STYLETHREAD -- LET'S TALK SHOP!

jen · Kate Spade

Which LV would you get?

Andrea Julia · Coach

I don't know...there are just so many fakes out there....j/k

I like the 1st one better (that's the Speedy, right?). I don't like the shape of the second one at all. It makes me think of a tootsie roll for some reason.

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

I voted for the Speedy. It's a classic style for LV that's been around a loooong time and won't ever really be "out".

Plus I have it, except mine's the 30, so I'm biased

Cricket · Gucci

#1 for sure!

jen · Kate Spade

Carrie, the 30 is just a bit larger right? Do you think they 25 is too small? I've never seen one (well a real one) up close in person.

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

According to actual measurements, the 30 is just a bit larger. I'm always surprised at how small the 25 looks every time I see one in person though.

As far as the 25 being too small, I don't really know if it would be too small for you. I think a lot of it depends on your tastes. I've always been a big fan of larger bags, so that's why I went with the 30. If I can, I'll try to get a picture of myself holding the bag so you can get an idea for the size of the 30.

EDIT: Here's 2 pictures of celebs with the Speedy. Hilary has the 25 and Ashley's got the 30. Sorry they're so big! Until I can get a picture of mine, hope these help some!

-- Edited by CarrieS at 14:03, 2005-06-19

MissMee · Kate Spade

I think the papillons are icky.

GucciGal19 · BCBG

Definitely the speedy...classic shape. I really dont like the other one at all.

carmenb513 · Coach

Definetly the speedy.Because I have a weakness for bigger bags I would have to say the 30.

Btw:rock on!........I really am sick of not getting what things I want because "too many are knocked off" if that's the case we would all walking around buck naked. People knock of every damn thing, sad but true!

Lilykind · Hermes

Oh I am so terribly biased because I own and carry my Speedy 25 at least three times a week, but I think you should have a Speedy too.

BTW, I can fit a crapload in my Speedy 25, like a change of clothes, my makeup case, my cell, wallet, iPod, contacts crap, big bunch of keys, sunglasses + case...the list goes on. If you can look at some IRL that would be great, but not absolutely mandatory or anything.

jen · Kate Spade

Thank you all for the advice! Maybe I'll go to the LV store that's a couple hours from my house to see in real life if I want the 25 or 30. Carmen, your post maybe me happy, thank you

lynnie · Chanel

Speedy, hands down. A much cuter shape and still manages to look classy, despite all the knock-offs.

Becca · Kate Spade

I want to get the Speedy 30. Is the LV store usually stocked up with this or is it always sold out?

Kenneth Cole

Get the speedy, its a classic.

ViViDogWear · Kate Spade

I actually really like both, but voted for the Papillon because of the shoulder handle. I also agree, if I were to buy a Speedy I'd get the larger one.

maya · BCBG

speedy...i've been thinking about getting one for a while too.

Cortney1982 · Chanel

I voted none. Those bags are boring! I just don't get it.

killa · Dooney & Bourke

Neither.

I am not a LV fan.
I like Koobas, Bulgas, etc. waaaaay better.

bex · Chanel

i like the papillon b/c i like the french translation (butterfly) but... i also like the speedy and if i was buying for myself- i would probably swing towards the speedy!

CarrieS · Marc Jacobs

I think that was the other selling point to me on the 30 vs. the 25-the prices. I figured, hey, it's only another $20 to get the bigger one