Louis Vuitton SOUFFLOT MM

Coloured leather gussets and trim richly accent the supple Monogram canvas of this Soufflot MM, giving the structured tote a two-material, two-colour character. Black Monogram coated canvas with grained cowhide-leather gussets forms the body, the black canvas meeting grained leather at the sides, with smooth cowhide-leather trim, microfiber lining and gold-color hardware. A coordinated coloured lining covers the interior, its colour echoing the coloured leather outside and adding refinement visible each time the bag is opened. Lateral bands and a name tag nod to the Keepall, a travel bag design since 1934, giving the tote a travel-bag profile in miniature. It measures 14.2 x 8.3 x 5.1 inches (length x Height x Width), an elegant city size, wide and low in profile.

Three separate compartments divide the interior, sorting contents into three groups, and three pocket types add further organisation: an inside flat pocket, an inside double flat pocket and an inside zipped pocket. The flat pocket holds slim items, the double flat pocket holds two slim items apart, and the zipped pocket secures flat valuables under a zip. The microfiber lining gives a soft, even finish, and the coordinated coloured lining makes the compartments and pockets easy to distinguish. The wide, low shape means items can be laid flat across the compartments, and the top opening reveals the full interior at once.

Articulated top handles give hand and elbow carry, flexing at their attachments to settle in the hand or the crook of the elbow, while a long, adjustable strap affords shoulder wear, with a strap drop of 18.1 inches and a strap drop max of 20.1 inches. The strap is removable and adjustable, so it can be taken off for a clean hand-carried form or adjusted within its range for a shoulder hang. Multiple carry options, from hand to elbow to shoulder, suit a city bag that moves between settings through the day.

Gold-color hardware at the strap, handle, band and name-tag fittings gives a warm finish against the black canvas and coloured leather, and the coordinated lining keeps the interior bright and easy to read each time the wide top is opened. The reference is either made in France, Spain, Italy or in the US. Elegant for city wear, richly accented with coloured gussets and trim, and refined by a coordinated lining, this Soufflot MM combines a Keepall-like profile with a three-compartment, three-pocket interior and articulated handles plus a long adjustable strap.