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Discover our carefully authenticated selection of vintage Louis Vuitton pieces: Speedy, Neverfull and Alma bags, monogrammed luggage, Damier and Épi leather accessories, and rare artistic collaboration pieces. Every piece is hand-evaluated by our team on avenue Louise and comes with a certificate of authenticity. Because Louis Vuitton is not just a brand — it is an art of travel that endures.

The history of Louis Vuitton, from the trunk to the monogram

Founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton in Paris, the house began as a trunk-maker for the great families and crowned heads of Europe. Louis Vuitton revolutionised the industry by creating flat-lidded trunks covered in waterproof grey canvas. At his death in 1892, his son Georges Vuitton created the interlocking LV monogram on a ground of flowers and lozenges — today one of the most recognisable and most copied patterns in the world. In 1987, Louis Vuitton merged with Moët Hennessy to create LVMH. In 1997, Marc Jacobs was appointed artistic director and introduced revolutionary collaborations (Takashi Murakami, Stephen Sprouse, Richard Prince) that are now the most collected vintage LV pieces. Nicolas Ghesquière (since 2013) and Pharrell Williams (2024, menswear) continue the adventure.

Iconic Louis Vuitton pieces

The Speedy bag

Created in 1930, launched in 1965 at the request of Audrey Hepburn. Available in sizes 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 cm. In Monogram or Damier Ébène canvas, vintage Speedy bags from the 1970s–1990s are distinguished by the quality of their natural vachette leather, which develops a beautiful patina over time.

The Neverfull bag

Launched in 2007, it became one of the best-selling LV bags in the world. Available in sizes PM, MM and GM, in Monogram, Damier Ébène and Damier Azur canvas. Limited editions are particularly sought-after secondhand.

The Alma bag

Created in 1934, with its distinctive trapezoidal silhouette and gold-tone padlock closure. Available in Monogram canvas, Damier and Épi leather in a multitude of colours. The Alma BB is particularly prized secondhand.

Vintage luggage and trunks

LV trunks, suitcases and travel bags from the 1900s–1970s are unique artisanal objects, often personalised with the original owner's initials. Their value is as much patrimonial as artistic.

Artistic collaborations

Pieces from Marc Jacobs's collaborations — Murakami multicolour canvas (2003), Sprouse Graffiti canvas (2001 and 2009) — are the most collected. A Murakami Speedy in perfect condition can exceed three times its original retail price.

Small leather goods

Wallets, coin purses, agendas, pouches: LV small leather goods in Monogram or Damier Ébène canvas are virtually indestructible and can be found in excellent condition even after 30 years of use.

How to authenticate a Louis Vuitton piece

Authenticating a Louis Vuitton piece requires the examination of several combined criteria. Here are the 7 checkpoints we systematically verify in our atelier on avenue Louise.

1. The date code

Louis Vuitton has used a 6-character date code since 1982: the first two letters indicate the country and atelier of manufacture; the digits alternate to give the week and year of production. For example, "SD1006" = made in the USA, week 10, year 2006.

2. The monogram and its alignment

On an authentic LV, the monogram is always centred and continuous: it is never cut randomly at the seams. The interlocking LVs are identical in size and spacing across the entire surface.

3. The canvas and its texture

The authentic Monogram canvas is in coated cotton, slightly textured, with warm brown and beige tones that are clean and deep. The canvas does not fray and shows no separation between layers.

4. The vachette leather and its patina

Natural vachette leather starts as pale beige and develops a honey-to-caramel patina over time with light exposure. Leather that is too dark from the outset may indicate replacement or a counterfeit. Natural patina is a guarantee of authenticity on older pieces.

5. The stitching and thread

Stitching is always in mustard yellow thread on Monogram and Damier Ébène canvas, in white thread on Damier Azur. It is regular, tight, with no skipped stitches or loose threads.

6. The hardware

Clasps and buckles are in gold or silver-toned brass, engraved "Louis Vuitton" on visible metal pieces. Key locks are functional and come with one or two small numbered keys.

7. The lining and interior

The interior is lined in beige, burgundy or other fabric depending on the model and era. The label reads "Louis Vuitton Paris / Made in France" (or Italy depending on the production) in a typeface consistent with the era.

Our method: at Les Enfants d'Édouard, every piece undergoes a three-stage examination — visual inspection, technical verification (date code, monogram, leather, stitching) and cross-referencing against our reference database. Every authenticated piece comes with our certificate of authenticity.

Louis Vuitton size guide

Louis Vuitton Speedy size guide
Model	Length	Best for
Speedy 20	20 cm	Evening / light outings
Speedy 25	25 cm	Light day bag
Speedy 30	30 cm	The most versatile
Speedy 35	35 cm	Full day
Speedy 40	40 cm	Short trip

LV date codes: identifying the year

Before 1982: no date code. 1982–1990: 3 digits. Since 1990: 6 characters (2 country letters + 4 digits alternating week and year).

Why invest in a vintage Louis Vuitton piece

Monogram canvas is virtually indestructible and a well-maintained piece can last 50 years. Marc Jacobs artistic collaborations have tripled in value since 2019. Vintage trunks from the 1900s–1960s are standalone collector's objects. And recent limited editions (Supreme × LV 2017) trade secondhand well above their retail price.

For those wishing to sell a Louis Vuitton piece, we offer an expert consignment service.

Our Louis Vuitton selection in Brussels, avenue Louise

Our boutique Les Enfants d'Édouard, 175 avenue Louise, 1050 Brussels, carries an authenticated selection of vintage Louis Vuitton. We welcome you Tuesday to Saturday and offer private appointments.

Care and maintenance of your Louis Vuitton pieces

For Monogram or Damier canvas bags, clean the canvas with a slightly damp soft cloth without soap. Store in the original dust bag with tissue paper. Avoid prolonged sun exposure, which fades the canvas colours.

For vachette leather, allow it to patina naturally — this is a quality, not a flaw. Avoid water on unpatinated vachette leather (causes irreversible staining) and chemical products on the canvas.

Frequently asked questions about vintage Louis Vuitton

How do I recognise an authentic Louis Vuitton bag?

Consistent date code, centred and continuous monogram, canvas with clean deep colours, vachette leather with natural patina, regular mustard yellow stitching, brass hardware engraved "Louis Vuitton", well-finished lining with "Louis Vuitton Paris" label.

Do vintage Louis Vuitton pieces appreciate in value?

Marc Jacobs collaborations (Murakami, Sprouse) have tripled in value since 2019. Vintage trunks are collector's objects of very high value. Standard bags (Speedy, Neverfull) in Monogram canvas tend to hold stable value, while limited editions appreciate significantly.

How do I read a Louis Vuitton date code?

Since 1990: 2 letters (country/atelier) + 4 digits alternating week and year. Example: "SD1006" = USA, week 10, 2006. Found on a leather tag inside the bag.

What warranty do you offer on Louis Vuitton pieces?

Every piece is guaranteed 100% authentic, with a certificate of authenticity and 14 days to return.