Louis Vuitton Pochette Métis in Monogram Canvas Without Shoulder Strap - SOLD

This is a 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Pochette Métis in Monogram Vachette with Golden Brass Hardware.

RRP £1,650

 A neat, concertina satchel style, the tri-compartment (plus slip section) Pochette Métis, is an organisers delight.

Deceptively spacious with a zipped pocket to the reverse of the bag, it's one of those wonderfully robust bags you'll never need to baby.

Sold without Shoulder Strap & with a noticeable Ozone aroma this piece is available to purchase via  Bank Transfer only.

Please read all details below, thank you.

Condition -  Good Used*

Details -

A supple silhouette, it stands empty but will mould perfectly to your side in use.

Please note you will need to add in a long strap should you wish to carry on the shoulder, as this piece is being sold without.

The canvas is in an excellent condition throughout, entirely clean and without wear.

The monogram print is precise, with only a few very light surface rubs to the printed colour on the corner curves.

Edging all in place and the calfskin vachette still nicely pale, even on the underside of the top handle.

The front clasp displays only minor surface scratches as happens with use. Protective film remains in place on the underside of the top flaps plate.

The interior is lined in gently ruffled, clean, dark chocolate alcantre and all stitching is tight and firm.

There is some slight dulling to the teeth of the zip on the rear pocket, (this doesn't affect its use in any way as runs smoothly).

There is some finish loss to the brass coating on the zip's base-header (the part which moves along the teeth to open and close) and a little friction related scratching to around the hole of the zip pull, (the LV embossed zip pull itself is Excellent). Shown with the zoom in the Gallery above, to the naked eye this issue is much less visible.

The main reason for the condition rating is due to the piece's aroma*.

This bag has received an ozone deodorizing treatment to remove the very specific smell that some LV canvas bags appear to randomly develop, (the Pochette Métis in particular seems affected.) A distinctive aroma, there is a useful thread, see link here.

This original smell has now been completely eliminated by the ozone treatment however the interior now emits an ozone rich aroma. This is generally recognised to be inoffensive and is proven to reduce significantly with time....eventually dissipating completely. 

Q) What is Ozone?

A) Ozone is three oxygen atoms bonded together, [like the oxygen we breathe (O₂) with an extra oxygen atom (O₃)]. The extra oxygen molecule is unstable so easily detaches itself and binds to any organic molecules it comes into contact with. When this happens, the scent molecules become oxidised and are destroyed. Ozone is one of the most powerful oxidising agents, destroying any biological compounds, including mould, bacteria, viruses and the Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that cause bad smells however does have its own, chemical like aroma.

Q) What does Ozone smell like?

A) An earthy, chemical smell, reminscent of chlorine see useful article here...

As our olfactory system, (sense of smell) varies dramatically from person to person, aromas can be perceived differently, ie: what one person thinks is lovely, another may think is awful! 

My personal opinion is that it's not unpleasant but is currently noticable so am stipulating that this item is available to purcase via Bank Transfer only, as, in the event you should wish to Return, no Card Payment fees will be deducted from your refund.

Made in Italy

Date code PL1127 (2017)

Size -

25cm wide x 19cm high x 8cm deep

Top handle is hand held only

Weight is 470g

Includes - NPNP and LV Dustcover. LV Cardboard Outer.

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