I'm really excited to share this bag with you all. I've had it for a few months now and as a Speedy fan, I'm thrilled to add this Millesime version to my handbag collection. Millesime leather is made of calfskin and it is so buttery soft, it really reminds me of Lululemon's softstreme fabric. It has that peach fuzz feel, except the leather version. 😅 Louis Vuitton has a video up on their website with more information about their Millesime leather.
For reference I'm 4 feet 11 inches tall.
I love how this bag doesn't have any logos on it, except for LV debossed in the lower corner of the bag. Other than that, the only way you can tell it's a Louis Vuitton bag is if you recognized it as a Speedy. I know almost everyone knows what a Speedy bag is, but most of the time it's the monogram canvas version. This is a little bit different and I love it. It's a really special bag and a bit hard to find. It's not currently available on the website, but I do think if you went to the store or called them directly, they may be able to locate one for you.
I got mine from Fashionphile which is where I get most of my designer bags these days. I also like to shop from TheRealReal and Ebay, but Fashionphile is my go-to.
I can't say enough how much I love this leather. It's soft and squishy. Some people confuse it with Nomade leather, but this is different. It's softer, and just buttery to the touch. It does scratch easily and I personally love seeing a bag patina. Personally I think scratches add character. That said, I do baby this bag and I'm very careful with it. I would prefer not to have deep scratches and this applies to all of my bags. I do take good care of them. If I get a nail scratch I'm not going to fret over it. If the leather darkens, I'm fine with that too. It's just going to happen over time with use. It's a journey and I am interested to see how this bag looks after two years, five years, and ten years. I've already decided this is a keeper, an heirloom bag. It's that special.
You can carry this bag a few ways. By top handle or using the crossbody strap. I prefer leaving the strap on just in case I need my hands free. Sometimes I will carry the bag by the crook of my arm, but it's not the most comfortable because the bag does stick out quite a bit from the body.
Please check out my video below. I demonstrate how the leather reacts to water and scratches. I also show what fits and of course lots of video of the beautiful leather.
I mean just how beautiful is this? 😍
Hardware is gold and very shiny. The inside is lined with suede and it's the suede is a separate piece from the leather which adds to the weight of this bag. This bag is heavy. The first time I wore this bag out, I was shocked by the weight with all my things in it. I'm pretty sure it was easily four pounds, maybe a bit more. It's a lot heavier than my denim Speedy and monogram canvas Speedy. If you're used to a light weight bag, be prepared for the weight. It's not as heavy the Chloe Paddington bags from 2005 but it's close.
There is a slip pocket and a zippered pocket on the inside.
Since I bought this pre-owned, it came with a set of scratches. They're superficial enough that they don't bother me, and I was able to buff some of them out. This is not my everyday bag, I only take it out for date night or shopping as long as I'm not walking around all day.
I love that the the zipper extends a third of the way down the side of the bag. This makes it a lot easier to get in and out of the bag. The zippers on my other Speedy bags only go across the top, which is fine for the most part.
This minimalist style reminds me of the vintage bags from the olden days. This is a bag that could easily look like it's from the 1930s. It has that kind of vibe.
The bottom of the bag has feet, which is great. The leather piece on the bottom is a little bit different from the rest of the bag. It's smoother, a bit stiffer and it doesn't have the buttery feel. Overall, I highly recommend the Millesime leather. It's probably as close as I'll get to Hermes Barenia leather. But until I hit the lotto, that won't be happening. 😆
I'm so happy to add this bag to my Speedy family! That's it for me, hope you all have a fantastic Monday!
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Congratulations for getting your hands on this rare and gorgeous bag Leslie! I love it! I wish I can feel the leather. It looks heavenly 😍
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Hi Cindy! Thank you! It's so smooth and soft, it's a bag you just want to pet all day. 🤣
DeleteWhat a beautiful and classy bag!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! 😊
DeleteAnother good find, so minimalistic but unique. I didn’t even know the speedy came in a leather and color like this. My favourite was the family of speedies at the end 😆 where’s the inhaler?! And lastly, just out of curiosity, why do you want to remove the lock so bad? It actually acts as a pretty good zipper pull 🤔
ReplyDeleteOh and forgot to add, cute sweater!
DeleteHi AC! I forgot my inhaler! It was in another bag. 😅 Yeah it does make a good zipper pull but the lock is so heavy that I feel like it isn't quite balanced attached at the end like that. It's heavier than the actual zipper pull and it does feel a bit awkward at times. Like a heavy weight at the end of a string. It is very pretty though. I'd rather have it attached to the side where the strap clips on. And thanks so much for watching! 😊 I hope you liked the water test.
DeleteOh the sweater is from Naked Cashmere.
DeleteYes, I had to hold my breath for the water test and hoped it went back to the way it was 🫢
DeleteHaha, it was a little more water than I intended, but it worked out! All is good.
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