Vintage Louis Vuitton Epi Keepall 55 Duffle Bag 1997 Black

Parallel ridges in black Epi leather catch the light along the length of this Louis Vuitton Keepall 55, the body structured by double top handles and finished with a discreet monogram-embossed leather tag. The gold-tone zipper, running the full span of the barrel silhouette, is anchored by a smooth leather pull and opens onto a deep green suede interior — an unexpected detail from this era, offering one zipped and one slip pocket for travel essentials. Designed to be carried by hand, equally at home on any wardrobe.

The date code stamped inside places this piece in 1997, produced in France at the very start of Marc Jacobs's tenure at Louis Vuitton. The Epi line's architectural surface, revived and pushed forward under Jacobs, defines this model — a subtle contrast to the monogram-led campaigns of the period.

Model: Keepall 55
Era: 1997 (date code)
Condition: Good — surface scuffing and corner wear to the leather; interior suede clean, hardware bright
Material: Epi leather with black leather trim, gold-tone hardware
Colour: Black Epi leather exterior with black leather handles and trim, gold-tone zipper, green suede lining
Dimensions: W 55 × H 30 × D 27.5 cm
Serial: SP0997
Made in: France