Are You Making These Lvoutlet Errors? > 자유게시판

The most classic bags of Louis Vuitton and their fashion history

As one of the most influential luxury brands in the world, Louis Vuitton has redefined the value of luxury handbags since its founding in 1854 with its exquisite craftsmanship and innovative design.Its classic bag is not only a symbol of identity, but also a milestone in fashion history.The following are the most representative 5 LV handbags and their cultural influence analysis:

---

1. Speedy

• Birth Background: It was launched in 1930 as a travel bag "Expresso" and was renamed Speedy in 1965. Because Audrey Hepburn loved its portability, he specially customized the mini-size Speedy 25, transforming it from a travel function to a daily handbag.
  
• Design features: Trapezoidal profile, arc zipper, Monogram canvas and leather trim, both light and elegant.
  
• Fashion Meaning:
  
• The first "shrinked" luxury handbag, creating the "mini bag" trend;
  
• Break the boundary of "handbags are women only" and become a classic model for both men and women.
  
  

---

2. Neverfull

• Birth Background: Launched in 2007, it is inspired by the brand's travel bag in the 19th century. The name is literally translated as "Never Put It in a Favorite" and emphasizes practicality.
  
• Design features: Extra large capacity tote bag, lvoutlet adjustable width on both sides, small coin bags; Monogram canvas, Damier checkerboard or Epi leather material.
  
• Fashion Meaning:
  
• Define the concept of "commuting luxury bag" and sublimate everyday items into identity tags;
  
• It has been ranked on the world's best-selling luxury handbag list for many years, with a second-hand market value retention rate of over 90%.
  
  

---

3. Alma

• Birth Background: Customized for Coco Chanel in 1934, the prototype was Squire Bag in 1925, and officially named Alma by Marc Jacobs in 1992 (taken from the Alma Bridge in Paris).
  
• Design features: Shell shape, double zipper, Art Deco style lock, available in patent leather, croco leather and other materials.
  
• Fashion Meaning:
  
• The first luxury handbag jointly created with an independent female designer (Chanel);
  
• In the 2010s, it entered the young market through fluorescent patent leather models, showing brand innovation.
  
  

---

4. Keepall

• Birth Background: Launched in 1924, the first soft travel bag in history, replacing the traditional hard box, and its name means "to put everything in place".
  
• Design features: Cylindrical contour, foldable design, paired with brass locks and natural cowhide handles.
  
• Fashion Meaning:
  
• Lay the standard for modern travel bag design, and was rated as one of the "100 Most Influential Designs of the 20th Century" by Time magazine;
  
• Co-branded with Supreme (2017) triggered a cross-border trend of street culture and luxury goods.
  
  

---

5. Petite Malle

• Birth Background: Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière in 2014, the brand's 1888 hard box was replicated, and the size was reduced to a clutch.
  
• Design features: Miniature suitcase shape, metal corners, removable chain, material from classic Monogram to crocodile leather limited edition.
  
• Fashion Meaning:
  
• Reinterpret the brand genes with "retro futurism" and become the darling of red carpet and street photography;
  
• The unit price exceeds US$5,000 is still selling well, confirming the consumer psychology of luxury goods "the smaller the more expensive it is".
  
  

---

The deep cultural symbol of Louis Vuitton handbags

1. Continuation of the Travel Spirit: From the steam wheel era to the jet era, LV bags always carry the concept of "luxury on the move".
   
2. Balance between art and commerce: Working with artists such as Takashi Murakami and Yayoi Kusama to turn handbags into mobile art galleries.
   
3. Evolution of Class Symbols: Break through traditional customer base barriers through co-branded models (such as LV×NBA) and embrace Generation Z.
   
   

Today, LV handbags are not only consumer goods, but also cultural archives.Each stitch is weaving changes in social aesthetics and lifestyles over the past two centuries, and the eternal value of classic models comes from its respect for tradition and courage to subvert.

(Note: The data refer to the "Vogue" archive, LVMH Group's financial report and the second-hand platform Vestiaire Collective 2023 annual report)