First off, lemme just say, the Neverfull. It’s, like, THE bag. You see it everywhere, right? But is it *worth* it? That’s the million-dollar (well, more like a grand-and-a-bit-dollar) question, innit?
I mean, it’s an iconic tote, yeah. That supple Monogram canvas, the vachetta leather trim… it’s classic LV. And it IS roomy. Like, you could probably fit your entire life in there. Seriously. I knew a girl once, actually, she carried EVERYTHING in her Neverfull. Laptop, gym clothes, a spare pair of shoes, probably a small dog for all I know. It’s basically a Mary Poppins bag.
But. And this is a big “but” (no pun intended, lol). It’s EVERYWHERE. You can’t walk down Oxford Street without seeing approximately 700 Neverfulls. And half of them… well, let’s just say they might not be entirely *authentic*. Which brings me to the whole dupe situation.
See, you can get a “Neverfull-esque” bag for, like, 20 quid online. And honestly? Some of them are pretty damn good. Like, if you’re not super picky, and you just want the look, why shell out a small fortune? I’m not saying go for a blatant rip-off with the LV logo slapped on crookedly (that’s just embarrassing), but there are some decent alternatives out there. Especially if you’re on a budget, right?
And then there’s the whole “reimagined” thing. Louis Vuitton keeps bringing out new versions – “Inside Out,” embossed leather, whatever. Honestly, it’s kinda confusing. Like, just stick to the classic, yeah? Don’t get me wrong, some of the new ones are nice, but they lose the original charm, in my humble opinion. It’s like they’re trying too hard.
Now, the price in the UK. Right. Don’t even get me started. Expect to pay a hefty chunk of change. I saw something about a price list from January somewhere… but honestly, those things change faster than the weather. Best bet is to check the actual LV website or pop into a store (if you’re brave enough to face the crowds).
eBay’s an option too, but you gotta be SUPER careful about authenticity. There are some legit pre-owned Neverfulls on there, but there are also a LOT of fakes. Do your research, check the seller’s feedback, and, for the love of God, if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.