La Petite Boîte Chapeau, Louis Vuitton's Wink at its History

La Petite Boîte Chapeau, Louis Vuitton's Wink at its History

The origins of Louis Vuitton trunks: the heritage of travel

Founded in 1854, Louis Vuitton is an emblematic house of French luxury, famous for its innovative trunks and exceptional craftsmanship. In its early days, the brand revolutionized the world of travel by creating trunks with a flat designmaking them easy to stack in the means of transport of the time.

The house also introduces durable canvassuch as Trianon and Monogram canvas, to protect the personal belongings of adventurers and elites. These innovations laid the foundations for an aesthetic that combined practicality and elegance that continues to this day.

From trunk to bag: the evolution of the Petit Boîte Chapeau

Inspired by traditional hat trunks, the Petit Boîte Chapeau bag is a modern reinterpretation of a functional accessory, transformed into a a veritable fashion object. It preserves the heritage of travel while adapting to contemporary needs: compact, lightweight and easy to carry on a daily basis.

Initially reserved for runway shows and exceptional pieces, this model has gradually established itself as an essential itadopted by fashion enthusiasts the world over.

Features of the Petit Boîte Chapeau bag

The Petit Boîte Chapeau bag features a design inspired by the company's historic trunks.

Dimensions 17.5 x 16.5 x 7.5 cm
Materials Monogram or Monogram Reverse canvas, cow or calf leather
Details Details: Removable leather address holder, gold-plated metal parts, adjustable and removable shoulder strap

Louis Vuitton offers this model in several exclusive versions:

  • Small Classic Hat Box Monogram canvas with natural leather trim.
  • Petit Boîte Chapeau Reverse A modern version combining Monogram canvas and Monogram Reverse.
  • Small Box Hat in exotic leather Made from alligator or python leather for an ultra-luxurious touch.

A genuine collector's bag

The Little Hatbox is an iconic collectible bagThanks to its many variations in materials and colors. Every season, Louis Vuitton offers limited editions with exclusive details, making certain models highly sought-after by collectors.

On the second-hand market, this bag retains a high high valueespecially for rare versions in exotic leather. At Reenchyou can discover unique models, such as :

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