LV is having an identity crisis and they are going to have to figure out what kind of company they are-especially with LVMH being publicly traded. I’d be interested to see how profitable their canvas monogram bags are compared to their more expensive leather pieces. The canvas is probably their bread and butter, but their ultra rich clientele are probably less likely to buy them. But if they alienate middle and upper middle class buyers to maintain exclusivity, I think they’re going to see it in their bottom line. Even thought they have endless pockets, even the rich will only buy so much.
Very well said. The canvas is really what has made the company what they are today. I understand that they want their leather pieces to standout and to provide a small demographic that exclusivity, but they will be losing a larger market.
They are releasing new designs like fast fashion. I just like looking at them. Quality issues I think are related to them being more focused on mass producing. So LV is like Zara on with a much bigger price tag xx
You hit the nail on the head! They are releasing so many new collections, I can't even keep up with them anymore. They are truly the fast fashion of luxury.
YSL is the bomb. I have a couple pieces from them from shoes to bags. I recently went to the soho store here in NYC for my bday and told the SA the purchase was a bday gift to myself ,which was a nice envelope clutch I purchased. She gave me a complimentary bottle of champagne love YSL!
My last new item from lv has been my pochette Metis that I don't wear at all but, I've been enjoying my vintage classics from them, petite bucket bag or my neverfull PM. The classics are the best
Ahhh I feel the same way! I love LV but I won’t be getting anymore bags from them anytime soon. Not just because of price increases but I’m not crazy about the new designs coming out either. Also partially because now that I feel like I have a solid collection of the “classic” bags I’m more interested in branching out to other fashion houses!
Yes! Totally get what you are saying and agree 100%. I feel like when I first got into luxury, I loved LV so much…but now, I’m more interested in other luxury houses.
Totally agree with you! I've just dipped my feet into buying luxury bags and saw this! OMG, I just bought the speedy bando last year and the hardware had already tarnished! My coach satchel gold hardware looks better after 3 years as a workhorse, compared to my LV that I barely used in a year! 😭😭😭
I believe they want to have a certain clientele and want to keep the "riff raft" away. Louis Vuitton are worse than used car sales person selling a lemon of a vehicle....so disgusting. * I seriously believe Coach has better quality. Although I'm not going to toss my bags in the garbage I do make sure I really want a certain item before I purchase. P.s I believe some RUclipsrs are theives on a whole other level. They are habitual returners. Buyer remorse. Yuck! P.s.s You're very pretty. Enjoy your pieces in the best of health. 😊
I agree about wanting to get that certain clientele…no shade but with all the stimulus checks and unemployment benefits people were buying LV like it was sold at Target 😂😩 maybe they think increasing prices will keep the riff raft away!!
@@jocelynturner7678 How ever people get their funds. As long as they are not thieves pay their bills take care of their kids... no abuse and love one another .... they can spend some funds as s gift to themselves. People struggle. On the other hand. The " Well-to -do "rich" people are living on credit. "Layaway" they get board easy and want to show off with monies that isn't theirs. Louis vuitton employees are jerks even if they were to work at a fast food place. Some are nice enough.
Ohhh I totally get what you are saying. They want their brand to ooze wealth and exclusivity 🙄. I really believe their canvas pieces are an entry into the brand and help build loyal customers, but with their current prices, no thank you. I think Coach leather is amazing too and I love that they are making a well deserved comeback. **Thank you for the sweet comment**💕
@@jocelynturner7678 interesting point that the EU lux brands increased pricing within the months the US gov announced it was giving money for COVID aid. Welp that door is closing. We couldn’t get free child care for 5 and under or socialized medicine for those under 18…. Those student loan payments are coming round again
Lauren!!!!!!!! Can we get an Amen sister!!!!! LV is SO over saturated all I see is LV bags it’s annoying at this point! The only items on my wishlist are the desk agenda and the 6 key holder. I’m so glad you put me on to Goyard, Polene and Loewe! Much better quality and the price point matches! I was waiting to see if you were going to address this in a video, I’ve seen other youtubers say the same! #wearesoulsisters 😂
LOL, we are soul sisters! Yes, LV is really everywhere now. And with the amount of fakes being carried too...like you said, it's so oversaturated. There are so many other luxury brands that deserve more attention and our hard earned money!
I agree ! My boo bought me the neverfull in black because I’m soooo tired of seeing everyone with the classic bags . If I get a classic bag it will be the huge travel size bag. I also smelled all the perfume and didn’t like any of them
Loved hearing your thoughts and I totally agree with everything you said! I think LV is making a huge mistake in phasing out their canvas pieces. I'm new to the brand and the only pieces that interest me are their classic canvas designs. I understand their current brand strategy is an effort to maintain their luxury status, but with newer designs having 0 appeal, appalling quality (I've seen some crazy quality issues with new unboxings lately), and price hikes, I also will not be purchasing from LV anytime soon.
Yes, like many of said here, their canvas is their bread and butter. It's really the foundation of the brand. Their vintage pieces are great if you can get a good price!
I’m with you on the new pieces….too tacky and cheap looking. I’m good with the classic pieces I have. And if I’m going to start off in the 2000s bracket then I’m going to another fashion house for a leather piece. I feel like LV forgot that canvas is what kickstarted everything for them..but once they feel it in their pockets…they will understand.
Yes, I really hope that you are right! The canvas is really the foundation of their brand. They need to put more care into keeping the quality to match their price point.
I so agree! LV is on the war path discontinuing canvas :) I feel like they are rebranding to stand out with the competition and nothing wrong with change, but I think to disregard and underproduce a line that has been their bread and butter is questionable, but if it makes sense, LV discontinues it. They have always discontinued canvas pieces, nothing new, but in the past few months they have cut a few pieces way above normal. I am not a fan of their current launches, I prefer the classics and a twist on a classic and for that reason, I have sold a few of my pieces and is left with 3 bags which is more than enough for me, I love their SLG which I will continue to buy but I don't see buying anything else from the brand any time soon. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Agreed, their monogram is where they started. It’s a shame they are discontinuing so many pieces. I really think they are so durable, but with the price increases, they are so hard to justify. If they are discontinuing them because they want to cater to a certain demographic, I don’t know if I can support that.
I agree with you…. None of the new collections appeal to me either and I just started to build on my collection. I still love the classics also and now with the price increase, it’s such a turnoff. I would like to add a Neverfull in monogram print since it’s a classic but even preloved market has increased! So not sure which route I’ll go to get it. It’s crazy!
Yes, with the prices increases, the preloved market is also getting out of control. So many pieces used to be hundreds less just a few years ago. I go the ebay route, I tend to find I get the best items and prices from Japanese sellers. Have you looked at any of them?
I agree! I can’t justify spending so much money on non leather goods sometimes. At this point your only paying for the name it seems. I haven’t bought new from LV only pre loved and probably won’t buy new unless I can truly afford it. It just doesn’t make sense to me as to why the price increases need to happen so often ☹️😵
I agree, they are pricing out working class customers. It is hard to save for an item when prices continually increase. I only do classics from LV in different leathers or coatings. The only thing I want now is the Alma BB in navy in empriente leather. I am enjoying what I have for now.
I LOVE your hair cut!! So cute on you! And yes they have had so many price increases and they just keep going! I personally love the vintage bags and quality too. And the price increase (when it's over 2-3x in 1 year) leaves a bit of a bad taste in your mouth for sure.
Thank you! The vintage bags are such great quality and it's nice to have something that you don't always have to baby. But like you said, these price increases leave a bad taste in the mouth.
I agree. I love LV but more old school LV. Have not been interested in the new collections and have a few classic pieces and SLGs, some new and some preloved. Haven’t bought anything all year except the Alma bb in black Epi for my birthday. There is really nothing I want!😢
Laughing as you’re talking about some of the recent collections. I too am put off by the direction LV is taking. I only own classics and will continue purchasing vintage until when and if things change. Great video.
I agree that with the new collections and price increases, I think I will branch out to buy YSL or Gucci pieces. My LV collection consists of the empriente neverfull, speedy 25, neo neo, double zip pochette and the Palm Springs mini backpack, Rosalie coin purse and koala wallet. I think I’m good with Lv for now! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I agree with you about some of the "out there" collections, especially the Crafty. Another thing I don't like is the overuse of the Vivienne cartoon. Ok, she's cute but is Louis Vuitton targeting a sophisticated, modern client or the junior high crowd? Hello Kitty is still cute but I no longer buy it.
Yes, I honestly have never been a fan of the Vivienne cartoon either. Not my style. Good analogy with Hello Kitty - they are essentially the same vibe haha. Don't even get me started on the crafty 🤮.
I agree! Nothing is appealing from their recent collections. It looks tacky and over priced. I just think brands like YSL, Prada(although literally everyone and their mother has a prada bag nowadays lol) , Coach and Jacquemus are the most affordable great quality luxury brand at the moment and bags that actually look great and not tacky.
I haven’t bought anything from LV in awhile, I wish they would slow down on releasing new collections. I haven’t been interested in none of their new pieces as of late and have been trying other classic pieces from other fashion houses.
Yes! I feel like there are so many new releases, I can’t keep up with all of them. It’s really all about the classics and expanding to other luxury brands.
I spoke to my s.a and she told me verbatim that “the pandemic made everyone rich and they don’t want those kinds of people wearing their brand” so that’s why they have made everything unaffordable. Also they are trying to get away from the monogram because too many people have it. It all sucks so bad
Dammmn. That’s crazy, and I totally believe that your S.A. would say that too - seems like a belief LV would take. Your last sentence made me legit laugh so hard!😂
Exactly who is “those kind of people”? That is offensive and discriminatory in my opinion. Your SA might be honest but is quite rude and that type of attitude is offensive. People work hard to be able to afford a card holder or SLG and who is LV to dictate who buys or who should buy? LV and their associates need to be reminded that they are selling coated cotton canvas, not savings lives.
@@alliahmac I took it as people who wouldn’t shop their if not for pandemic unemployment. That’s why almost every monogram piece is pretty much sold out. I didn’t take it offensively. My S.A is from Ghana so I doubt she meant it in a racist way.
The canvas isn’t even as durable as it used to be. I bought the PSM and it started peeling on the canvas after just a few times of carefully wearing it. I exchanged it and it happened a second time.
The hardware on my speedy b25 is already tarnishing and I've had it for a little over a month😩 I've been eyeing either the loewe puzzle bag or Celine belt bag as my next purchase.
Very well said. Totally agree with you. For me, I would be buying preloved LV in the future, unless I really really love the new design, which I haven’t. 😅
Yes! So they use to not have have as many price increases I noticed when I started working there 2 yrs ago they started having multiple price increases a year. Try having to tell their loyal clients that :/ it was so hard I honestly felt bad having to tell clients about the price increases. In my own opinion (just an opinion), could not be justified.
The problem now with preloved is that they are inflating the prices like crazy because of the scarcity of canvas on LVs end since they are phasing it out to concentrate their leather pieces. Aside from empreinte, their other leathers don't think are worth the price. I have 2 of their leather pieces and quite honestly my contemporary coach leather bags are better quality.
I agree with you 110%. I’ve had 4 repair issues over the years (my small bucket bag, Gm Neverfull, 35 Speedy B, and my Adele wallet). Your right, nothing new appeals to me right now. I have moved onto Hermès and I doubled back to a Gucci Dionysus here lately. Your video was spot on.
Hi hope your doing ok with the Forest fires in BC and not impacted. I totally agree with you 100%. I am also done buying also. The price increases and them getting rid of canvas has totally turned me off. Thanks for your lovely posts. Truly enjoy your videos.
Thank you! I'm extremely grateful to be in Vancouver. The Okanagan is devastated by the forest fires, it's heartbreaking. Yes, the price increases are a huge turnoff...and some of the SA's can be so rude too.
I agree with you on LV new collections....they are too trendy and I'm not very interested in....and the price point is too high, I'd rather spend that money on other brand bags.
My issue is the customer service/repair service fees!!! The bags are expensive as you started and when something isn't right the costs to repair is unbelievable!!!!
After getting approved for permanent life insurance to protect my future retirement my conspicuous consumer days are over. There are so many homeless women where I live (LA) that are not seniors yet but not young. It makes me reflect on my choices. A nice bag once a year as a treat is ok but keeping up with bloggers and online materialists is not responsible. LV also burns bags which is not in line with zero waste / environmental standards. I’m glad you’re sharing your points but besides quality flaws and increased pricing, these were my personal ones. The logo is everywhere in the US in the EU they are grandma bags. Young people wouldn’t spend that much on a bag and they don’t live on credit.
I've read about the company burning their bags, the idea is quite shocking. I agree with you, treating yourself to luxury goods after working so hard is nice, but buying for the sake of keeping up with trends is the wrong mindset.
I woke up last week and just felt some type of way about LV! I think I’m over it! I hate the monogram print and all the canvas print! They’re everywhere!!!! It’s really cheapened the look of the brand! I will still buy bags but strictly only leather and the bags I sell i will be replacing with Chanel!
I cannot handle the wild collection with all the animal print! It's so tacky but that is just my opinion. I'm the same I am very happy with my monogram speedy I bought 9 years ago. I have a few other classic pieces in monogram and Ebene. The last time I bought from LV was back in 2018. I just can't justify the price anymore and I sadly feel like it's become fast fashion with luxury prices. Same for Chanel. I have one Chanel bag from 2015 and that's all I'll ever have.
Totally agree! I also feel like LV is not targeting the millennials anymore. Their new target audience is Gen Z. That whole generation is so ahead of everything and a lot of them have already started earning. The new collections match their sense of style than with millennials. Apparently millennials are "Cheugy". The price increase on the other hand is ridiculous, but LV also don't want their bags to be seen everywhere with just anybody. They only want people who can afford the new price increase. The whole canvas line of bags will be fully gone in a few years. They are planning to make only leather items. So if anyone wants anything, it's best to get it now before it's gone.
I agree with you, LV is targeting a very particular demographic. I'm hopeing that they still continue to produce their canvas pieces, it's where they started!
I’m with you on this. I keep hearing on resell market that they changed the canvas material and it’s now thinner, lower quality and can be easily cracked and scratched whereas before it wasn’t. The price increase is actually SO ridiculous IMO. It really deters me from buying a bag and honestly have been going to resell route. I wish I started my collection sooner when it was much cheaper and higher quality but I didn’t have means to then that I do now. Thank you for the informative video!
Ohh yes! Me too, if only I had started buying earlier. I travelled to San Fran with one of my friends back in 2011 and she bought the Neverfull mm for $800usd. The preloved market is the way to go, the quality is far better!
This is exactly why I purchased a YSL medium puffer for fall. I got the black with silver hardware and paid 2500 US dollars. It’s lamb skin and totally worth it. I own a speedy 35 b in DE, Alma bb in DE and pochette accessoires in mono. Countless slgs but I’ve been disappointed lately in their quality and would rather spend the money on leather. Also, I don’t like the new LV collections. They are just too busy for me. I like classic pieces.
I bought a LV handbag in 2014 have had to return it it was. 3,000 dollars bag. And twice the bags have had quality issues that have required exchanges. Just told the store I don’t want to go back. They need to go back to the old way of making handbags. I am going preloved.
All the luxury brands increase their price at least twice a year. Some do more. Lots of rumours say they will cut the production amount and increase the price. Also, the popular items are extremely hard to get it in store or online. I believe that also increase the desire for purchasing. It’s marketing strategy. In the end, it is business. As a customer, unless you never buy luxury stuff, you are always the victim of the game.
Totally agreed, bought a Nomad bag several years ago, at the time my most expensive bag; now LV bags are 4/5 times more expensive; also in the past I could see several bags each season I would love, now I can't see anything, most of it is just ghastly
That is why i always love my Marc Jacobs Stam bag, because it still perfect even after 13 years .. quality is amazing, cannot compare how good is the leather through the years. ❤️
Wow! You look so beautiful and refreshing, this hairstyle suit you ! 👍🏻 yes, echo your thoughts, the price increase is ridiculous. I will only get from pre loved market
I agree with you. The new collections are ugly to be honest. I only like classics monogram. The new price has also turned me off completely. I was lucky to buy a few vintage pieces at super reasonable price 2 years ago. Everything on the resale markets are expensive since then.
L.V will lose so many during this break. Tbh we might as well invest in a 100% leather pieces. That are actually available lol I need a new Key Pouch but the price before taxes is ridiculous.
Great video! Super agree with you! I still prefer the classics. LV price increase with the quality is 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻. I am beginning to love vintage LV bags. I’d rather buy in the preloved market.
I agree with you 100% on the collections. I have been looking at the pre loved market because of the quality and I just don’t see anything in the last couple of collections that I liked.
Enjoyed this video :) Thank you for your insight, and I agree with your point of going preloved with the classic styles. I like some of the newer LV designs coming out now, but not a lot of them. I also love YSL and Gucci.
I ordered the felicie pochette in monogram last year in March online and the hot pink wallet insert was stamped 3 times. It had one stamp where it was supposed to be, where you put your cards and the back was stamped twice (where there’s supposed to be no stamp). I was like WTH, how can they miss that and ship it out!? It was so disappointing.
I have one item that is not considered a “classic”. I purchased a Nice mini from the wild at heart collection. The only reason I have it is because I am having difficulty finding one in monogram. Although, the material is very lovely I’m having a hard time using it. I think I will still stay to find one in monogram.
Congrats on your new handbag! I have the nano nice in monogram and I love it. I always feel like if I don't use an item/piece of clothing in the first week of purchase, then maybe it's not for me.
@@LValiquette My only problem is selling it for the same price. But you’re right. Probably not for me. Have to give it up at some point. Keep posting. Love your videos ❤️
Yes Ma'am I agree and it had to be said. You mention two collections...I had to search the name(if I've seen & didn't like it I forget it and don't care what the name is. BOTH are 😳mg UGLY for a bag for sure & would question myself BEFORE DURING & AFTER purchasing an SLG even! LV doesn't want me as their customer... I'm a classic girl who's NOT willing to settle for the crazies... high prices, terrible quality, ugly prints & "CONTROLLING" SALE TACTICS! The people we see are just confused.🤷🏾♀️ It's GREED!💯💕🌸
Yes, controlling sales tactics - you nailed it! Even though I started my collection a few years ago, I feel like the quality and collections were more my style. Now, it's catering to a whole different crowd.
I’m going to keep sticking with vintage pieces , which stand through the test of time. Better off get the leather replaced. Or even dying the leather black
I bought Louis Vuitton for years and spent a great deal of money. I have found that Louis Vuitton's quality has gone down hill. Their customer service is appalling!
I agree 💯 with everything you said. These new collections are so tacky that I find it insulting to the heritage of the fashion house. And the thing I find most irritating is the availability of this crap. You can buy anything from the new collections any day of the week but God forbid you try and track down a classic canvas piece. You can’t find one to save your life 🙄
YES! LV really needs to reflect on the pieces that have made their brand what it is today. The canvas is their foundation. It's so sad that the resale market has inflated the prices on the canvas pieces as well.
I bought The PM Document in 2018 at the Louis Vuitton Store in Saks Fifth Avenue. That bag was 1,400 ,it's now in 2021,$1,650 so I completely understand the point of this video!!
@@LValiquette I refuse to buy knock offs so I'm going back to.more affordable and made just as well Coach I recently bought a $550.Slim Briefcase on sale for $179 @ the Coach Outlet.
Yes!!!! They are becoming unaffordable because they don’t want the average working person buying their bags. Especially when some people were taking their bags and adding chains etc and turning them into different bags. If they are too expensive then only the well off can afford them. Thats why they stopped selling that toiletry pouch. I don’t think they care if you stop buying them. I’m surprised that people haven’t realized this. As soon as I saw people online adding chains I knew it was only a matter of time.
LV needs to get a grip on reality. I see a lot of their SLG's that can be turned into bags as a good entry into the brand. Consumers get a chance to see if they like the quality, craftsmanship, etc. Not many people are buying $3000+ on their first handbag from LV.
You are right and I agree. I just don’t think they are interested in the average working person.It’s like those clubs used to jack up the prices on New Years etc to keep out a certain element. The price would be so high you couldn’t afford it and had to go elsewhere.
I agree. The price make me more selective and these collections are not worth my 💰 I’m now looking into Saint Laurent pieces and the Gucci Ophidia collection.
So curious where you find your pre-loved bags in Vancouver?! Almost every place I’ve heard recommended is from the US. Definitely thinking that the older pieces were so much better quality.
I purchased from verified Japanese sellers on ebay. It's illegal for them to sell fakes in Japan and I've always had my items authenticated before I purchase them. The prices are way more affordable that route. ☺️
I agree 100 with you, its getting out of hand. I bought the never full GM in 2016 for $1250 now its over 1600. I do have quite a few but I'm a simple girl who doesn't like over the top bags, I like elegant simple classic.
The luxury world can be tricky! With so many influencers promoting LV, it's hard not to fall into the hype. There are so many other great luxury brands out there.
I agree with everything you said! For the price point I’d rather get something leather from a different fashion house. I’m so disappointed that my speedyb25 from the end of 2016 has cracked canvas. Never had issues with Chloe, Loewe, or Gucci leather bags.
The demand for the canvas items has really caused the quality to go down. So sad, since that is what LV started with. Loewe leather is on a whole other level 👍🏽.
I think. the qualite of canvas started to go down from 2016, I have also Speedy 30 from 2016 with many problems. My Speedy 25 from 2013 is still great condition after almost daily use
I agree I love to by LV Canvas because I try not to buy to much leather. But it’s annoying with the increases. I have a few monogram and DE but I think once I have a few Damier Azur I am done with LV.
Yes, the canvas is honestly great and can be so durable. I only hope they don't discontinue more of the canvas pieces to make their brand more "exclusive".
I feel the same way. I haven’t bought a canvas bag technically from the store since 2015 or 2016. I did buy an epi bag last year because I always wanted one (Alma bb). But epi doesn’t go up like canvas does. Canvas is almost not worth it now. And their bag styles are so hastily thrown together now. That’s how it feels to me, anyway. I have continued to buy slgs and perfume, but even my latest slg I went to Gucci instead.
I love luxury, but I feel like most of the prices of things are just comical now and that goes for high street as well. So much more satisfying and fun to shop pre loved and sustainable too!
I completely agree with you their new collections are horrible. The only two bags I would consider is the capucines bag but just the regular black bag or the red bag, and the coussin bag black with gold hardware.
I agree a lot of their new pieces/canvas is not as good as it used to be + I am also not that intrigued by their new collections and collabs. The water colors line they came out with is pretty but nothing I wanted or needed to add to my collection. I buy preloved mostly!
I only got into LV because of the canvas (Audrey with the Speedy anyone?) and I love the classsics in DE. I also live in the UK and I need bags I can wear year round in our cruddy weather. But it should not be leather prices...I think I'm done as well.
I agree with you 100% I think these bags are geared only for the rich not wanting all buyers very Boogie I’d say. There are so many other luxury bags with lower prices. Pre-loved is the way to go
I also agree with you! LV, Chanel, & Hermes, they are all greedy bas****!!! I will never do business with them again! I have been looking at Coach. They have beautiful leather bags, for hundreds Not thousands. There designs are much more interesting than they used to be. And the quality is excellent.
10 years ago the canvas was thicker and the. hardware was way better quality that would not tarnish easily. Today is way more expensive and the quality is not there. I have never had an issue with Gucci, YSL and other luxury brands. I do have a record of going back to Louis for a quality issue. Both my speedy’s looks fake from far away because of the tarnished hardware, and saddest part, I barely use them, since mini bags ad crossbody bags took over.
Ohh that's terrible. Another person also commented about her speedy tarnishing after only a month. That's unacceptable. But knowing LV, they will say that's just normal wear and tear 🙄.
I absolutely 💯agree with this topic. I‘ve purchase a lot of my bags a couple years ago. We have the exact same bags, among some others from LV. I gave my speedy away, after having it since 2007. Ive been trying to find my daughter a mini pochette. Any ideas where to find one please let me know. I love the monogram canvas and yes it seems the brand is stepping away from the print, they has really sold well. The new products are not as appealing to purchase for myself. I really hope they get it together for ALL their customers.
I agree! I only buy LV, but prices are going up and quality is going down. I also feel like the new items are very trendy but not useful. I will only spend that much money on a bag I can carry on a daily basis. The SA's actually said to me "why do you keep asking about these older bags". I just like the older bags. Where do you buy your pre-loved bags?
Totally agreed! I usually purchased two same bags from the website, and picked up the one with less quality issue then returned the other one as most of the time , it’s quality issue…. The classic looks is way more better than the new design . 😭
I bought a beautiful black leather handbag from a leather store in Portland, Oregon for $250. (Will Leather). The leather is soft, and a thousand other people don’t have the same bag 👍
Hey beautiful. Yes, the price increases are bananas. And when there are problems their customers service is HORRIFIC! Honestly, Ive turned to pre-loved when I want something lately. I won’t lie, there are two things I really want. But pre-loved can sometimes come at a premium. So I’ll wait. But I feel you on the new collections (the classics are more my vibe).
Yes, the classics are definitely the only bags I'd consider buying at LV! But, I agree, the preloved market has also increased their prices due to demand. I heard there was another LV price increase this past weekend - what is going on!?
I bought a key pouch last year and was disappointed with the craftsmanship. It’s uneven and the metal of the zip and the chain are different. I’m not sure what it looked like from a few years ago but I was expecting better quality.
I have several LV pieces at one point decided I would not carry anything but, however I'm so over the price increases as well. It's been about 2 years since something has appealed to me.
I don’t mind spending some money for a QUALITY bag that is going to last me for years to come rather than just a season, whether I can afford it or not.
LV is having an identity crisis and they are going to have to figure out what kind of company they are-especially with LVMH being publicly traded. I’d be interested to see how profitable their canvas monogram bags are compared to their more expensive leather pieces. The canvas is probably their bread and butter, but their ultra rich clientele are probably less likely to buy them. But if they alienate middle and upper middle class buyers to maintain exclusivity, I think they’re going to see it in their bottom line. Even thought they have endless pockets, even the rich will only buy so much.
Very well said. The canvas is really what has made the company what they are today. I understand that they want their leather pieces to standout and to provide a small demographic that exclusivity, but they will be losing a larger market.
They are releasing new designs like fast fashion. I just like looking at them.
Quality issues I think are related to them being more focused on mass producing.
So LV is like Zara on with a much bigger price tag xx
Totally agree! The new designs just look so cheap and same thing is happening to Chanel too. Bad designs……
You hit the nail on the head! They are releasing so many new collections, I can't even keep up with them anymore. They are truly the fast fashion of luxury.
after getting 4 lv bags im done with them too. 4 or 5 lv bags is enough i feel like anything more than that is too many.
Spot on! They are behaving like fast fashion now. Chanel too... I am learning to admire from afar than burn money every season lol
@@Buttercookiesssss Exactly right. Something new will always come along. No need to get so excited and buy buy buy xx
I have stopped LV since I discovered the excellent leather quality by YSL.
💯 agreed, I am slowly converting into YSL. The quality is much better & worth every penny.
Yes! YSL is amazing!
YSL is the bomb. I have a couple pieces from them from shoes to bags. I recently went to the soho store here in NYC for my bday and told the SA the purchase was a bday gift to myself ,which was a nice envelope clutch I purchased. She gave me a complimentary bottle of champagne love YSL!
Same here! And I used to love and work for Louis Vuitton. I wish I could speak on so much but I don’t want to get sued by them lol.
My last new item from lv has been my pochette Metis that I don't wear at all but, I've been enjoying my vintage classics from them, petite bucket bag or my neverfull PM. The classics are the best
Yes, the classics are the way to go!
Ahhh I feel the same way! I love LV but I won’t be getting anymore bags from them anytime soon. Not just because of price increases but I’m not crazy about the new designs coming out either. Also partially because now that I feel like I have a solid collection of the “classic” bags I’m more interested in branching out to other fashion houses!
Yes! Totally get what you are saying and agree 100%. I feel like when I first got into luxury, I loved LV so much…but now, I’m more interested in other luxury houses.
Totally agree with you! I've just dipped my feet into buying luxury bags and saw this! OMG, I just bought the speedy bando last year and the hardware had already tarnished! My coach satchel gold hardware looks better after 3 years as a workhorse, compared to my LV that I barely used in a year! 😭😭😭
There are better luxury brands out there
My LV hardware's fell off just after few month, very disappointed.
Except from a few pieces I have always thought LV as tacky LOL
Yes, their recent collections are so juvenile looking.
I believe they want to have a certain clientele and want to keep the "riff raft" away. Louis Vuitton are worse than used car sales person selling a lemon of a vehicle....so disgusting. * I seriously believe Coach has better quality. Although I'm not going to toss my bags in the garbage I do make sure I really want a certain item before I purchase.
P.s I believe some RUclipsrs are theives on a whole other level. They are habitual returners. Buyer remorse. Yuck!
P.s.s You're very pretty. Enjoy your pieces in the best of health. 😊
I agree about wanting to get that certain clientele…no shade but with all the stimulus checks and unemployment benefits people were buying LV like it was sold at Target 😂😩 maybe they think increasing prices will keep the riff raft away!!
@@jocelynturner7678 How ever people get their funds. As long as they are not thieves pay their bills take care of their kids... no abuse and love one another .... they can spend some funds as s gift to themselves. People struggle.
On the other hand.
The " Well-to -do "rich" people are living on credit. "Layaway" they get board easy and want to show off with monies that isn't theirs.
Louis vuitton employees are jerks even if they were to work at a fast food place.
Some are nice enough.
Ohhh I totally get what you are saying. They want their brand to ooze wealth and exclusivity 🙄. I really believe their canvas pieces are an entry into the brand and help build loyal customers, but with their current prices, no thank you. I think Coach leather is amazing too and I love that they are making a well deserved comeback. **Thank you for the sweet comment**💕
@@jocelynturner7678 interesting point that the EU lux brands increased pricing within the months the US gov announced it was giving money for COVID aid. Welp that door is closing. We couldn’t get free child care for 5 and under or socialized medicine for those under 18…. Those student loan payments are coming round again
Lauren!!!!!!!! Can we get an Amen sister!!!!! LV is SO over saturated all I see is LV bags it’s annoying at this point! The only items on my wishlist are the desk agenda and the 6 key holder. I’m so glad you put me on to Goyard, Polene and Loewe! Much better quality and the price point matches! I was waiting to see if you were going to address this in a video, I’ve seen other youtubers say the same! #wearesoulsisters 😂
LOL, we are soul sisters! Yes, LV is really everywhere now. And with the amount of fakes being carried too...like you said, it's so oversaturated. There are so many other luxury brands that deserve more attention and our hard earned money!
I agree ! My boo bought me the neverfull in black because I’m soooo tired of seeing everyone with the classic bags . If I get a classic bag it will be the huge travel size bag. I also smelled all the perfume and didn’t like any of them
Loved hearing your thoughts and I totally agree with everything you said! I think LV is making a huge mistake in phasing out their canvas pieces. I'm new to the brand and the only pieces that interest me are their classic canvas designs. I understand their current brand strategy is an effort to maintain their luxury status, but with newer designs having 0 appeal, appalling quality (I've seen some crazy quality issues with new unboxings lately), and price hikes, I also will not be purchasing from LV anytime soon.
Yes, like many of said here, their canvas is their bread and butter. It's really the foundation of the brand. Their vintage pieces are great if you can get a good price!
I’m with you on the new pieces….too tacky and cheap looking. I’m good with the classic pieces I have. And if I’m going to start off in the 2000s bracket then I’m going to another fashion house for a leather piece. I feel like LV forgot that canvas is what kickstarted everything for them..but once they feel it in their pockets…they will understand.
Yes, I really hope that you are right! The canvas is really the foundation of their brand. They need to put more care into keeping the quality to match their price point.
I so agree! LV is on the war path discontinuing canvas :) I feel like they are rebranding to stand out with the competition and nothing wrong with change, but I think to disregard and underproduce a line that has been their bread and butter is questionable, but if it makes sense, LV discontinues it. They have always discontinued canvas pieces, nothing new, but in the past few months they have cut a few pieces way above normal.
I am not a fan of their current launches, I prefer the classics and a twist on a classic and for that reason, I have sold a few of my pieces and is left with 3 bags which is more than enough for me, I love their SLG which I will continue to buy but I don't see buying anything else from the brand any time soon. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Agreed, their monogram is where they started. It’s a shame they are discontinuing so many pieces. I really think they are so durable, but with the price increases, they are so hard to justify. If they are discontinuing them because they want to cater to a certain demographic, I don’t know if I can support that.
@@LValiquette Oh the price point for new releases😩. It’s shameful, a canvas bag for almost $4K, not worth it. We are paying so much more for less.
I agree completely the only thing that has caught my eye has been fragrances lately🤷🏽♀️
Ohh yes, their fragrances are nice! I have 2 travel versions and they are so luxe!
I agree with you…. None of the new collections appeal to me either and I just started to build on my collection. I still love the classics also and now with the price increase, it’s such a turnoff. I would like to add a Neverfull in monogram print since it’s a classic but even preloved market has increased! So not sure which route I’ll go to get it. It’s crazy!
The preloved market is out of control too! They see that items are sold out or hard to get so they increase their prices…it’s a shame!
Yes, with the prices increases, the preloved market is also getting out of control. So many pieces used to be hundreds less just a few years ago. I go the ebay route, I tend to find I get the best items and prices from Japanese sellers. Have you looked at any of them?
@@LValiquette I’ve never bought anything from eBay…I’ll check it out thx!
@@LValiquette Be careful with that lots of 7star fakes on eBay
I agree! I can’t justify spending so much money on non leather goods sometimes. At this point your only paying for the name it seems. I haven’t bought new from LV only pre loved and probably won’t buy new unless I can truly afford it. It just doesn’t make sense to me as to why the price increases need to happen so often ☹️😵
Preloved is the way to go! The vintage pieces are much better in quality too!
I agree, they are pricing out working class customers. It is hard to save for an item when prices continually increase. I only do classics from LV in different leathers or coatings. The only thing I want now is the Alma BB in navy in empriente leather. I am enjoying what I have for now.
Yes, I agree with you 100%. The Alma bb in empriente is gorgeous!
That alma bb in empreinte leather is definitely a beauty 😍
I LOVE your hair cut!! So cute on you! And yes they have had so many price increases and they just keep going! I personally love the vintage bags and quality too. And the price increase (when it's over 2-3x in 1 year) leaves a bit of a bad taste in your mouth for sure.
Thank you! The vintage bags are such great quality and it's nice to have something that you don't always have to baby. But like you said, these price increases leave a bad taste in the mouth.
I agree. I love LV but more old school LV. Have not been interested in the new collections and have a few classic pieces and SLGs, some new and some preloved. Haven’t bought anything all year except the Alma bb in black Epi for my birthday. There is really nothing I want!😢
Yes! It’s only the classics for me now. The alma bb in epi is gorgeous, good investment!
Forget about Louis Vuitton… your hair is soooo cute that you’re making me want to have a haircut!!!💜💜💜
Awww thank you! You should do it! Very low maintenance ☺️.
Laughing as you’re talking about some of the recent collections. I too am put off by the direction LV is taking. I only own classics and will continue purchasing vintage until when and if things change. Great video.
LOL. I honestly don't know what direction LV is going - do they even know? I feel like everything is so trendy now. 🤷🏻♀️
I totally agree!! They’ve increased a lot. I’m only getting their SLG now so no to their big bags unless the Nano speedy comes in stock :(
Ohh the nano speedy is still on my wishlist. Totally with you, slg's are the way to go from here on out.
I agree that with the new collections and price increases, I think I will branch out to buy YSL or Gucci pieces. My LV collection consists of the empriente neverfull, speedy 25, neo neo, double zip pochette and the Palm Springs mini backpack, Rosalie coin purse and koala wallet. I think I’m good with Lv for now! Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Your collection has great classics! I agree, YSL and Gucci make amazing pieces and where my hard earned money will to as well!
I agree with you about some of the "out there" collections, especially the Crafty. Another thing I don't like is the overuse of the Vivienne cartoon. Ok, she's cute but is Louis Vuitton targeting a sophisticated, modern client or the junior high crowd? Hello Kitty is still cute but I no longer buy it.
Yes, I honestly have never been a fan of the Vivienne cartoon either. Not my style. Good analogy with Hello Kitty - they are essentially the same vibe haha. Don't even get me started on the crafty 🤮.
@@LValiquette The Craftiy, hat a disaster!
I agree! Nothing is appealing from their recent collections. It looks tacky and over priced. I just think brands like YSL, Prada(although literally everyone and their mother has a prada bag nowadays lol) , Coach and Jacquemus are the most affordable great quality luxury brand at the moment and bags that actually look great and not tacky.
Coach is making a comeback and I'm here for it! I love YSL, I have a few of their pieces and they have aged so well.
I haven’t bought anything from LV in awhile, I wish they would slow down on releasing new collections. I haven’t been interested in none of their new pieces as of late and have been trying other classic pieces from other fashion houses.
Yes! I feel like there are so many new releases, I can’t keep up with all of them. It’s really all about the classics and expanding to other luxury brands.
I spoke to my s.a and she told me verbatim that “the pandemic made everyone rich and they don’t want those kinds of people wearing their brand” so that’s why they have made everything unaffordable. Also they are trying to get away from the monogram because too many people have it. It all sucks so bad
Dammmn. That’s crazy, and I totally believe that your S.A. would say that too - seems like a belief LV would take. Your last sentence made me legit laugh so hard!😂
@@LValiquette yes! She’s super honest 😂😂
Exactly who is “those kind of people”? That is offensive and discriminatory in my opinion. Your SA might be honest but is quite rude and that type of attitude is offensive. People work hard to be able to afford a card holder or SLG and who is LV to dictate who buys or who should buy? LV and their associates need to be reminded that they are selling coated cotton canvas, not savings lives.
@@alliahmac I took it as people who wouldn’t shop their if not for pandemic unemployment. That’s why almost every monogram piece is pretty much sold out. I didn’t take it offensively. My S.A is from Ghana so I doubt she meant it in a racist way.
I always like to remind people that the S.A's are WORKING at LV and we are the ones BUYING at LV. If anyone there insults you...just remember that😘
The canvas isn’t even as durable as it used to be. I bought the PSM and it started peeling on the canvas after just a few times of carefully wearing it. I exchanged it and it happened a second time.
Yes, completely agree with you! The vintage pieces I have are much better made and the canvas is thicker.
The hardware on my speedy b25 is already tarnishing and I've had it for a little over a month😩 I've been eyeing either the loewe puzzle bag or Celine belt bag as my next purchase.
Loewe is definitely on my list!!!!
My puzzle bag is my favorite bag out of all my lux bags. I’m eyeing the Loewe flamenco bag next it’s so versatile!!
Yikes! Only a month old! I would take it back, that's a quality issue. The Loewe puzzle bag will always have my heart.
No, definitely not interested in buying Louis Vuitton hand bag at this time. Prices in the US are high as well.
Yes! The prices are insane.
Very well said. Totally agree with you.
For me, I would be buying preloved LV in the future, unless I really really love the new design, which I haven’t. 😅
Yes, same, preloved is the way to go! The recent collections have really turned me off.
Yes! So they use to not have have as many price increases I noticed when I started working there 2 yrs ago they started having multiple price increases a year. Try having to tell their loyal clients that :/ it was so hard I honestly felt bad having to tell clients about the price increases. In my own opinion (just an opinion), could not be justified.
I think I would have loved your honesty as an SA! The price increases are insane, I feel like I can't keep up with them.
Nowhere near Chanel’s increases. A WOC is $4300 Cdn with tax. Small classic flap $9916 with tax & medium $10,792
Yeah, I've heard the Chanel increases are insane. LV just had another one this past weekend - yelp!
The problem now with preloved is that they are inflating the prices like crazy because of the scarcity of canvas on LVs end since they are phasing it out to concentrate their leather pieces. Aside from empreinte, their other leathers don't think are worth the price. I have 2 of their leather pieces and quite honestly my contemporary coach leather bags are better quality.
Coach has amazing leather. There are so many other luxury and contemporary brands that make comparable (or even better) items.
I agree with you 110%. I’ve had 4 repair issues over the years (my small bucket bag, Gm Neverfull, 35 Speedy B, and my Adele wallet). Your right, nothing new appeals to me right now. I have moved onto Hermès and I doubled back to a Gucci Dionysus here lately. Your video was spot on.
Hi hope your doing ok with the Forest fires in BC and not impacted. I totally agree with you 100%. I am also done buying also. The price increases and them getting rid of canvas has totally turned me off.
Thanks for your lovely posts. Truly enjoy your videos.
Thank you! I'm extremely grateful to be in Vancouver. The Okanagan is devastated by the forest fires, it's heartbreaking. Yes, the price increases are a huge turnoff...and some of the SA's can be so rude too.
I agree with you on LV new collections....they are too trendy and I'm not very interested in....and the price point is too high, I'd rather spend that money on other brand bags.
Yes! I really can’t imagine wearing some of their new bags a year from now.
My issue is the customer service/repair service fees!!! The bags are expensive as you started and when something isn't right the costs to repair is unbelievable!!!!
Ohh I've heard their customer service can be very hit or miss when it comes to repairs! I've heard some horror stories!
Let’s just combine our collections and we have plenty to shop from in our own closet🤭
Deal. And our limited edition Harley Fur Bag.
After getting approved for permanent life insurance to protect my future retirement my conspicuous consumer days are over. There are so many homeless women where I live (LA) that are not seniors yet but not young. It makes me reflect on my choices. A nice bag once a year as a treat is ok but keeping up with bloggers and online materialists is not responsible. LV also burns bags which is not in line with zero waste / environmental standards. I’m glad you’re sharing your points but besides quality flaws and increased pricing, these were my personal ones. The logo is everywhere in the US in the EU they are grandma bags. Young people wouldn’t spend that much on a bag and they don’t live on credit.
I've read about the company burning their bags, the idea is quite shocking. I agree with you, treating yourself to luxury goods after working so hard is nice, but buying for the sake of keeping up with trends is the wrong mindset.
I purchased the same cle yesterday for $250.00 USD (includes tax) here on Maui.
Oh nice! Congrats on your new piece!
I woke up last week and just felt some type of way about LV! I think I’m over it! I hate the monogram print and all the canvas print! They’re everywhere!!!! It’s really cheapened the look of the brand! I will still buy bags but strictly only leather and the bags I sell i will be replacing with Chanel!
There are so many replicas out there too. I've seen some really horrible ones. There are so many other luxury houses to invest our money in.
I cannot handle the wild collection with all the animal print! It's so tacky but that is just my opinion. I'm the same I am very happy with my monogram speedy I bought 9 years ago. I have a few other classic pieces in monogram and Ebene. The last time I bought from LV was back in 2018. I just can't justify the price anymore and I sadly feel like it's become fast fashion with luxury prices. Same for Chanel. I have one Chanel bag from 2015 and that's all I'll ever have.
Girl, yes! The wild at heart collection is definitely not my style either. I heard there was another price increase this past weekend.
The Pochette Accessoires…absurd what it costs now.
RIGHT?! These increases are getting out of control.
I just subscribed! I aspire my YT channel to be like yours someday! 😍😍🤍💭🧸
Thank you!
i agree i will step back too cause i bought 3 bags this year and i think thats too much financially.
Congrats on your handbags, I hope you are loving and enjoying them! Yes, 3 handbags, at their current prices can definitely add up.
Totally agree! I also feel like LV is not targeting the millennials anymore. Their new target audience is Gen Z. That whole generation is so ahead of everything and a lot of them have already started earning. The new collections match their sense of style than with millennials. Apparently millennials are "Cheugy". The price increase on the other hand is ridiculous, but LV also don't want their bags to be seen everywhere with just anybody. They only want people who can afford the new price increase. The whole canvas line of bags will be fully gone in a few years. They are planning to make only leather items. So if anyone wants anything, it's best to get it now before it's gone.
I agree with you, LV is targeting a very particular demographic. I'm hopeing that they still continue to produce their canvas pieces, it's where they started!
I’m with you on this. I keep hearing on resell market that they changed the canvas material and it’s now thinner, lower quality and can be easily cracked and scratched whereas before it wasn’t. The price increase is actually SO ridiculous IMO. It really deters me from buying a bag and honestly have been going to resell route. I wish I started my collection sooner when it was much cheaper and higher quality but I didn’t have means to then that I do now. Thank you for the informative video!
Ohh yes! Me too, if only I had started buying earlier. I travelled to San Fran with one of my friends back in 2011 and she bought the Neverfull mm for $800usd. The preloved market is the way to go, the quality is far better!
2nd hand is environmentally friendly too
@@Z_3D I agree! I’ve been going this route! :)
@@Z_3D Yes, a more sustainable option!
This is exactly why I purchased a YSL medium puffer for fall. I got the black with silver hardware and paid 2500 US dollars. It’s lamb skin and totally worth it. I own a speedy 35 b in DE, Alma bb in DE and pochette accessoires in mono. Countless slgs but I’ve been disappointed lately in their quality and would rather spend the money on leather. Also, I don’t like the new LV collections. They are just too busy for me. I like classic pieces.
Yes! There are so many other luxury houses that make items that are just as good...or even better than LV! Congrats on your gorgeous YSL bag - enjoy!
I bought a LV handbag in 2014 have had to return it it was. 3,000 dollars bag. And twice the bags have had quality issues that have required exchanges. Just told the store I don’t want to go back. They need to go back to the old way of making handbags. I am going preloved.
Yes, I agree! Preloved is the way to go!
All the luxury brands increase their price at least twice a year. Some do more. Lots of rumours say they will cut the production amount and increase the price. Also, the popular items are extremely hard to get it in store or online. I believe that also increase the desire for purchasing. It’s marketing strategy. In the end, it is business. As a customer, unless you never buy luxury stuff, you are always the victim of the game.
Yes, and I heard LV just had another price increase this past weekend. I honestly can't keep up. Preloved is the way to go from now on.
Totally agreed, bought a Nomad bag several years ago, at the time my most expensive bag; now LV bags are 4/5 times more expensive; also in the past I could see several bags each season I would love, now I can't see anything, most of it is just ghastly
LOL - yes, ghastly is such a good word! I don't know what direction LV is moving towards...but, it's not a good one haha.
That is why i always love my Marc Jacobs Stam bag, because it still perfect even after 13 years .. quality is amazing, cannot compare how good is the leather through the years. ❤️
Wow! You look so beautiful and refreshing, this hairstyle suit you ! 👍🏻
yes, echo your thoughts, the price increase is ridiculous. I will only get from pre loved market
Yes, preloved is the way to go!
I agree with you. The new collections are ugly to be honest. I only like classics monogram. The new price has also turned me off completely. I was lucky to buy a few vintage pieces at super reasonable price 2 years ago. Everything on the resale markets are expensive since then.
Yes, the resale market has exploded! Everything is so pricey now.
L.V will lose so many during this break. Tbh we might as well invest in a 100% leather pieces. That are actually available lol I need a new Key Pouch but the price before taxes is ridiculous.
Yes! The leather pieces are nice, but I do hope the canvas pieces stay. It's where LV started, I hope they don't forget that 😭.
Great video! Super agree with you! I still prefer the classics. LV price increase with the quality is 👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻. I am beginning to love vintage LV bags. I’d rather buy in the preloved market.
The preloved market is the way to go!
I agree with you 100% on the collections. I have been looking at the pre loved market because of the quality and I just don’t see anything in the last couple of collections that I liked.
Yes, preloved is the way to go. The quality is better and it's more sustainable!
Enjoyed this video :) Thank you for your insight, and I agree with your point of going preloved with the classic styles.
I like some of the newer LV designs coming out now, but not a lot of them. I also love YSL and Gucci.
Yes, I love YSL too!
I have a small collection of LVs and they are not lasting
Yikes, there seems to be a lot of quality issues with LV.
I ordered the felicie pochette in monogram last year in March online and the hot pink wallet insert was stamped 3 times. It had one stamp where it was supposed to be, where you put your cards and the back was stamped twice (where there’s supposed to be no stamp). I was like WTH, how can they miss that and ship it out!? It was so disappointing.
WOW, how the heck did they screw that up so bad! Did they end up exchanging it for you?
I have one item that is not considered a “classic”. I purchased a Nice mini from the wild at heart collection. The only reason I have it is because I am having difficulty finding one in monogram. Although, the material is very lovely I’m having a hard time using it. I think I will still stay to find one in monogram.
Congrats on your new handbag! I have the nano nice in monogram and I love it. I always feel like if I don't use an item/piece of clothing in the first week of purchase, then maybe it's not for me.
@@LValiquette My only problem is selling it for the same price. But you’re right. Probably not for me. Have to give it up at some point. Keep posting. Love your videos ❤️
Yes Ma'am I agree and it had to be said. You mention two collections...I had to search the name(if I've seen & didn't like it I forget it and don't care what the name is. BOTH are 😳mg UGLY for a bag for sure & would question myself BEFORE DURING & AFTER purchasing an SLG even! LV doesn't want me as their customer... I'm a classic girl who's NOT willing to settle for the crazies... high prices, terrible quality, ugly prints & "CONTROLLING" SALE TACTICS!
The people we see are just confused.🤷🏾♀️ It's GREED!💯💕🌸
Yes, controlling sales tactics - you nailed it! Even though I started my collection a few years ago, I feel like the quality and collections were more my style. Now, it's catering to a whole different crowd.
I’m going to keep sticking with vintage pieces , which stand through the test of time. Better off get the leather replaced. Or even dying the leather black
I bought Louis Vuitton for years and spent a great deal of money. I have found that Louis Vuitton's quality has gone down hill. Their customer service is appalling!
Yes! The prices increases don't warrant their items or customer service anymore.
I agree 💯 with everything you said. These new collections are so tacky that I find it insulting to the heritage of the fashion house. And the thing I find most irritating is the availability of this crap. You can buy anything from the new collections any day of the week but God forbid you try and track down a classic canvas piece. You can’t find one to save your life 🙄
YES! LV really needs to reflect on the pieces that have made their brand what it is today. The canvas is their foundation. It's so sad that the resale market has inflated the prices on the canvas pieces as well.
I love their SLG but for the purses I think their prices are too high for just a canvas.
Yes, their SLG's have really held up well for me, even after daily use.
Exactly . Just a name you can buy other brand better than lv and price wise . Love your channel
Thank you! Yes, totally agree.
I bought The PM Document in 2018 at the Louis Vuitton Store in Saks Fifth Avenue. That bag was 1,400 ,it's now in 2021,$1,650 so I completely understand the point of this video!!
And it will only go up in price too!
@@LValiquette I refuse to buy knock offs so I'm going back to.more affordable and made just as well Coach
I recently bought a $550.Slim Briefcase on sale for
$179 @ the Coach Outlet.
Yes!!!! They are becoming unaffordable because they don’t want the average working person buying their bags. Especially when some people were taking their bags and adding chains etc and turning them into different bags. If they are too expensive then only the well off can afford them. Thats why they stopped selling that toiletry pouch. I don’t think they care if you stop buying them. I’m surprised that people haven’t realized this. As soon as I saw people online adding chains I knew it was only a matter of time.
LV needs to get a grip on reality. I see a lot of their SLG's that can be turned into bags as a good entry into the brand. Consumers get a chance to see if they like the quality, craftsmanship, etc. Not many people are buying $3000+ on their first handbag from LV.
You are right and I agree. I just don’t think they are interested in the average working person.It’s like those clubs used to jack up the prices on New Years etc to keep out a certain element. The price would be so high you couldn’t afford it and had to go elsewhere.
I agree. The price make me more selective and these collections are not worth my 💰 I’m now looking into Saint Laurent pieces and the Gucci Ophidia collection.
The Gucci Ophidia collection is fantastic! And the Gucci monogram can be a bit more low key and not so in your face, compared to the LV monogram.
So curious where you find your pre-loved bags in Vancouver?! Almost every place I’ve heard recommended is from the US. Definitely thinking that the older pieces were so much better quality.
I purchased from verified Japanese sellers on ebay. It's illegal for them to sell fakes in Japan and I've always had my items authenticated before I purchase them. The prices are way more affordable that route.
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@@LValiquette How does one know they are verified? Is it stated somewhere?
@@lee9604 at the bottom of their eBay page they will have their business license from Tokyo M.P.D
@@LValiquette Thank you so much for that information!
They don’t want regular people buying them.? There stuff is getting ugly.
yeah, it's so strange!
I agree 100 with you, its getting out of hand. I bought the never full GM in 2016 for $1250 now its over 1600. I do have quite a few but I'm a simple girl who doesn't like over the top bags, I like elegant simple classic.
The Neverfull has increased in price so much! You got it for a good price...can't imagine what it will be a few years from now.
Great video.. I agree with all of this even though I’m relatively new to luxury purchases lol
The luxury world can be tricky! With so many influencers promoting LV, it's hard not to fall into the hype. There are so many other great luxury brands out there.
I agree about the collections.... WHO IS BUYING SOME OF THESE BAGS?!?!?!
I feel the same. I just order a bag online and decide to return it. I’m over LV.
Save that money! There are other luxury houses out there that are just as good or better!
I agree with everything you said! For the price point I’d rather get something leather from a different fashion house. I’m so disappointed that my speedyb25 from the end of 2016 has cracked canvas. Never had issues with Chloe, Loewe, or Gucci leather bags.
The demand for the canvas items has really caused the quality to go down. So sad, since that is what LV started with. Loewe leather is on a whole other level 👍🏽.
I think. the qualite of canvas started to go down from 2016, I have also Speedy 30 from 2016 with many problems. My Speedy 25 from 2013 is still great condition after almost daily use
I agree I love to by LV Canvas because I try not to buy to much leather. But it’s annoying with the increases. I have a few monogram and DE but I think once I have a few Damier Azur I am done with LV.
Yes, the canvas is honestly great and can be so durable. I only hope they don't discontinue more of the canvas pieces to make their brand more "exclusive".
I feel the same way. I haven’t bought a canvas bag technically from the store since 2015 or 2016. I did buy an epi bag last year because I always wanted one (Alma bb). But epi doesn’t go up like canvas does. Canvas is almost not worth it now. And their bag styles are so hastily thrown together now. That’s how it feels to me, anyway. I have continued to buy slgs and perfume, but even my latest slg I went to Gucci instead.
I love luxury, but I feel like most of the prices of things are just comical now and that goes for high street as well. So much more satisfying and fun to shop pre loved and sustainable too!
Yes, preloved is fun! I love finding gems and you're right, it's more sustainable!
I completely agree with you their new collections are horrible. The only two bags I would consider is the capucines bag but just the regular black bag or the red bag, and the coussin bag black with gold hardware.
The capucines has such a beautful design and structure. I feel like that handbag will become one of their classics.
Very well said
Thank you!
It’s not so much unaffordable, rather unjustifiable
Yes, that's it!
In my opinion, this is pure & simple: EXTORTION! Unapologetic....
Yes, good way to put it!
I agree a lot of their new pieces/canvas is not as good as it used to be + I am also not that intrigued by their new collections and collabs. The water colors line they came out with is pretty but nothing I wanted or needed to add to my collection. I buy preloved mostly!
Preloved seems to be the way to go! I love finding a good deal and not having to stress about keeping it absolutely pristine.
@@LValiquette agreed!
Totally aggree! You are so on point!
Thank you! Can't justify the increase!
I only got into LV because of the canvas (Audrey with the Speedy anyone?) and I love the classsics in DE. I also live in the UK and I need bags I can wear year round in our cruddy weather. But it should not be leather prices...I think I'm done as well.
Yes, the classic canvas pieces are amazing. The price increases are really getting out of control...and they just had another one this past weekend!
I agree with you 100% I think these bags are geared only for the rich not wanting all buyers very Boogie I’d say. There are so many other luxury bags with lower prices. Pre-loved is the way to go
Preloved is the way to go for sure! Or like you said, other luxury brands!
I also agree with you! LV, Chanel, & Hermes, they are all greedy bas****!!! I will never do business with them again! I have been looking at Coach. They have beautiful leather bags, for hundreds Not thousands. There designs are much more interesting than they used to be. And the quality is excellent.
10 years ago the canvas was thicker and the. hardware was way better quality that would not tarnish easily. Today is way more expensive and the quality is not there. I have never had an issue with Gucci, YSL and other luxury brands. I do have a record of going back to Louis for a quality issue. Both my speedy’s looks fake from far away because of the tarnished hardware, and saddest part, I barely use them, since mini bags ad crossbody bags took over.
Ohh that's terrible. Another person also commented about her speedy tarnishing after only a month. That's unacceptable. But knowing LV, they will say that's just normal wear and tear 🙄.
I absolutely 💯agree with this topic. I‘ve purchase a lot of my bags a couple years ago. We have the exact same bags, among some others from LV. I gave my speedy away, after having it since 2007. Ive been trying to find my daughter a mini pochette. Any ideas where to find one please let me know. I love the monogram canvas and yes it seems the brand is stepping away from the print, they has really sold well. The new products are not as appealing to purchase for myself. I really hope they get it together for ALL their customers.
Just curious which preloved markets do you go to?
I use ebay!
I agree! I only buy LV, but prices are going up and quality is going down. I also feel like the new items are very trendy but not useful. I will only spend that much money on a bag I can carry on a daily basis. The SA's actually said to me "why do you keep asking about these older bags". I just like the older bags. Where do you buy your pre-loved bags?
Totally agreed! I usually purchased two same bags from the website, and picked up the one with less quality issue then returned the other one as most of the time , it’s quality issue…. The classic looks is way more better than the new design . 😭
The fact that you need to get two and choose the better of them, says something about LV craftsmanship and quality control. How terrible!
I bought a beautiful black leather handbag from a leather store in Portland, Oregon for $250. (Will Leather). The leather is soft, and a thousand other people don’t have the same bag 👍
Hey beautiful. Yes, the price increases are bananas. And when there are problems their customers service is HORRIFIC! Honestly, Ive turned to pre-loved when I want something lately. I won’t lie, there are two things I really want. But pre-loved can sometimes come at a premium. So I’ll wait. But I feel you on the new collections (the classics are more my vibe).
Yes, the classics are definitely the only bags I'd consider buying at LV! But, I agree, the preloved market has also increased their prices due to demand. I heard there was another LV price increase this past weekend - what is going on!?
I bought a key pouch last year and was disappointed with the craftsmanship. It’s uneven and the metal of the zip and the chain are different. I’m not sure what it looked like from a few years ago but I was expecting better quality.
I have several LV pieces at one point decided I would not carry anything but, however I'm so over the price increases as well. It's been about 2 years since something has appealed to me.
I totally agree with you.
We aren't the only ones! ☺️ Seems like a lot of other people feel the same!
I don’t mind spending some money for a QUALITY bag that is going to last me for years to come rather than just a season, whether I can afford it or not.