The market for fake goods, on the other hand, remains thriving especially in economies not directly affected by the collapse of the US financial institutions like the Philippines. The conversation took place a year ago.Īnd because the world is experiencing an economic slowdown, the worst since the 1930s Great Depression in the US, global consumption for luxury items also follows a downward spiral as most consumers hold on to their cash. “Really?” was the white woman’s only response.

The Filipina’s list almost stretched to eternity when at last she finally added: “you can buy the same bag in Quiapo for 300 pesos, then did the currency conversion for the European woman, mga around 5 Euros”. The other woman, unable to contribute her part in the conversation kept quiet the entire time except for occasional “uhm”s and “ah”s. She then enumerated the things the amount could buy back in the Philippines: a down payment for a condominium unit, a farm land in the province, education of her children in an exclusive school in Manila, a secondhand car, a capital for a small business. Her voice almost approached to that of shouting when her calculation revealed that the bag costs nearly 190,000 pesos. The Filipina who sounded incredulous after hearing that the pink Gucci bag the Caucasian woman was bringing with her as a hand luggage costs 3000 Euros then proceeded to the all-Filipino tradition of converting the sum to Philippine peso. Includes - NPNP, Comps Card in Sleeve, LV Dustbag & Presentation Box with Leather Tie and Feature Tag.There was once a conversation I overheard in the Economy class of a KLM flight from Manila to Amsterdam between a Filipina and a European woman that gave me an idea on the outrageousness of Italian designer handbags. There is minor fading to the pocket edge top seams, general light signs of use and two, very small, blue pen dots to the base lining as shown.Ģ4cm at base to maximum of 29cm x 28.5cm x 11.5cm The interior is fully lined in a hardy, bright red, woven textile, with slip pocket and phone pocket. Padlock (no 309) is bright and shiny, without detriment, though please note, only one key is present. Two, barely there surface scratches to the oval shaped, leather lock petal at the side of the bag, (shown with the zoom in the photo gallery above), the main reason for the Condition Rating is due to the scratching and finish loss to the D ring, from contact with the Padlock. The rear two display minor surface scuffs, though much less visible than the zoomed photos make them appear.

The front two corner curves are pristine. The smooth leather trims around the base and top perimeter of the bag is excellent, the top handles without any evidence of use, all edging is gloriously glossy and stitching firm throughout. Without very close review this stunning piece looks barely carried.īorn in 2007, you'd never believe it's 14 years old!īeautifully bold and vibrant, a proper Fire Engine Red, it's entirely colour consistent, stands perfectly empty (the gentle, semi circular surface impressions from the handles resting downwards in storage will lift quickly with use) and without any immediately visible signs of wear.

The Louis Vuitton Epi Leather collection was first introduced in 1985 and was created to respond to the demand for more durable leather necessary in modern travel conditions.Įpi leather is dyed all the way through and has a striated grained, texture which can withstand any weather conditions so is extremely resilient to wear and water. elegantly and classically styled Top Handle tote with a secure zip top that you can lock at the side with the padlock, its light to carry, a perfect capacity for everyday and fantastically robust. This is a 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Lockit NM Top Handle Bag in Epi Rouge with Shiny Silver Tone HardwareĪs a discontinued, vintage style its quite difficult to approximate an equivelent RRP, but I'd equate to a NéoNoé at £1,590Ī semi structured.

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