be valid, basing such a strong opinion on a single video doesn’t feel entirely fair. Supporting women in business means allowing space for improvement, not tearing them down. I hope she takes the feedback constructively and addresses the issues raised, but it’s also important to have a little grace and not let these critiques veer into personal territory.
@@WhatLeslyeLoves seriously. Who cares how her name is or was spelled. People will play the Hermes game to spend thousands of dollars on a bag or go into Louis Vuitton to purchase something from a person they’ve never met 😂
FINALLY! I absolutely can't stand how much they are pushed on RUclips in the community, and pushed as "luxury" by influencers who have been gifted items or have other incentives involved. Some claim they love the items. That's fine, but don't push it to us as luxury to replace LV, etc.
LV quality is horrible today!! There are so many complaining about spending $2500-4000 for a bag and there are popped stitches- creased canvas and leather/ not lining up properly!
Ty, I finished watching and it’s clear that you were expecting something very different. These bags are made of Togo leather which is known for its matte and powdery finish. Also, your hardware is antique gold and that is what’s used on the burgundy and the navy color handbags. Shiny gold is on the others. I am happily guilty of hyping this bag up because I love them but I know not everyone will. It’s subjective and depends on your preferences. I’ve never had to return a Paris bag twice due to quality issues and that alone makes it a better experience than I had with my first LV pochette Métis east west. I can’t speak for all but I hope that helps to explain my enthusiasm for these bags because it’s genuine. When there is too much inside, the clasp can get stuck. This has happened with my LV pochette Métis too. I’m sorry for your experience. 😊
@@TheHopefulminimalist I love that you love these bags. I agree that not everyone will share my same experience. Keep sharing reviews and informational videos on the DUYP items. It's informative and refreshing to see people love items no matter what the name is. 🩷
Thank you for saying this. I was just checking the comments to see if someone clarified the type of leather this bag is made of. I've been a carrier and collector of designer handbags since the early 1980s. 😊
Well good thing because Melody doesn’t let you return items anyway😂😂😂 Maybe you should discuss her non existent return policy in your next video🤷🏻♀️ Because I am sitting over here with a brand new taupe, defective bag and DUYP doesn’t want to take it back!
@@WinnieBeeLV Like you all, I'm very careful about what I purchase because I don't have money to waste. I'm an equal opportunity purchaser! 😜😂 So I buy from an assortment of brands, but they better be quality! Thanks for watching.
Can’t say I am surprised by your review. I have several of the DUYP SLGs. They are alright, but several came smelling strongly of chemicals. I’ve seen some influencers say the quality is better than Coach. It is not.
Thank you for your honest review. I was eyeing the larger version of this bag, but had reservations. I’m glad I saw your video. This bag is definitely not worth waiting 3-4 mos for. New subscriber 😊
This bag wasn’t cheap (inexpensive). I’ve learned to be very careful with influencers. Most often they are paid for their review. I’m so happy you made this video. Great job 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I love the TRUTH
I appreciate your honesty. Ive been eyeing this bag. I think id rather save up for the actual pochette metis. Thank you for your honesty. Also this is why I love smaller channels, youre more honest than the bigger channels who get tons for free because theyre big and they don't tell things like they are. ❤❤❤ I would send it back, youre not happy with it, why keep something you don't love?
Oh I commented before the end edit, wow I don't think I want to buy from them if I can't return something I don't like. I don't return things often but on occasion when online shopping the pics always look better than the item and if the item isn't what I expected or just sucks I will return it, if I can't return something to her I don't like, what's the point in order from that site? Etsy and Amazon have similar items that site, straps and things, sounds like it's not worth the hassle at all.
The one thing I noticed a while ago was that the negative reviews were deleted on her web site. The negative reviews were there before but now all gone. I think we should not trust reviews fully because only positive reviews were left.
I've seen so many YTubers hyping DURP over the last few years. Last month, I finally bit the bullet and order a couple of small things...just to see for myself. I ordered a togo leather key pouch and pochette. I actually was really pleasantly surprised and I loved the matte finish of the togo leather...which is the characteristic of that type of leather. So...I decided to order the Le Petit Paris 15 in Buttercream for use in the summer. I appreciate your frank and honest review...I found it concerning that there were issues trying to unlock the bag after you put your items in it. 😔 I hope that I won't have the same issue. I agree, the wait time is waaaaayyyy too long and I wouldn't be happy about that. I enjoyed your video...subscribing now! Looking forward to your future videos!
Your honesty is refreshing. I noticed the dull leather from the images and video of the bag on the DUYP website which is why I hadn't ordered a leather bag yet. I started with a togo leather key pouch and wasn't wowed. BUT, I really like the honey Vachetta clutch Trio (which mimics the LV Kirigami set) ... I have gone back in forth about buying a handbag even at the low price point and you settled the issue for me. Thank you. I just subscribed. Honesty is priceless on RUclips.
Thank you for your honest review. I have also been "influenced" by the influencers and have checked out this website. The purse I was most interested in was your exact bag and color. I was so tempted to pull the trigger and order but at the end of the day, I didn't like the long wait time and the idea that I didn't truly know what I'd be receiving. I didn't even know that I could return the bag since it would be especially made for me. And to be honest, if my bag looked like yours (dull, flat leather and hardware), I wouldn't be very happy at all. I totally agree with your review in every way. Hope you're able to return the bag.
I've bought a few bags so far with no issues however this last order took way too long to receive, and I will not be doing that again. I have enjoyed them so far and happy with the quality. I agree that many influencers are overhyping and comparing to LV. Sorry you had a bad experience but glad you shared. I hope she makes it right for you. Thank you again for sharing.
I believe you and completely agree with you on folks need to stop trying to overhype this brand especially over LV. It’s like the Polene brand to me - also not interested 💕
Thanks so much for making this video and including the shipping time and return policy. This video displays ALL my reasons for not jumping on the bandwagon. I need (MYSELF) to feel and look at the item before I purchase it. I appreciate you making the sacrifice to let us know the up and up on DUYP.
This was refreshing! Thank you for your honest opinion! I held off for awhile & decided to finally buy one wallet & was NOT impressed. I thought I was crazy because everyone online was raving. Again, thank you! ❤ God bless.
Not a fan! The LV is absolutely gorgeous and DUYP is a bad, plain, dupe! I’ll stick with my LV in reverse monogram, that is my fave out of my entire handbag collection. I’m so glad we finally got an honest review of this over hyped dupe bag. Thank you! 😊
I had my own HORRIBLE experience. I pre ordered and pre paid for the same bag. Around the time it was due to ship, several months later, I emailed several times asking for a status update (note update only, not a refund or anything else). Never received any type of response or acknowledgment. Finally, when I started to see comments from people who received their bags I posted a comment to the effect that this is what I have to do to get their attention because they never responded to email and I just wanted a status/ship update. Guess what? They removed my comment and refunded my purchase price for the purse without ever communicating with me. NEVER AGAIN, WHAT IS THEIR PROBLEM?
Thank you for your honest opinion. Omg! You're not able to return the handbag, which is a game changer for me. I was thinking about purchasing this handbag. Im so glad I watched your video b4 purchasing this handbag.
I have the all black version in the regular size and it’s fine. It offers me the same functionality as my LV Pochette Metis which is what I love and I don’t mind using it in the rain. Sorry you had a bad experience 🤗
The quality has changed in the leather AND the hardware since your black version was released. I have the black one too and it’s great, my new taupe….not so much!
@ So it seems like the higher demand is forcing the brand to skip on quality. Sounds like what's happening with Polene. I purchased Polene before the hype and I love my pieces. Now people are complaining about the quality of their pieces.
Thank you for your honest review of this bag. I have been back and forth about purchasing this bag. I've been a collector and carrier of designer and mid range handbags since the early 80s. I have quite a few vintage Louis Vuitton pieces that I've taken great care of. The quality compared to today's LV bags doesn't suit me. I was looking at this bag as an alternative. Thank you for sharing and saving me from the hassle.😊❤
Thank you….. seeing all of these influencers recommending these bags 24/7 made me almost buy a bag but I was very worried it would turn out exactly the way you showed it. Thank you I’ll save my money and buy the luxury bag I want:)
Yes, time to get real. Thank goodness I only started with the medium envelope purchase. I was not impressed at all. I love slg’s but it wasn’t worth the price. The hype didn’t match up with the product. Thanks for this video and your honesty. I have many Coach bags and have been impressed on how they’ve come back to life with their quality bags.
I always appreciate an honest review, so thank you! I think at the end of the day, you get what you pay for. I have multiple DUYP slgs and while I am a fan of them, they are definitely not as good as the designer brand in terms quality and workmanship. I have several corsicas which are a dupe of the calvi. I compared the corsica saffiano finish vs calvi duo from Hermes and was pleasantly surprised. The corsica is more bulky and finishing is less refined but the texture and look of the leather was very similar to the calvi. Cost wise the corsica was about AUD$80 vs Calvi duo $860, which makes the corsica very carefree for me to use as I don't worry about it getting damaged. The DUYP bags have never appealed to me and their leather has never had a leather smell to me. I have the key pouch from both lv and DUYP and do.love the colours from DUYP and again carefree to use because of the price. I'd like to warn others about the Tiffany and Fred bags that some.youtubers say are wonderful. As a disclaimer, I haven't bought directly from their website or used the website the youtubers use (because they don't ship outside of the US). Firstly, I don't think their bags are real.leather, its more like PU leather. Secondly, i ordered 3 bags and all had slight defects (dent in the handle, scratches on a lock, glue/glazing droplet on leather, uneven flap) and 2 of them felt cheap and plasticky. I ordered from Rue lala and would advise avoiding them at all cost. The items I ordered didn't say final sale anywhere during the purchasing process, only on the slip that came with the bags did it say final sale and no returns. I wish someone like you had come out with a honest review of T&F, that would've saved me some money!
Oh I am so sorry, I was almost scammed into buying the bag too, now I have to look at some content creators differently. Wait a minute did I see 3 day return policy in your video? That is not right. I pray everyone sees your video because we would have never known the truth.
I purchased one of the DUYP LV denim pieces which is meant to be recycled LV denim which I highly doubt it is. the piece just feels very off and cheap and I feel lied to that it’s recycled LV denim and I frankly hate it and it wasn’t a cheap bag at all and I will never be able to sell it it feels like selling a fake so I feel you and your review, I wish more people were as honest ❤❤
@ it was made to be the shape of a 22 picotin, it looked really nice on the website but in real life the denim just didn’t feel quality or real, I had emailed Naomi to ask if it was genuine LV denim before I purchased it and she said it was but in real life I’m doubting that to be true unfortunately
Hey Girl, I agree with everything you have said. It’s a nice bag but people need to stop hyping it up since it’s the best thing since sliced bread!! The leather does look dull to me too. I would message her about the charm. I just subscribed!!
I own a few of the SLGs from this brand and and I love them. I love your nails. I just want to know what color is on your nails and if they are press-on nails, what brand?
Oh my goodness thank you for sharing this! I had the same thing happen where I could not open the bag after I put my items in. I contacted the company and they told me I put too much in the bag. I filmed it for them and sent multiple videos in emails. It was such a disappointment to wait so long for a bag that didn’t function properly. I will not be buying from them again.
I am so glad that you did this review! I have looked at the larger size in black so many times but never pulled the trigger because I have the LV Pochette Metis in reverse monogram. Hello Catwalk City recommends this bag so highly with DUYP. I wont be making a purchase. Gotta trust my gut!
I’ve been happy with my previous purchases from DUYP. Mind you the 2 bigger pieces were over a year ago so maybe the quality has changed. It’s a very small company so there could be some challenges there. I really like my small black Boston bag, a collab with HCC. The size is between a Speedy 25 and 20, perfect cross-body for everyday. Also got a mini pochette in Kelly green. Lovely colour. Great Togo leather on both. Not sure they are comparable to true luxury brands but I wasn’t expecting that… I’m not interested in this Pochette Matisse, either original or DUYP. Not my style. I had a shipping problem and it was well addressed. I’m on team DUYP until I end up having any of these issues… appreciated the review.
Thank you for the unbiased review. I'm always skeptical of reviews when the item is gifted, they are sponsored/affiliated, etc. It does affect the review.
Thanks for the honesty. Every-time I see RUclipsrs hype those boring looking bags I'm like hmm this must be a commission thing. It never interest me. I see better bags at TJmaxx.
It is unfair to generalize positive reviews and even hype as dishonest because you don’t like what another person likes. We all have different tastes and should agree to disagree on what we like versus invalidating others’ preferences. It’s like me saying you’re lying because there’s no way you can’t love this bag like I do. I can fathom you not liking it as much as I do like it.
@ these were MY thoughts and opinions. You have the right to your thoughts are yours only and mine are MINE. You ranting above is not going to change my mind. Have a good evening. ✌️
@You missed my point. We are both entitled to our opinion and I won’t invalidate your opinion of it being a boring bag. I accept that it’s boring - To you. Accept that it’s not boring to everyone rather than say everyone that claims to like it is only saying that because it’s incentivized. I hope that made sense.
Hey I have few of dress up your purse bags and slgs. I totally agree with you, some of items are flawed. The speedy dupe bag that I got was very badly wrinkled and zip was crooked. Her items are pricy for what you get. She doesn’t even let you exchange it. I stopped buying from her. Thank you for your honest opinion!
I’m so glad that you’re showing us a true experience of this particular bag. My first instinct was that it looked cheaply made and I didn’t think it was worth the hype either 😂. I have the LV version and happy with it, I purchased the duyp version of the pouch and wasn’t impressed. Lesson learned is to stick to your first instinct and don’t be influenced.
I appreciate your opinion! I had the same feelings about the Coach Tabby hype. I purchased the Josette and really like it. I wasn’t a fan of what I saw with the style you have. I personally think the Josette is a better buy. You expected more and there is nothing wrong with that.
@@bagsandlifestyle I bought into the Tabby hype as well and two of the three bags I purchased, I'm not crazy about. I'm about to sell them. Thanks for watching!
Ty, I have been waiting on your review and I’m so disappointed that you were disappointed 😔 I have a comparison of these very bags uploading now and I almost wish you’d seen it before you purchased.
@@TheHopefulminimalist This has prompted a low buy year. It's a sign that I need to pump the brakes on buying handbags. I'm all about saving money and buying the dupe, but I now I'm just going to buy the thing that I want no matter how much it is. I'm going to live vicariously through you my friend. 🤗🙃Can't wait to see your video. Thanks for watching.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I ordered and soon received a black pebbled leather metis-style bag from DUYP and the quality & finishing is far superior to any other bags of this style that I have seen so far. Comparing it directly to the LV leather pochette metis, it is heads above in quality. The only negative I found on the DUYP bag is that it is a bit heavy, but I can live with that when it looks so nice & is so functional & well made.
I love my DUYP handbag! Everything is not for everyone! I never had an issue on receiving my bags in a timely manner! I guess it’s not for everyone just like LV is not for everyone even if they can afford them.. it’s that ole saying to each its own!
I purchased a DUYP pouch a few years back & was underwhelmed. The zipper felt cheap, the gold looked fake & the leather was very thin. I am hoping Tanner Leatherstein will do a RUclips video on the brand.
honestly i like the idea of DUYP that they are trying to 'dupe' the luxury brands BUT i was checking their website and honestly my gut feeling was, the people showing the bag (no face no talking) in the video catalog page were Chinese people, (im also from china) im familiar of the style of the videos we do over there and presentations. i also found on reddit (i actually trust the reviews there more) and some people also said they were disappointed & some claimed the products were like 'dropshipping'. Not saying that bags made in China are bad, many good quality bags now are made there, its about customer transparency though
I think they are honest about their products being made in China. I’ve heard it from several sources. I’m not bothered by it. China makes items for designer brands like Longchamp (and others higher-end brands that lie about it too) and they do good work. Dedication to the craft can be found anywhere and DUYP’s price point is very affordable so I don’t see how they could offer products made in France or Italy and stay profitable.
I’m not an influencer or a youtuber. I have bought so much stuff from duyp , many many bags, no problems and I love everything. Great leather great company and I have worked in the leather industry many years ago. I have had more problems with so called designer bags and their quality issues, LV and Chanel, Gucci to name a few. I don’t want to buy from these brands anymore the price increases and quality issues are no longer worth it. I’d much rather support a small business that is female run and managed.
I agree that DUYP can’t be compared with LV and other designer brands. Not even close. But honestly, I’ve had some ridiculous quality issues with LV in brand new bags I had to return, so I am not complaining about Melodie’s bags which are very nice, well made and have an unbeatable price point. I ordered the DUYP Madison bag, and frankly, it is stunning, has impeccable stitching and craftsmanship, and I paid $194 with a coupon. I mean, that’s hard to beat. Comparisons aside, for the price we pay, I think DUYP is very much worth it.
@@tylovesbags9950I hear you. I think the Madison is the least “dupey” of her bags because it’s a version of the Savette Pochette but different. I see your point about the Paris. I still think the price is what dictates the quality and we know what we are getting. I mean $299 is still a good deal for a full leather bag when we can barely get a single card holder at that price from most designer brands anymore. I agree that DUYP is not a luxury brand. It’s just another brand of accessories so it shouldn’t be so hyped up either. You get what you pay for and honestly, I was impressed with the Madison. I think it’s their best bag to date.
That’s a lovely bag🎉 I like the no branding, the type of leather and antique gold. I’m not a shiny gold fan because it looks cheap to me. thanks for sharing!
Ahhhh, yesssss! New subscriber here! I’m going to be honest - I’m really, really tired of so many influencers hyping this brand. Does Melody have cute accessories? Yes. Have I bought some? Yes. Can you get them cheaper on Amazon and Etsy? Yes (that I’ve found). I’ve never bought her bags before because I’m always suspicious when there’s a ton of hype around something. I grew to loathe the whole Senreve explosion for the same reason; no offense to the brand and if someone likes them - I wouldn’t know because I will never buy one due to over-exposure. I had one experience with a DUYP item taking a very long time to ship, and I did reach out to her to inquire the status. To be honest, she was rather defensive in her response, and I was not at all being the typical angry, rude customer. I didn’t get any communication and weeks had gone by. That experience turned me off a bit so I’ve never purchased again. Really appreciate your honesty regarding your own experience!
I’m going to be honest-the bag actually looked good when you showed it! Better than I’ve seen in other videos. I won’t name names, but there is one influencer that I trust her opinion on the bags. I understand being disappointed though.
i ordered mine as well and it took more than 6 weeks. i haven't worn mine yet coz it's been snowing but i do find the lock is not as smooth as LV. i'll do an honest review of my paris 15 when i get to wear it for at least a week. TFS!
I am hesitant to order from them again. They lost my pre-order and it ended up being MONTHS before I received my bag. The only saving grace is because they lost my original order I received 1/2 off the price. No issues on my bag with the closure.
I appreciate the honest and alternative opinion. Just the de-influencing content we needed, lol. They are definitely hyped, and I'm not going to say the other influencers aren't honest in their own opinions of it. But I did order the 3 envelope set, and they are fine, decent quality. But maybe it's just hard for a product to live up to a lot of hype, because I just thought they were okay. I would re-order if they had a bag I really liked because the price is quite reasonable. But for $200 - $300, I'd rather buy Dooney or Coach for the quality, or Kate Spade for something cuter. No hate to the brand. The clasp being defective was absolutely not cool, though.
I just received my Paris 15 after the 12 week wait and have the same issues with the lock. Super disappointed and done with DUYP. I do have several SLG’s I purchased before the holidays and they are fine. Completely agree with people saying influencers were being sent free bags to push the product which is really just an average bag with a bad lock design.
Also had a bit of a negative experience. I ordered an all leather strap from duyp a couple months ago and it smells so bad (still) like gasoline! Can’t get the smell out. I have it in my garage the smell is so strong…hoping it airs out.
I've been debating buying the paris bag for ages. I've owned the empreinte pochette metis by LV and the Coach Cassie so I know I enjoy that style of bag- plus I love that she offers silver hardware and togo leather, which I have on my Kelly and enjoy quite a bit. But I've held off for some reason. I bought a few SLGs from her on impulse and ended up selling them on, because I just didn't need them and they didn’t feel as luxe as I'd been led to believe. I will say, togo is not a glossy leather. It's a more matte leather that gets better with age. I totally understand yoir critiques of the bag and the conversation around the brand. It's definitely been getting a lot of hype. (As a side note, I hate s lock closures and that's why I got rid of the PM in favor of the Cassie, which has a much more functional turnlock.) That said, this bag is cute and I kind of want it. Why am I like this?!😂
@@kimroller3609 Thank you for watching and commenting. It is not for everyone. But I know someone will love them. It's not all bad. I'm glad you like the piece. Enjoy your bag.
It looks good in your hands to me. With that said I have a green mini p made by her n I wasn’t really super impressed. I don’t use it ever. For me… if I’m buying a $300 leather bag… it’s going to be Coach. I’ve been buying luxury for 10+ n I just can’t go for dupes.
So you only have 3 Days to return the item? After waiting 3 months for it to come also you’re being charged a fee for using your Credit Card or PayPal?. Their customer service is ridiculous, thanks for your valuable video. Sorry for your experience
I own 2 paris 15 bags. The black with silver hardware and i just received the burgundy. I love the black one. It has become one of my most used bags. The burgundy bag i have noticed clasp does get stuck sometimes. I do want to say that the burgundy bag comes with a brushed gold finish. The others have shiny gold. I think for the price it's a great bag. To each his own, i guess. I PAY for all of my bags, so this isn't a baised opinion.
@@StarrKPhoto I appreciate your opinion. I've been looking at this brand for some time and was sure it would meet my expectations. Thanks for watching.
Nowadays Gorgeous bag, however, for saving money and high-quality bags, try kislux the rest of the money goes to needy students at schools to pay for their education, not much, but do help them a little.
So…. It’s not just me. I’ve been into purses since I was a little girl, too. Some of my favorite reviewers were talking about this brand. At first, I was interested in their versions of a mini Boston and a “mini pochette”. But something about the leather looks…. Off. I guess it looks “dry”. The leather reminds me of some items that can be purchased off Amazon for under $20. I’ve never felt that was about Coach’s pebbled leather. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but DUYP looks dry and something else.
I agree with you. I like the quality of DUYP. But every time I want something from LV and then bought the dupe from DUYP, I ended up getting the LV one anyway😅. Some stuff I like of LV is really not worth the price to me like SLGs like kiragami. I am happy with the DUYP one but as for bags, I can’t get on board with them😅. It’s too close to the originals that I feel almost silly wearing the bag. As for pricing, I think it’s kinda expensive. You can get coach which is reputable, has a history and worth more if you end up reselling than DUYP
Every single bag on that site is a DUPE. I don't get why anyone would spend $200 on a copy of a designer bag. I understand that people who advertise these bags get paid commission, but there is absolutely nothing special about these bags. You are correct.
Maybe because those people rather pay $200 for a leather no brand bag than $2500+ for a canvas coated designer brand bag. Another perspective is someone buying the $200 bag to use to see if $2500+ designer brand would be worth the purchase for them. Trying before buying the more expensive item. I'm not trying to sound sarcastic or mean. I personally own both. I just think it's everyone choice to buy what they choose to buy. It's not right or wrong either way.
I 100% agree with you I don't like the dry leather either.I think the hype is boring. The bag is a $300 bag that it is nothing special. There are some new u-tube influencers who concentrate on DUYP content because they have no other content, Boring! LOok at the letters of DUYP not so different from DUPE. Sounds the same doesn't it? Thanks for the video.
Ive never heard of these bags. When you put it up close to the screen it didn't even look like real leather to me. Like you I've been collecting bags since i was 19 yrs old, so its been a minute 😂😂 Ok i checked out her site...I'm not paying $350 for a bag that looks like that. It doesn't look like leather to me...Great video!!
I bought a bucket bag, and several leather pouches and envelopes from DUYP based on the recommendation of Hello Catwalk City. I have to say the leather is just okay but I was very disappointed in the hardware. (My reference is Coach leather and hardware). Thank you for the validation (I thought it’s just me not appreciating the finer things in life 😂). But her zippers felt cheap and not buttery at all. I was influenced to buy several items because they were “oh so buttery and gorgeous” but I was disappointed every single time. The lining also felt cheap and flimsy. I finally stopped 😬 the amount of money spent on smaller items from them would have gotten me a big item from LV 🤦🏻♀️ I feel stupid but I blame my impulse purchases on my ADHD. I believe all the pre orders are not returnable and if you use a discount code you can’t return the item as well.
I think with this level of success she should probably stop being cheap and just stock the bags. I know with pre orders she literally has no loss because she only makes the stock she sells
I can’t believe she charges fees and everything for returns. The bags are shipped from Texas I could see if we had to pay return shipping but charging a fee as well is just taking it too far
@@MsEasyBeautifulExcept she doesn’t really do returns. I have an issue with mine getting stuck and was told I was doing it wrong🤦🏻♀️ I have a number of these bags. I know how the lock is supposed to work.
I’m sorry u are having a bad experience but that happens at times with even the Luxury brands. I have 3 of these bags in different colors & I love mine. To me I these are beautiful bags especially for the price. And yes, I can afford the LV version but I won’t spend for that particular bag because of the many issues. But I do love the style. So these bags are a good value for me. The leather is soft & beautiful & mine are extremely well made. Now would I pay $2620 for it? Of course not but I wouldn’t pay that for the LV pochette metis either. I have the style I like & I won’t feel bad if it turns up with the same issues the LV has because I didn’t spend a small fortune for it. But so far, so good, I haven’t experienced any issues. Plus there are many times I choose to carry a nice bag without displaying any branding. And I get to save some funds for my wishlist bag. 😊
I have a point to make here, a lot of these RUclipsrs are making commissions off the sales so of course they’re gonna tell us what will sell the bag. People need to keep that in mind they’re not gonna say the bag sucks because that wouldn’t make them any money I’m just making a point and it’s a valid point at that. Thanks for your thorough review.
@@YotaStyle Thanks Yota!
@ I just found your channel!! I will definitely be watching!!
You have a point, Yota 😂 I agree!
@@YotaStyle Thank you!
For the lock just like on the LV PM, if you push on the oval portion at the top of the lock vs the triangular portion towards the bottom of the lock, it's easier to close the bag even when empty.
The hardware's isn't shiny because the handbags colors of burgundy and navy blue versions have antique gold hardware. The other colors have the shiny gold hardware.
@@user56gghtf Thanks for watching
I subscribed so fast.. man oh man.. Finally.. someone that gives an honest review!❤❤
@@NicolleJansson Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your honest review. I jumped in based off the very high reviews from others and ordered many many items for Christmas. Some are very nice others are not. One of the bags smelled so bad of chemicals I had to air it out for 3 weeks, I was told this was the smell of leather. OMG seriously how insulting. Three of the bags had red/ burgundy lining and I am not sure which one it was but the color rubbed off on my white phone case ruining it. I have never purchased an item and had this happen anywhere else before. I had to treat the inside suede lining of all the bags on my own to get it to stop. One bag had terribly mis-aligned stitching. As for the TOGO leather it may be matte but these bags are thirsty, they are dry as can be when they arrive. I did receive some very nice pieces, leather that actually smells like leather that was soft and matte but not dry. As I said in a comment earlier, I dont care if you are a Female or Male owned company I support all genders. I dont care if you are a large or small business because when it comes down to it you are a business and to succeed you have to stand by your product and make it right when you are wrong. This is business 101. Again some of her products are nice but the quality control is 50/50 at best. You need to know this prior to ordering so you are aware of what you are purchasing because either way you are keeping it. People need to hear honest reviews so they can make the best decisions for themselves.
Thank you for your real and honest opinion. There are very few influencers that are honest about their real reviews.
@@Sweetp1- I keep it 100%!!
It seems you’re bothered because of the influence this had on you and your expectations fell short when you purchased something that is almost 80% off the Pochette Metis retail. This is authentic Togo leather, which for the most part, has a dull and powdery finish. If you’re comparing this to Hermes Togo leather then again, you’re expectations will fall short. I’m surprised you don’t know this since you’re a longtime handbag lover like me. The hardware is a brushed hardware, which is less likely to showcase scratches and wear like the Pochette Metis does. Some of her Paris 15s come in shiny gold hardware. I’m sorry this bag isn’t for you, but it is for a lot of people and for you tell RUclipsrs to stop overhyping this bag because of your own personal opinion seems out of touch. We all have our opinions on things and everyone has their own perspective.
Edit - she has not send me anything to sponsor or review. I purchased my Paris 15 on my own ❤️
It’s out of touch to tell someone how to feel about their experiences. You don’t get to police someone’s reaction.
@ Read my original comment again because you missed the point entirely. I didn’t police her experience, as a matter of fact I mentioned we all have our own perspectives. She mentions in the video for RUclipsrs to “stop hyping this bag” which to your point, is a form of “police-ing” someone else’s experience. Hope this makes sense.
@@MrSincerity88it is out of touch to tell someone that their positive experience is invalid and it is out of touch to tell someone that their negative experience is invalid. This goes both ways.
@@jessyandthebagsThank you. Since when did we all have to feel the same way about a product for our “feelings” to be validated? 😞
I appreciate your review. I will not buy from her because of how she treated my friend. I agree the bag doesn’t look that great, and it doesn’t look like Togo leather. I think it’s hilarious that suddenly she’s “Melodie Cecile”. She used to be just Melody, and I’m pretty sure she’s from London, but since so many people think that if something is French it’s automatically special, she made herself sound French. New sub!!!
@@dawnlovescouture2644 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Say that!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I agree!!
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I think it’s important to approach this kind of feedback with fairness and understanding. Melody originally used that spelling because her audience was largely American, but she’s actually of French descent and has chosen to embrace the full expression of her name-something she’s shared openly on her social media. Making assumptions or mocking someone’s name feels unnecessary and, frankly, dismissive.
As for the brand, it’s worth remembering that this is a small, female-owned business. With growth, especially in the early stages, challenges and growing pains are inevitable. While some concerns about the bags or the experience may be valid, basing such a strong opinion on a single video doesn’t feel entirely fair. Supporting women in business means allowing space for improvement, not tearing them down.
I hope she takes the feedback constructively and addresses the issues raised, but it’s also important to have a little grace and not let these critiques veer into personal territory.
@@WhatLeslyeLoves seriously. Who cares how her name is or was spelled. People will play the Hermes game to spend thousands of dollars on a bag or go into Louis Vuitton to purchase something from a person they’ve never met 😂
FINALLY! I absolutely can't stand how much they are pushed on RUclips in the community, and pushed as "luxury" by influencers who have been gifted items or have other incentives involved. Some claim they love the items. That's fine, but don't push it to us as luxury to replace LV, etc.
@@sloftin Thanks for watching!
LV quality is horrible today!! There are so many complaining about spending $2500-4000 for a bag and there are popped stitches- creased canvas and leather/ not lining up properly!
@ They're all HORRIBLE! My LV vintage pieces are so much better than what's coming out today. Thanks for watching.
Ty, I finished watching and it’s clear that you were expecting something very different. These bags are made of Togo leather which is known for its matte and powdery finish. Also, your hardware is antique gold and that is what’s used on the burgundy and the navy color handbags. Shiny gold is on the others. I am happily guilty of hyping this bag up because I love them but I know not everyone will. It’s subjective and depends on your preferences. I’ve never had to return a Paris bag twice due to quality issues and that alone makes it a better experience than I had with my first LV pochette Métis east west. I can’t speak for all but I hope that helps to explain my enthusiasm for these bags because it’s genuine.
When there is too much inside, the clasp can get stuck. This has happened with my LV pochette Métis too. I’m sorry for your experience. 😊
@@TheHopefulminimalist I love that you love these bags. I agree that not everyone will share my same experience. Keep sharing reviews and informational videos on the DUYP items. It's informative and refreshing to see people love items no matter what the name is. 🩷
Thank you for saying this. I was just checking the comments to see if someone clarified the type of leather this bag is made of. I've been a carrier and collector of designer handbags since the early 1980s. 😊
@ Thanks for watching!
Well good thing because Melody doesn’t let you return items anyway😂😂😂 Maybe you should discuss her non existent return policy in your next video🤷🏻♀️ Because I am sitting over here with a brand new taupe, defective bag and DUYP doesn’t want to take it back!
@@tylovesbags9950 🥰💼
Not me! She never wanted to send me anything. I’ve never supported them. Great video! I’m glad you said it! ❤❤❤❤
LOL! I was about to send you this video! 😂
@ you already know I was cheering! I will never support someone who doesn’t support others. Period!
@ Amen!!!!
@@WinnieBeeLV Like you all, I'm very careful about what I purchase because I don't have money to waste. I'm an equal opportunity purchaser! 😜😂 So I buy from an assortment of brands, but they better be quality! Thanks for watching.
Winnie I watch your channel and you always seem very genuine about your content 😊
Can’t say I am surprised by your review. I have several of the DUYP SLGs. They are alright, but several came smelling strongly of chemicals. I’ve seen some influencers say the quality is better than Coach. It is not.
@@seagreen2034 I agree! It is not better than Coach.
The Coach Cassie is a beautiful, well-made leather bag that mimics the LV PM. A much better option than DUYP.
Thank you for your honest review. I was eyeing the larger version of this bag, but had reservations. I’m glad I saw your video. This bag is definitely not worth waiting 3-4 mos for. New subscriber 😊
@@Monika-K Thanks for watching!!
This bag wasn’t cheap (inexpensive). I’ve learned to be very careful with influencers. Most often they are paid for their review. I’m so happy you made this video. Great job 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I love the TRUTH
@@cassandrawilliams3414 Thanks for watching!
I appreciate your honesty. Ive been eyeing this bag. I think id rather save up for the actual pochette metis. Thank you for your honesty. Also this is why I love smaller channels, youre more honest than the bigger channels who get tons for free because theyre big and they don't tell things like they are. ❤❤❤ I would send it back, youre not happy with it, why keep something you don't love?
Oh I commented before the end edit, wow I don't think I want to buy from them if I can't return something I don't like. I don't return things often but on occasion when online shopping the pics always look better than the item and if the item isn't what I expected or just sucks I will return it, if I can't return something to her I don't like, what's the point in order from that site? Etsy and Amazon have similar items that site, straps and things, sounds like it's not worth the hassle at all.
@@WomanRoaring Unfortunately, I can't return it because it's past 3 days. 😒
The one thing I noticed a while ago was that the negative reviews were deleted on her web site. The negative reviews were there before but now all gone. I think we should not trust reviews fully because only positive reviews were left.
I've seen so many YTubers hyping DURP over the last few years. Last month, I finally bit the bullet and order a couple of small things...just to see for myself. I ordered a togo leather key pouch and pochette. I actually was really pleasantly surprised and I loved the matte finish of the togo leather...which is the characteristic of that type of leather. So...I decided to order the Le Petit Paris 15 in Buttercream for use in the summer. I appreciate your frank and honest review...I found it concerning that there were issues trying to unlock the bag after you put your items in it. 😔 I hope that I won't have the same issue. I agree, the wait time is waaaaayyyy too long and I wouldn't be happy about that. I enjoyed your video...subscribing now! Looking forward to your future videos!
@@alicew991 Thanks for watching!
Your honesty is refreshing. I noticed the dull leather from the images and video of the bag on the DUYP website which is why I hadn't ordered a leather bag yet. I started with a togo leather key pouch and wasn't wowed. BUT, I really like the honey Vachetta clutch Trio (which mimics the LV Kirigami set) ... I have gone back in forth about buying a handbag even at the low price point and you settled the issue for me. Thank you. I just subscribed. Honesty is priceless on RUclips.
@@roni-yah9342 Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your honest review. I have also been "influenced" by the influencers and have checked out this website. The purse I was most interested in was your exact bag and color. I was so tempted to pull the trigger and order but at the end of the day, I didn't like the long wait time and the idea that I didn't truly know what I'd be receiving. I didn't even know that I could return the bag since it would be especially made for me. And to be honest, if my bag looked like yours (dull, flat leather and hardware), I wouldn't be very happy at all. I totally agree with your review in every way. Hope you're able to return the bag.
@@ElenaRose725 I can't return it. 😞
@@tylovesbags9950 😥
I've bought a few bags so far with no issues however this last order took way too long to receive, and I will not be doing that again. I have enjoyed them so far and happy with the quality. I agree that many influencers are overhyping and comparing to LV. Sorry you had a bad experience but glad you shared. I hope she makes it right for you. Thank you again for sharing.
@@clarkbeautiful Thanks for watching!
I believe you and completely agree with you on folks need to stop trying to overhype this brand especially over LV. It’s like the Polene brand to me - also not interested 💕
@@Kenyshaknowsluxtv It is like Polene. DUYP does have an influencer program, so there may be people who receive these bags for free because of it.
Thanks so much for making this video and including the shipping time and return policy. This video displays ALL my reasons for not jumping on the bandwagon. I need (MYSELF) to feel and look at the item before I purchase it. I appreciate you making the sacrifice to let us know the up and up on DUYP.
@@AllAboutBags Thanks for watching
This was refreshing! Thank you for your honest opinion! I held off for awhile & decided to finally buy one wallet & was NOT impressed. I thought I was crazy because everyone online was raving. Again, thank you! ❤ God bless.
@@niononion4363 Thanks for watching
Not a fan! The LV is absolutely gorgeous and DUYP is a bad, plain, dupe! I’ll stick with my LV in reverse monogram, that is my fave out of my entire handbag collection. I’m so glad we finally got an honest review of this over hyped dupe bag. Thank you! 😊
@@meliscraps Thanks for watching.
I had my own HORRIBLE experience. I pre ordered and pre paid for the same bag. Around the time it was due to ship, several months later, I emailed several times asking for a status update (note update only, not a refund or anything else). Never received any type of response or acknowledgment. Finally, when I started to see comments from people who received their bags I posted a comment to the effect that this is what I have to do to get their attention because they never responded to email and I just wanted a status/ship update. Guess what? They removed my comment and refunded my purchase price for the purse without ever communicating with me. NEVER AGAIN, WHAT IS THEIR PROBLEM?
Wow. That's uncalled for. Thanks for sharing this.
Hello Ty, thank you for your honest review. That’s why I like your vlogs. I was just on her site earlier looking at this handbag. Thanks for sharing!!
@@tmm9899 Thanks for watching and coming back time.
When you sat back in your chair and made that face “I hollered” 😂😂😂
@@cassandrawilliams3414 Girl!!!
Thank you for your honest opinion. Omg! You're not able to return the handbag, which is a game changer for me. I was thinking about purchasing this handbag. Im so glad I watched your video b4 purchasing this handbag.
@@tangiessubtleluxuries Thanks for watching!
I have the all black version in the regular size and it’s fine. It offers me the same functionality as my LV Pochette Metis which is what I love and I don’t mind using it in the rain. Sorry you had a bad experience 🤗
@@justluvabag Thanks for watching!
The quality has changed in the leather AND the hardware since your black version was released. I have the black one too and it’s great, my new taupe….not so much!
@ So it seems like the higher demand is forcing the brand to skip on quality. Sounds like what's happening with Polene. I purchased Polene before the hype and I love my pieces. Now people are complaining about the quality of their pieces.
Thanks Ty for a much needed perspective! Also, for those interested in these bags (I'm totally not), they shouldn't cost more than the Wirkin max!
@@Mirella_MtOlympia You're welcome. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for your honest review of this bag. I have been back and forth about purchasing this bag. I've been a collector and carrier of designer and mid range handbags since the early 80s. I have quite a few vintage Louis Vuitton pieces that I've taken great care of. The quality compared to today's LV bags doesn't suit me. I was looking at this bag as an alternative. Thank you for sharing and saving me from the hassle.😊❤
@@Mrsquick Thanks for watching.
Thank you….. seeing all of these influencers recommending these bags 24/7 made me almost buy a bag but I was very worried it would turn out exactly the way you showed it. Thank you I’ll save my money and buy the luxury bag I want:)
@@marial8802 Thanks for watching!
You have confirmed why I have never bought bags from DUYP!
@@fuchsiafloyd Thanks for watching! Spend your money elsewhere.
Yes, time to get real. Thank goodness I only started with the medium envelope purchase. I was not impressed at all. I love slg’s but it wasn’t worth the price. The hype didn’t match up with the product. Thanks for this video and your honesty. I have many Coach bags and have been impressed on how they’ve come back to life with their quality bags.
Great review! I appreciate your honesty and hate when other influencers essentially lie to us.
@@amandagayles8764 Thanks for watching!
I always appreciate an honest review, so thank you!
I think at the end of the day, you get what you pay for.
I have multiple DUYP slgs and while I am a fan of them, they are definitely not as good as the designer brand in terms quality and workmanship. I have several corsicas which are a dupe of the calvi. I compared the corsica saffiano finish vs calvi duo from Hermes and was pleasantly surprised. The corsica is more bulky and finishing is less refined but the texture and look of the leather was very similar to the calvi. Cost wise the corsica was about AUD$80 vs Calvi duo $860, which makes the corsica very carefree for me to use as I don't worry about it getting damaged.
The DUYP bags have never appealed to me and their leather has never had a leather smell to me. I have the key pouch from both lv and DUYP and do.love the colours from DUYP and again carefree to use because of the price.
I'd like to warn others about the Tiffany and Fred bags that some.youtubers say are wonderful. As a disclaimer, I haven't bought directly from their website or used the website the youtubers use (because they don't ship outside of the US). Firstly, I don't think their bags are real.leather, its more like PU leather. Secondly, i ordered 3 bags and all had slight defects (dent in the handle, scratches on a lock, glue/glazing droplet on leather, uneven flap) and 2 of them felt cheap and plasticky. I ordered from Rue lala and would advise avoiding them at all cost. The items I ordered didn't say final sale anywhere during the purchasing process, only on the slip that came with the bags did it say final sale and no returns. I wish someone like you had come out with a honest review of T&F, that would've saved me some money!
@@WyeChengChong-ql7lr Thanks for watching.
Oh I am so sorry, I was almost scammed into buying the bag too, now I have to look at some content creators differently. Wait a minute did I see 3 day return policy in your video? That is not right. I pray everyone sees your video because we would have never known the truth.
I purchased one of the DUYP LV denim pieces which is meant to be recycled LV denim which I highly doubt it is. the piece just feels very off and cheap and I feel lied to that it’s recycled LV denim and I frankly hate it and it wasn’t a cheap bag at all and I will never be able to sell it it feels like selling a fake so I feel you and your review, I wish more people were as honest ❤❤
Curious. When was your purchase?
@ I think it was back in either August/september
@@melissajaine_ Ah ok. I never seen recycled LV denim pieces sold on their website so I was trying to figure out what you were referring to.
@ it was made to be the shape of a 22 picotin, it looked really nice on the website but in real life the denim just didn’t feel quality or real, I had emailed Naomi to ask if it was genuine LV denim before I purchased it and she said it was but in real life I’m doubting that to be true unfortunately
Hey Girl, I agree with everything you have said. It’s a nice bag but people need to stop hyping it up since it’s the best thing since sliced bread!!
The leather does look dull to me too.
I would message her about the charm.
I just subscribed!!
@@YotaStyle Thank you!
I own a few of the SLGs from this brand and and I love them. I love your nails. I just want to know what color is on your nails and if they are press-on nails, what brand?
Thanks for your honest review. I had same challenge with clasp; I was trying to get my wallet out to pay and couldn’t open it. Was very embarrassing
Oh my goodness thank you for sharing this! I had the same thing happen where I could not open the bag after I put my items in. I contacted the company and they told me I put too much in the bag. I filmed it for them and sent multiple videos in emails. It was such a disappointment to wait so long for a bag that didn’t function properly. I will not be buying from them again.
new subbie and ty for this video. nicely done and refreshingly so. :)❣
Is the dull leather a function of the Togo leather? Togo has a powdery feel.
I am so glad that you did this review! I have looked at the larger size in black so many times but never pulled the trigger because I have the LV Pochette Metis in reverse monogram.
Hello Catwalk City recommends this bag so highly with DUYP. I wont be making a purchase. Gotta trust my gut!
@@jenniferblue4972 Always trust your gut! It will not steer you wrong. Thanks for watching.
I’ve been happy with my previous purchases from DUYP. Mind you the 2 bigger pieces were over a year ago so maybe the quality has changed. It’s a very small company so there could be some challenges there.
I really like my small black Boston bag, a collab with HCC. The size is between a Speedy 25 and 20, perfect cross-body for everyday. Also got a mini pochette in Kelly green. Lovely colour. Great Togo leather on both. Not sure they are comparable to true luxury brands but I wasn’t expecting that…
I’m not interested in this Pochette Matisse, either original or DUYP. Not my style.
I had a shipping problem and it was well addressed. I’m on team DUYP until I end up having any of these issues… appreciated the review.
Thank you for the unbiased review. I'm always skeptical of reviews when the item is gifted, they are sponsored/affiliated, etc. It does affect the review.
Thanks for the honesty. Every-time I see RUclipsrs hype those boring looking bags I'm like hmm this must be a commission thing.
It never interest me. I see better bags at TJmaxx.
It is unfair to generalize positive reviews and even hype as dishonest because you don’t like what another person likes. We all have different tastes and should agree to disagree on what we like versus invalidating others’ preferences. It’s like me saying you’re lying because there’s no way you can’t love this bag like I do. I can fathom you not liking it as much as I do like it.
@ these were MY thoughts and opinions. You have the right to your thoughts are yours only and mine are MINE. You ranting above is not going to change my mind. Have a good evening. ✌️
@You missed my point. We are both entitled to our opinion and I won’t invalidate your opinion of it being a boring bag. I accept that it’s boring - To you.
Accept that it’s not boring to everyone rather than say everyone that claims to like it is only saying that because it’s incentivized. I hope that made sense.
Hey I have few of dress up your purse bags and slgs. I totally agree with you, some of items are flawed. The speedy dupe bag that I got was very badly wrinkled and zip was crooked. Her items are pricy for what you get. She doesn’t even let you exchange it. I stopped buying from her. Thank you for your honest opinion!
I’m so glad that you’re showing us a true experience of this particular bag. My first instinct was that it looked cheaply made and I didn’t think it was worth the hype either 😂. I have the LV version and happy with it, I purchased the duyp version of the pouch and wasn’t impressed. Lesson learned is to stick to your first instinct and don’t be influenced.
I appreciate your opinion! I had the same feelings about the Coach Tabby hype. I purchased the Josette and really like it. I wasn’t a fan of what I saw with the style you have. I personally think the Josette is a better buy. You expected more and there is nothing wrong with that.
@@bagsandlifestyle I bought into the Tabby hype as well and two of the three bags I purchased, I'm not crazy about. I'm about to sell them. Thanks for watching!
Ty, I have been waiting on your review and I’m so disappointed that you were disappointed 😔 I have a comparison of these very bags uploading now and I almost wish you’d seen it before you purchased.
@@TheHopefulminimalist This has prompted a low buy year. It's a sign that I need to pump the brakes on buying handbags. I'm all about saving money and buying the dupe, but I now I'm just going to buy the thing that I want no matter how much it is. I'm going to live vicariously through you my friend. 🤗🙃Can't wait to see your video. Thanks for watching.
@ I understand and agree. When you want something, it’s better to go for that thing. I always end up with a substitute plus that thing, lol.
the DUYP bag looks very nice actually, I might purchase.
Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I ordered and soon received a black pebbled leather metis-style bag from DUYP and the quality & finishing is far superior to any other bags of this style that I have seen so far. Comparing it directly to the LV leather pochette metis, it is heads above in quality. The only negative I found on the DUYP bag is that it is a bit heavy, but I can live with that when it looks so nice & is so functional & well made.
@@pamhoppe9751 Thanks for watching as well as your perspective. Can you do a review of your bag?
I love my DUYP handbag! Everything is not for everyone! I never had an issue on receiving my bags in a timely manner! I guess it’s not for everyone just like LV is not for everyone even if they can afford them.. it’s that ole saying to each its own!
I purchased a DUYP pouch a few years back & was underwhelmed. The zipper felt cheap, the gold looked fake & the leather was very thin. I am hoping Tanner Leatherstein will do a RUclips video on the brand.
@@teresamcg431 Thanks for watching!
I absolutely LOVE the honest review!!! A rarity with influencers.
@@brandygoodner2002 😜Thanks for watching!
honestly i like the idea of DUYP that they are trying to 'dupe' the luxury brands BUT i was checking their website and honestly my gut feeling was, the people showing the bag (no face no talking) in the video catalog page were Chinese people, (im also from china) im familiar of the style of the videos we do over there and presentations. i also found on reddit (i actually trust the reviews there more) and some people also said they were disappointed & some claimed the products were like 'dropshipping'. Not saying that bags made in China are bad, many good quality bags now are made there, its about customer transparency though
@@KikiCorallie Thanks for this information and watching. Very informative.
I think they are honest about their products being made in China. I’ve heard it from several sources. I’m not bothered by it. China makes items for designer brands like Longchamp (and others higher-end brands that lie about it too) and they do good work. Dedication to the craft can be found anywhere and DUYP’s price point is very affordable so I don’t see how they could offer products made in France or Italy and stay profitable.
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Thanks for the review!😊
I’m not an influencer or a youtuber. I have bought so much stuff from duyp , many many bags, no problems and I love everything. Great leather great company and I have worked in the leather industry many years ago. I have had more problems with so called designer bags and their quality issues, LV and Chanel, Gucci to name a few. I don’t want to buy from these brands anymore the price increases and quality issues are no longer worth it. I’d much rather support a small business that is female run and managed.
@@samanthacheraga4761 Enjoy your items! I'm glad that you love them. Everyone has their preferences. Thanks for watching.
I agree that DUYP can’t be compared with LV and other designer brands. Not even close.
But honestly, I’ve had some ridiculous quality issues with LV in brand new bags I had to return, so I am not complaining about Melodie’s bags which are very nice, well made and have an unbeatable price point.
I ordered the DUYP Madison bag, and frankly, it is stunning, has impeccable stitching and craftsmanship, and I paid $194 with a coupon. I mean, that’s hard to beat.
Comparisons aside, for the price we pay, I think DUYP is very much worth it.
@@LaWordWarrior I wanted to love it so much. 😞
@@tylovesbags9950I hear you. I think the Madison is the least “dupey” of her bags because it’s a version of the Savette Pochette but different. I see your point about the Paris. I still think the price is what dictates the quality and we know what we are getting. I mean $299 is still a good deal for a full leather bag when we can barely get a single card holder at that price from most designer brands anymore.
I agree that DUYP is not a luxury brand. It’s just another brand of accessories so it shouldn’t be so hyped up either. You get what you pay for and honestly, I was impressed with the Madison. I think it’s their best bag to date.
I received my Paris 15 about two weeks ago. I’m having the same issue with the lock getting stuck closed!
@@jensutoob Frustrating
That’s a lovely bag🎉 I like the no branding, the type of leather and antique gold. I’m not a shiny gold fan because it looks cheap to me. thanks for sharing!
Ahhhh, yesssss! New subscriber here! I’m going to be honest - I’m really, really tired of so many influencers hyping this brand. Does Melody have cute accessories? Yes. Have I bought some? Yes. Can you get them cheaper on Amazon and Etsy? Yes (that I’ve found). I’ve never bought her bags before because I’m always suspicious when there’s a ton of hype around something. I grew to loathe the whole Senreve explosion for the same reason; no offense to the brand and if someone likes them - I wouldn’t know because I will never buy one due to over-exposure. I had one experience with a DUYP item taking a very long time to ship, and I did reach out to her to inquire the status. To be honest, she was rather defensive in her response, and I was not at all being the typical angry, rude customer. I didn’t get any communication and weeks had gone by. That experience turned me off a bit so I’ve never purchased again. Really appreciate your honesty regarding your own experience!
@@redyredred6487 Thanks for watching
New subbie, I appreciate your honest review!❤
Oh wow. Thanks for sharing. I appreciate your honest opinion. ☮️
@@user-cc616 Thanks for watching.
I’m going to be honest-the bag actually looked good when you showed it! Better than I’ve seen in other videos. I won’t name names, but there is one influencer that I trust her opinion on the bags. I understand being disappointed though.
@@prettypittoastybebe Thanks for watching!
I'll settle for my Coach Cassie over this. This looks cheesy and cheep not worth the $200 -$300 that was paid.
@@chinadoll1208 Coach Cassie is the bomb! I purchased it twice. The leather on the Cassie is so much better than this. Thanks for watching.
i ordered mine as well and it took more than 6 weeks. i haven't worn mine yet coz it's been snowing but i do find the lock is not as smooth as LV. i'll do an honest review of my paris 15 when i get to wear it for at least a week. TFS!
@@minipleasures96 Please do! Thanks for watching.
@@minipleasures96 Thanks for watching.
I am hesitant to order from them again. They lost my pre-order and it ended up being MONTHS before I received my bag. The only saving grace is because they lost my original order I received 1/2 off the price. No issues on my bag with the closure.
🙌🏾 best review ever… thank you 😂
Thank you for this review. I have thought many times about buying this bag vs. the LV Pochette Metis. For now I’ll just stick with my Coach Cassie.
@@Scoutmhen The Cassie is it!
I appreciate the honest and alternative opinion. Just the de-influencing content we needed, lol. They are definitely hyped, and I'm not going to say the other influencers aren't honest in their own opinions of it. But I did order the 3 envelope set, and they are fine, decent quality. But maybe it's just hard for a product to live up to a lot of hype, because I just thought they were okay. I would re-order if they had a bag I really liked because the price is quite reasonable. But for $200 - $300, I'd rather buy Dooney or Coach for the quality, or Kate Spade for something cuter. No hate to the brand. The clasp being defective was absolutely not cool, though.
@@mwedzi Thanks for watching!
I refuse to watch any video promoting duyp. I appreciate your honest review
But given the significantly lower price, is it worth what you paid?
@@bethcrawford4896 No 😞
I just received my Paris 15 after the 12 week wait and have the same issues with the lock. Super disappointed and done with DUYP. I do have several SLG’s I purchased before the holidays and they are fine. Completely agree with people saying influencers were being sent free bags to push the product which is really just an average bag with a bad lock design.
@@ItsmeEmmyB AGREE! Thanks for watching.
Also had a bit of a negative experience. I ordered an all leather strap from duyp a couple months ago and it smells so bad (still) like gasoline! Can’t get the smell out. I have it in my garage the smell is so strong…hoping it airs out.
Thank you! I was close to buying but not now
I've been debating buying the paris bag for ages. I've owned the empreinte pochette metis by LV and the Coach Cassie so I know I enjoy that style of bag- plus I love that she offers silver hardware and togo leather, which I have on my Kelly and enjoy quite a bit. But I've held off for some reason. I bought a few SLGs from her on impulse and ended up selling them on, because I just didn't need them and they didn’t feel as luxe as I'd been led to believe. I will say, togo is not a glossy leather. It's a more matte leather that gets better with age. I totally understand yoir critiques of the bag and the conversation around the brand. It's definitely been getting a lot of hype. (As a side note, I hate s lock closures and that's why I got rid of the PM in favor of the Cassie, which has a much more functional turnlock.) That said, this bag is cute and I kind of want it. Why am I like this?!😂
@@MagpieWitch11 🤣🤣🤣Let me know if you want to buy it.
Probably look diff in person but it looks like a bag from Marshall’s or TJMaxx or China!
I just looked- it has a 3 today return policy -ridiculous!!
I have this item and it’s not cheesy. It’s genuine leather, but it IS heavy.
@@kimroller3609 Thank you for watching and commenting. It is not for everyone. But I know someone will love them. It's not all bad. I'm glad you like the piece. Enjoy your bag.
It looks good in your hands to me. With that said I have a green mini p made by her n I wasn’t really super impressed. I don’t use it ever. For me… if I’m buying a $300 leather bag… it’s going to be Coach. I’ve been buying luxury for 10+ n I just can’t go for dupes.
@@emnewmark2106 I agree
So you only have 3 Days to return the item? After waiting 3 months for it to come also you’re being charged a fee for using your Credit Card or PayPal?. Their customer service is ridiculous, thanks for your valuable video. Sorry for your experience
@@ThekimG313 Isn't that insane???!?
I own 2 paris 15 bags. The black with silver hardware and i just received the burgundy. I love the black one. It has become one of my most used bags. The burgundy bag i have noticed clasp does get stuck sometimes. I do want to say that the burgundy bag comes with a brushed gold finish. The others have shiny gold. I think for the price it's a great bag. To each his own, i guess. I PAY for all of my bags, so this isn't a baised opinion.
@@StarrKPhoto I appreciate your opinion. I've been looking at this brand for some time and was sure it would meet my expectations. Thanks for watching.
I purchased one of her mini pochette dupes previously. The zipper is absolutely awful. It’s put me off from buying any of her bags.
Nowadays Gorgeous bag, however, for saving money and high-quality bags, try kislux the rest of the money goes to needy students at schools to pay for their education, not much, but do help them a little.
So…. It’s not just me. I’ve been into purses since I was a little girl, too. Some of my favorite reviewers were talking about this brand. At first, I was interested in their versions of a mini Boston and a “mini pochette”. But something about the leather looks…. Off. I guess it looks “dry”.
The leather reminds me of some items that can be purchased off Amazon for under $20.
I’ve never felt that was about Coach’s pebbled leather. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but DUYP looks dry and something else.
@@CoilyHairedBeauty I agree!
I’ve been thinking about getting this bag. You’ve just save me my coins, I’ll just wait a few more months and get the Louis Vuitton bag.
I accidentally ordered the wrong pull cord for the GM Noe. I could not return it at all. That rubbed me the wrong way.
Thank you for the honest review
@@jaks_bag_attack Thanks for watching!
I agree with you. I like the quality of DUYP. But every time I want something from LV and then bought the dupe from DUYP, I ended up getting the LV one anyway😅. Some stuff I like of LV is really not worth the price to me like SLGs like kiragami. I am happy with the DUYP one but as for bags, I can’t get on board with them😅. It’s too close to the originals that I feel almost silly wearing the bag. As for pricing, I think it’s kinda expensive. You can get coach which is reputable, has a history and worth more if you end up reselling than DUYP
@@Mommyingthis I stand 10 toes down with Coach.
Every single bag on that site is a DUPE. I don't get why anyone would spend $200 on a copy of a designer bag. I understand that people who advertise these bags get paid commission, but there is absolutely nothing special about these bags. You are correct.
Maybe because those people rather pay $200 for a leather no brand bag than $2500+ for a canvas coated designer brand bag.
Another perspective is someone buying the $200 bag to use to see if $2500+ designer brand would be worth the purchase for them. Trying before buying the more expensive item.
I'm not trying to sound sarcastic or mean. I personally own both. I just think it's everyone choice to buy what they choose to buy. It's not right or wrong either way.
I 100% agree with you I don't like the dry leather either.I think the hype is boring. The bag is a $300 bag that it is nothing special. There are some new u-tube influencers who concentrate on DUYP content because they have no other content, Boring! LOok at the letters of DUYP not so different from DUPE. Sounds the same doesn't it? Thanks for the video.
Ive never heard of these bags. When you put it up close to the screen it didn't even look like real leather to me. Like you I've been collecting bags since i was 19 yrs old, so its been a minute 😂😂 Ok i checked out her site...I'm not paying $350 for a bag that looks like that. It doesn't look like leather to me...Great video!!
I bought a bucket bag, and several leather pouches and envelopes from DUYP based on the recommendation of Hello Catwalk City. I have to say the leather is just okay but I was very disappointed in the hardware. (My reference is Coach leather and hardware). Thank you for the validation (I thought it’s just me not appreciating the finer things in life 😂). But her zippers felt cheap and not buttery at all. I was influenced to buy several items because they were “oh so buttery and gorgeous” but I was disappointed every single time. The lining also felt cheap and flimsy. I finally stopped 😬 the amount of money spent on smaller items from them would have gotten me a big item from LV 🤦🏻♀️ I feel stupid but I blame my impulse purchases on my ADHD. I believe all the pre orders are not returnable and if you use a discount code you can’t return the item as well.
Thank you so much for your honesty.
@@soniapb7456 Thanks for watching!
I think with this level of success she should probably stop being cheap and just stock the bags. I know with pre orders she literally has no loss because she only makes the stock she sells
@@MsEasyBeautiful I agree!! With this level of success, she needs to get a bigger team that can help her stock the bags.
I can’t believe she charges fees and everything for returns. The bags are shipped from Texas I could see if we had to pay return shipping but charging a fee as well is just taking it too far
@@MsEasyBeautiful Absolutely!!!
@@MsEasyBeautifulExcept she doesn’t really do returns. I have an issue with mine getting stuck and was told I was doing it wrong🤦🏻♀️ I have a number of these bags. I know how the lock is supposed to work.
I’m sorry u are having a bad experience but that happens at times with even the Luxury brands. I have 3 of these bags in different colors & I love mine. To me I these are beautiful bags especially for the price. And yes, I can afford the LV version but I won’t spend for that particular bag because of the many issues. But I do love the style. So these bags are a good value for me. The leather is soft & beautiful & mine are extremely well made. Now would I pay $2620 for it? Of course not but I wouldn’t pay that for the LV pochette metis either. I have the style I like & I won’t feel bad if it turns up with the same issues the LV has because I didn’t spend a small fortune for it. But so far, so good, I haven’t experienced any issues. Plus there are many times I choose to carry a nice bag without displaying any branding. And I get to save some funds for my wishlist bag. 😊
The charm is in the plastic wrap that was shipped in. I threw mine away not knowing this