There are an immeasurable number of designer bags available for sale at any given time, and if you were to purchase every style, size, and color option for sale right now from every premier designer, you’d probably need a separate house just to hold them all. And despite the plethora of options available, unless you’re creating a custom bag from say Hermès, there are going to be hundreds, or even thousands of people with the same bag as you all over the world. Certain bags of course are more popular than others, take for example the Louis Vuitton Speedy, which is arguably one of the most popular designer bags of all time. From LA to NYC, Paris to Japan and everywhere in between you can spot a Speedy bag on the arms of stylish women and men of all ages. There’s something comforting abut carrying a bag rooted in such history despite the fact that there are so many of them out there. And while the popularity of the Speedy and other bags with a similar prevalence doesn’t stop me from wearing something I love, I do understand the novelty of having something a little different.
Big brands have taken notice and many offer customization options of popular styles. There’s Gucci’s DIY service, Louis Vuitton’s Mon Monogram, Goyard’s hand-painted service, Mansur Gavriel’s hand-painting and more. These services are available to the masses, and though they’re personalized and one of a kind so to speak, if you want to take it one step further, you can. Many bag lovers are choosing the DIY route, and a quick google search yields a ton of results. Whether it be a painted Louis Vuitton Speedy, a patched up Neverfull or a DIY painted Birkin, it seems that there are a lot of brave handbag lovers out there.
While I’m not sure I would ever be bold enough to attempt a DIY customization, the results, when executed well, are edgy, unique, and fun. Have you ever thought about DIY-ing one of your favorite bags?
I love these. Currently debating whether to get a Speedy with patches or the monogram stripes. Unless you are thinking you might resell it, having a customized piece is just more exciting and special in my opinion.
I would totally personalize it if my bag were as ubiquitous as a Speedy or a Neverfull, but not DIY. I would commission something unique to me.
When you get ready to do it send me an email at [email protected]. my husband is the artist! I’ve Iots more he’s done.
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I definitely would! If I had more funds my dream would be to have an artist custom paint an Hermès bag for me!
I am on the older side and, though this does not pertain to this thread much, I really want a speedy. I think they are so cute and probably really practical. But I worry they are too young for my 55+ years…
As for DIYing an expensive bag, I think not. But I do love the personalization you can get through the design houses.
Age does not matter — buy because it brings you joy.
Age does not matter — buy because it brings you joy.
I’m 71 and have 3 speedy bags in various sizes and patterns. Bag organizers are indeed the answer to your delay. Buy them, wear them, love them ! I do !!
Yes!
Buy it! I bought one, but didn’t like the shapelessness or sagging when I put items into it. I put in a bag shaper and it’s perfect for me! I’m in your age category and age is irrelevant when you like something.
Thank you for the bag shaper idea as the saggy middle would drive me crazy. I love the all leather speedy bags as they would, hopefully, hold their shape better. That old Coppola bag is so gorgeous in person. I wonder if they make that still.
I have had my Speedy 30 hand painted by Chelsea Champlain. She is amazing. and a coach Rogue bag as well.
WOW!
That’s gorgeous Leslie, love this!
I’ve customized a LC LP nylon bag with loads of tags. I got the bag when I bought one in Sapphire, it broke and I got a Bilberry as a compensation since Sapphire wasn’t in production at the time. I’m not really a fan of Bilberry so I slapped tags on it and now I love it! And why wouldn’t I love it; who doesn’t love a bag with unicorns and rainbows on it?
I don’t like bags with unicorns and rainbows on it, since you’re asking. 🙂
If you are comfortable sharing I’d love to see pics 🙂
I don’t think I’d dare “do it myself”, but I’ve had several bags customized by Boyard.
This is too cute! I’d love to get one done with my Yorkies on the bag!!
If folks are looking to customize send me an email at [email protected]
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The artist is my husband.
I have many more he’s done for others as well.
Does it ever rub off? How do you protect the art?
I worked for Yves Saint Laurent haute couture while Yves was still alive and I have been in fashion or interior decor world for over 40 years. So I am a fan of updated classics because at my age I have seen it all. However, stickers are for suitcases to show where you have travelled. And I would absolutely never do that to any Hermes or Chanel that I own. It is okay for my beach bags or beach hats or for my grandchildren but for adult women it just looks tacky and to me detracts from the artisans concept of your bag.
Agreed. If you want to resell the bag, well…I don’t think you would be able to easily. But these personalized examples are so good!
I buy bags from Massaccesi bags MM he is a custom handbag maker in Italy. His bags are gorgeous and I love the fact that I can customize the bag to my liking. My last bag I asked him to put a handle from another style on the bag that I liked which did not have a handle for hand carrying. I got a great mix of the two styles I liked. It is perfect in the leather I selected the lining and hardware I also selected and I made all the changes I really wanted to make it perfect. Once I got used to the freedom of a bespoke bag made to suit exactly what I want and need it is hard to buy anything else. Especially when his bags are made in gorgeous Italian leather just the way I like them at an amazing price point.
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Nope, because it voids your warranty.
No, because it’s voids your warranty.
What do you mean by “warranty”? I’ve never heard of a LV, Chanel, Hermes, etc. bag having a warranty. Of course if it’s customized they won’t take it back, but is that what you meant?
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I’m too fickle for this to work for me, but I can appreciate the artistry that goes into designing, and creating, these works of art.