Description

A classic handbag in Louis Vuitton archive, the history of Papillon bag goes back to 1966. This endearing bag will be eternally associated with one of the first supermodels, Twiggy who did a famed Vogue shoot in 1967 featuring the bag.

‘Papillon‘, French for “butterfly” and the design inspiration came from this ethereal creature. The cylindrical shape represents the body of a butterfly, while the slender handles resemble the wings.

Size 26 (cm) is an elegant petite bag for day and for night, with ample room for the essentials like smart phone, wallet, beauty items and etc.

• 28 x 13 x 13 cm (Length x Height x Depth)
• Early 2000s vintage, circa 2003.
• Damier Ebene coated canvas.
• Smooth calfskin leather trim.
• Flat leather top handles.
• Gold-tone brass hardware.
• Zipped top to red leather interior.
• Supporting lateral leather bands.

Attachment (s): bag only, it will be delivered in a plain dust bag for storage.

8/10 very good condition.