Quote Originally Posted by quizvan View Post

So which luggage do I actually use most of the time? LL Bean rolling duffles (c'mon, we have 3 children who travel with their own sand shovels, ice skates, lacrosse sticks, etc.) --
--and replica LV luggage. I am convinced that the replica LV luggage (and most if not all of the bags) are coming from the same factories as the authentic stuff -- I've done side-by-side comparisons of my knock-offs with the genuine luggage and bags, and I'm saying they are identical -- except I paid $200 not $2000. For $200, they can get tossed around -- they look even better with some mileage on them, and they have held up beautifully.
Thanks, Quiz!

Well,it looks like you are doing it up luxe style because you seem to be channeling Kimora Lee Simmons abit. You got glamorous luggage and you are jet setting: it's all about planes, trains and automobiles!

And I wonder about the country of origin too. I know some of the Monogram Denims are made right in the US. And some pieces are made in Italy, Spain, Germany and MAYBE China; but I don't think Louis Vuitton would confess if any of their bags were made in China. I believe it may be that some of the fakes are so good that it seems they are made in France. Louis Vuitton may want to actually look into hiring these place because their atelier outside France can't do all the bags.

To that end, Deluxe: How Luxury Lost It's Luster by Dana Thomas actually discusses what you're talking about. If you like fashion and luxury and analysis of both in what we buy today, get it. It's a great read and not too technical!