My Run-in with Louis Vuitton Ostrich Leather
So, I bumped into this Louis Vuitton stuff made from ostrich leather a while back. Wasn’t really looking for it, you know? I was actually just browsing, maybe looking for a decent bag or wallet that wouldn’t fall apart after a year. Something tough but not ugly.
Then I saw this ostrich thing. First thing you notice? The bumps. Yeah, where the feathers used to be. Looks kinda strange up close, not gonna lie. Felt it, and it’s softer than I expected, but also felt… different. Not like regular cow leather at all. It’s got this texture that’s unmistakable.
Handling the Real Deal
I picked up a wallet, I think it was. Felt pretty light. The sales guy, of course, starts telling me how durable it is, how unique each pattern is. Standard stuff. But I was thinking more practically. How does this bumpy leather wear? Does stuff get stuck in the little follicle bumps? Does it stain easily? These were my real questions.
- The feel: Surprisingly soft, kinda pliable.
- The look: Those dots are… distinctive. You either like ’em or you don’t.
- The weight: Seemed lighter than some other heavy-duty leathers.
Then there’s the price tag. Oof. You’re paying for the LV name, sure, but ostrich isn’t cheap material to begin with. I stood there for a bit, turning it over, thinking, “Is this really practical? Or is it just showing off?” Honestly, part of me thought it was a bit much.
Living With It (Or Deciding Not To)
Okay, full disclosure, I ended up getting a small ostrich leather piece later on – not that day, took me a while to mull it over. Not a huge bag, something smaller. Wanted to see how it held up in real life, not just in a fancy store.
What I Found Out:
It’s held up okay, mostly. It does seem pretty resistant to scratches, which is good. But those bumps? They can collect a bit of dust or dirt if you’re not careful. Cleaning it is a bit weird too, you have to be gentle around the bumps. Can’t just wipe it down aggressively like some old boots.
It hasn’t stained easily, which was one of my worries. It’s also kept its shape pretty well. But does it feel radically different in daily use compared to good quality calfskin? Not dramatically, apart from the look and that unique feel.
So, yeah. That was my experience. It’s definitely a statement piece, feels different, looks different. Is it worth the huge price difference for the ‘exotic’ factor? For me, probably not for a big everyday item. It’s nice, it’s different, but for practicality and value, I’m still on the fence. It’s one of those things you get because you specifically want ostrich from LV, not necessarily because it’s the absolute best material for the job, if you get what I mean. Just my two cents from actually using the stuff.
