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    As anyone who keeps tabs on Louis Vuitton knows, Louis Vuitton has in the recent past launched a number of new handbag models. These include the likes of the Sobe Clutch, the LV Baxter Dog Colla and a number of Monogram line items, including the new Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas and LV Totally Monogram GM bags. It is the last one of these, the Totally Monogram, however, that I have been most gotten enchanted with.

    Measuring about 18.5 inches by 13.4 inches by 8.3 inches (which translates to about a width of 47 centimeters by 34 centimeters in height by 21.1 centimeters in breadth), the LV monogram GM handbag is admittedly a bag that falls delicately somewhere in between the 'petite and cute' handbag and the 'voluptuous and beautiful' handbag, making it a great item for fans of either type of bag; though it does tend more towards the large side of the scale by relative measures. Clearly even from the look of it, this is a big that can comfortably carry the whole of a lady's kit without bulging unduly - and this is a great attraction to the pragmatic handbag shopper.

    Take this Slim Lambskin Gold clutch for example. I have to admit that it is so useful. It measures with 8.3" x 5.1" x 1.1" which is a suitable size to handle for any daily occasion. Ms. Coppola once stressed her ideal specification on bag in an interview," It fits all your things but isn't too big and isn't too heavy". I believe that she and LV designer must have spent a lot to choose a handy size. The clutch is made of a whole piece of delicate gold metallic lambskin. The shinning and eye-catching design will surely make you on the spotlight of a party or nightclub paired with a smoothing evening gown.

    Material-wise, the Monogram GM - in keeping with its name, seems to be indeed made from Monogram Canvas, with a natural Cow-hide base; both of course being synonyms for durability. To make for an appealing finish both inside and outside, the Monogram GM comes with a textile lining and Trimming. For the hardware bits (zippers, their bases and buttons), the LV Monogram employs golden brass, a material well-known in handbag circles for its ability to maintain its sheen for remarkable periods of time.

    However, Ms. Coppola went too far on functionality. The overall design of the bag is just another clich from Louis Vuitton which has been an expert to revamp its classical designs with minimum alterations for years. The abundant femininity exuding from the Slim Lambskin Gold clutch is attractive for any females. Yes, women from 8 to 80 all can grab it. What could be worse when you own an exactly same bag as your mother, even grandmother? Furthermore, the color is a little bit lack of vitality as well as luxury.

    The mediocre choice will make both young and sophisticated fashion aficionados hard to enjoy it by heart. But maybe that's is what Ms. Coppola was searching for, as she admitted "I wanted a bag that I could use every day that was coming from the heritage of Louis Vuitton's great leather goods, not connected to the fashion side of the brand."




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