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There are bags that try as you might, never really become anything more than last season’s forgotten wares. Then there are those that become instant hits the moment they hit the shelves without even a huge publicity campaign behind it. Ones that are fuelled only by the bag’s good looks, functionality and of course, its relative affordability, that’s as rare as a unicorn as far as luxury bags go in the marketplace these days.
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Which brings us to Louis Vuitton’s Pochette Métis, the triple threat entrant to the French luxury house’s family of bags that’s still a hit today even though it has been around since 2013. Measuring just 25 cm by 19 cm, it looks familiar because it was inspired by the Monceau, its stiffer, more severe predecessor. In the Pochette Métis you’ll see the similarities between the two, the briefcase-like style with its front flap, that unmistakable clasp, the top handle but with a more rounded body, and better function. In the Monceau you had a smaller compartment attached to the front of the bag; in the Pochette Metis you have two similarly-sized gusseted compartments with a zip patch pocket at the bag.
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First made available only in Monogram Canvas (which is still highly sought after), the Pochette Métis has since been released in Monogram Empreinte leather (Pink as well as a Dark Blue with red piping), Monogram Infrarouge (that’s red monograms on black coated canvas) and most recently Monogram Reverse, which is the darling of the moment.
Priced from SGD2510 for the one in Monogram Reverse (I’m assuming it is more or less the same for the ones in coated canvas), you could wear it across the body or over the shoulder, remove the sling completely and use a twirled-up scarf as a sling, even wrap the handle with a silk bandeau to give it a completely new look. One bag, many different looks. Which in my books makes it even more desirable than the next.
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I bought one almost 5 years ago in Hamburg and still looks great till now. But, how do you take care of the stickiness on the side of the cross-body monogram canvas strap?
I would wipe it down regularly with a damp soft cloth, add a little bit of soap if you need to but always make sure it dries off properly before you store it to prevent mould.
I can’t decide between the canvas and empreinte leather! Please help!
I say coated-canvas, and only because it is more affordable and more hardy/lasting.
Would one ever wear this bag to work? Do you think it is work-appropriate, especially on casual Fridays?
If you get the dark full-leather ones, why not? Especially good for casual Fridays too!
SGD2440.
Any idea how much is the Pochette Metis in Monogram Empreinte leather in Singapore?
The Empreinte is the newest version. The Monogram Reverse is no longer in production.
Just ordered one in MR. Will see if it happens for me.
I ABSOLUTELY love your idea of using a twirled- up scarf as a sling!
Woot! Happy to help!
It is SGD2400 for the Monogram Canvas one! Now I’m torn to either get the Alma BB in Rose Ballerine or the Pochette Métis in Empreinte! But I already have the one in Monogram Reverse. But I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Métis! LOL!
If you can only get one more, and since you already have the Métis, I say get the Alba BB for now. It will be a nice addition to your collection.
Hehe I love how you called it a triple threat of a bag! So clever!
Adrianna xx
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