Louis Vuitton Favorite MM. To see all the ways I style the Louis Vuitton Favorite MM with the Monogram strap follow me on Instagram HERE . To read my review of the Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM go HERE
Finally I have time to sit down and formally introduce you to my latest handbag. The Louis Vuitton Favorite MM in Monogram Canvas with the adjustable monogram strap. After months of research and reading I ordered the Favorite MM as my new cross body option, I have been trying to find a crossbody that would meet my needs for about 6 months. I have tried Gucci, Michael Kors, and Coach. I just knew that I really wanted another Louis Vuitton bag, its iconic, holds value, and come with incredible customer service.
Let me start from the beginning… In April my mom and I made the trip out to LV to get my birthday present, we had our now annual day at the mall together, shopping and eating(and drinking lol). I ended up getting the Zippy Wallet in Rose Ballerine. IT IS GORGEOUS and so useful(thank you to my hubby and my parents!). While we were there, I asked about the Favorite MM. It was completely out of stock in there store in the MM size and not available. Bummer I was not going to be able to get the bag that day. So we happily skipped out the door with my new wallet. I knew with a trip coming up, that I needed a crossbody option that I could carry on my trip and for years to come
So….I watched one million more youtube reviews.
I decided that I did in fact need to track down a Favorite MM, so I started calling. AND calling, AND being transferred. I ended up tracking down a Favorite MM in Monogram at the Nordstrom Flagship store in Seattle. One of the TWO Nordstrom LV boutiques in the nation happened to have received the bag hours before I called. So she was shipped to my door!
**UPDATED PORTION OF POST
Things to keep in mind if you are trying to find this bag through the same channels that I did. When I first started looking for this bag I contacted LV FIRST. When they told me the bag was sold out, I decided to go a different route. From my years working in retail I knew that often time corporate has different numbers on stock than actual stores. So next I called my two local Louis Vuitton stores, I have a good relationship with SA’s at both boutiques. When my peeps at my local stores said no luck as well, that is when I decided to leverage my good relationship with Nordstrom to find the bag.
Here is exactly how I got this bag.
I called one of the two Nordstrom Louis Vuitton Boutiques in the whole US. I did not call the customer service number. I looked up the store number. Specifically the Chicago store. I called the physical boutique, and spoke with a sales associate IN THE STORE. I explained my situation AND SHE TRANSFERRED me to the Nordstrom Flagship in Seattle that has the only other Nordstrom Louis Vuitton in the country. Again I made sure to speak with a SA in the store, not a customer service person.
I spoke with her at length, explained my situation etc…she looked me up in both the Louis Vuitton and the Nordstrom systems to verify that I was an existing customer of LV, and a valued Nordstrom rewards member. AFTER all of that she was able to secure me this bag and ship it to me.
My advice if you are looking to purchase this bag and this strap. Do your research, and utilize any methods you may have, from leveraging your good standing with LV. To looking up specific stores and calling. But always always try to give your SA the business first. This will pay off ten fold in years to come.
The Favorite MM measures 11 x 7 inches. Its not tiny, but definitely doesn’t hold a ton. I feel that if I wanted to carry a ton of stuff I would just use my Neverfull GM.
What fits in my Favorite MM
Key Pouch | Zippy Wallet | Iphone 7 plus | Lip Balm | Headphones
Lets talk strap options. With this particular bag a vachetta strap is included as a crossbody option, I chose to purchase a monogram strap for a more casual look and I also purchased a gold chain from Amazon to have as a dressier option. The LV strap trifecta!
There are a ton of rumors circulating about all of the LV Crossbody bags right now. I have heard everything from LV is retiring their entire current crossbody line and bringing out all new bags this fall TO everything is staying(except the Eva) put but particular bags are selling out fast due to popularity.
I for one am so pleased with this little bag, I can carry the essentials and enjoy having both hands free. I know I will be carrying this for years to come. 🙂
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Amy Christensen says
Very cute bag. I love your outfit too! Such a pretty look and I like how you kept it casual with the chambray shirt. Great post. – Amy
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Linda Lee says
Hi!
Can you tell me how to track a MM down? I have called customer service several times and they states it is out of stock in every store and no longer going to be available in store. Only online. Do you know if this is accurate information?
AnnieMAdams says
Hi Linda!
I got my through a LV Nordstrom. I called and ordered it. Also, keep an eye on the website, they pop up available every once in awhile. 🙂
Which monogram strap are you using with it?
This the Metis strap
Hi Linda 🙂 what a nice bag. How how much did the metis strap cost? I’m thinking of buying a similar bag whit the metis strap.
/ emelie
Hi Emily.
The cost of the metis strap was 245, but LV is no longer selling it separately. You have to have a PM to get a “replacement” strap.
Hi! I have a PM, how can I get a replacement strap?