So I’ve been seeing that Louis Vuitton see-through bag everywhere lately – Instagram, TikTok, celebs carrying it around. It looked kinda cool in pictures, but honestly I wondered if it’s actually useful or just expensive hype. When my tax refund hit, I decided to finally grab one and test it myself.
First thing I did was head to the LV store downtown. The display version felt super light and flimsy, like cheap plastic. The salesperson kept raving about it being “innovative” while I was thinking damn, this just feels like a fancy Ziploc bag. But I went ahead and paid around $3,000 anyway, feeling my wallet cry.
First Week Struggles
Carried it to brunch with friends right after buying. Here’s what happened:
- Scratches immediately appeared just from putting my keys inside
- Condensation formed inside when my cold drink touched the PVC
- Everyone could see my tampons and loose change rolling around
- Had to constantly rearrange my stuff so it didn’t look messy
Practicality Test
Tried using it as my everyday bag for a week. Big mistakes:
- Got caught in light rain – everything inside got damp
- The thin straps dug into my shoulder with anything heavier than sunglasses
- Wiped it with lens cleaner, still looked smudged constantly
- Felt paranoid about pickpockets since contents were visible
Final Thoughts After Two Weeks
Honestly? Unless you’re paid to flex on Instagram, skip this bag. The see-through novelty wears off fast when you realize:
- It holds less than my $15 tote
- Shows every fingerprint and scratch
- Worse in person than photos
- Zero resale value (scratches ruin the clear panels)
Returned it yesterday. Felt like I’d been scammed paying luxury prices for what’s essentially a designer version of those plastic bags you get at the mall. My advice? If you’re dying for transparent vibes, get a $30 version from ASOS instead. This bag’s not worth even half its insane price tag.
