Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Weekender Bag c. 1987 Brown

The double zip pulls in gold-tone metal glide across a wide top opening, revealing a generous interior lined in beige fabric with three internal pockets — a practical detail engineered for travel in the era of analog itineraries. The silhouette is softly structured, constructed from Louis Vuitton’s signature Monogram coated canvas, trimmed with natural cowhide leather that has developed a warm patina over time. Twin rolled leather handles invite hand-held carry, the proportions suited to overnight packing or as a capacious daily companion, worn effortlessly by anyone.

Classic LV monogram fleurs and initials repeat across the brown and tan exterior, each motif precisely placed in alignment with the maison’s late-1980s production standards. Gold-tone hardware, including the unbranded zip closure and rivets, is consistent with Louis Vuitton’s travel line from this period. The interior, accessed via a full zip, is finished in beige fabric and equipped with a zipped pocket and two slip compartments for smaller essentials. The original dust bag accompanies the piece.

This weekender dates to July 1987 (date code VI 871), placing it in the years before the maison’s creative director appointments, when family stewardship guided the brand’s classic travel silhouettes. The depth of patina on the vachetta leather trim, coupled with period hardware and canvas, aligns with late 1980s Louis Vuitton construction. The absence of a model identifier is typical for travel bags of this era, emphasising the brand’s enduring focus on function and longevity.

Condition: Very Good — light wear to leather handles; canvas and lining clean, hardware bright, structure well-preserved.
Material: Monogram coated canvas with natural cowhide leather trim
Colour: Brown and tan monogram canvas exterior with beige fabric lining, gold-tone hardware
Dimensions: W 50 × H 32.5 × D 15 cm
Serial: VI 871
Made in: France