15 Classic Louis Vuitton Bags

Making flat top trunks with Trianon canvas for the upper class in the 1850s was just the beginning of a brand that would go on to become an immortal designer Name in the fashion industry. Today it is one of the most valued brands in the world. You know the name. It is the unmistakable Louis Vuitton. A name that has gained so much fame and respect and recognition come on the evolution of LV is a source of inspiration to people all over the world. Not only the fashion industry, but it has impacted pop culture in a very prominent and significant way.

Every designer or classic in its own self. But if you are keen on learning about the most beloved styles of Louis Vuitton that have to cause a virtual earthquake in the fashion world with its groundbreaking styles and experimental practicalities, then this article is just written for you. Get all the information about the iconic LV bags and side by side shop them. Check it out now!

List of Classic Louis Vuitton Bags

1. Louis Vuitton Speedy,  $1,350 – $2,130

The speedy silhouette is unarguably the most iconic style of Louis Vuitton bags. The dome-like silhouette has been a part of the fashion industry since the 1930s and has never failed to impress its fans. You might be surprised to know that the originally speedy was a travel bag, hence its suitcase-like structure. It has now gained worldwide recognition and has become a staple of every celebrity. Zip closure and inside zip pockets and slip pockets, this bag is ultra-fashionable, as well as an item of utility.

However, the timeless bag is not popular only because of its design. Its variety in sizes 25, 30, 35, and 40 cm makes it one of the most purchased bags of Louis Vuitton’s history.

2. Louis Vuitton Neverfull, $1,620 – $2,050

True to its name, the Neverfull bag is one of those Louis Vuitton designs that you may have spotted at least once or twice, typically in the easily identifiable brown monogram. The is a reason for the immense popularity and craze which surrounds this bag. A tote that can dump all your junk, and it manages to look pristine, polished, and well-dressed for all kinds of occasions serves as the perfect description of this Louis Vuitton classic. 

This bag comes in PM, MM and GM sizes and becomes versatile in every way. These tote bags are perfect to put your wallets and magazines easily and comfortably.

3. Louis Vuitton Petite Malle, $1,770 – $5,850

Meaning small trunk in the literal sense, Louis Vuitton has kept a part of its legacy alive with this delicate and enduring miniature design of a luggage trunk. A replica of the trunks that originally commenced this luxurious brand, it adorns all the details and intricacies as in its earliest inception effortlessly. The Petite Malle Souple comes with a jacquard adjustable strap to refashion it into a crossbody or a clutch whenever needed.

Louis Vuitton has also come up with a more relaxed and flexible version of this Petite Malle Souple, which provides a casual look to a rather formal and sophisticated look. It comes in mainly two materials – canvas and leather.

4. Louis Vuitton Backpacks, $2,140 – $2,700

Don’t worry, these are not your conventional school backpacks. Anything associated with Louis Vuitton deems to be the epitome of luxury and class, and these backpacks are the ideal illustration of that. Louis Vuitton maintains the classic silhouette of a knapsack and twists and turns it into a contemporary-looking rucksack with its innovativeness and creativity. The bags are available in coated canvas, leather, and exotic skins.

Backpacks also come in a variety of colors and sizes to suit your requirements. If you want a bag that is beautiful yet functional, then you can opt for a more spacious backpack. If you just want to make a style statement, you can get the same design in the mini version of this backpack.

5. Louis Vuitton Noé, $1,810 – $2,390

Who knew that the problem of transporting champagne bottles could generate an idea that would create a sensation that would last more than a century. Unveiled by Louis Vuitton’s grandson in the 1930s, the first bucket bag in the world was named Noé, after Noah of Arc, who was fond of champagne. Apart from the champagne, the bucket bags contain a lot of capacity to hold your accessories in a systemized and organized manner.

The most beloved and famous model of this bag is the monogram pattern. With time Louis Vuitton has updated its versions and created new looks such as the small and a nano version of the House icon.

6. Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeau, $2,210 – $9,350

While you might think this is a very unusual design for a purse, you would be surprised to know the amount of space provided in it. Named and designed after a hatbox, the Boite Chapeau, often petite, serves as an esteemed addition to your collection of LV bags. This bag can keep your most essential items, such as lipstick or an iPhone, comfortably. The bag provides a sort of optical illusion, which makes it so alluring and desirable.

The Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeau two come in various colors and sizes. A tinier, mini version of Boite Chapeau is available. However, it is advisable to carry it when you are in a no-mobile zone.

7. Louis Vuitton Capucines, $4,700 – $6,050

Paris’ Rue Neuve-des-Capucines was the place where Louis Vuitton’s first-ever store was. And dedicating to this milestone, the brand launched its series of Capucines, an evergreen style that ages well with time. A highly-coveted silhouette adorns this relatively new bag and gives it a perfect day and night look. Interior compartments, sturdy top handles, and the iconic V overlapped over the L constitute this bag.

It is available in coated canvas and leather with primary colors as well as dyed colors. An adjustable strap comes along with the bag to convert it into a crossbody when required.

8. Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires, $790 – $2900

It’s time to come to Louis Vuitton’s best-selling bag. Pochette Accessoires are a soft reminder of the Y2K trend. Sleek and slinky bags, which are enough to carry your phone, wallets, and lipstick, Pochette Accessoires are the latest trend. Despite not having a lot of space, this bag allows you to carry all your essentials that too in an organized manner. The Multi-Pochette Accessoires come with an adjustable strap and a coin purse.

Though it is available in several patterns and colors, the iconic monogram of LV with the graphic flowers is the perpetually sold-out design.

9. Louis Vuitton Dauphine, $2,890 – $3,150

Louis Vuitton certainly knows how to play with its classics by giving them a modern look. The Dauphine is a timeless bag, which signifies all that Louis Vuitton is about – grace and elegance. A simple design consisting of a flap closure, a sturdy silhouette, one top handle, all with the logo of LV embossed in gold hardware, constitutes the Dauphine design. The bag contains two inside compartments, which further has, one middle zipped pocket and one inside back flat pocket.

Over the years, owing to the popularity of the iconic logo, the flap closure is inspiring a variety of other designs of LV, such as the slouchy hobo silhouette or the backpack design.

10. Louis Vuitton Rendez-Vous, $3,800 – $4,750

Making you rendezvous with the French luxury, this bag consists of eternal grace and class apart from its eye-catching features. The silhouette and clasp of this bag rumors to have been an inspiration from a diary. The highlight of this bag is the gold hardware which outweighs all the other decorative materials used in other designer brands. It contains three compartments making it a boon for all the neat freaks out there.

While remaining the basic design of the bag, Louis Vuitton likes to play with color combinations and textures to make each of its products unique and distinctive. Likewise, the Rendez-Vous collection has studs as well as plain canvas to cater to everybody’s likes and dislikes.

11. Louis Vuitton Coussin, $3,550 – $3,950

Coussin translates to cushion, and this break-out Louis Vuitton bag is all about comfort and its puffy silhouette. The newest addition, in the spring of 2021, Coussin has already broken records and made a spectacular reputation in a few months. The futuristic design, with the LV logo embossed in different patches of lambskin leather, gives it the It bag look that the world after the pandemic was waiting for. It comes with a gold hardware sling as well as a strap that converts it into a sling or a shoulder bag according to your convenience.

It comes in two different sizes, the MM and PM, and in a total of six colors, mainly silver, pink, red, blue, black, and green (which seems to be becoming a hot favorite among celebrities these days).

12. Louis Vuitton Alma, $1,480 – $2,270

If you are an avid fan of Louis Vuitton bags, then the Alma bags should have a special place in your wardrobes as well as your hearts. Inspired by the Art Deco movement and named after the Alma Bridge, these bags are famous or rather infamous for their trapezoidal shape reflecting an actual bridge. Originally debuted in the 1930s, the Alma bags have been reinvented with new trends and fashions and have stood the test of time in the true sense.

Louis Vuitton Alma is available in several sizes namely mini, nano, BB, PM, MM, and GM. Its materials and colors vary according to the dimensions of the bags. Nowadays, the orange Epi leather Alma with its vibrant jacquard strap is the latest trend.

13. Louis Vuitton Keepall, $2650 – $7,800

The Louis Vuitton Keepall is a pioneer in weekend bags. Developed in the 1930s, this duffle bag has gone through a Big number of transformations to achieve the status of an iconic object of fashion in modern history. These bags have some designs and patterns varying from the iconic chequered pattern in canvas to the epigram leather and classic monogram. Over the years, the design of this bag has evolved and come up with luggage tags, padlocks, and handle structures giving it a vintage look.

The Keepall bag is available in sizes 45, 50, 55, and 60 cm to keep your luggage bags easy for traveling. These bags off and come with an adjustable strap called the Bandoulière.

14. Louis Vuitton Twist, $3,850 – $4,300

It was the bronze cruise 2015 runway show which blessed us with the iconic twist back. The classic LV logo in the bold hardware with an added functionality to the sling is a new and innovative design conceived. It twists to open and close. Originally it came in Epi leather, but with time, new versions every year made the twist style popular among the masses. It comes in neutral as well as glossy shades which are selling like hot cakes among young adults.

The twist is available in sizes, mostly mini, PM, MM, and tote. The way the class makes the distinctive LV in the loft position is one of the most attractive features of this bag.

15. Louis Vuitton Odéon, $1920 – $2050

The Louis Vuitton Odéon bag, originally launched in the 1980s, made a comeback in 2020. Never having an old and vintage design, it features the iconic LV monogram canvas in a natural or black color, the new addition is the variation of sizes as it is available in PM and MM. An adjustable strap also comes to increase its utility and functionality. While maintaining the old silhouette, this one is more me and spacious, and more practical in terms of a purse.

The Louis Vuitton Odéon made from cowhide leather is an upgrade and has already started developing a fan base. A trendy, ultra-modern, and unconventional design this bag is extremely famous among teenagers and young adults.

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