Deconstructing this LOUIS VUITTON bag | Felice Pochette Review | Louis Vuitton Leather Bag Review

This is the Felicie Pochette in Epi Leather (Galet color), by Louis Vuitton.
Overall, the leather bag construction was great and it's accompanied by good accessories. As always, the packaging was a pleasure. I definitely give points to Louis Vuitton for the attention to detail in the unboxing experience.
Louis Vuitton's Epi Leather is heavily finished, and a good option for those wanting a craft with weather and scratch resistance. These kinds of crafts will stay looking new longer compared to minimally finished leathers. However, because of the heavy finish, it barely resembles more natural leathers and feels much too like plastic.
In my opinion, there's not much leather to enjoy in this Epi leather craft. Similar options can be found for much cheaper.
DISCLAIMER: I am, in no way, affiliated with the brand mentioned. This video is solely for educational purposes only to let you know about the leather that the brand uses for its products and to provide you with a better understanding of its quality. At the end of the day, you still have to decide if it’s worth it for you or not.
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[@JasonLuxLover]

Yes buddy this is one of Louis Vuitton heritage pieces. This type of leather is being re-introduced to us at Louis Vuitton. Many of us. Don’t know that it is covered in a thick layer of plastic! I was Assuming that was all thick leather with the lines burned into it I did not know that it was melted into the plastic, not into the actual leather. Thank you for your education! People need to stop hating on him. He knows what he’s talking about. He knows that we pay more for designer goods because of the heritage of the brands. He’s just letting us know how much the materials actually cost and what the products are actually made out of so all the trolls need to leave him alone.❤

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Lv started as a travel trunk company so leather was never really part of their philosophy. They were always about weather and water resistant so your luggage won't get damaged. Everyone just seem to forget that (and Lv themselves) since they became a luxury brand.

[@P0SHED]

Yeah, their heritage is canvas. But as far as I’ve heard the last couple of weeks - LV are pushing for their leather goods like crazy.. that could also be the reason why they are starting to discontinue some classic canvas pieces, that has been staples in the collection.

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They are trying to be more exclusive, how do u do that? Take out the less expensive pieces that are mostly canvas. In my opinion still absurd to pay that kind of money for something that is not leather and that has fake everywere

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coated canvas may be their legacy, but they are moving into more full leather bags. I think they realize that canvas is making things too cheap and accessible for the average consumer and they are a luxury brand after all. There's a reason why if you look at the current LV stores online and in-store, you'll see less and less coated canvas bags that are new styles.

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Well, I'm not surprised at all by this one.😄 Thank you for bringing more awareness in this area! So many don't realize that many of the handbags/small leather goods that we pay top dollar for aren't even always made with exceptional materials. LOVE your channel. TFS. Keep it up!

[@jacquelinehunter8452]

It makes sense that the vachetta leather burns differently - it’s a pretty much full carbon based natural product vs the other epi you burned - there’s really not a lot of carbon based product left to produce a carbon by-product because it has too much plastic/poly layer, along with the green chrome remainder as well. Thanks for the learning opportunities!

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Came here to watch the full video! Will love to see Gucci marmont bag next (quilted style bag)

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What happens to all the scrapped materials? My heart just skips a beat each time you tear them apart. Do you frankenstein them into a new bag? Would love to see a bag with all the monograms from Louis Vuitton, Gucci, etc. Great content!

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Coach Wyn crossbody is excellent quality and the perfect affordable alternative to this LV bag. Especially when you switch out the leather strap it comes with for the chain strap.

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Thanks Girl ! 🌺🌺🌺 I really was thinking about what would be, once he mentioned a much better ‘alternative’ . Thanks

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I have the Coach Wyn crossbody in chalk white, that I switch out with a chain strap and I love it! It's excellent quality!

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I was thinking about the Coach Wyn crossbody when he mentioned it. @Nobi O’Donnell, I’ve been eying this bag in chalk white. Is there any color transfer?

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I love your videos and how they expose these companies. I personally like Louis Vuitton for the fact that their products are so long and hard wearing over time (I guess due to the heavy finishings that you mentioned). I've taken my Louis Vuitton Keepall camping and really throw their products around- they really resists all the elements. I can understand as a leather enthusiast that this wouldn't be ideal.

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Love this! Was gonna buy an Epi alma bb and this definitely helps.

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This bag is beautiful. I like that the logo isn’t too showy.

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May be you should compare it with a handmade boutique leather bag vs LV, and put out the cost comparison video.

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Jewelers are doing the same thing:” Buy from us , don’t buy from such and such ..:we got the best gemstones blah- blah - blah”..

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This is very thought provoking. It’s great to see someone so masterful and passionate look at these leather goods. Almost like a surgeon! LV designs are great - however alike you LV leather products have never tempted me. It’s hard and clinical. I think LV canvas is a lot more interesting, it would be great to see development in this space.

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I have an Etro Boston bag it's like an LV Speedy but the canvas is actually woven into a paisley design with real colours it's a quality bag. But because it's to LV I got it for a song preloved. It's 30cm long and perfect for me.

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Would like like to see you review Hermes, Fendi and Dior

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This bag is very similar to the Coach Wyn Crossbody, so glad I only paid £119 fir one of those at the airport. Nothing wrong with Coach’s quality. Thanks so much for your videos.

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Wow! How very interesting. You know your stuff for sure. I now appreciate the craftsmanship of fine leather. Great video.

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I love these series to see how Louis Vuitton makes their signature leather finishes like this one, epi leather

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His HIDUPZ tote is beautifully colored, very sturdy and the perfect size. Not too small, not too big. I look forward to joining my rotation.

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I think of he LL make on ysl he ll discover that they r using so many chamicals. Not pure leather

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The explanation of the burn test was so interesting! Thank you

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I’m sure you have no shortage of content, but it would be interesting to also see leather jackets (AllSaints balfern) Other leather handbags of interest: Madewell Transport Tote, Dooney & Bourke Alto collection

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Learning so much from every video!! The ash comparison was incredibly interesting. I’ve never been a fan, personally, of that type of print on leather, it always feels so…plasticy to me…I understand the purpose but having learned so much from your last few videos I think I will definitely stray away from those types of bags in the future.

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If possible, I wish you could deconstruct a Togo leather Hermes Berkin bag.

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The bag that goes for 20k? The money he makes off this channel likely doesn’t cover the costs of the bags he’s currently destroying, unfortunately.

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If someone had the heart to send theirs in, he'd gladly deconstruct it for us 😂

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It was so good to know that the ones made in France have a neater construction

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Please make a worth it review of the Celine box bag!!

[@DaniOchannel]

Thank you again, Tanner! Appreciate your efforts 🎉🎉

[@donw06]

Amazing! Been waiting forever for someone to deconstruct epi leather! The Saffiano-like leather you found on the inside, I believe that is their Taiga leather. Also a similarly finished, hard-wearing leather type. Could you please consider doing their Empreinte leather next ❤️

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I think he did a empriente wallet on one of his shorts

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Love this! Thank you Tanner Leatherstein for doing this and especially an LV bag. It would be awesome if you could deconstruct an LV Empriente bag. I always felt that the Empriente leather was a bit thin/flimsy. Keep bringing us your videos....we love them!👜🛍

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i buy luxury goods and i have to say your breakdown on cost makes me cry on the amount of money im wasting. haha. hopefully your channel will grow and will have the influence to make the luxury brands shape up to provide better quality products for the amount of money they are charging. wish you much success!

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I bought this bag a few years ago in the same material and colour. Still loving it ❤

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You are very knowledgeable and since I’m learning about these luxury brands, I have decided to tailor down immensely on these purchases.. can you do a video about Fendi, Coach and Dooney&Burke? Big Thanks

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Please do Mulberry next!!!

[@RaqReviews]

Another great review. I recently got an Epi Leather Speedy. Glad to know the breakdown. TFS❤

[@jonnywoo5962]

Epi leather - texture is stamped onto the leather then the 'protective' coating applied fyi

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Love this channel, would love to see something from Hermes

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love this video! Very informative. I have never liked Episode leather due to the plastic coated feel, ii say just go for their canvas at that point.

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Please please please do the Dooney and Bourke Florentine satchel. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I know I am not the only one who would love to see you deconstruct that bag and give your opinion.

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Can you please do a comparison of vintage vs current bags of the same style item? Since now the new items are so high in retail price, a lot of vintage markets is going up as well. But does these luxury brand use the same grade year ago compared to now😬 thanks!

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I haven’t bought Hermes… I know they’re pricey to be deconstruct… but I would want to know … that price tag is steep. Just a suggestion love your Channel ❤

[@karyannfontaine8757]

Terrible, the amount of plastic material in this bag. I almost bought it, and so glad that I changed my mind. Thank you for the review.

[@stewfam16]

This is such an interesting channel. Thank you for doing this. I have many of the bags you’ve deconstructed, so it’s really interesting to watch. I actually purchased this exact bag and color last year, but returned it because it felt like a vinyl peel n stick floor tile to me. Lol. I see the YSL Lou camera bag in for background. I have that bag as well.

[@vargaleria]

You're a nice guy and I see that you just wanna build your channels quickly by making 'shocking' type of videos. It's OK. But there is a huge load of misinformation in them. Vuitton is no saint, they are a huge profit-hungry company, but delivering misconceptions and guesses as facts is just cheap, and certainly not OK. If you need help, just ask, if you need education about their products, there is a lot online. Their Customer Service is not the place to ask about the manufacturing process, but there is a huge community of enthusiasts out there who know a lot. And I believe we are happy to help you and answer your questions about what are these leathers, why are they like that, what is the history of each product, etc... My advice is that deconstructing these kinda bags as a topic is interesting enough on its own to drive the channel, without bashing the manufacturer or spreading misinformation.

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I'm pleased that I saw this KZbin film. Something is telling me not to buy their epi leather bag now I know that it is coated with heavy finishing. Thank you

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Please do a Dr. Martens full grain backpack next, I’ve had one for a couple months now and I’d like to know your thoughts on it

[@alisahughley399]

Thank you so much for helping us understand what LV epi leather is.

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I enjoy LVs vintage line. I think compAred to their products now, you really get your money’s worth with their old products as they didn’t skimp on the materials.

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And here we are…let’s stick with canvas in LV. They do everything to convince us to buy their leather but I still prefere Furla or that range for leather bags. Thank you for teaching us.

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I remember reading somewhere that the rental for space at the high end luxury malls were insanely high. For luxury brands that want to establish a global presence, the cost for running the whole operation must be insanely high. Would not be surprised if they had to pull every trick from the book to maximise their profits.

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I don’t wanna be that guy but the video is so calming and relaxing I could probably drift off to sleep dreaming about leather ❤

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You are killing me!!! I love it!!

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Hi there! Please recommend artisanal leather brands - thanks!

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A review of the On the Go and the Dauphnie would be great!

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How about dissecting a leather Fendi Peek a boo bags! Loving your channel so much!

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Or … a Dooney & Burke. Less expensive, still quality. I have one I can send you to dissect if you’d like!! But not my Fendi Peek-a-Boo!! 😂

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At HIDUPZ it's not just a bag; it's an art piece. Each design is crafted with unique inspiration and craftsmanship.

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I have this in the emprente leather is it a better choice? ❤

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[@ryeofoatmeal]

great video as always. just one complain, if you could improve your audio quality. it's very low from my end. would be great if you could invest a mic 😃

[@Soushi123]

Subscribed! Please do a deep dive into Hermès leathers. I think many, including me, perceive that Hermès does leather different than other luxury brands and does not cheap out, what is your opinion on it, should we be wary as well? Would be awesome to see a video about it!

[@deborahcurtis1385]

People rave about the epileather, but I felt the wear is going to be really difficult to restore, and really difficult with the preloved offerings. Now I understand more about why, with that plastic finish, now can you restore that??. It's also about having 2 toned colours like yellow and then a slightly orange streak embedded into the leather in those lines in the epi finish. Some shades only have the one tone, like black, or this one. But overall I am unconvinced even more by the epi range. By contrast I don't mind coated canvas mainly because it's light and durable as with luggage items but I wouldn't get a monogrammed luggage item obviously that would be an invitation to be robbed.... overall though I don't believe in having a heavy bag before you've even put anything into it. It makes no sense to me. Some of those larger epi bags are just very heavy.

[@eveelliot2109]

Grt8 channel so informative. The bag did he say purchase for $1600....it maybe LV, but it looks super cheap & plastic. I've Vintage chanel, Gucci bags etc & happy to say the leather looks feels like leather NOT plastic like many high end bags today.

[@bensa6016]

I have one question: Is there any benefit to making the base under the plastic layer leather? They could use a good canvas with plastic coating and achieve the same results, or am I wrong?

[@mengjunwang7057]

i have the same question, waiting for an expert

[@bags_books_and_bowwows]

I've noticed on the preloved market that the coating on the epi leather doesn't always wear very well. Cracks and corner wear are common.

[@aminaelrihany8844]

From your experience which hig end brand is best quality. And u recommend we can go for it

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Thank you for your wonderful reviews! Just subscribed. I would love to get your take on a Hermes item.

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Please review "Motherhouse" leather bags? Please please!! It's a Japanese brand, and very high quality, without the crazy price tag. (Well, still expensive though but, worth it??)

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Dude this channel is wicked cool. Very informative! Do ferragamo next 😃

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What about the after sales repairs warranty etc. for justify the price

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Please review Mulberry!

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Looking forward to a breakdown of Hermes Bikin /Kelly

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Hi Tanner, can you also do a review for leather shoes? Like Dr. Martins or other shoes that claim to be premium leathers?

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I have this in the red and blue monogram and then the bigger bag too.

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Wow

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I went in store to buy my handbag, after this “unboxing” I’m about to order online 😆

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Please, please do a Bvlgari serpenti product.

[@angelgirl976]

Great video. out of curiosity, do you take into account the cost of what the designer would be charging/getting paid from an artistic standpoint?

[@bleepitt8744]

Love your channel and in this video, appreciate your explanation of vachetta leather. I love my Dooney and Bourke, and even if they aren't proper vachetta, I'm glad I never pay full price. Actually, they're better already used because I don't baby them. 😜