I can’t believe it’s only been about two months since the first Louis Vuitton Multi Pochette Accessoires sighting. With the amount of press, influencer marketing, and overall popularity, it feels like this little bag has been around for years… but it hasn’t. Just let that sink in for a moment. Oh, the power of social media.
Anyway, as the Multi Pochette Accessoires made a name for itself in the handbag world, 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. Yes, around the world. I even 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.)
That’s not to say it’s impossible to purchase, though. But you have to be willing to pay way above market price. Currently, both Multi Pochette colors (Kaki and Rose Clair) are available via StockX, an online marketplace where users can buy, sell, and bid on bags. Take it for what you will, but the site guarantees the bags are authentic. (Many of them claim the tags are still on.) Fashionphile also has quite a few available, priced at nearly double what Louis Vuitton originally sold the bag for ($1,640).
We do have some ~semi~ good news, though. The bag is rumored to return any minute now. Well, sort of. This past week, I called and/or visited all of the nearby Louis Vuitton boutiques in my area (Miami, Florida). I added my name to every waitlist (There are hundreds of names before mine though. Sigh.) and inquired about the bag’s long-awaited return. While no SA could give me a definitive answer, they all said about the same thing: It should come back, in some sort of capacity, before or right after the new year. It’s not yet known how limited stocks will be when the bag does return, given there are thousands of names on waitlists around the world.
Sometime in the future, Louis Vuitton corporate alleges the bag will become part of the designer’s permanent collection. In fact, I spoke with an SA by the name of Justin H. (he wouldn’t supply his last name) who was fairly confident the bag will return sooner rather than later. However, he did mention there’s no telling how difficult it will be to purchase the bag when it does return. (Think the availability of the LV Speedy versus a Birkin or Kelly. Yes, that’s how popular this bag is.)
Here at PurseBlog, Kaitlin and I are both eager to purchase one of our own. Luckily, she’s in the market for the Kaki version, while I’m interested in the Rose Clair. When the bag does return, additional colors are expected to become available as well.
The question is, what if the bag never fully returns? Would you pay severely above market just to get yourself one? If you think about it, it is the equivalent of purchasing two (maybe three, if you count the coin case) bags for one, along with the crossbody strap. But is it worth $3,000 and up? Given the cost of each piece that make up the Multi Pochette Accessoires, I would have to say no… even though I really do love the overall look of it.
While this bag style is surely not for everyone, it’s clearly a success so far, with a bright future ahead as one of Louis Vuitton’s newest “it” pieces.
Louis Vuitton Multi Pochette Accessoires ($1,640)
The hype is dead already….
🙂 I actually like the look of the bag.
But I ‘m not sure I’d wear it. That being said, I have a regular and a mini pochette, as well as a round coin purse. Hence I could wear them all together on a long shoulder strap (I love “hands free”).
So why would I want to buy 3 LV pieces for that ridiculous price? 😉
I feel LV lately has gone way OTT!
Friggin’ hideous bag. How can it be “sought after”? Guess to each their own.
I don’t like this bag because I see a tendency with LV. These days they launch an “it” bag. They give it for free to hundred of IG influencers so they post it on IG and create an inflated demand for it. Them we stupid mortals go in masses to buy it at stores. It gets sold out and then we become crazy about getting our piece. And pay an inflated price for a bag that is not worth it.
So true!
Totally agree not a fan
Tacky.
little bit, yeah 😀
As a working mom with no free hands ever, I actually appreciate the multi compartment, easy access, organized look. And yet… feels like rearranged saddle bags. I’ll just get an organizer for the speedy I already own thanks.
I don’t get this “bag”. It’s literally two pochettes attached to each other with a coin purse on the thick strap. Louis Vuitton does this often. They take some leftover materials and/or pieces and slap them together to make a “new” piece and then sell it for several thousand dollars. LV has many other quality options that are worth the price.
I don’t get this bag either nor do I comprehend the long wait-list worldwide. LV certainly has a lot of exciting pieces that are worth every penny. I own a few. However, I’m not willing to splurge on this.
I’m glad most of you don’t want it. I like the idea of a cross body bag to hold my stuff. So hopefully I will get one this round.
Same here! 🙂
Ha, ha! I hope you get this bag! LV has such a ridiculous marketing scheme. They create built in exclusivity by making fewer bags than the market demands ( Economics 101). I’m often frustrated going online only to see the dreaded “call for availability”. However, they also list stores that have items in stock, but quickly sell out. I’ve called stores, mostly in Vegas, and have been lucky enough to purchase some hard to get bags. Good luck!
I second getting bags from Vegas stores. I scored the Rose Clair version from the LV at the Bellagio in Vegas. I was on the fence, but once I got told I was next in line on the wait list, I was all about it. And as a new mom, it’s a great bag for me while I lug around all of the baby’s supplies in her bag.
Yes, Vegas is great for LV, but not for Chanel. You have to have a purchase history from one of their boutiques, not a Chanel boutique in a Saks, NM or B.G. A few years ago I coveted a Chanel bag and only one store in Vegas carried it; however, they had to check to see if I had a purchase history, which I did, and then they sold it to me. Stupid policy, but I got the bag.
I just can get with bags that the fashion houses are giving away for free. I can’t do it
I will just stick with my LV favorite and mini pouchette
This “bag” is too utilitarian for my taste.
It’s a no for me.
Dislike the coin purse “strategically” placed over the breast (really? WHO thought of that?). But saw this bag in person & in action (in a pet store, no less!) in khaki, with the coin purse attached lower on the bag, and it actually looked very sporty. But I’d NEVER pay above MRSP for it. And I’d be embarassed to wear this among certain crowds (Hermes/Delvaux, etc) — too many logos and considered tacky by the more “understated” crowd. But each to her own, I suppose.
I typically don’t like the latest “IT” bag and this is no different. I have a pochette accessoires so what would I need this for? They changed a simple, small, lightweight bag into a hideous, more than triple price and heavy. HARD PASS
I don’t get the hype of this bag either. You have better options if you want a carefree crossbody bag. Even if I would get it I would never wear those 3 pieces together, never. Too edgy and too young feeling for my likings. Who,would wear his coin purse on the strap?? And why on earth should you go for 2 Pochettes attached together. I don’t find it classy nor convenient. I found the favourite mm or the new pochette accessories better option to this one. I live in Europe and even thought it is the it bags I don’t see it on people. Only influencers on Instagram. What I don’t like is that this Multi pochette is 1250€ and people (who got this bag for free I presume) selling them for almost the double 2400€. Are they crazy. It’s not even een leather bag. The canvas is also very flimsy and thinner than it supposed to be. So sorry the quality isn’t their either. And other brands will following this hideous trend
I’m with memsy. How can they call it a bag? It’s layered pouchettes with a thick strap. I’m a big fan of LV but I don’t get this bag and especially not at that price. If I didn’t know better I’d think LV is messing with us.
I just want the coin purse with the clasp to be sold separately. It would be a great SLG to clip to keys or the outside of a bag. I initially fell for the social media hype (Rihanna wears it well, ok?) but couldn’t justify knowing it won’t be “in” for long.
If you have a round coin purse you could easily add a clasp to it, it’s very easy
I thought this bag was quite “cute” when I initially saw it BUT, I’m not one to put my name on any wait list for anything…… most especially for this price! Not interested.
Definitely price gouging and overall hideous. If you are a true LV lover, you have all 3 of the pieces already in your collection. You could literally strap them together and order the thicke
r strap by itself. I would never wear my round coin purse like that although they are displaying it as a charm. I have a older coin pouch that has the clasp to it like the key cles and you can use it as a charm as well. I definitely will not be purchasing. And what’s up with the new shearling or bear collection!!!
Not for me, definitely would not fit over the girls. The coin purse in the above photo would be at nipple height if I was wearing it, so that’s a hard no for me! These articles are click bait. Just like the Popeye’s chicken sandwich. Don’t fall for the hype. Just go to Chick-Fil-A 🙂
Here in Paris, my SA told me weeks ago that this model would become a permanent bag soon. That being said, the Pochette Metis is a permanent bag and it’s still a bit difficult to get?
I don’t know, a bit too “HEY LOOK AT ME I’M CARRYING A DANGLEY DANGLEY LOUIS VUITTON! YEAH I GOT MONEY BEEYOTCH LOOK, LOOK, LOOK AT ME!”
I will never buy anything in this price range after it was spewed out for free on digital media platforms first. First rule in marketing; create a fake demand?
I like it, but I wouldn’t spend my money on it.
ridiculous bag to me, and LV is like crack for moi…
I really like this bag! It’s sporty, stylish and I find it to be a great buy. I can wear it with a nice suit jacket or a cute sweat suit. I’m game for this one and think it will be here to stay for a while.
don’t care for this bag, although it resale value is high..