Reunited with my LV Pochette Métis and a made in France vs made in USA comparison

Hi Guys!
It happened! I am finally reunited with my Pochette Metis after 5 long months (7 if you include the repair time) and I couldn’t be happier! Sorry I wasn’t able to wait to do an unboxing but I needed to check that all was ok. Here is the reveal and I am also going to compare a made in France with a made in USA. Both were produced in 2019 (France week 16 and USA week 12).
The story of how I finally got my replacement and ended up with two is at the beginning half of the video so feel free to skip to the comparison if you aren’t interested in that story. Thanks so much to everyone who viewed my previous video on what to do about the repair gone wrong and advised me to go get that replacement! I can’t wait to start using this beauty again!
Xoxo 😘

[@letiziacirilli5697]

Thanks for your experience and thorough review. It’s the first review of the same bag made in different locations I have seen.. super interesting !

[@kklvoescc]

Thank you so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@YosheaLux]

Love this video! Love Pochette Métis!! What a difference with the material! On camera the one from the USA look better! WhT a big difference!! Great video! ❣️💕

[@kklvoescc]

Yes, the MIU definitely looked better. However I felt the softer canvas will help prevent glazing issues. I hope I am making the right decision. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@channelDJ-forYOU]

Great video! I agree, the make and craftmanship is very different in both bags and its nice to see them side by side. Thank you for sharing 💖

[@kklvoescc]

Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰

[@JustAnotherBagLover]

Wow that's so crazy to see the difference! Thanks for sharing!

[@kklvoescc]

Yes! I was so surprised at how different they felt even when I just picked them up from inside the dustbag without looking at the bag itself. Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@IamShaunnaNakice]

So great video. If I had to choose i would go with the one that is made in USA. It seems like it is more durable. I ordered the reverse yesterday and i am so excited. I love this bag and i want it

[@kklvoescc]

Congrats on your reverse! It is indeed one of the best bags LV has ever made. Thank you so much for watching! 😘😘😘

[@CaliDiaz_]

You have saved the day! Absolutely love your review! Just received monogram made in France comparing to my reverse monogram made in US && I was loosing my mind 😬😰 You just eased all my worries and concerns 😂😊 Thank You!!

[@kklvoescc]

Glad I could help! Canvas quality, workmanship definitely varies by country in my experience although many people say it’s the same. Enjoy your beautiful bags! 🥰🥰🥰

[@SundayRose99]

I’m so glad that you got this sorted out and received your replacement. Even better that you can have a chance to compare both new bags. Thanks for the video, very helpful info. I’m just surprised at the huge difference in the bags between Made in France and Made in USA.

[@kklvoescc]

Yes. I was super surprised when I grabbed the dustbag and they felt SO different! Hoping I am making the right choice by keeping the MIF! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

[@angelasoWA]

Actually I read that around the middle of 2019 they made a Pochette Metis Version 2, it's softer canvas and fixed the cracking around the flap and glazing issue. It helps to have a softer canvas. Also the strap on the newer version is not as stiff. So keep the Made in France one. My guess is, you got your bags during the transition from PM version 1 to PM version 2.

[@kklvoescc]

That makes sense! 🥰🥰🥰

[@Momoko4ever1]

Where did you read that? Great information

[@MadamMMStyleIcon]

Great video. Thanks for doing this comparison video between MIF and MIU...but your previous PM, where is it made from?

[@kklvoescc]

My previous PM was made in USA but when they repaired they attached a made in France top to my made in USA bottom which looked so bad! Canvas was different, top was new, bottom was old....just awful. That’s why they gave me a new one. So happy ending! Thanks for watching!

[@MadamMMStyleIcon]

KK LVoes CC oh yea I remember watching your video. And that’s really awful. I noticed mine in reverse mono (which was also MIU) is stiff too. I noticed my horizontal balignolles tote bag, it was also stiff which was also MIU. But the canvas of my Graceful is soft though (MIU too)... probably depends on the batch... Glad you got the MIF one... congrats again... happy for you.😊

[@kklvoescc]

Yes i agree it’s probably the batch but I kind of wondered if they are trying to use softer canvas for the PM to try to prevent glazing issues. Just a thought! 🤷‍♀️

[@KindallDaisha]

My original Pochette Métis was made in France and the reverse monogram one I just got seems to be made in USA cause it’s a lot stiffer I do think the glazing will eventually crack because it’s stiffer

[@kklvoescc]

There definitely seems to be a quality difference imo although some say there isn’t. I guess time will tell which canvas is better. Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰

[@KindallDaisha]

@@kklvoescc yeah I guess time will tell lol I’ve had the regular monogram for about a year and no issues... so I guess I’ll see if the reverse monogram be great to me and I don’t have to send it off for repairs

[@melikeetoo]

What an INTERESTING COMPARISON!! Literally had to go grab mine to compare, I have a made in USA. I would totally keep the made in France one as well. But I agree the USA one is definitely more structured. Very interested in seeing how yours wears. I have to be honest I barely use mine out of fear of cracking 🙈. Thanks so much for sharing with us 🥰

[@kklvoescc]

It was so hard to pick! Loved the structured look so much but couldn’t help thinking the softer canvas was going to be better. I will definitely update you on whether I made the right decision or not! 🤦🏻‍♀️🤞 ❤️

[@jazzylove9580]

Good video, thank you, I recently got Made in USA and it’s really soft !!!!

[@kklvoescc]

Congrats! I think they are always tweaking the canvas and quality/feel seems to be vary season to season. I love the feel of the softer canvas. Thanks so much for watching!

[@vbryant1228]

Good afternoon. Have you done the updated wear and tear? How is the MIF holding up?

[@kklvoescc]

Not yet but planning to do a 6 month review in November. Stay tuned and thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@zanazaki1541]

Thank you 😊

[@kklvoescc]

Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰

[@lidamarie817]

Thanks for sharing! Did you notice wrinkling on the handles on either of your bags? I just purchased mine, it’s MIU, and noticed that there’s quite a bit of wrinkling on the handle and was wondering if that’s normal. You’d think someone had been using it, but the date stamp shows it was produced in Jan of this year and still had all the plastic in tact! I’m torn on whether I should return it because it’s so hard to find!

[@kklvoescc]

I have not noticed any wrinkling even after using it all this time. It’s pretty smooth with just some patina now. If it’s noticeable to you I feel you will always notice it and might want to return. I know it’s so hard to get it but inventory has been much better since stores are closed. Try stalking the website. I’ve seen many many people get it by doing this. Hope this helps and good luck!

[@lidamarie817]

@@kklvoescc I ended up exchanging, thanks for the tip!

[@melibeautii]

Yea I notice thst to and I return it today and got another one at a store and did a curb pick up but , it has a little scratch on the side where you put the straps . It’s not noticeable but I see it 🙄idk what to do

[@lidamarie817]

I’m sorry that you had issues with it! If it’s going to really bother you, maybe try to do an exchange. Otherwise, you may want to keep it since it is so hard to find!

[@kklvoescc]

@@lidamarie817 Yay! I'm so glad it helped!

[@MyfavoritesWithMaggie]

Congratulations! I’m so glad you got it! I can’t believe it’s been such a hassle.... very interesting differences.....

[@kklvoescc]

Thank you! Yes, such a hassle but I love this bag and didn’t want to give it up quite yet.

[@SimplyStylesLux]

Really excellent content... very helpful and useful. Thanks for sharing! 🌸💖🥰👍. Really good to see the comparisons.

[@kklvoescc]

Thank you so much! I am so happy to hear it was helpful! ❤️❤️❤️

[@myrnahammoud7688]

I have a PM made in italy do you have an idea about the differences between all these 3?

[@kklvoescc]

I don't know specifically. However, from my personal experience made in France, Spain, and Italy have all had softer canvas and better overall workmanship. Made in USA had stiffer canvas and workmanship can vary more substantially than the made in Europe counterparts. This is of course my own personal opinion and others may have differing views. LV is now getting rid of date codes and made in stamps. Going forward they will only have microchips that can be scanned with that info. So we will not know where the product has been made unless we scan it at an LV store. Hope this helps!

[@myrnahammoud7688]

@@kklvoescc Yes i noticed that made in italy canvas is much softer, thank you for your comment ! it definitely helped!

[@indayems3630]

I regret keeping my bag that was made in USA because the quality is stiffer compared to made in France which is softer. At that time when I bought it was high demand, so I kept it. If your a collector better to keep the original that say’s made in France.

[@kklvoescc]

I agree, I like the smooshier canvas of the MIF much more. Thank you for watching and commenting! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tatig8419]

Congrats 🎉 👏🏼 on these two beauties! I have to say, if I was the one picking one out of these two.. I will pick the MIU. Now, let me tell you about mine. Mine is MIF but it is not as squishy as the one you have MIF, it doesn’t sag at the bottom, it’s more structure but with a softer canvas like, so I would say it’s the best of both worlds. My flap arch, it’s even more squarish than your MIU. My strap it’s like the MIU, thicker but bendable, still not as thinner or flimsy as the MIF you showed. My piping is as the MIU not as thinner as the one you have. I say, the canvas are like leathers, they are not all the same, batches are different and the craftsmanship might be different, depending of who made the bag. Thank you for the comparison video, hope I was able to help!

[@kklvoescc]

Thank you so much for your comment! I went back and forth so much as to which one to keep but I felt the MIU was so stiff it felt like it was putting the flap under more stress when opening and closing. Whereas the MIF was smoother if that makes any sense. I do wish it was a bit more stiff like yours but I guess we can’t all be that lucky! The MIF looks much better with things inside so between the really stiff and the really soft I chose softer. Thanks so much! It helps to hear others experiences! ❤️❤️❤️

[@tatig8419]

KK LVoes CC I guess it makes sense. Whichever makes you happy, that’s what matters 😉

[@angelaaud]

Could you please share if there is a difference in the inner stamp where it says Louis Vuitton, does it say made in USA?

[@kklvoescc]

The made in USA ones say only Louis Vuitton on the leather tab inside but they have an additional fabric label at the side that says made in USA of imported goods. Made in France would say a “Louis Vuitton Made in France “. Hope this helps! ❤️❤️❤️

[@rearis9147]

Hi! I just bought an LV Onthego similar to the Pochette Metis, it's so hard to find everywhere. I also had the same question why the inner stamp doesn't have the "Made in France". Now, thanks to this comment, I just noticed the additional fabric on the side that says "Made in USA of imported goods". Guess this is authentic right? Ordered mine over the LV Client Services. Bag came from LV store in Neiman Marcus Northpark Mall in Dallas, Texas. :)

[@hastenichtgesehn87]

The PM MIF was stiffer 1 and 2 years ago. I think it's softer now because of the glazing issues.

[@kklvoescc]

I am thinking the same. It really feels like it’s putting less strain at the stress point on flap. I guess only time will tell! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️

[@jeanl582]

I like softer made in French better.

[@kklvoescc]

Me too! I kept the French! Thanks for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@AnneMaryMek]

Mine is also made in France and super soft. Not as square shape but my sits so nicely on the body

[@myfitrie]

Thank u for the video, what a great comparison between the MIF n MIUSA.. 😍😍👌🏻

[@kklvoescc]

I’m so happy you enjoyed! Thanks so much for watching! ❤️❤️❤️

[@ireneboyer1481]

You need to speak louder please. Cannot hear you

[@kklvoescc]

So sorry! I had sleeping child in the room with me. Will try to improve audio quality!

[@ireneboyer1481]

Sorry I just thought my hearing was going bad😳

[@vena936]

Oh wow...I just ordered two LV bags during Mother's day. Hooray mine wasn't made in USA. How do I detect whether it's made in USA or Italy/France? I didn't even bother to look at the inside tag.

[@kklvoescc]

If it’s made in USA the leather tab inside will only say “Louis Vuitton Paris” and have a cloth label inside. All other countries it will say “Louis Vuitton Paris made in xxx”. Hope this helps! ❤️❤️❤️

[@vena936]

@@kklvoescc thank you. Unfortunately, I found out the Neonoe is made in USA. Therefore, I'm contemplating whether to keep or return. Not sure how good of a quality if it's made in USA.

[@kklvoescc]

@@vena936 If the workmanship looks good, the quality itself is probably the same whether it's MIU or MIF. I have found that sometimes MIU workmanship can be sloppy. If you inspect it and it looks good I think it will be ok to keep. In the video, the MIU is actually better workmanship. I just preferred the softer canvas of the MIF especially for this style as it has had glazing issues. Good luck in your decision!

[@vena936]

@@kklvoescc thank you. The workmanship looks okay to me. It's just that this will be my very 1st LV therefore I wouldn't have a way of comparison as I don't own any other LV to do a comparison of it's workmanship and it's fabric thickness, better inner lining etc. But as far as inspecting this Neonoe, everything seem to look okay. So maybe, I might just keep this one because I don't want to go through the hassle of returning and ordering again and not knowing whether I'll receive another MIU instead of MIF.

[@candacelau7280]

Usa is way better. I bought two... got one from usa and the other from France and I returned the France. The usa one is just nicer looking and feeling all around.

[@kklvoescc]

I’m so glad to hear you got a nice one! Both of these were well made but I was so scared of having issues again it was a hard choice. Thanks for watching and commenting! 🥰🥰🥰

[@jackiefigueroa3801]

I just received my PM, MIF and has mostly the same features. I did notice when trying to stand her up she leans forward. I notice that in your video it does the same, has that been an issue for you??

[@kklvoescc]

I never even noticed it. When I put items in I guess it stabilizes it as I have never had it tip over on me. Hope this helps! ❤️❤️❤️

[@appelle.moi.michelle]

I just got mine yesterday and I noticed that my MIF PM leans forward as well! I don’t know if I should be worried about it...

[@loveluxury3511]

Glad you finally got your PM replaced!

[@kklvoescc]

Yes! I am so happy to have my favorite bag back! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@1paulawaulaa]

Are the handles on the Made In France one even ? I noticed one side was longer than the other .

[@kklvoescc]

They are even. It moves around slightly so can go to one side making it look uneven. Hope this helps! 🥰

[@tessie204]

Thanks for the information.. o just purchased mine few days ago and I found out that made in USA it doesn’t say Made in USA under the Louis Vuitton Paris, but instead its separated tag on the side of the bag. Is this normal? How’s yours look like on the inside?? Please check out my channel as well..

[@fabulousirene]

Congratulations 🎈🎊🍾🎉 you finally got it. It is very interesting to know the difference. Thank You so much dear for sharing ❤️

[@kklvoescc]

Thank you Irene! You were the first person to tell me to go back and demand one. I’m so glad I listened to your advice! ❤️

[@mena_pila]

I have a made in france one and it is very stiff and sturdy...

[@kklvoescc]

I think the canvas varies from batch to batch. When I got the two they were so different. Thanks for sharing your experience! ❤️❤️❤️

[@510tancab]

Great video, thank you for the info

[@kklvoescc]

Thanks so much for watching! xoxo

[@aaaicila_]

The KZbin who stated that in her video is hello catwalk city!

[@lagellausanz14]

Made in france always

[@kklvoescc]

I have to admit I'm biased towards MIF too. Thanks so much for watching!

[@chr_sta]

What is the date code of the one made in france?

[@kklvoescc]

Unfortunately I no longer have this bag. It’s an amazing bag but let it go to fund another. Thanks for watching! 🥰🥰🥰

[@lauralangham9657]

very helpful but I can hardly hear you, it sounds like you are whispering

[@kklvoescc]

Sorry about that. My daughter was asleep right next to me when I filmed this video. 😅😅😅