Have you ever loved a handbag from afar but found it doesn’t work for you when you try it on? I have, and for me it was the beautiful Louis Vuitton Multi-Pochette Accessoires. I remember seeing this bag worn by Beverly Hills Housewife Lisa Rinna when it was first released and falling head over heels. Then Kaitlin reviewed her Multi-Pochette last year, and I feel deeper in love. The bag was an instant hit and sold out online seemingly overnight, but I got lucky at my local Louis Vuitton boutique and got to try the bag on in my preferred color, classic Monogram with the rose strap. I was sure I would fall in love upon seeing the bag in person, and was fully prepared to take the bag home with me. However upon trying it on, I found that it just looked silly on me. With disappointment crashing over me, I realized I just could not pull off the bag.
I love the idea of owning a bag that you can wear in one piece but that can also be deconstructed and worn other ways. I am a huge fan of handbags that have multiple functions and ways to wear it, and the iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram is a classic staple that will never go out of style. The utilitarian design and cross functions still have me yearning and I am honestly tempted to go try this bag on again after writing this post. I had written the bag off as I just could not fathom it working for me, but I still am in love when I look at photos online.
A similar design to the Louis Vuitton Multi-Pochette, I have also been coveting the Prada Re-Nylon bag. Merging the iconic and nostalgic Prada nylon with a utilitarian design, I adore this bag. I haven’t tried the Prada on yet, but I am tempted to give it a go and see if I can wear the design comfortably. I absolutely adore the laid back look this bag oozes, it gives off the casual and cool style that I aim for with my bags.
Another hesitation I have surrounding Multi-Pochette bags is wondering if they are a fleeting trend? The look is definitely distinct and doesn’t possess the traits of a classic bag (at least not in my opinion), but that raises an important question. Are the traits of a classic bag changing in a post-COVID world? I find myself reaching for crossbody bags that I can just throw on more than ever, and the Multi-Pochette look falls into that category. I love that you can use the smaller parts of the bag individually, which on their own certainly are classics.
What do you think? Are multi-bags a new classic or fleeting trend? Do I need to give this style a second look? I can feel my love reigniting by the minute….
ugh. a classic. so versatile and so chic. i am so obsesed i have both the prada and lv one
Oh, I am certain the bag did not look silly on you. Have you ever just not been in the correct frame of mind on a certain day only to go back and find you love that something? I also worry about the longevity of a bag when making a purchase in most cases but have exceptions. I would give it another shot and if you are not loving it, leave it.
Definitely a classic! I may be biased as an owner of a MPA/rose, falling head over heels at first sight 😉 BUT the bag in itself is just so practical. It also goes surprisingly well with any of my outfits, literally a chameleon!
I think these are all signs of a new classic. After all, the framework of the bag as a “puzzle” is a quite novel idea. This is a bag shape that we didn’t really know before and it has already established itself well. There are so many iterations of this bag. Not to mention the DIY aspect it has introduced. Being able to play around with different straps, chains and pouches on any bag’s exterior to adjust the style and function is something I’d attribute to the MPA.
the thing about the LV Multi Pochette is, that all parts work still work on their own. So even if the trend was to go away, you could still use the Pochette Accessoires as you traditionally would have, same goes for the Mini Pochette, and of course the coin pouch. You could still use the strap for any other bag and either leave the D-ring as is, or put a bag charm on it, if you so please.
I second the comments of others here who pointed out the fact that all the parts work on their own. So even if the bag falls out of favor, you can still use it anyway.