First off, it’s not just some random design. It’s got history! We’re talking back to the 19th century, France, the whole shebang. Georges Vuitton, Louis Vuitton’s son, actually came up with the iconic geometric floral pattern and those “LV” initials. Apparently, it was all about that French aesthetic of the time. Kinda cool, right? Like, a little slice of history you can carry around.
And speaking of carrying around, that canvas is *tough*. Seriously. I’ve seen people drag their LV bags through airports, stuff them under airplane seats, and generally abuse the heck out of them. And you know what? They still look pretty darn good. Okay, maybe a little scratched, but still… impressive. I mean, I bought a (cheaper, ahem) bag once and the strap snapped after like, two weeks. TWO WEEKS! No way that’s happening with the Monogram.
But here’s the thing, and this is just my opinion, okay? Sometimes, it feels… overdone. Like, *everywhere*. You see it on bags, wallets, shoes, even phone cases! And sometimes, it feels a little… *basic*, ya know? Like, “I spent a lot of money, see my logo?” I’m not saying it’s not beautiful, because it is. It’s classic. But I also think sometimes people are buying the *brand* more than the *bag* itself.
Then you get cool stuff like the LV x Murakami collabs and the Cruise collections, like the Loop Hobo (which, btw, I kinda want). That’s when the Monogram feels fresh again. They’re taking something super iconic and twisting it, making it modern. Also, the LV Animal line, with Nicolas Ghesquière’s leopard print on the Cannes bag? That’s just… *chef’s kiss*. You gotta mix it up sometimes, right?
