u/anotherlauren

Has anyone recently purchased a new classic Speedy Bandoulière in France, Spain, or Italy? If so, does the country of manufacture still appear on the exterior vachetta strip?

I’m trying to understand the current stamping on the classic Monogram Speedy Bandoulière, specifically newer bags from 2024–2026. I just bought a classic monogram speedy B 25 in California and mine does not say where it was manufactured on the strap (picture attached). I believe this is because it was manufactured in the US.

Two versions I've seen on the exterior vachetta strip:

1. LOUIS VUITTON | PARIS (what mine shows)
2. LOUIS VUITTON | PARIS | made in France (what I see on older speedy B's on pre-loved sites)

I’m interested because I’m shopping for a classic Monogram Speedy B 35/40. Would love to see photos of yours + when/where you purchased it if you’re willing to share

Hi everyone! I just bought a pair of Chanel lambskin ballet flats. I wore them once to the movies and noticed some light scuffing on the leather soles, which sent me down the rabbit hole of reading about sole protectors.

I'm planning to take them to a cobbler for a thin rubber role, and I'd love to hear from cobblers who have actually seen or done this.

Would you recommend:

• Rubber protectors on just the front half of the sole?
• Rubber on both the front half and the heel?
• Or leaving the heels alone until they wear down?

Any other cobbler advice? Thanks

Hi everyone! I just bought a pair of Chanel lambskin ballet flats. I wore them once to the movies and noticed some light scuffing on the leather soles, which sent me down the rabbit hole of reading about sole protectors.

I'm planning to take them to a cobbler for a rubber sole now, and I'd love to hear from people who have actually done this.

Would you recommend:

• Rubber protectors on just the front half of the sole?
• Rubber on both the front half and the heel?
• Leaving the heels alone until they wear down?

If you've had this done, are you happy with the results?

Any downsides or things you'd do differently?