Are you a fashionista who can't get enough of Louis Vuitton? Do you dream in monogram print and leather goods? Well, you're in luck! We've compiled a quirky dictionary just for you - The Louis Vuitton Lover's Lexicon!
Monogram Madness
Let's start with the basics - the iconic LV monogram. This pattern is as recognizable as your favorite emoji! When you see those interlocking letters, you know you're in for some serious style.
Bag Babble
Ever heard of a "Speedy" or a "Neverfull" or a "Keepall"? No, we're not talking about your morning routine or your to-do list. These are names of some of Louis Vuitton's most popular handbags! It's like a secret language only fashionistas understand.
Leather Lingo
When it comes to Louis Vuitton, leather isn't just leather - it's a work of art. From the supple "Vachetta" to the luxurious "Epi," each type of leather has its own unique charm. It's like a fine wine - but for your accessories!
Runway Riddles
Do you know your "Alma" from your "Capucines"? Louis Vuitton's runway shows are full of surprises, with new bags and accessories that make our hearts skip a beat. It's like a fashion rollercoaster - hold on tight!
Fashion/Handbag Buying and Selling Related Words and Abbreviations
SA: Sales Associate
LE: Limited Edition
SLG: Small Leather Goods, usually wallets, card or key holders
HG: Holy Grail. Your ultimate wishlist item. The bag or item you?ve always wanted, usually something rare or expensive, like a ‘Himalayan Crocodile Birkin’.
Unicorn: The same as holy grail, but sometimes referring to a harder to find, limited edition bag like a ‘Louis Vuitton White Watercolor Monogram Speedy 30’ in Like New condition.
HTF: Hard To Find
Full Set: A term used in reselling that refers to a bag that comes with everything it came with when purchased new in store (box, dust bag, receipt, tags, booklets, ribbons).
BN: Brand New
NWT: New with tags
B/NIB: Brand New in Box
B/NWT: Brand New With Tags
NWOT: New Without Tags
ISO: In search of
NFS: Not for Sale
OBO: Or best offer
SHW: Silver Hardware
GHW: Gold Hardware
RHW: Ruthenium Hardware
WOC: Wallet on Chain
ML: Referring to a size Medium/Large
RTW: Ready to wear
BOTD: Bag of the day
OOTD: Outfit of the day
WIMB: What’s in my bag
TTS: True to size
YLC: YOLO Luxury Consignment
SS: Spring/Summer release
FW: Fall/Winter release
Louis Vuitton Terms & Abbreviations
BB: Baby Bandouliere (mini size)
PM: Petit Modele (small size)
MM: Moyen Modele (medium size)
GM: Grande Modele (the biggest size)
NM: New/Nouveau Model
DE: Damier Ebene Canvas
DA: Damier Azur Canvas
Vachetta: Natural, vegetable-tanned vachetta cowhide leather: usually on Monogram Canvas bags.The leather starts out with a white tone and gradually darkens over time, leaving a rich caramel or amber color.
Patina: When vachetta leather ages, it develops a “tan,” which is referred to as a patina
Clochette: French for “little bell”. A bell-shaped leather holder on a leather strap which holds a padlock key at the end.
So, there you have it - The Louis Vuitton Lover's Lexicon! Next time you're browsing the latest collection or chatting with your fashionista friends, you'll be armed with all the insider knowledge.