Vintage Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Handbag Burgundy Gold

The deep burgundy Epi leather, instantly recognisable for its distinctive textured grain, forms the sculptural body of this Louis Vuitton handbag, set off by polished gold-tone hardware and the discreet LV logo embossed at the lower front corner. Louis Vuitton’s Epi line, introduced in 1985, was the maison’s first foray into durable, water-resistant leather, marrying the house’s heritage of trunk-making with modern, architectural silhouettes for everyday elegance. This generously sized piece exemplifies the collection’s quiet sophistication, with a structured base and gently rounded top handles that reference the minimalism of late-1990s and early-2000s French design. The zip-top closure glides smoothly, revealing a tonal interior spacious enough for daily essentials and travel documents. Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton built its reputation on technical innovation and exquisite finishing, a legacy embodied in the Epi line’s meticulous edge-dyeing and resilient construction. Condition is very good, with only minor creasing to the leather at the handle bases and gentle surface marks at the corners; hardware retains its shine throughout. The original dust bag is included.

Model: Epi Leather Handbag
Era: Early 2000s
Condition: Very Good — minor creasing at handle bases, gentle surface marks to corners, hardware bright
Material: Burgundy Epi grained leather with gold-tone hardware
Colour: Burgundy Epi leather exterior with tonal interior, gold-tone hardware, discreet LV logo embossing at front
Dimensions: W 42.5 × H 30.5 × D 18 cm
Made in: France
Comes With: Dust bag