IT'S OVER: These affordable iconic items are being cancelled. BUT WHY??
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- Опубліковано 9 лют 2025
- Hey everyone! A few of you will likely know that Louis Vuitton have discontinued the Toiletry Pouch from its line-up. When I looked into this a bit more though, I did notice that (I’m not sure if this is intended), but most of the remaining travel accessories are designed in such a way as would make it impossible to use them as a bag.
What do you all think?
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So glad I bought these pieces new back in the early 2000's. I haven't purchased anything new from LV in years. I have five bags from them and I think three of them they don't make anymore. I love bags and accessories, but I'm just so turned off by how greedy these companies have become. My absolute favorite bag is my 18 year old Chanel. I carry it everyday!
Well stated!!!
@@fashionandluxury101 Thank you! 😊
I stopped buying Chanel handbags when they stopped making the GST.
It’s such a shame that everything gets increased so quickly. A lot of people would love to own at least one special luxury bag but it gets more and more unattainable. I feel that brands can still feel exclusive even when they have a line that isn’t too crazily priced. Pre-loved is become more and more attractive (though also more expensive)
I wish the preloved market made sense. There was a pair of Hermes sandals I wanted that were preloved, worn, and priced at the same value as the new ones. I just feel people are buying luxury and trying to upsell to make a quick buck. I think Luxury Houses have caused their own problems and are trying to reel it in. LV has always been overpriced and repetitive. I try to avoid "new money" Instagramers.
The problem with more affordable luxury items is that the second hand prices are usually even higher than retail!
I am a member of several Facebook groups where there are business sellers selling live every week with really great prices. It’s the only way I was able to afford/justify the LV bag I desperately wanted. Being an older model the canvas is thicker and better quality imo.
Versace is having a sale🤗🤗🤗
Yet everyone is wearing designer at least in London, wonder how
Iconic luxury is kept out of reach of most to maintain the exclusivity or it loses its "lust". Coach is making beautiful bags of excellent quality and carefully finished. They are still not cheap and we get a lot for our money. Bought my first Coach over 30 years ago and still love it.
Agreed! I’ve been buying and carrying Coach bags for decades. I also like Kate Spade. It’s really hard for me to justify the cost of a designer bag when I can get a lovely, well made, long wearing bag for much less.
Just start buying better-quality bags from designers that are not household names. You could start a designer off on an iconic run.
I buy rado bags from Italy. Beautiful bags for a much more affordable price. Get off the "Lux" train for the sake of the name
@@codebrker24 Best bag I ever owned was an Italian leather bag from Marino Orlandi. I bought it at a deep discount from a Marshall’s store in the US. Wish they were more available here.
I have used one of my coach bags way too much. It was my everyday bag for like 5 years and I never cared that much about how I stored it or anything and it still looks new after about 8 years! Coach quality is amazing
The toiletry bags had that trapeze shaped bottom so you could stand it up on a counter. Great if you're traveling and in a hotel bathroom or are setting it on a desk. Besides distorting the shape with anything thicker than a nail file, you can't stand any of those flat pouches up. They have to lay on their sides and I don't want my stuff sitting like that even in my own bathroom. I'm not precious about my things. If I buy them, I use them, but I also take care of my stuff. A flat pouch is silly as a toiletry bag.
Sophie - completely a different topic, but any chance you could do a "favourite lipsticks" video? Your lip colours are always on point. 💋🥰
Topic-adjacent: Which luxury designer's have the best makeup line. Dior? YSL? Or which products are "Holy Grail"?
@@sebeckley Absolutely Chanel!! I have been buying it for years, -skincare and cosmetics. (I have ridiculously sensitive skin and Chanel’s skincare is safe for me to use!) Significant selection of lip and eye colours, definitely something to suit anyone! -& what I love about Chanel, is that when you make a purchase, , they give you a sample of something you might like to buy in the future. (Well, in Australian department stores, Chanel does this!)
That’s a great idea! And @sebeckley I see your follow-on comment, plus @Kirstey
I will include a segment on this in my next vlog, and of course I shall shout you out for the idea ☺️ Have a great week everyone! Xx
@@SophieShohetOfficial Could you please tell us what’s the lipstick you are wearing in this vdo!
Yes please!!
Sophie, I appreciate your perspective and your efforts to make luxury items accessible to more people. In the spirit of value, I find it amazing that people spend thousand of dollars on bags and then they spend MORE to purchase an organizer to make their bag more useable. Is function something that prominent design houses can not be bothered with? Also, luxury bags tend to “color transfer”-clothing fades on to them. Some bags come unstitched and lose their shape. Is it unreasonable to expect superior quality when a person drops thousands on a luxury bag?
I have to admit that i haven’t been looking at these brands since covid started. Covid changed my view of things and what is more important. 💋
Honestly, I'm really quite glad that I've never been into a lot of the higher tier brands. I think they're gorgeous, and I like looking at them like art, but they don't really fit my style. I'm sure my pocketbook is very, very happy with that right now.
I think designers have done this to create exclusivity. Their PR have watched a lot of UA-cam videos and followed ppl on social media.
So true
What is ironic, is for all the labels constantly combating and advertising against; this just pushes the average customer to look to faux items to satisfy their shopping wants. Heightening prices, exclusivity and cancelling in-demand products is just going to lead to the inevitable consequence of exacerbating the global counterfeit market.
And counterfeit items are not cheap either. In cost and in more regularity, quality. A faux item might cost a third of the real item, but that money spent by buyers adds up. And all of that money is being dismissed by the labels, in their greed and arrogance.
Hi, Sophie!!! Thank you for the heart. Much love and respect to you from Louisville, Kentucky USA to you in the UK. ❤🇬🇧❤ 🛍👜💎
Re: looking at men’s wear for cheaper prices. Some brands, the kids line is where you’ve got to look for the cheaper (but still useable) bags now. I’ve seen people pick up Hermès, Versace, D&G, etc. Next they’ll notice and raise the kid’s items to incredible amounts as well...
Edit: highly recommend Mel in Melbourne’s recent “50 luxury bags under $500” video, some amazing options and finds for some really great bags for the money. Way more in my current budget as well than the under $1000 videos. Would be curious to know your opinions on some of her finds.
Men section always have cheaper and better quality. Pink tax !
It’s sad that they are pulling out of the travel items because it’s one thing I would want to buy!
If you want a toiletry case just go on eBay Japanese market there’s tons
Thank you for this video! a few years ago people were hating on those using the toiletry 26 as a clutch... Social media influenced me that it was tacky, looking back that’s a very snobby and judge mental view on others. I love it as a clutch now, I love these ideas. Use your luxury items as much as possible! The great quality can endure it.
Thank you for always being so understanding of some of our budgets. You’re awesome xx
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Shhhhh. We don’t want them to ‘cancel’ the Kirigami set too 😂😂
I love your commentary on all varied topics, Sophie. You are thoughtful, honest and you speak with conviction. Really enjoy your channel. Thank you!
Makes me appreciate Coach so much more.
Jeffery Star made LV look tacky. IMO
🤭🤭🤭🤣😂🤣🤭🤭
So did his little side minion Rich Lux.
LV is tacky regardless only good for toiletries
And Fendi too...
I have zero interest in logos, brands or bags! But I just love watching your videos 😍 I have watched you for quite a while and I really admire your work ethic, inclusivity and honesty 😊 keep doing you!!!
You are so kind Katie 🙏🏽 thank you for the love, I greatly appreciate it, I really do 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️ Have a super week my friend! ☺️xxx
I wish I started buying these items much earlier but with them discontinued the prices just become insane on the resell market! Awesome video as always xx
I love Coach and Tory Burch. Their quality and styles give more bang for the buck than any high end designer
I've experienced really poor quality with Tory Burch bags. Love her shoes and silk dresses, but the bags have been a disappointment for me. 😔 maybe I'm too hard on mine! LV canvas is my go-to, 😄
I've fallen in love with Coach lately. The packaging is luxury with the nice box, ribbon, dust bag etc even for small items and the leather is incredible. I recently bought 2 of the Coach Beat Saddlebags and love them!
Neverrrr
I sold my pochette metis and bought a Coach rambler instead because the LV PM knockoffs on the streets looked just as good as my real one
No. Gave up on both brands when threads continue to unravel. Very poor craftsmanship.
I am so obsessed with your top. I've been seeing that designer all over during the last week. So funny how the universe continues to push that into my life.
High prices is not only in the luxury market. Everyday items have gone up significantly. From groceries to house building. Very interesting topic. I would say in America- the high prices is due to the increase in minimum wage, unemployment benefits, lack of employees, etc.
For my country, everything increases, except the wages😂 biggest reasons are a lack of human resources and (raw) materials in some industries that influence the other industries
Add bailing out trillion dollar corporations. Punch up, not down.
@@dominiquek_94 yes exactly.
Minimum wage hasn’t increased in the US and even if it did, it doesn’t match price increases.
@@almicia The federal wage has not. But depending on your state there have been increases. You’re correct. I should’ve have been more clear- the workforce are now requiring a higher wage. There is a direct correlation that when people earn more the prices of everything else goes up as well. I mentioned this only to indictate that the prices of goods are going up regardless of the economic sector. There is no correlation with higher wages and price increases in luxury market.
Sophie, your comments on these items disappearing or 'being cancelled' because the crowds are more aware of them (and brands do not like selling more the cheaper than the expensive items) perhaps come from a place of you wanting people to experience luxury. This isn't an interest to the big corporate houses of fashion: they want expansion and profit! And if these standards consist in rising prices up and 'restricting the accessible items' periodically is just them doing business. Let's be real: Tory Burch isn't really a reference of french classic as Chanel or Louis Vuitton and people know it. But they also know they can't afford the items they once could. In my view, it all comes to the fact that we either keep up 'belonging to' the people who can afford luxury, or not. And by definition 'luxury' means things you can buy and do not need: either elongate the dream a couple of years (if you REALLY want to get that Classic flap Chanel) or just be educated enough to know that sometimes true luxury isn't just brand recognition
👏👏👏👏👏 well said!
Well said
It’s a very bad business move by LV to discontinue those items! They will likely alienate so many who wanted to purchase for the first time, yes petty indeed! OTOH, I was just able to purchase an all leather Coach Nolita 24 with an outside zipper compartment for just over $50. It can be used as a catch all in a larger bag or used as a crossbody.
Keeping a few items that young people just starting out can afford to buy to get them into your brand seems like a no brainer, but apparently not.
Such an interesting video. I did my Master thesis at university on the influence of bloggers on the brand image of luxury brands back in 2016. I studied LV, Dior and Chanel in my scope and the influence was pretty significant. Imagine what the results would look like now after 5 years... I now work in ICT but I still follow the developments so I love your video's!
In the US it’s not that the prices are going up, it’s that our dollar value has gone down so much. It takes more dollars to buy the same thing than last year. It’s the Federal Reserve/Central Banks fault.
Dang, the more crazy frequency of price increase, the more they are taking away from the middle class people (the vast majority). Or that was their plan in the first plan. The more it increases I feel like having the logo is more not worth to own. ☹️ I feel that branded brands could have different range that is suit for people with different budget. So that they can have more sales and more people to “promote “ their brand. Like Apple.
Thing is , Louis Vuitton started as only doing travel trunks and cases , so I can't understand why they would do this , it took me about 3 years to get hold of a LV toiletry pouch 15 , sometimes I think it's all hyped up about being discontinued just so people will rush to buy them.xxx
I think toiletry pouch, shape wise, looked a lot like the Coussin pm. The Coussin is what like, $2000? I think they wanted to avoid having customers opted for the cheaper option and wearing that as bag. They also wanted to standardize the amount of “bag” you get for your money.
Agreed. They didn’t like people were diy with the chains
@@katemiller7874rather they want to profit from the idea hence the coussin bag. Guess it's time to get rid of the competition aka toiletry bag.
If that's the case, they'll probably bring them back once the Coussin goes out of fashion.
I am not yet at the moment of my life where I can afford luxurious goods, but I watch your videos regularly because they are so educational, that when I reach the point where I can afford those brands, I will know exactly what to buy thanks to you! You are such a perfect guide in this luxury world. I wish you a good day!
I truly believe the theory that they did this to keep the brands exclusivity. They don’t like their lower priced items made into a handbag. Thats money lost if people get the look for less. I also believe the theory that they will eventually get rid of most canvas pieces due to the counterfeit market. I don’t think Lv will ever completely get rid of the canvas monogram being how iconic it is. Maybe they will incorporate it into their leather pieces.
You might be surprised to see that Hermes has some decently priced pouches. I have the neobain case in the large size, and it fits a really decent amount! I use to store clunky things like a wifi hotspot, portable battery, things like that, in my backpack. I paid something like $350 USD a couple of years ago, and they're still around that price!
I like buying second hand, but for me, second hand/pre-loved always has to be a bargain. I will not pay above retail however badly I want an item and I will not even pay a price which is only slightly below retail. It has to be a low price or I find a High Street item. I begged for years for a Toiletry 26 but I eventually just lost interest so when it was available later on, I didn't get it. I have some regrets now, but I am moving on. On a cheerier note, if you follow Autumn Beckman on UA-cam, she recently created a video showing how you can slip DRings through the loops on the LV cosmetics pouch and wear it as a bag. That is a great hack for any of your followers who are interested. Thank you for the video!
I recently ordered the Kirigami set. I'd wanted a louis vuitton wallet and the small ones are about £300+ whereas the larger ones will set you back around £500+ I initially didn't really like the kirigami but it feels like it will be very multifunctional and I do intent to use the smaller parts of the sets as a wallet and maybe even use the larger size as a clutch or attach a strap to it and use it as a bag. Can't wait until it arrives and I also feel this item will certainly go up in price in the future.
Love your take on brands Sophie. I will stick with my Coach brand. My budget or lifestyle wouldn't work with the higher tier brands, but I like to hear what you think. Great videos!
So glad I got my toiletry pouch a few months back, it was a really great price for the amount of stuff you can get it in. I do feel like a lot of brands are putting prices up a little to much and a little to often at the moment. Great video sophie x
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and input Sophie, it is greatly appreciated! It's a shame really how Louis Vuitton would just discontinued these "useful" products. Sad indeed!!
I definitely agree they discontinued the T 26 because of the bag conversion. I own two T 26 in the Escale collection and the crafty collection. I found it was a way to afford a piece from that collection without spending over $1,000 for a handbag. It has multiple uses and is such a versatile piece. It’s very sad it has come to this. Hopefully they will still make them in their limited collections. I’m not sorry we hacked LV , work smarter not harder.
I appreciate this topic a lot. Pls also feature on what kind of luxury bags that has a good resale value and gives the best value for money.
A relatively cheaper brand but great quality for us in Australia is oroton. It is not louis vuitton but you are not playing lv prices, they ship worldwide.
They're more like document holders with this flat shape, I mean, what toiletry items could you actually put in there without bulging and (after some time of usage) even cracking the item / the canvas? Even a normal sized lipstick would be too bulky, it seems 😕🤷🏻♀️!
Travel size toiletries actually fit really well! Even some large sized ones fit perfectly.
I‘m seriously sooo glad, I got my hands on the poche Toilette 26 just when rumors that it‘s being discontinued started. I bought one last year but sold it and really regretted it afterwards. When I got it now it wasn‘t on the website anymore but the customer service were still able to sell the last few they had in stock soooooooo glad and happy. 🙏🏻
I like seeing people’s creativity x speaking of which- the pearl handle that you made for one of your Chanel bags was so lovely 😊. Thanks for getting us thinking.
thnks Sophie, the gucci mini drawstring bag is a fab find - never thought about for a mini bag (my favourite type)
Hi Sophie, love you and your contents, I've been following you for years...well, as far as I noticed, 2020 and 2021 are definetly the prices' increase years! I'm a lot into luxury either bags or jewlery, and it seems that people all around the world have spent so much time stuck at home watching youtube or scrolling on instagram as hobbies, that a massive amount of "new consumers" was born, and almost a new generation or followers under influence is now ready to spend their savings into luxury. This is the only reason I found to actually explain these CRAZY raises that contaminated the entire high end market despite a world wide pandemic...Chanel started first, but even brands that would not play this game too obviously in the past, are on such a wave now, that even after months of real saving and carefulness, you can't plan to treat yourself in any kind of way! The point is that certain influencers that work for luxury brands are so spoilt, or wealthy, that they shoot themselves wearing extremly pricy items, that years ago, people would ask for very special occasions, like once in a life time. Nowadays it seems almost normal and natural to shop at Hermes or Chanel every day and splurge like crazy on material stuff, that are right now way over estimated...So, to me, we're all now considering that having a Cartier love bracelet or a Birkin bag is "a go to", or just basics, but not at all, these things are still pure luxury and high spendings. As a conclusion, I would say that influencers help brands legitimate increases as they spread this new normality of non stop consuming on social medias, which can be dangerous and depressing for those can't afford any of these stuff.
well said, hardly anyone can buy a chanel bag every day. There is also so much more to life, and hopefully with the vaccines and people being able to socialise again and not being stuck at home will lessen people's albeit chosen exposure to social media.
@@karins2717 absolutly 😘
I tell all my friends to hurry and buy all the luxury handbags they’ve been wanting, right now! The prices are continuing to increase and after while .... it will get to where you cannot afford it unless you’re truly rich. I was blessed for my business to really do well despite the pandemic. So I knocked out 8 handbags off my Lux wishlist last year and 2 this year. My latest was my Goyard St Louis bag, which I purchased 2 wks ago. Goyard has increased their prices as well. I can now say I have cleared off my entire Lux Wish List. Anything I buy now, are just things that are special edition. But I have attained all the major “must have” classics that I wanted apart of my collection.
I'd tell my friends to save and invest their money on real estate and stocks.
You were right Sophie, on the Louis Vuitton website the Kirigami pouches are now £480 no longer £430 xx
You are just heavenly to watch that I forget to be bummed out that I can't get a new toiletry in every size like I'd hoped but Goyard has been looking attractive ,I think rather than be upset about it to look elsewhere,and your pointers are spot on .as always..love to you Sophie 😘❤️✨💖🌞💙🥰😽
I got my hands on the toiletry 26 new from the boutique a few days ago and I’m so glad. I wanted if specifically for long weekend trips
Hi Sophie I made a bag from a Dior men’s vip gift I picked up from eBay last Xmas and I added a chunky chain strap for cross body use and a chunky pearl strap for hand held use. I also added Dior stick on vip set and a couple of CD vip charms . I bought one for my son and he converted his to a bag as well.
Hi, Sophie! The Toiletries 15/19/26 were meant to be worn as travel catch-alls or as clutches. Personally, I find all this chunky, shiny chain hysteria attached to a felt bag organizer a “trying too hard”look and quite tacky, as a matter of fact..Lady D was the epitome of elegance for a reason. But this is just my opinion.
I have to say those 3 LV envelop bags are actually really nice and useful! Love your Moon top! 🌙🌙🌙It reminds me of Sailor Moon
You're like a whistleblower on louis vuitton here Sophie aha ha.
Etro is such a good brand for accessible luxury, especially Preloved. Look at their Pegaso range 😍
Hi Sophie! I have been almost priced out of the luxury brands. So glad I purchased my pouches and cosmetic cases years ago. The prices are getting astronomical.
I think it’s quite hypocritical from LV to discontinue the more affordable items while at the same time hand out their new bags (pont 9; coussin) for free to influencers. Anyway, the alternatives that you proposed are really worth considering.
Did you hear the rumors about Chanel going to do another ridiculous increase in July? Almost $8k for a classic medium.
its crazy - the Jumbos here in Aus are close to $12,000
Oh my word what???
The increase is this Thursday (tomorrow) my SA in London told me on Monday
Stop buying overpriced poor produced bags. When they start hurting in their finances they'll change things again, hopefully for the better
In the heart of lock down when not one person was walking the streets of NYC, I bought the LV GM pouch and one in damier. I made them both into purses. The GM I used a big short gold chain and the white damier I used a pearl strap. Not too happy with the pearl strap but I used the Gm monogram to attend my birthday party and gotten so many compliments. It looks really good. The thinner cases are not practical to put anything inside except if you put notebooks and pens. 💜🌺
I have the LV Toiletry 26 and rarely use it because you have to pile everything up and the dig to find stuff. Too annoying. Now I have a clear one and I absolutely love it because I can see thru it and know where stuff is! Brilliant!
LV still has the Men's Pochette Voyage that's pretty similar to the Toiletry pouch, but around the £600-700 range. The one with the watercolour print was quite popular with women from what I heard.
I managed to get it (actually it got online after I was told it wouldn’t be back for sale any more) and it’s amazing. Really love the quality and the pattern (on the contrary to a TP26... I was not really impressed with its quality and actually regret buying it on the first place).
I managed to grab a toiletry 26 literally the week before it disappeared! 😅
Same! 😅
I got the 2 smaller ones the week they were pulled! I didn’t even know they were being discontinued 😅
Thank you for great video and for all the good ones in the past, all of those I’ve seen from you were good, you come across as a very nice and reflected person, not only about luxury, but also those more in dept topics, in other words Sophie, you are a diamond, shining and reflective in all directions. Stay strong, nice, healthy and happy. All the best from Norway 🇳🇴♥️♥️♥️💖
Bloody hell! Those prices are ludicrous for less, 😓
They definitely are discontinuing the toiletry pouches because they do not like people DIYing their own bag! I agree with you, it is quite mean. I think LV just wants luxury ti remain unnattainable. Preloved isn’t too unreasonable yet but who knows!
I wanted to also mention that actually learned about Aspinal from your videos about 2 years ago and I have really fallen in love with the brand. Such pretty, high quality bags. My SO even gifted me 2 bags from them for our anniversary! They are so special to me, I treat them better than my vintage flap bag 🙃 also I don’t see them here at all in Canada! So really, it’s more unique than a LV or a Chanel bag 😉😉
I think the kirigami pouches would be great to store devices or documents. I only have a phone & a separate GPS unit. I've bought zippered Longchamp leather pouches for a lot less to store my devices.
I agree with you. They are canceling because people are making the case into a purse, which offers the ability to have the luxury for less! They want you to spend on a bag, or nothing!
They'll probably in a while bring out special limited edition versions at twice the price, and end up selling more. Sneaky🤔
I got my Kirigami set for 960 AUD then gone up to 1000AUD now. I sold the Large K and I kept the 2. :) Happy Monday, Sophie! :)
I have the Kirigami and it’s amazing! Super versatile and elegant, also the quality is great.
I was actually considering selling my toiletry 15 as I don't really use it... I think I'll hold onto it now.
I wish I had purchased one sooner. I’m now seeing them on the resale market for double.
I was looking to purchase my LV luggage this year but with all the price increases I found incredible quality second hand rolling luggage and the duffle. Both pieces together cost me the price of one brand new rolling luggage! I’m so happy with this decision
Several years ago I bought a preloved Deauville top handle bag which has practical storage options inside! It’s a great handbag but I guess it’s actually a large toiletries case. I see that prices have almost doubled for preloved Deauville bags now.
I went to get the nano noe a few weeks ago, I was shocked at the quality for the the price! It’s made of the most flimsy thin canvas, not the ridged canvas like Pochette Métis. The strap is a cut off piece of fabric and the tie is a shoelace pretty much. So disappointed! I got the Mon Tresor in the end.
I was looking at the mon tresor as well due to this but they are mini bags :(
I'm so glad I bought my toiletry case (the biggest size) 4 years ago! Back then it cost 280€!! It can fit all my beauty/haircare products when I'm traveling. Sometimes I've been using it as a clutch as well.
I also highly recommend the Gucci disco soho bag! One of my most used and beloved bags 💖
I literally bought a toiletry pouch just in time before this about a month ago. I’m so glad ! Ive been wanting one for a while for multiple purposes. A clutch bag and cosmetic travel pouch.
REF LV: I have noticed how many items are constantly not available, and when speaking to customer services, they do not have a restock date. I have a few items in my wish list and they have shot up in price even when not available! Waiting lists should be the last resort not the norm.
Use the digital concierge to track it down.
I have recently bought a toiletry bag from coach and it is so elegant. The leather is super hard-wearing!! Also it’s so cheap!!
It’s also bizarre that LV is pulling out of the travel toiletry market... given their history in travel luggages.
I love that LV kirigami set. It’s adorable and so many pieces.
After seeing that the toiletry bags were discontinued I ran to buy the pochette kirigami set as I have wanted it for years. It is my first designer purchase and I love it because I got so much for my money.
I can use the smaller two every day to add a bit of luxury to my life and the larger pouch is the perfect size for a clutch bag. I am very shocked that they haven't discontinued it or raised the price after all of these years!
Hey Anthonia! Ahhhh I love the Kirigami set ❤️ you’re right, you get a lot for the money and I like your plans to use the two smaller cases for everyday, something fun and cute to see when you look in your bag ☺️ You have a great week my friend xxx
I think this will be the start of them phasing out more and more of their canvas offerings. Also, I noticed a lot of micro mini bags this season so I believe they’re offering those price levels as entry market prices. So people are forced to spend more but still able to spend some money with them.
Why are people still buying coated canvas for the same price you can buy a leather handbag for?
For me, I consider the LV canvas iconic and a collectible. I don’t really care for LV’s leather and get my leather bags from more affordable brands.
Because it's flashy and that is all some people care about...
@@oldpalmcity it’s iconic
They want the logos. A leather bag is not instantly recognized as a LV
Because it doesn’t really age or fade and can be easily wiped down unlike leather which softens and scratches and fades with wear and tear. My monogram speedy bag still looks new and I’ve worn it as a daily handbag and travelled with it for 5 years.
if i cannot afford a proper bag i wouldnt buy a pouch and convert it because the rich will know and the poor will think its fake. its like you have a cartilage piercing and you see people wear fake cuffs -dont look cool
yeah, it's the same for cars. You buy it, you own it, you can do anything with it and post it on social media as you desire :)
I've been keeping my eye out for any luxury brand makeup /perfume gift sets with a bag because I've seen so many conversions of the bags. I've been looking ever sense October and haven't come across many. I figure brands are catching on to people doing that.
Love your videos and found this one really interesting. Have heard that Louis Vuitton is getting rid of the monogram canvas bags. I agree it is probably because the print was becoming common due to social media as you mentioned. I have also heard it's because they don't want to have the same perception as Burberry did when it became associated as a chav tastic brand so are trying to reinvent the bags with monogram empreinte leather.🤔
They charge more for the leather.
@@katemiller7874 so true
Camera bags are super convenient 🤗🎀❤️🎀
I honestly do think they are discontinuing the toiletries b/c of the DIY-ing. If you think about it, that is why you cannot buy the padlocks, keys, and luggage tags in stores anymore... Its because people turn them into belts, jewelry, etc. My SA even confirmed so...
I’m shopping at Coach. Luxury used to be appealing, but not only are the prices skyrocketing, the quality is way down. These items are not true luxury imo. It’s just extremely expensive fast fashion with fancy labels on it. A lot of people who throw money at this don’t understand what true quality should look like.
Not to mention most of it isn't even made in Europe anymore. They just put the hardware on it so they can slap on the made in France, Italy whatever stamp on it. It's ridiculous
Coach have some lovely bags - bought a bag better looking than my other designer ones.
@@tuttuttut7758 Totally agreed! They are being shady. That's not what luxury is at all. Wish I had bought a few things 10 years ago, but oh well.
These bags are not discontinued at all. That’s what they want you to believe ! My SA just called me last week to propose to me toiletery pouch 26! And of course I accepted. Now I have 2 toiletery pouch 26 and one 19! I think she called me cause I bought many leather items from them. As I’m not a convas fan.
I am gutted that the Eva and Favourite have been discontinued. Ive been saving forever and now its too late.
The same here 😑
@@chrumcholiniks I dont fund any of the other smaller bags as cute
Really good video Sophie! I bought a preloved Louis Vuitton Monceau, as I couldn't really justify paying nearly £2,000 for the pochette metis, and I really love crossbody bags. I like seeing other peoples creativity too! x
Prices are really outrageous, you are so right!
The travel collection from Celine is underrated in my opinion ! Also it's in canvas.
I actually have seen that LV monogram laptop pouch (comes in 3 sizes). The canvas is actually quite floppy and soft so it’s malleable. Yes, you probably can’t put super bulky items, but not everything has to be flat that goes in there. I actually was just looking at it and thinking of getting lol!
good insights! I’m in marketing also and the games these luxury brands are playing are very transparent.I’m cooling it on bags right now.
Great video. You have a lot of credibility on this subject because you love luxury and you do both - buy the amazing bag and make more affordable options work too. Thank you!
Hi Sophie. Thank you for a great analytical video. Sad to see how prices for luxury items are going up. I suppose one has to either get an alternative lower end luxury substitute or dig deeper into ones pocket. Great video as always