Before leaving to Paris a few weeks ago, I told Kaitlin I would visit as many Louis Vuitton stores as I could, including the flagship, to inquire about the availability of the Multi Pochette Accessoires.
Here’s a quick refresher: Since debuting approximately three months ago, the Multi Pochette Accessoires has positioned itself as one of this year’s most sought-after items. However, with the amount of press, influencer marketing, and overall popularity, it feels like this little bag has been around for years.
As the Multi Pochette Accessoires gained popularity, the particular style became almost impossible to purchase freely, unless you’re of influencer or celebrity status. It sold out virtually everywhere, including online and in almost all boutiques around the world. About a month ago, I called Louis Vuitton corporate to confirm. (The only instance where a bag may be available is if one is randomly returned directly to a boutique.)
The bag is available to purchase via a handful of reseller sites, however it will cost you far beyond the original market price.
Call this a far-fetched idea, but I had a feeling if I inquired about the bag in Paris, somehow I would be lucky enough to get my hands on one. After all, Louis Vuitton is based there and stores around the city often have stock that isn’t yet available in the U.S.
Unfortunately, I was wrong. A kind Parisian SA informed me that the bag is incredibly sought after around the world – including in France – which means the only way to have a semblance of a chance at purchasing one is adding your name to a waiting list at your preferred LV store (in your home country). That means I have to add my name to a store here in Miami, though there’s no telling when the bag may or may not return. (I actually have my name on lists at quite a few local stories in South Florida, so fingers crossed!)
The SA also informed me that the bag may never come back as readily available for purchase. Instead, it may always include some sort of “waiting game,” in which a prospective buyer, like myself, would have to sign up on a waiting list. I’m not sure how truthful this statement was, especially because it goes against what some other SAs in the U.S. have told me. I think all we can say for certain is no one really knows what the deal is with this bag in terms of cost, availability, and an expected return date.
Anyway, don’t kill the messenger! I know the Multi Pochette Accessoires is a pretty divisive topic. Some love it, while others find it impractical and tacky. If you ask me, I think it’s fun and sporty.
Have you put your name on a waiting list yet? If you have, let’s bond!
Louis Vuitton Multi Pochette Accessoires ($1,640)
I got very lucky. I guess someone returned one to my local store and my SA called me. I actually like it because it’s light, crossbody, and unique. I dont wear the coin pouch on the strap because it ends up being a bit much, but i can fit all my essentials in the other 2. And i love the sporty more casual khaki strap. I wouldnt pay mark up for it, but I like it for what i paid for it
I think the scarcity is becoming ridiculous. Every time I go to the website or the store, everything is sold out. An LV Ad popped up on my insta, and the keychain in the Ad was sold out. There’s no point in promoting if no one is able to get one. I know they’re pandering to the “exclusivity” aspect of it, I just think it’s ridiculous
They do this with many of their bags. I think L.V.’s marketing scheme is genius in the sense that they create limited supplies, give it to influencers and celebrities, and then market a few for the general public. It’s very self promoting and exhibits corporate greed. I’m tired of chasing the trends and refuse to do it anymore.
This pops up the site enough that you can probably snag it if you really want it and are diligent. Otherwise, I’ve seen people just asking their CA to keep a look out and they get one with minimal fuss.
LV is trying the exclusivity game these days and it honestly probably hurts them in the long run. The bag is available on Stockx for $1900 (green) and $2100 (pink). I went to the store to get my daughter this coin purse key chain…sold out everywhere. A key chain. The SA said she was holding on in the back for someone and then sold it to me. Ultimately all of this leads me to look elsewhere to shop.
Yes, I want an slg, it’s sold out online, it is in stock at the store in the other state. LV wouldn’t sell it to me, they promised to call me back. I’m going preloved, if I can’t get something that simple.
I just saw it at LV on Worth Avenue….
I am not sure if I am the only one who didn’t like this back. I don’t see it that special in which it is easily gone :S
I see so many China doll carries that bag! Lol
There is a denim version will soon available but not so attractive like this one.
i dont get the attraction of this bag or multiple gimmicks either but to each their own
me either-I think that strap is unattractive. Like you said, to each their own
Good thing I’m not a fashion designer. Seems the bags I don’t like are the hottest selling.
I’m a Tom Ford & Valentino girl but I LOVE this LV bag!
Strap looks comfy & it’s casual enough for jeans & a tee.
I HATE that a purse is $1640! & that’s not even on the high side of Louis. I think it’s just crazy. I do have one & can afford more BUT I can’t bring myself to spend it on a purse! It was painful to spend the 500 on the one I got..