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Louis Vuitton chose to present its Spring/Summer 2026 bag collection within the historic Louvre, showcasing its futuristic design vision through a visual journey through time. Designer Nicolas Ghesquière skillfully blended the House’s tradition with its innovative spirit, creating a feast of art with flowing, soft skirts and exquisite bags intertwined within the magnificent gallery space.
Bag Design Overview
This season’s bags are ethereal and airy, featuring a palette of soft grays, pinks, blues, creams, and beiges. The collection features classic Monogram canvas and select leathers, creating a perfect balance of elegance and modernity. Novel materials and unique details add interest and variety to the collection.
Key Bag Analysis
Replica and Reinvention: Dopp Kit
Inspired by the Toilet Dopp Kit Pouch from the menswear collection, the Dopp Kit features traditional Monogram canvas and aged Vachetta leather with a refined metal chain handle. Its size is perfectly sized, combining practicality with visual beauty.
Vanity Case
Combining a white canvas base with vibrant Monogram and botanical prints, it features a mirror and a selection of Louis Vuitton lipsticks, perfectly blending practicality and luxury.
New Speedy
Two Speedy models are available, combining a suitcase-like structure with a classic silhouette. One features Monogram canvas with black leather details, while the other features traditional canvas with a soft Vachetta leather base, offering versatile use.
Keepall Bandoulière 25 Mini Travel Bag
A scaled-down version of the classic “Keepall” travel bag, this model features pink lizard leather and gold metal details, showcasing a new era of minimalist elegance.
Express Bag Evolution
Following the Express bag first introduced in Fall/Winter 2025, a new bucket bag design is introduced. This fusion of leather and Monogram canvas features a floral interior and a detachable handle and shoulder strap, balancing practicality and elegance.
Bucket and Knit Bags
The collection features a variety of bucket bags, ranging from casual canvas to structured leather, with attention to detail and craftsmanship. The knit bag collection features soft, draping lines, some enhanced with Mongolian wool, creating a rich texture and a relaxed, lightweight style.
A Blend of Classic and Innovation: The Alma and Side Trunk Bags
The Alma bag features new sizes and prints, embodying a modern, minimalist aesthetic. The Side Trunk bag, with its canvas and leather paneling, reinterprets the brand’s traditional luggage design, perfectly combining quality and functionality.
New Collections
This season also sees the addition of the Pochette clutch and the high-shine Petite Malle suitcase, embracing both fashion and the brand’s heritage.
The Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2026 bag collection inherits classic styles while infusing them with rich innovations. Designer Nicolas Ghesquière reimagines tradition with a futuristic perspective, combining exquisite craftsmanship with the aesthetics of modern living to create pieces that combine practicality with artistic beauty, meeting the diverse aesthetic and functional needs of today.
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