Why I Don't Buy From LOUIS VUITTON

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Hi friends! Welcome to Wednesday’s video! I had a great question from one of you, asking why I don’t really wear much LV. I thought I’d chat through my reasons, but, these are JUST my opinions. Lord knows I’ve bought some dubious items that you guys have questioned over the years lol! My thoughts are that I love the Ready To Wear, but not so much the bags. What do you think of LV? Are you a big fan or not so much?xx

[@jillmartin8255]

Hi Sophie!!! I'm not a massive fan of LV either. I like the items that are plain leather with just the LV clasps but not the traditional canvas patterns/logo. Bit later clicking today, was listening to my grandson Henry relate all his adventures at Pony Club camp, it's his last day tomorrow and he and his pony are having a blast, and he was excited to tell me everything he had been up to today. Are you a watcher of Wimbledon? I'm not into tennis but for some reason have always made a point of viewing as many games of this tournament as I can. Hugs xx

[@lindasvenssonsmith4794]

Hi Sophie. I do agree with a lot of what you are saying, so thank you for speaking your mind. Can't you do more of these videos of all of the brands, like Chanel, Dior, YSL, and Fendi, as I know you like. What's different now, then, say 5-10 years ago. Would be really fun to hear. I don't see a lot of fakes in Sweden bc it's illegal. Of course, people get them abroad, so you do see them. But if I go to say Spain, they are EVERYWHERE. But it seems like LV is addressing this now, so you can only buy the monogram in store, not online.

[@RAFchurchlawford4469]

Sophie, your paranoia about upsetting people is understandable, as a Yorkshire vicar found out to his cost when he moaned about his bank!!!

[@A-is-for-accident]

I recently bought a Neverfull MM in a limited Edition Design. There is a reason why this bag is so popular, you can literally fit EVERYTHING inside and the canvas makes it nearly worry-free in terms of scratching and staining. For my stage of life (in my 30ies, with a baby) it is ideal. There will be a time for elegant and small bags again but for me it is not now. I need a "work horse"😂 but I agree the prices have risen a lot lately and I would never call my bag "timeless", "elegant" or "investment".

[@xoangelicaf0523]

I’m not a big Lv fan. I only like maybe 5 bags

[@t.lillylittlewater2107]

I’ve had my Champs-Elysee, which is now called ‘Alma’, since I was 17. She’s just had her 48th birthday and still looks fabulous. She wears like an old friend. The canvas is indestructible, the hardware is industrial, and I’ve taken good care of the vachetta. With that said, I’ve never had any desire for another LV bag. I bought it because I loved the story behind the bag. Nothing else LV has made seems to compare.

[@plushyLady]

Alma is the most beautiful LV bag, very elegant and timeless. I personally have Alma in monogram canvas in two sizes. I do not use any other LV bags.

[@KarinaSwan]

I love Alma for its nice shape and a classic, elegant look that will fit enough of what's needed. I'm wondering if the new ones are just as good as yours. Please tell me how did you care for vachetta for so many years 🌞

[@fionacrispin-jennings4919]

Hi Sophie, I think that it's great that you have an opinion about LV and share it, as an LV fan I'm not a bit offended and I think one of the great things about KZbin is being able to hear honest opinions and reviews 😄I still love LV and I am pretty pleased with the quality of the bags that I have - I don't have any that have a lot of hard wear. I have used your tips about quality and what to look for when buying new bags (especially Chanel) and have learnt a lot. I'm also a Fendi fan too 😃💐💐💐

[@helloxluxury]

Couldn’t agree more with you, Sophie! I used to be obsessed with LV back in the day and had soo many of their bags on my wishlist. But now, I honestly don’t have any! They’re definitely trying to appeal to the younger, influencer market, creating all these trendy bags. They need to go back to their roots and stick to the classics. Great video as always! ❤️

[@lauraosswald5812]

I agree that LV looks very cheap. The prices feel almost insulting for the weird, tacky stuff they offer

[@mjgreenidge]

“Weird tacky stuff” 😂😂😂😂

[@TheSafetyMarshalPSF]

I only buy vintage LV in excellent condition. I get stopped by people and they ask when i got them because they typically DONT like the existing styles or DONT see it everywhere. I went to Chanel to get a bag fixed and the SA worked for LV and said that the bag i had was still when their canvas was still high quality and she was amazed how almost new it looked. Your comments are spot on. Agree with you on the fakes. I reccomend styling monogram with very classic staples and no other logos. It tones the monogram down. I also only buy smaller pieces monogrammed.

[@vanessa9558]

I cannot believe there was ever a day in recent memory that the Alma BB was £450. I just bought mine last week (my first and probably only LV piece ever, I don’t like the brand much either) and with tax it was almost $2k. I refused to pay anymore than $2k because of the fact that it was canvas so I knew when I finally found it in-store I had to get it. Insane how these prices outpace inflation!

[@glockenrein]

I still think they’ve got the only monogram print I find actually pretty and their classic designs are absolutely beautiful. I agree about the quality but it’s not like the other brands are much better. Also agree about the crazy designs but it’s not like those tropical book totes from your last video are much better. 😅 I’ve still got my Brea in that lovely very deep red though and I love that bag, I never understood why they discontinued it.

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

I love Brea! I’m annoyed I sold mine! Hugs to you xx

[@glockenrein]

@@SophieShohetOfficial they’re not that expensive pre-loved… 😄 have a lovely evening 💕💕

[@lewistracy3061]

Don’t be fooled .. every bag you can think of has been copied ..I use to travel to China a lot for work they had every designer bag and accessory you could imagine..from obvious fakes to Super Fakes ..I even brought my authentic bags to compare .. sometimes touching them you could tell but not by looking.. my point is …I know what I have that’s all that matters.. let others think whatever they want .

[@karenellis1031]

My oldest LV item dates back to the 80s and the canvas quality is amazing. Fast forward to 2019 when I bought the giant monogram Speedy 30 and the canvas is wafer thin in comparison. I buy vintage EPI bags from the brand but there is very little that interests me in any of the new collections and anything I may be interested in are ridiculous prices. I love vintage so will continue to buy when I find things I love at much more reasonable prices!

[@kimandkats]

LV is trying to appeal to a larger audience who’s younger and want fun designs rather than classic . I personally don’t like all the colorful silly looking prints but I still love the classic speedy, alma and NeoNoe in traditional monogram canvas and epi leather. I agree with you on your white canvas bag with colorful monogram. That’s an example of something I would not touch. I was always wondering how in the world they could ever come out with that.

[@FernandaFerreira1712]

I absolutly agree with you, Sophie. I never ever likes the LV monogram.For me ( i repeat, for me) it isn't not elegant. I only like my LV Cappucine because it has any logo.

[@dianewatts8569]

I disagree about buying the classic bags because everyone has them. I like to carry something that you don't see every day. Not all of the kitchy bags are a bad thing. Love your videos!

[@xiwenchen189]

The embellished bags are so gorgeous, I only wish I could afford them. There are some yearly Miami/other artisan custom design events of bags like Lady Dior and Cappucine. My personal favorite was an avant garde clear Lady Dior with a funky shape and what looked to be a swirled hand blown glass effect. Hope to find a bag with similar flavor in my price range. The Kusama and hardware collection of LV look really fun, would've loved the alma bb in the yellow with polka dots. My fashion sense is vintage/historical fashion, never been worried about trends.

[@Noemitowers23]

My first designer bag with the LV pochette. I got a vintage one and it is soo well made, made me think all LVs were high quality. Well 2019? I got a rosalie wallet that was destroyed within 6 months of normal wear: that being said I would not buy anything new from LV, I still keep an eye out for a good vintage 😄

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Hello my friend! Now this is interesting information, since I have an LV Artsy from 2011 and the quality is really very good. From the quality of the lining to the hardware, even the canvas feels different. I wonder if things changed at some point? Thank you for sharing! Xx🥰

[@debbiewall5921]

I totally agree. Vintage Lv quality is way better. The new bags are really badly made and so expensive. It’s very sad because I do love Lv, but will not be buying anything from them from now on.

[@MsUmber2009]

Of all my designer bags, I own 70% of LV bags. I have never had any quality problem. I feel they are very good and very practical for everyday use. My Dior sand Chanel bags are only kept for special occasions and they are not practical for everyday use, same goes to ysl and Gucci, they are not everyday bags. LV is not the only brand that has fake, u find Dior and Chanel too! Can’t imagine myself carrying a Chanel bag to work!

[@NA-rq9rz]

Out of all my designer bags, Louis Vuitton has the best quality in my opinion. I have many bags from them and they are way way way better in design, quality and style than Hermes and Chanel. I’m a huge fan of both their leather and canvas. I love their items.

[@NA-rq9rz]

@@amandak.4246 look at how many people liked my comment. bye

[@laurak2084]

I agree with Chanel. Their quality has decreased immensely, however, Hermès is the epitome of quality and their bags are timeless classics.

[@atldawn2]

It’s a style preference. I think LV is , or is trying to be, edgy and youthful. I personally find Dior and Chanel a bit stuffy.

[@elizabethjackson3176]

I totally agree, and I think Dior And Chanel need creative designers with fresher ideas, to wake the brands up!

[@quorrakai]

Agreed. LV is not premium anymore. It's been cheapened as a brand. I had many LV bags that I bought new during the heyday of 1999 to 2006ish. Last year I sold them all because I didn't wear them and just was done with LV. I will say the quality back then was great. The only two LV pieces I still have and use daily is a cardholder and a cosmetic pouch. Bought them in 2000 and they still look amazing. I'm sure the new products fall apart fairly quickly. Just sad what some of these brands have become.

[@reutgadmish1835]

I think you can sat the same thing about Chanel, they raised the prices so high but the quality is so bad that I don't want to buy anymore Chanel bags, I bought 3 bags, all pre-loved because I don't think that brand new justify the price. I love Louis Vuitton, especially the classics, I have 4 bags, all in damier ebene, the only monogram pieces I have are slg's, and I'm obsessed with them. I recently bought the Alma bb, right before the last price increase, and since then, I don't feel the need to buy any more bags (even though I had a few more on my wishlist). I also try to buy the classics from the luxury brands, and I try to see what is reproduced every year.

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Hello my friend! Ahh, you’re so right - I do love Chanel but for sure the quality there is not 100%. Damier Ebene is my favourite! Xx

[@heidiheidi0]

I normally agree with your opinions but I am sort of skeptical about this one. A lot of the stuff you say here, including releasing one-off handbags, worse quality, high prices, lots of fakes and more applies to Chanel, Dior, and other big fashion houses. And then you were pushing cheap plastic Chanel knock-offs by Urban Revivo in the previous video.

[@OMGXSUGARXCOOKIEXX]

The only issue with your point Sophie (8:00) is that you have some gals with a collection of 15+ classic flaps in a rainbow of different colors. At some point, how many can you have? I think a brand should have their classics and then also have different options for people who don't want what everyone else has. Just my $0.02.

[@kath1626]

Yes to everything you said. For me, the fake market is the biggest problem. I see fake LV at every corner and that's such a turn-off. I will admit, however, I enjoyed ogling the "By the pool" collection because I adore the colours!

[@alysescotland1753]

I disagree. I think that the rapid price increases make you reevaluate the cost per wear but the same points you make in this video are valid for Chanel, Dior, and multiple designer handbag brands.

[@staciarenee2982]

Hey Sophie! You should do a video about the bags you have that are completely worth the price when it comes to their quality. Crazy that the multicolor LV isn't going for much over here. They are insanely expensive over here in the US, especially if the bag is in excellent condition because it's coming back around over here, and it's a collector's piece.

[@flutefairy3334445556]

I completely agree! LV now almost reminds me of Michael Kors. I feel like they both go way overboard with the monogram prints.

[@joemichael5155]

Michael Kors lmao BFFR

[@KayRobinsonElliott-nq6br]

Thank you, Sophie, for giving your honest appraisal of LV. I agree with you. Twenty years ago I felt they were true luxury but rather boring (for me, that is). Now they seem to be moving from one extreme to the other! Having said that, I do love the capucines but the quality issues you pointed out on other bags is worrying. (Why is the canvas cracking? That should never happen.)

[@kathynovotny4201]

I agree. I’ve never been attracted to LV. My daughter has the Neverfull. I really don’t understand the price for a canvas piece or the attraction is to invest in one. Coach and other brands have wonderful, quality canvas pieces for $1,000 less.

[@victoriamather2267]

I’m sad because I love my monogram LV bag but I understand what you’re saying.

[@reginasaulina7779]

Hi Sophie! I completely agree with your opinion❤️ as an early 20 something who needs to make wise financial decisions, LV is simply not worth the money😅 Personally, I've only shopped Coach, Aigner & Longchamp and looking at the declining quality of the more "high end" brands completely puts me off of buying them🥲 All the love for you & David!❤️

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Hello my friend!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment :) Yes you know, I really wish the quality was better. The hardware is a big draw-back for me :( And you're very right, it feels like it's getting harder to find that good quality these days. Hugs to you and enjoy your evening!xx

[@blakekesh3756]

The Murakami rainbow LV bay at 8:49 is so iconic. That is so in rn with y2k. You should sell it if you don’t use it. You could probably make close to (if not all) your money back.

[@ceciliabrown3301]

I actually love LV from practical point. Their canvas pieces are great for travel or work and you don't need to baby them. I stick to classics though. I've had my Speedy for more than 20 years and it's perfect and that bag went through a lot. It's true that recently they're releasing too many collections and designs but it's pretty much across all the brands. I remember when I got into fashion more than 30 years ago, all brands presented only two collections per year. Now, pretty much every brand has multiple number of collections. Unfortunately, it's all about money now. Everyone wants to sell as much as possible.

[@KatherineInToronto]

I agree @ceciliabrown3301 Old LV is super practical. I have had my Speedy for over 25 years, it was $500 lol. That thing still looks great and it has been through the wars. All my old canvas from that era still looks great. My old Epi leather bags still look brand new also, and they are all over 15 years old. I've seen newer Neverfulls crack after a year or two though, and they were spendy. I can imagine how disappointing it would be to have a bag that scratches itself also.

[@deliriablush]

I've also got a 20 year old Speedy that I still love and I agree that their classic monogram pieces are still great.

[@ubiquitousflow]

I prefer this style of video over the hauls ❤ So glad to see more of the original content I subscribed to see in the first place!

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

That's such lovely feedback, thank you so much (and thank you too for being subscribed, I really appreciate that!) I will try and do more videos like this :) Hugs xx

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I still buy books from LV, but nothing else. I have even lost interest in second hand items, though I continue to enjoy the ones I have. LV has become an upmarket and expensive Primark, really! And Sophie, you are entitled to have and express your opinions about fashion and other issues which fear. A brief disclaimer is not a bad idea, but you do not owe the audience apologies! Taste is personal and you are as entitled to yours as any of us are! Thank you for the video!

[@SvDu-bb7rh]

LV bags to me are something like a Despasito song - there’s nothing wrong with it but after hearing it million times it’s like please stop it. There are so many other nice bags that are beautiful and not screaming “hey i am luxury”. Though i totally understand people who bought them many years ago and still want to enjoy them.

[@ourjamasianfamily4370]

I totally agree with you Sophie❤❤ I'd rather have COACH,SENREVE,ASPINAL OF LONDON. recently bought this bags.and I'm very happy with the quality. I just couldn't stand the logo all over the bag.

[@lingscookingescapade]

Yup Senreve is so much better for the money!

[@brandimccoy4454]

I’m an avid LV lover and collector, and I completely agree with everything you said.

[@richardjames7040]

Louis Vuitton hardware is notorious for scratching. When Virgil first started reimagining the brand for Menswear and did the matt chain hardware on bags like the keep all there were numerous complaints of it wearing off within its first few weeks of use. The ready to wear collections are designed by one of the industries most respected designers but he is wasted at the brand - the bags are also designed by a well respected designer but they have no longevity in being classic, the brand has become cheap and this was signalled by the exit of Marc Jacobs. But you are so right about the fakes because it does cheapen it, the Dior book tote is a great example because the number of fakes has put me off.

[@AnnettaDarandri]

I agree with most of your points; the tacky ‘trendy’ collabs IMO are really tied to creative director in charge. But even now we see something like the Marellini bag that’s so tacky and confusing; trying to be elegant and Y2K at the same time. But! If you decided to spend 2000 pounds on something you don’t wear, that is not a classic with low resell value (meaning you bought it not because you intend to really wear it because you love it?) that’s…not any brands fault.

[@Missy182]

Hi darling. I hope you’re having a splendid week. Thank you for this upload. I always enjoy your videos

[@enik2953]

I just bought my first LV item last week. The Bom Dia slides but the new extra comfort ones, I agree it was overpriced £800 for canvas ?! But I’ve had my eye on them for a while and it’s the classic monogram so I will enjoy it for years to come. I do want to get a mini pochette to match my slides but other than these items nothing from LV really appeals to me. People carrying fakes doesn’t bother me too much , I know mine is real and I wouldn’t carry a fake but I understand your perspective .

[@seagreen2034]

I’m an LV fan. I own several items & have never had quality issues.

[@lisamoore1833]

I agree with you - my first real designer bag was a LV monogram pochette (which I still have and use even though it's 21 years old!) I bought and sold so many LVs in the early and mid 2000s especially at the height of the Murakami multicolor/cherry blossom era. I have to admit I still like the monogram multicolor LVs, although I sold all of mine years ago. The prices were reasonable and the quality was good. I still have a damier Neverfull and a denim pleaty as well as a damier papillon. However, the prices have gone up so much without a corresponding increase in value and quality that I'm just not interested in the brand anymore although I do still see LV bags that I like. However, I think the latest Kusama bags are hideous and expensive with those multicolored dots.

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Hello lovely Lisa, love getting your take on this! I too had the mini Pochette you mention! I’ve sold a lot of my LV items over the years too, I just wish the hardware was more robust 😕 Hugs to you my friend xx

[@duchess_of_petty9323]

I got the speedy 30 for my 40th birthday I’ve had it for 13 years and I’ll never get rid of this And in 2012 I got the Neverfull. I can’t even remember the last time I carried it

[@prettytraveller7196]

I’d rather but Neverfull than Hermes garden party, chanel tote bag, goyard tote bag and all others. My neverfull is now 15 years and still in good condition! It can carry 20 lbs! Chanel’s quality has deteriorated so much and Dior is not of a better quality. Hermes can claim quality but boring bags…. So it depends on your taste and what you looking for. Just stop blogging about luxuries so they dont keep on raising prices!

[@ChiaraHarper]

I took my Louis Vuitton Victoire on holiday last week and my boyfriend put it in the safe. When I got it back out, there was a noticeable dent in it. I was so mad at it being ruined but my boyfriend stuck a cup into the bag to kinda get the dent out from the inside. 2 days later the dent stretched back out and now it looks as good as new. As someone who does baby their designer pieces, Louis Vuitton really makes me take a sigh of relief because they really are hard wearing. If the same thing had happened to my calfskin Lady Dior, I would have died. I bought that one pre-owned and one of its flaws is a nail mark from opening the bag. It's very sensitive.

[@norainethompson9949]

I totally agree with you and is not just LV other high-end are crap and do not last. Not worth it for me anymore is just the logo that makes the bag cost so much.

[@i123456987654]

Lol art is expensive so that’s why LV is trying to do collabs with artists…I recently went to the yayoi kusama exhibit at the Hirschhorn museum…so fun

[@jifeak]

I don't agree. LV comes up with the most practical and long lasting bags compared to any other designer. There's so much choice too if you want something a little way out there. Their bags are spacious even down to the mini-pochettes. I'm always amazed at how much can fit in. Plus you never have to baby an LV. It takes care of itself. Further, some discontinued LV's actually cost more. Consider the LV Bumbag, for instance. You can't get it less than USD2,500 on pre-loved right now. Whether people make fakes of it or not, has not stopped me from owning a bag I want. Another thing, is that LV bags are easy to style. You don't need to be dressed to the nines to carry LV, but at the same time, if you're going out for the evening, you can still wear any of the pouches/clutches available. PS Canvas only cracks when not stored properly nor used often enough.

[@islandgirl21131]

Good video Sophie. The reason the houses come out with quirky is that there are only so many classics to sell. Must keep in mind that they are a business like everything else and if they only sold “classics” their market is limited. How many “classics” can one own? If it’s truly a classic then it will last a lifetime and no need to purchase more right?

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Now this is a great point! You are very correct!!xx

[@smurfette74]

Couldn’t agree more. I think they’re trying too hard to be trendy and their recent bags come off looking cheap. I was a Louis devotee but have been slowly going off the brand. I do however love their monogram canvas SLG’s. The canvas does crack, have had that issue with at least one bag and LV doesn’t fix canvas. Also the return on investment is simply not there if you want to sell a bag. I’ve been trying to sell the Surene that I bought in 2019. It looks brand new. Bought it for $3K and can’t even get $1K for it.

[@user-hb3pw8cg2x]

LV is accessible luxury. That is the market position they occupy. An LV item was likely most people's first luxury purchase for those of us who aspire and they're OK. Perhaps we are just older and wiser now and can see that for it is? A gateway drug in to the wider "luxury" market for the newbies. My question is, why is the internet still calling it "canvas". It's PVC. Perception? Yes, through the lens of an individual. The reality is that it they are bags made of PVC with some leather trim and are manufactured, not individually Made.

[@CyndiCaviedes]

I think vintage is the way to go even with brands like Chanel

[@spoiltsassygirl2592]

100% agree! Every time I’ve gone into store to have a look, I can’t get past cheap feel of the bags. Plus every 2nd person carries a neverfull. I don’t understand the hype with that bag? The quality it just 🤮 I’ll take my Gucci Ophidia Tote over the Neverfull any day! Love the shopping vlogs 🥰

[@sunnyrainy111]

Love your honest opinions though I have to disagree with you because Lv bags for me it’s not tacky or look cheap at all. And I don’t like to wear classic pieces that much because we can see people using it everywhere (like chanel classic flap, lv never full or speedy etc.). I love to wear something that is exclusive and outstanding.

[@alanboy5532]

i love buying the eclipse monogram collection from louis vuitton but keeping it to the classic shapes and items, and avoiding the tacky shapes.

[@Leeknows_Iris777]

So can you please show underrated or low key luxury brands that doesn't scream logos. Quiet luxury is the new norm and also functionality is to be considered.

[@flohough1870]

I'm with you, I lost all interest in LV with their ridiculous pricing. The bags aren't THAT great to warrant their insane pricing. I bought a limited edition Speedy in 2005 and thought it was expensive. Was considering buying another one last summer in the Damier Ebene pattern and about fainted at the price increase. It's not inflation. It's just greed.

[@luckaty]

Other from my Neverfull and two classic LV canvas bags all of my handbags from LV are full leather Empriente pieces. I love and use them all the time. I have 30+ small leather goods pieces roller suitcases, totes, jewelry, travel, cosmetic, wallets, key holders, etc and those have held up very well for the amount of use I put them through. They’re life time pieces that I will hand down to our three daughters. What are your thoughts on the LV full leather pieces.

[@glossator-of-beauty]

Man's just wearing John Richmond head to foot. It can be afforded even by a skint student with some nixer, and in spite of being top-end design lasts and fits well, while not even occurring as counterfeits. Blessed is he who got cured from the loudest brands by finding a niche, nonetheless being able not to get drowned by the contourless mass. I like your videos, Sophie; they distinguish themselves by presenting luxe comprehensively while also making it clear that it represents an exaggerated, unreal need and only eventual opportunity. I would also try a Heron Preston shirt like you are wearing but already have my mind made up already not to go for repeated such expansion of my wardrobe. The greatest things are not obvious.

[@ErikaBardere]

I only have 1 LV bag: Alma bb in DE and it's so casual, that I would wear it to university sometimes & saw plenty of Neverfuls on campus (didn't look long enough to care if they were real bags) I used to be so careful with it, but now it's really just another bag to me. The handles started rubbing pretty bad about 2-3yrs after

[@GlitteryGossip21]

LV in my country is considered tacky because everyone wears fakes so everyone assumes that your LV bag is fake and it has turned into a meme. I can't look at them and take them seriously

[@melissaV354]

I used to love LV. It’s one of the only high end designers I own, however, the last three purchases I’ve made (one being two weeks ago) have turned me off. I’ve had such bad quality issues. Even the bag I just bought I know is going to give me problems down the road. You can just feel the difference. It makes me sad but I’m ready to move on. I’m in love with a lot of contemporary brands now, and I’m also looking to get something from fendi. The sunshine line has been catching my eye.

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

I love my Louis Vuitton 6 ring key holder

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

Hello lovely Jeanette! It is a great item to be fair! Hugs xx

[@jeanettenfreeland1408]

@@SophieShohetOfficial thank you

[@missemarie1]

I completely agree with you and have tons of LV but i'm buying YSL now. I don't have Chanel and Dior budget!

[@lenashevchenko95]

Babe once and once again you speaking my mind. “ More you see it, more cheap it looks “

[@bethbounds2873]

Luckily we all have different favorite designer brands. Mine is LV. I have 8 and I use them all. Most are classics & vintage. Where as I wouldn’t carry a Chanel if it was free. I think they are the ugliest designer bag brand!!

[@MC-kl5mp]

Cope

[@xoangelicaf0523]

Those brands aren’t even comparable tbh. LV bags are cute some of them but they literally all have the same print on them, just different bags in the same dang print. I don’t see how anyone could own more than 5 lv bags..

[@laurajacqueline437]

Plastic coated canvas is cheap, the steamer trunks are the only thing worth buying from them

[@nicoles.632]

I couldn’t agree more…. let’s also add they are almost getting to a point where they are over distributed and over stored and a pop star musician as creative director ??

[@devincristopher3]

im all about the quirky bags😂❤🌈🌞 great video as always🦋🪲🦋

[@SophieShohetOfficial]

I will say, the great thing about their line-up is choice! There's a lot to choose from (styles/colourways etc) and I think this is excellent! Hugs xx

[@liz_travels_theworld7660]

I got a neverfull that is 5 years old on consignment. Its gorgeous and im so glad I didnt get a new one, knowing how bad the quality is now

[@lauriekucic6170]

I was off of LV for along time but I got a cappucine and love it. Love. It is so special to me. There are complaint's about all these luxury houses. Chanel, which I adore has huge quality issues. The classic is copied like mad. Dior is wonderful but the lady has no resale value. I dont purchase the monogram LV anymore, but beyond that I still love the brand.

[@judithmarrero2977]

Thank you Sophie, very helpful.

[@abbyvanhoose3997]

Sophie I agree 100%% you have said many wonderful things abt L.V. throughout the years,you should be entitled to an opinion. We can all see it,and the fakes just have been around forever,seeing all ages carrying the bag,and we know not everyone can afford them. Nothing wrong with anyone feeling put off the brand.Thanks so much for all you do!!!❤❤❤😊

[@q1225s]

Louis Vuitton has a special place in my heart but I’ve stopped buying from them since the Yayoi.

[@mummamdb]

I completely agree. LV peaked in the 2000s but also, it was still attainable in the early 2010's. Now, it's just so obscenely priced for what it is, the quality is so poor and the continuous churning out of hideous designs and tacky designs is just so off putting. I've found myself chasing vintage pieces because the quality and value is just so much better. I have a Vintage Noe GM and she's just beautiful and timeless.

[@littleblackbabycat]

LV now feels like an over priced high street brand😮

[@crab3696]

Agree that the brand exclusivity and luxury aesthetic is not elegant. It feels like cartoon like for teenagers.. just my opinion.

[@angelasoWA]

Aside from the Neverfull I purchased while in Italy (USD was crazy strong so it would have been stupid of me not to get something), I haven't purchased anything new from LV in a while. I did purchased several vintage pieces when Marc Jacobs was in the house - those pieces have insane hardware and a lot of details, I feel that they don't make them like they used to!

[@hhueter]

I’ve always though LV ready to wear looks pretty bad. Even Tamara doesn’t look good in it. Ignoring the fakes part. It’s a pretty utilitarian brand. I think I might buy a speedy at some point. It’s also pretty much the entry level brand. I do like the cappucines bag. It is handmade.

[@viva5526]

LV is dated. Sold all of mine over 15 yrs ago. I wouldn't even take one for free. Nothing special about them when there are so many fakes out there.

[@elaarj8029]

I agree with your points regarding LV, however, I keep thinking about LV cannes. What s ur thoughts on this bag? Is it hard to wear due to its semi-cylindrical shape? cheers,

[@helenmarkman8780]

Still love LV products and never had quality issues

[@dragamboazulinqiacupuntura122]

Sofie I'd love to buy that lv multicolore from you! Let me know if you're thinking of selling!

[@MarMarSnatched]

i only got 3 lv bags and i got tired of the brand! ive just outgrown it

[@lovebunny2345]

I am just unimpressed with the "classic" fashion houses in general like chanel and lv, while intrigued by loewe and bottega. I do think Virgil Abloh revolutionized menswear tho.

[@meiltoo]

I’m not into LV’s ladies monogram because i feel it looks cheap and i dislike the color. Monogram in graphite looks great imo. Plus i cant stand vachetta leather and consider it a waste of money. I bought their emphrent bag and loved it but the wax at the side edges melted… such bad quality. I had a valentino bag that i use less and doesnt have any problems to this day. Even if i liked an LV bag, i hesitate to spend money on one. They are not worth their price tag, not even if they cost half of their prices now.

[@lala-ct9ir]

The only one I like is the Alma, and just a few colors and styles, mainly the very classic ones.

[@viscountbiscuit5343]

I still like the classic Louis Vuitton eg the traditional monogram. They're doing a collaboration with an artist just now and the stuff looks like tat.

[@mitziac5300]

By and large, I’m not fond of LV, for all the reasons you’ve listed. That said, there are exceptions, like the delightfully odd bucket bag on the top right of the screen. She’s adorable!

[@user-by2sx9qk1e]

I love some of the designs from LV. They had a beautiful Fornasetti collection with fabulous bags like the Cannes, that looks like a little castle. Also the by the pool collection was divine. Not all collabs are as beautiful, but they make bags for every taste and it is great to have options like that.

[@hanatan9639]

I wish LV would use better hardware, what they use now and maybe in the past too is utter rubbish. I have a Speedy 25 made by the French Luggage company from donkey years ago. The canvas is still good , and the leather has patined nicely, but I don’t use it now. Just keeping for sentimental reasons.

[@NA-rq9rz]

Also I absolutely love the reverse monogram. I have both the Cannes bag and the pochete metis in reverse and love them 😍

[@tpurdi1]

I thank the crazy designs they put out are marketed for the younger crowd in the their 20- 30s to.

[@alicee3670]

Personally I think the monogram print is just tacky, fake or not. Their leather bags are definitively a league above them. I don’t think it’s just the fakes that cheapen it, I think even people who wear the real monogram bags more often than not have “questionable” taste (not always though, a lot of people who wear them just have a more “classic” fashion sense which is also not to my taste). I do like some of their small leather bags I have to say, like the cappuccine but I just don’t have any need for them and would buy from a LOT of other brands first.

[@nubnub75]

We can thank the monster conglomerate that is LVMH for what Louis Vuitton has become now i.e. a cash cow to be milked dry. It seems most brand they’ve bought will experience a drop in quality or craftsmanship value in pursuit of higher profits (see Loewe’s discontinuation of the classic Puzzle bag design for the easier to churn out new design, the numerous fragrance brands having their fragrances watered down after being acquired)

[@lailaalm1499]

I got into hermss 3 years ago, and now I can't even look at Chanel and LV bags!!! Hermes quality is unmatched.

[@liz_travels_theworld7660]

Also I agree the loud colours and weird collections are so ugly too. No one will buy it for resale if u change ur mind

[@fv64]

I stopped buying new bags from Lv many years ago. The prices are way too high now and I don't think the bags are worth that much. The quality was much better before than it is now. I own many classic LV bags and I am happy with the bags I have :)

[@MrRdh567]

Hi Sophie As per the white bag which you don't want to sell due to not getting your money back: What is the positive of keeping something that you don't use? It is just taking up space. Why not recoup what you can, and use the money toward something you will use. Right now it just remains in your collection as a reminder of a bad decision.

[@sheilaso1947]

Agree with you. My first LV bag I purchased in the boutique was Artsy empreinte in 2012 and then followed by Monogram Retiro in 2014 which was discontinued. Never purchased again from the boutique after that due to declined in quality. I’ve been buying vintage. Love the Speedy in epi leather. Very discreet. Unless you know, you know.

[@catnip4587]

I own a vintage monogram papillon. It is very well made Canvas is thicker than the new ones and always get compliments on it