Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 in Grenade Epi Leather
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A compact city bag in durable Grenade Epi leather. The Speedy was one of the first bags released in the 1930's by Louis Vuitton. Think of it as the little sister to the Keepall bag. The Speedy was designed to be an everyday version of the Keepall while still offering plenty of interior space for essentials. Even though the Speedy bag was released in the 1930's, it's arguable that it didn't really become the coveted and timeless bag it is today until Audrey Hepburn was seen with one in the 1960’s. First called the Express and later renamed the Speedy, it was first made available in three sizes: 30, 35 and 40. We can also thank Audrey Hepburn for the Speedy 25 because Louis Vuitton made a custom Speedy in this size after her request. Epi Speedy 25's are larger than Monogram Speedy 25's, measuring at about 28cm length-wise. Discontinued in Epi leather in 2012, this is definitely a classic piece of Louis Vuitton that will never go out of style!
- Date/Authenticity Code: SP2038
- Production year: 2008
- Closure/Opening: single top zip closure
- Material: grenade epi leather, leather trimmings, silver-toned metal
- Handles: dual rolled leather handles
- Handle drop: 10cm (4"); hand-held
- Lining: tonal fine textile interior
- Exterior pockets: one flat pocket
- Interior pockets: two flat pockets
- Includes: padlock (keys are missing)
- This item has been authenticated by our in-house trained professionals. Louis Vuitton does not endorse or participate in the La Doyenne Vintage's authentication process.
- Louis Vuitton is a registered trademark of Louis Vuitton. La Doyenne Vintage is neither partnered nor affiliated with Louis Vuitton.
- Photos are of the actual item in our possession.
- Reference
- 112-49
- Designer
- Louis Vuitton
- Status
- Sold
- Year
- 2008
- Origin
- Made in France
- Dimensions
- 20 x 28 x 15 cm
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton (1821-1892) started his training apprenticing with a successful box-maker and packer named Monsieur Maréchal in 1837 in Paris. At this time box-making and packing was a highly respectable and refined craft. A specialist in this area had to custom-make all boxes to fit the goods they stored and had to personally load and unload these boxes for their rich clients. In only a few years, Vuitton was well-respected by Paris’ upper class in this craft, one of his clients being Napoleon’s wife. In 1854 he opened his own shop under the name of Louis Vuitton Malletier in Paris. His modern dirt-resistant and waterproof products were of such good quality, that they were soon in high demand. In addition, unlike previous domed shaped trunks, Vuitton’s were rectangular, making them stackable and far more convenient for shipping. One of the oldest names in the business, Louis Vuitton got his start as a layetier (packer) to Napolean III’s wife, Empress Eugénie. After years of studying the foundation of voyage-friendly baggage, Vuitton decided to deconstruct the model and build his own, originally designing airtight canvas trunks with flat bottoms - as opposed to the time’s rounded styles - for stacking and easy storage.
In 1854 he opened his own shop under the name of Louis Vuitton Malletier in Paris. His modern dirt-resistant and waterproof products were of such good quality, that they were soon in high demand. In addition, unlike previous domed shaped trunks, Vuitton’s were rectangular, making them stackable and far more convenient for shipping. In 1886, son Georges Vuitton (1857-1936) invented the revolutionary locking system that is still used today. When Louis Vuitton died in 1892, Georges took over the company. It was Georges who designed and established the iconic LV monogram. Today, the popular luxury brand can be found internationally and has expanded its products to include clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry and timepieces.
The seventies found the brand expanding into the Asian market, with new stores in Japan, China, and South Korea. The company merged with Moët et Chandon and Hennessy in 1987, creating the luxury powerhouse anagram LVMH. Amazingly, it wasn’t until ten years later that they went into the ready-to-wear business, hiring New York designer Marc Jacobs in 1997, who immediately added an incredibly lucrative clothing business while bringing Vuitton up-to-date by collaborating with such artists as Stephen Sprouse (who irreverently graffitied bags) and later Takashi Murakami (who added a bubble-gum anime humor to the line).
Today, the label encompasses ready-to-wear, watches, jewelry, home, and, of course, that want-worthy luggage.