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The Louis Vuitton plague

JamesX

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The LV (Male) Messenger bag is actually pretty good. There is only the Stamped Letter "LV" in the lower right corner, so most times it is not even noticeable.

I do wish I could swap out the strap though >.<;; It has the Brand name running along its entire length.
 

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Thanks Marc Yaycobs...

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No **** (natch)...

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Bull

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This was super badass, though - both the Louis case and the naughty girl next to it....

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Bull

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Camo Louis bag is somewhat badassness, can't lie.

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HRoi

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why does Kanye always look mentally handicapped in all his pics?
 

foodguy

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this hit in socal years ago, thanks to santee alley. now, carrying a "vuitton" bag is a pretty sure sign you're a secretary or clerical worker.
 

TRINI

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Originally Posted by Bull
Camo Louis bag is somewhat badassness, can't lie.

Yup.
 

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Is it just me or has the cheap stuff/knockoff completely ruined the brand?

I'm not sure if I'd ever have like LV stuff or not, but growing up in a world where it's so damn ubiquitous has made me forever associate it with trashy stuff. Ditto Buberry check, ditto coach stuff.
 

Professor Chaos

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Originally Posted by ruben
Is it just me or has the cheap stuff/knockoff completely ruined the brand?

I'm not sure if I'd ever have like LV stuff or not, but growing up in a world where it's so damn ubiquitous has made me forever associate it with trashy stuff. Ditto Buberry check, ditto coach stuff.

I usually feel this way. But a friend of mine has several LV bags, and none of them look trashy, and there's no mistaking them for knock offs. Then again, her father was an executive for one of the biggest corporations in the world; she could carry a crumpled paper bag around and still look richer than any of us ever could (It doesn't hurt that she's stunningly beautiful).
 

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I'll add my support for the non-printed (i.e. Epi, Taiga, etc.) classically-styled (i.e. Robusto, etc.) mens briefcase bags.

I nearly bought one last week. I must say that the only thing that held me back was the price, which doesn't work for me now; I will own a simple LV case in the future.
 

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"I'm Kon, the Louis Vuitton Don, bought my mom a purse, now she Louis Vuitton mom..."

As much as Kanye gets it in with the Louis, his high school buddy/weed carrier/manager Don C really, really gets it in. Being famous = great. Being best friends with someone famous = super great...

Louis soccer bag:

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Louis Epi briefcases:

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Stephen Sprouse Louis suitcase and skate deck:

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Playing cards:

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Louis Murakami ltd edition camo coat:

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Louis Damier carry-all:

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Louis Dom Perignon case:

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Louis custom Epi red backpack (1 of 1):

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No Louis, I just love Scarlett:

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Louis wallet:

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No Louis, just gorgeous body-painted birds:

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Louis hard suitcase and wallet:

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Louis pop-up:

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