Louis Vuitton ONTHEGO MM Summer Blue

A subtle colour gradient runs across the embossed Monogram pattern of this OnTheGo MM, shifting tone gradually over the leather surface. Summer Blue embossed grained cowhide leather forms the body, the gradient appearing in the embossed motif itself, so the pattern lightens and deepens as it moves across the panels. Cowhide-leather trim edges the tote, microfiber lining covers the interior, and gold-color hardware finishes the fittings. Part of the By The Pool capsule collection, the tote measures 35 x 27 x 14 cm (Length x height x width), a spacious MM size with a 14 cm depth. Two sets of handles, long and short, give hand and shoulder carry, and the spacious interior easily fits essentials such as a laptop, a flat item that needs the full width and depth of the tote.

Inside, an inside flat zipped pocket provides a secure, flat space under a zip, suited to documents or slim valuables, and an inside double pocket gives two flat spaces side by side for items kept apart, such as a phone and a card case. The microfiber lining gives a soft, even finish, protecting a laptop and other contents and making the pockets easy to find. The large interior, undivided apart from the wall pockets, can take a laptop flat against the base, with room above for the remaining essentials, and the wide top opening makes packing straightforward.

A braided leather charm hangs from the tote, giving a playful spirit and highlighting the craftsmanship of the leatherwork. The charm, in braided leather, has a woven, tactile quality that contrasts with the smooth embossed surface of the body, and its presence marks the tote as part of a seasonal collection rather than a plain carrier. Two long leather shoulder straps, with a drop of 24 cm, give shoulder carry, long enough to rest the tote at the side, while the double handle arrangement, handle double, provides the shorter hand-carried option. The two handle sets mean the tote can be lifted by hand for a short distance or slipped over the shoulder for longer carrying without changing the bag.

Gold-color hardware at the charm, strap and handle attachments gives a warm finish against the summer blue leather. The code is M45718. This reference is either Made in France, Spain, Italy or in the US. Gradient-embossed, spacious and playful in its braided charm, the OnTheGo MM in Summer Blue is a tote that fits a laptop and a full set of essentials, carried by long shoulder straps or short handles, with a microfiber-lined interior organised by a zipped pocket and a double pocket.