Louis Vuitton Papillon 30 Monogram
Louis Vuitton Papillon 30 Monogram
Description
Features
| Brand | Louis Vuitton |
| Model | Papillon 30 · cylindrical bag · hand carry · vintage piece |
| Canvas | Monogram coated canvas · LV, lotus flower, star · chocolate brown background |
| Trims | Natural Vachetta leather · handles, bands · beautiful, even dark caramel patina · slight rubbing on the handles |
| Hardware | Gold-tone metal · light, even golden patina · gold-tone rings and rivets · good overall condition |
| Fastening | Top zip · gold-tone slider |
| Carried | Hand · two Vachetta handles |
| Interior | Clean · slight signs of previous use · no major flaws |
| Capacity | Phone · AirPods · compact wallet · lipstick · passport |
| Dimensions | 30 × 15 cm |
| Date code | NB**** · made in 1995 · Made in France |
| Condition | Good overall condition · clean coated canvas · no flaws to the canvas · lightly rubbed corners · slight rubbing on the handles · gold-tone hardware in good condition with a light, even patina · clean interior · slight signs of previous use · no major flaws (see photos) |
| Packaging | RARR Vintage dustbag · RARR Vintage certificate of authenticity |
| Grade | B |
Why we love it
| ✓ The Papillon 30 · one of the most distinctive and desirable models in the vintage Louis Vuitton catalogue · its unique cylindrical silhouette — the house's only barrel-shaped bag — is instantly recognisable · date code NB****, made in France in 1995 · thirty years of history in remarkable condition · a rare piece on the pre-owned market | ✓ The even dark caramel Vachetta patina · thirty years of careful wear that have developed this deep, warm shade on the handles and bands · gold-tone hardware with its light, even patina · the charm of vintage LV in its most authentic form · a depth of colour that new pieces cannot offer | |
| ✓ 30 × 15 cm · unique cylindrical silhouette · phone, AirPods, compact wallet, lipstick, passport · the perfect format for an evening out or a light outing · hand carry with the two Vachetta handles · an instantly vintage look that adds character to every outfit | ✓ Good overall condition · clean canvas with no flaws · lightly rubbed corners · handles with slight rubbing consistent with age · clean interior · no major flaws · grade B · RARR Vintage dustbag and RARR Vintage certificate of authenticity included |
Description & history
A Louis Vuitton Papillon 30 in Monogram canvas · date code NB****, 1995 · made in France · even dark caramel Vachetta patina · gold-tone zip · 30 × 15 cm · grade B.
The Papillon is one of the most original models in the Louis Vuitton catalogue. Its cylindrical silhouette — unique within the house's range — gives it an instantly recognisable look and a natural femininity that has made it one of the most sought-after vintage LV bags for decades. Created in the 1960s, it reached the height of its popularity in the 1990s before gradually being withdrawn from the catalogue — making it difficult to find in good condition today. Made in France in 1995, this example has developed a beautiful, even dark caramel Vachetta patina on the handles and bands — the result of thirty years of regular, careful wear. The Monogram canvas is clean and free from flaws, while the gold-tone hardware has developed a light, even patina consistent with its age.
Good overall condition — clean canvas with no flaws, lightly rubbed corners, slight rubbing on the handles, hardware in good condition, clean interior with slight signs of use, no major flaws — documented in the photos. Supplied with RARR Vintage dustbag and RARR Vintage certificate of authenticity.
louis vuitton papillon 30 monogram coated canvas vachetta dark caramel patina 1995 date code NB cylinder hand carry gold zip vintage rare made in france phone airpods compact wallet lipstick passport pre-owned authenticated dustbag rarr vintage certificate grade B
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