Heading to the store
Woke up early when my buddy texted me about LV dropping new watch trunks. Grabbed my notebook and hopped on the subway downtown. The LV store was already packed at 10AM – security guys counting heads at the door. Told the manager I’m doing research for my blog and got the “try not to block displays” look.
Hands-on with the trunks
Spotted three new designs immediately:
- That black-and-gold monogram joint with brass corners
- Mini trunk covered in shiny green leather
- Weird geometric pattern one looking like broken glass
Took photos till my phone storage screamed. The sales associate kept hovering so I pretended to inspect stitching. Actually felt how lightweight they made the new models – way thinner than last year’s bricks.
The limited edition madness
Overheard two rich-looking dudes arguing about pre-orders near the register. Sales girl whispered they only got eight pieces of the gold-accent trunk nationwide. Saw the price tag and almost choked – cost more than my car.
When I asked about availability, they gave that classic luxury runaround: “Perhaps contact our concierge service.” Translation: if you ain’t dropping six figures annually, good luck.
Unexpected reality check
Remembered when I saved three months’ pay for my first luxury piece back in 2017. That tiny LV wallet felt like winning the lottery. Nowadays seeing folks drop mortgage payments on watch holders? Wild how perspectives shift.
Stopped by my favorite bodega afterward. Owner Mr. Chen asked why I looked stressed holding that LV bag. When I showed him the catalog photos, he laughed: “For that money, I’ll build you trunk AND watch.” Best reality check of the day.