I know I’m not the only one who has expressed a desire to purchase the Louis Vuitton Multi Pochette Accessoires. (Please, no judgement!)
Unfortunately, there’s no telling when this illustrious bag will make its triumphant return – which is why I set my sights on the next best thing: The Prada Re-Edition 2005 Shoulder Bag. I must admit, this bag was probably my best purchase of 2019. Here’s everything you need to know.
Aesthetics
At first glance, the Re-Edition 2005 is everything one would expect from a typical Prada bag. It features the brand’s signature nylon finish with a small but recognizable logo, a chain handle, and an accompanying shoulder strap, which also includes the word “PRADA” along the side. Though sleek, the bag maintains a subtleness that is so often absent from many of today’s releases.
Clearly, the Re-Edition 2005 is decidedly casual as well. Though the shoulder strap detaches, allowing one to wear the bag strictly by the chain handle, the nylon finish isn’t something one would necessarily sport to an upscale event. However, as a daily pick, the aesthetics of the Re-Edition 2005 can quickly mold from a rushed supermarket run to date-night at a wine bar – and in my book, that’s a huge plus, given the bag retails for approximately $1,200 (which means price-per-wear is pretty stellar!).
Usability + Functionality
Prada nylon, oh how I love you. You’re durable, sleek, and stylish. We’ve been through a lot together too, from accidental wine spills to unexpected torrential rainstorms – and yet you still look brand new.
Truthfully, I’m in love with nylon bags, just as much (or maybe even a little more) than leather, which is why I jumped at the opportunity of purchasing the Re-Edition. If done right (which the Re-Edition clearly is), I am a firm believer that a nylon bag can be just as stylish as a leather counterpart. Not only that, the material is infinitely more durable, making it more usable and quite functional in terms of day-to-day needs.
In general, Multi Pochette bags, including the Re-Edition, are a handbag hybrid of sorts that combines a crossbody look with multiple pockets and compartments, typically broken down into a few individual bags all linked together through chains, straps, and clasps. Even better, they can often be worn together or separately, depending on what kind of style you’re going for. In other words, this makes the Re-Edition extremely functional. Consider it a stylish bag with three styles for the price of one.
Quality + Construction
As mentioned before, nylon is one of the highest quality materials to work with, if done correctly. To put this simply, Prada’s nylon, especially on this particular style, is among the best of the best.
Though the bag is light, the craftsmanship behind each stitch is superior. The interior lining is thick, with Prada’s classic Saffiano leather bordering each side throughout. Even the straps, both the chain and the fabric shoulder, are strong. Yes, this bag truly is ‘small but mighty.’
Price + Value
Another important factor of the Re-Edition 2005? Given that it’s nylon, this bag is a lot more affordable than other Multi Pochette bags. For $1,950 and the fact that there’s three ways to wear it, the Re-Edition offers excellent value.
To me, the worst thing about buying a bag is watching it sit on a shelf for who knows how long because of color transfer or the risk of a rainstorm. (As someone who lives in Miami, I regretfully report that this has happened to me one too many times.) No need to worry when you’re grabbing the Re-Edition for a night out. (Even Megs has discussed her love for nylon!)
Staying Power
It’s important to note that the Multi Pochette is anything but new. In fact, Prada’s particular version is a relaunch of a vintage style, which first debuted in the early 2000s. Based on the 2005 Bandoliera Tessuto, the style originally gained traction due to its baguette-like shape and nylon material, which at the time was all the rage – and still is!
Today, Prada and Louis Vuitton aren’t the only designers with their own Multi Pochette interpretation. Though maybe not as popular as Louis Vuitton’s version (which sold out in a mere weeks, and consequently has thousand-plus-name waiting lists around the world), Chanel recently launched a Multi Pochette bag of their own. The price may be to blame, considering Chanel’s average is around $3,500 to $4,000 (before tax).
Either way, Multi Pochette bags are evidently having a moment – and with many still desperate to get their hands on one of their own, I say this style is here to stay, at least for a while.
Overall Rating
If you’re wondering whether or not this nylon bag has the potential to be stylish enough for a fancy dinner or a professional event, allow the photos in this piece to convince you.
Between the affordable price, multiple ways to wear, and overall style, I say it has the potential to become a mainstay in just about any collection. Either way, I think it’s a must to have at least one nylon bag in your rotation – so why not make yours the Re-Edition 2005?
Hi, Does it actually fit your metrocard and banking cards inside the little pouch comfortably? The dimensions look quite snug.
I recently bought this bag. What’s the key ring for?
I think it’s a cute bag, but I worry that since some of their bags are made in China there could be quality control issues.
I have one made in China and it’s flawless.
Good though! Keep supporting slavery, no human rights and unruled labour! Instead of paying the fair price of design, intellectual property and the handcraft of prada and the italian fashion! Shame on you really! Infew year when that product will be ugly, those who bought real will have a real piece of Prada!
You are an actual idiot. A lot of first tier luxury brands own factories in China. This new prada reedition bag specifically, has two batches – one made in Italy and the other made in China. Both of which are beautifully crafted and produced in the exact same working condition (OBVIOUSLY). If you are still making correlation between Made in China and unruled labour, then I wonder if you are living 50 years behind everyone else. It’s okay to be pathetic but please keep the internet environment free from uneducated, ignorant comments like the one you made.
WTF are you talking about? Shame on me??? So no one’s supposed to buy anything made in China? Do you own any Apple products? Made in China. Shame on YOU for only wanting white people to make the products you buy. Do live in America and eat fruit? Well your supporting Illegal, slave labor. And what’s with your last line “those who bought real”. My bag is a real Prada. Just GO AWAY.
WTF are you talking about? Shame on me??? So no one’s supposed to buy anything made in China? Do you own any Apple products? Made in China. Shame on YOU for only wanting white people to make the products you buy. Do live in America and eat fruit? Well your supporting Illegal, slave labor. And what’s with your last line “those who bought real”. My bag is a real Prada. Just GO AWAY.
But what was the price? The people who make the bags in Italy are paid more (and probably treated better) than the workers in China. If you’re paying the same price for a bag made in China, you’re being fleeced.
Welcome to reality. Even if made in Italy NONE of these bags are worth the thousands we happily fork over.
This particular bag is not made in China! The tag specifies “Made in Italy.” 🙂
That’s good to know! Thank you!
$1200 is an actual joke considering these bags were very affordable in 2005.
Wow! Love the bag but it just tossed me in a time warp! Will it make feel young again? Or not so much?
I like it
Unfortunately, a no for me. I travel to Asia quite often, and I am more than certain that there will be plenty of knockoffs of this Prada bag. It really “cheapens” the experience of carrying it ):
That can be said about ANY bag as I’ve seen many dupes of the multi pochette lv bag. I would recommend not buying anything designer anymore because there is literally a knock-off for EVERYTHING.
Good though! Keep supporting slavery, no human rights and unruled labour! Instead of paying the fair price of design, intellectual property and the handcraft of prada and the italian fashion! Shame on you really! Infew year when that product will be ugly, those who bought real will have a real piece of Prada! #nomorefake
It’s cute, but I can’t bring myself to spend over a thousand dollars ..for nylon. Even half that price would be painful.
Long time ago in Long Island I saw all mommies and wanna be rich ladies will wear nylon Prada bags . Some real but mostly knock off and looked identical. That triangle logo always gives me the same vibe . I would never go buy a Prada nylon bag as same price as I can buy a beautiful all leather designer handbag. They haven’t recreated their designs . For example Gucci has a reissue bags like 1955 horsebit but looks updated and done in great way. This is just lazy and pathetic . Even Louis Vuitton which not a big fan of but they have bags that appeal to younger crowd with different padlocks and opening mechanisms. This is same zipper , nylon with a joke of a pouch that looks as if been purchased from eBay.
This bag looks both functional and light. One question though. Do the metrocard and banking cards actually fit comfortably in that tiny pouch? Looks like a really tight fit. I’ve seen videos online where people only managed to put ipods and lipsticks in there.
Ugh this bag is wayyy too over saturated on Ig, it’s so basic now I find. Also, lets not forget the material doesn’t justify the price in the slightest ?
Clarissa, if you had the choice, would you buy this bag (the reissue) or the very popular Prada nylon bucket bag? I’m having a hard time making a decision.
I bought this same bag off their website and mine came in from Italy thru dhl shipping. I’m hoping some one here can help me if I’m being scammed ? My strap only has PRADA etched in the section with the small pouch attached. Others I’ve seen it through out their entire strap. SOS is mine fake ???
I just bought the bag at local Prada store in Southern California. I noticed that my strap has only one PRADA logo in the small pouch attached as well. I contacted my SA, and she said it depends on which location of manufacturing. It’s not fake at all BUT still very disappointing for me. ?? I like to have all printed logo on mine.
how much for Malaysia
How to order this bag
Hi there, you can buy the Re-Edition 2005 via Prada.com
Hello
I just purchased this bag second hand . It look exactly as the pics in your article .
The little tag doesn’t says re- edition 2005 , but just Prada .
I was wondering maybe I purchased a fake . Then I saw your article.
Do you know anything about it ?
Thank you 😊
You could have purchased the original edition from the mid-2000s.
In my opinion the best value is the 2000 reedition, which doesn’t have the second pouch and swaps the chain for a regular nylon strap but retails for just $725 in the US! A steal.