I like some of the LV Taiga luggage but I tend to like non-descript stuff. I used to travel a lot and have always been reluctant to carry something that says mug me... Combine that with extreme shyness which makes me not want to standout...
Oh but as to the original question, I wouldn’t lend it to your friend. It’s something you enjoy that’s yours and it’s your right to not use it. Why risk having it stolen, lost or damaged during her travels. I would never ask a friend of mine to lend me something they valued; friendships to me are too precious to risk...