Louis Vuitton Petit Noé

Compact, upright and generous in capacity for its size, the Petit Noe keeps the bucket shape of the original Noe in a smaller form. Monogram coated canvas forms the body, with natural cowhide leather trim, textile lining and gold-colour hardware. It measures 27 x 27 x 21 cm and 9.8 x 10.6 x 7.9 inches (Length x height x width), a near-square profile with a deep 21 cm depth that gives the bucket its generous capacity despite the compact length and height. The design harks back to 1932, when a Champagne producer asked Gaston-Louis Vuitton to develop a sturdy, stylish bag in which he could transport five bottles, and this compact version retains the iconic shape, generous capacity and drawstring closure of that original, adapted for modern life.

A drawstring closure gathers the top, pulling the canvas together into a soft, cinched opening. Loosening the drawstring opens the bucket wide, revealing the full interior, and tightening it secures the contents without a zip or flap. Inside, a D-ring provides a fixed attachment point for a small pouch or key holder clipped in place, keeping it from sinking to the deep bottom of the bucket. The textile lining gives a smooth, light surface, so contents can be placed and retrieved without catching, and the single main compartment holds the load in one open space, easy to pack because the top opens fully.

The leather strap adjusts for comfortable shoulder wear, with a strap drop of 26.0 cm/10.2 inches and a strap drop max of 32.0 cm/12.6 inches. The strap is removable and adjustable, so the drop can be set for a shoulder hang that suits the wearer, and the strap can be removed for hand carry. The short drop keeps the compact bucket close to the body, which suits its deep, upright shape and prevents it from swinging when carried. Natural cowhide leather trim edges the rim and base, reinforcing the points where the drawstring pulls and where the bag rests, and will darken slightly with handling.

Gold-colour hardware at the drawstring, D-ring and strap fittings gives a warm finish against the patterned canvas and pale trim. The reference is either made in France, Spain, Italy or in the US. Body-friendly in its Monogram canvas, compact in footprint and generous in its deep interior, the Petit Noe is a bucket bag that carries the 1932 shape and drawstring closure in a size suited to a modern daily load, worn over the shoulder on an adjustable strap.