The historic town of Saumur is nestled between the Loire and Thouet rivers, and surrounded by a vast expanse of vineyards producing some of Frances finest wines.
Many Louis Vuitton bags and colors are named after towns, regions, seas, and historic families throughout Europe, and I always imagine the idyllic sleepy town of Saumur whenever I carry my Louis Vuitton Saumur 35. My bag was constructed July of 1991 in France- and I purchased it last summer on (where else?) eBay. I just love the vintage look, the dark vachetta leather, the equestrian feel it has, and the unique buckles. I would have to say that aside from my Epi Sac Plat and Keepall 45, this has to be my most complimented bag.
Unfortunately, I am too tall to carry it crossbody comfortably so I just wear it on my right shoulder. The buckle closures are actually big enough to get it opened with only one hand (a common worry among those who are considering a Saumur). Another misconception amongst prospective buyers is the double sided feature and forgetting which side has what inside- however both sides are quite different-the front side has the monogram right side up, whereas the back has the monogram upside down. "Why is this?" you ask. The top flap is one continuous piece of canvas, so naturally one side would have to be upside down.
The interior is not quite as spacious as I would like, but it can still hold quite a bit of things. In the front compartment I keep important things, like my cell phone, keys, wallet, camera bag, and whatever odds-and-ends I need throughout the day. And in the back compartment I keep my sunglasses and a magazine. The front compartment features one long slip pocket, whereas the backside has two slip pockets. The Saumur was made in three different sizes- 30cm, 35cm, and 43cm, and recently a limited edition perforated 30cm was released. All the sizes are slightly different in design than each other, but have the same overall aesthetic. The 35 and 43 have been long discontinued, but these bags can be purchased in great condition on eBay and the likes.
Please check back tomorrow when I condition the leather with Apple Leather Care.
Until next time-
i thought of getting the latest perforated saumur from louis vuitton cruise 2012,but im afraid if it look too small for a guy like me,what do u think?
ReplyDeleteWell, I'm 6'7" tall and average build- I think the 35 is the smallest I could go- I regret not getting a 43cm. But how tall are you? The new perfo Saumurs are pretty neat.
ReplyDeleteim 177cm...kinda thinking to get that but kinda worried if it doesnt suits me,
ReplyDeleteWell- you could always try it on in the store
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