Gift of the bag

IF YOU DON’T WANT TO spend countless hours in overcrowded malls shopping for a gift your beloved may only pretend to appreciate, look no further. 

Nobody will throw shade on an opulent handbag, especially an iconic one. After all, the best gifts are the ones we ourselves covet, and would reward ourselves with. For this festive season, you want an uproar of a gift – and an uproar is what these Louis Vuitton bags represent. No garden variety Vuitton, these festive collection bags are made for indulging that very special someone on your (short) list who’s truly worth the splurge. It could be yourself, for being naughty and nice.

A Louis Vuitton bag needs no explanation: handbag collector or not, fashion aficionado or novice, a Louis Vuitton bag is recognisably a thing to hold and behold. So consider no more: we present four splendid and surefire gift bags that will take the torture out of shopping, inspire a surge of oxytocin in the giftee, and bring the dazzle back to the holidays. 

Capucines Mini in Safran Imperial (S$9300)

The ladylike Capucines is the quintessence of Louis Vuitton, in its quest for excellence, creativity and craftsmanship. This Capucines Mini handbag is made from durable and lightweight taurillon leather in a sunny saffron yellow; It comes decorated with mother-of-pearl inlay in a deep oceanic blue on the LV initials. A sturdy leather top handle enables elegant hand-carry; It comes with a wide, detachable strap that is perfect for shoulder and cross-body styling.

Petite Malle (S$9250)

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Every detail of the Petite Malle handbag is inspired by the history of Louis Vuitton and is in fact a miniature trunk: the shape, the instantly recognisable monogram canvas, the metallic lock and fittings. For this seasonal edition, the Petite Malle is offered in a fresh iteration of the signature motif. The New Monogram Jacquard Denim features a deliberately raw, stone-washed effect, providing a lively contrast to the bag’s black leather trim, gleaming hardware and intricate gothic chain. This fashionable “little trunk” can be carried as a clutch or worn on its removable leather strap.

City Keepall (S$3550)

The City Keepall now comes in LV Aerogram leather, an extra-fine grade of cowhide dyed a fresh, eye-catching shade of saffron yellow. Compact and easy to carry, it’s brimming with signature details, from the tone-on-tone metal “LV” monogram to the leather tag and the signed jacquard strap. An ideal everyday bag infused with contemporary wit and energy.

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Keepall Bandoulière 25 (S$3450)

The Keepall Bandoulière 25, a small city bag, is made from a street-art version of Monogram Eclipse canvas on which the monogram motif is reworked with a spray-paint feel. Inspired by Vuitton’s classic Keepall travel bag, it features the familiar dual side bands and leather name tag.