Vintage Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Briefcase Green Gold

The first impression is the deep forest green Epi leather, its signature textured ridges catching the light in clean, architectural lines. This Louis Vuitton briefcase is defined by its sculptural silhouette — crisp, upright panels with softly rounded corners and a subtle sheen, framed by gold-tone zippers that trace the top and sides in quiet contrast. Devoid of external monogram or logos, the piece signals its pedigree through material and craftsmanship alone, a hallmark of the Epi leather line introduced by Louis Vuitton in 1985 as the house’s first durable, water-resistant leather. This model belongs to the early era of Epi, when the maison’s focus was on understated luxury for the modern professional, eschewing overt branding in favour of tactile sophistication. Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton transformed the art of travel with innovative trunks and patented canvases, later evolving its repertoire to include iconic leather goods such as this. The interior is lined in smooth leather, offering ample space for documents and essentials, while the structure remains resolutely intact. Hardware remains bright with only the faintest surface marks at the zipper pulls; corners and base panels show minimal wear. The original dust bag is included.

Model: Epi Leather Briefcase
Era: Late 1980s–Early 1990s
Condition: Very Good — light surface marks to gold-tone zipper pulls; corners and base panels show minimal wear; structure and lining intact
Material: Epi grained leather with smooth leather lining and gold-tone hardware
Colour: Deep forest green Epi leather exterior, tonal green leather interior, gold-tone zippers
Dimensions: W 36 × H 28 × D 16 cm
Made in: France