Louis Vuitton Pallas MM

Smooth calfskin handles and gussets give the Pallas MM in black a luxe, polished finish, contrasting with the patterned Monogram canvas of the main body. Black Monogram coated canvas and calf leather combine in the exterior, the handles and side gussets fashioned from smooth calfskin, while the V shape in grained leather at the front provides a strong yet subtle signature. Coloured cowhide leather trim edges the panels, microfibre lining covers the interior, and gold-colour hardware finishes the fittings. It measures 34 x 26 x 13 cm / 13.4 x 10.2 x 5.1 inches (Length x height x width), a roomy model sized to hold a full set of essentials in a structured, upright form.

A double zip closure opens and closes the main compartment, two zips that meet at the top and allow the bag to be opened wide for packing. Two outside compartments give storage on the exterior faces, accessible without opening the double zip, for items that need to be reached quickly. Inside, a large inside flat pocket provides a generous flat space, and a double flat pocket gives two flat spaces for slim items kept separate. The microfibre lining gives a soft, even finish inside, protecting contents and making the pockets easy to find. Four protective metal bottom studs lift the base off surfaces, protecting the leather and canvas and keeping the bag level when set down.

Two single top handles, handle single x2, in smooth calfskin, give hand carry with a polished grip, keeping the bag upright and the grained leather V visible at the front. A detachable, adjustable strap adds over-the-shoulder wear, with a strap drop of 27.0 cm/10.6 inches and a strap drop max of 33.0 cm/13.0 inches, allowing the bag to hang at two heights at the side. The strap detaches for a clean hand-carried look, leaving only the smooth calfskin handles and the V-shaped front. The grained leather of the V contrasts in texture with the smooth calfskin of the handles and gussets, a tactile pairing that runs across the front and sides.

Gold-colour hardware at the zips, outside compartments, strap and handle fittings gives a warm finish against the black canvas and leather. The reference is either made in France, Spain, Italy or in the US. Elegant, roomy and timeless in appeal, with smooth calfskin handles, a grained leather V, a double zip and both outside and inside pockets, the Pallas MM in black Monogram canvas and calf leather is a structured bag that can be carried by hand or over the shoulder on a detachable strap.