The Louis Vuitton Speedy was established in 1930. It first came out as the 3o cm size, which was called the “Express,” as a tribute to traveling. About a year later, LV came out with the Speedy 25, a mini version of the duffle, which was requested by actress and icon Audrey Hepburn. The Speedy 25 did not become popular until Hepburn requested the mini duffle design. Fast forward about 100 years later, and the classic LV Speedy is one of the most highly requested bags in the luxury handbag market until this day. For those of you who have never heard of the Speedy or simply want to know more about it – From every size the design comes to iconic limited edition speedy collaborations, here is our complete guide to the LV Speedy.
The Speedy comes in 4 different sizes:
Speedy 25 (Nano): 9.8” (L) x 7.5” (H) x 5.9” (W)
Speedy 30: 11.8” (L) x 8.3” (H) x 6.7” (W)
Speedy 35: 13.8” (L) x 9.1” (H) x 7.1” (W)
Speedy 40: 15.7” (L) x 9.8” (H) x 7.5” (W)
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram Nano Brown
Louis Vuitton Speedy Damier Ebene 30 Brown
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 35 Brown
Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere Monogram Shadow 40 Black
Speedy bag materials:
Monogram Coated Canvas: LV monogram against a brown canvas with light beige Vachetta leather on handles and brass-tone hardware.
Damier Ebene: Brown checkers against a dark brown canvas leather with brass-tone hardware.
Damier Azur: White checkers against a white canvas leather with brass-tone hardware.
Monogram Empriente: Embossed leather with a brass-tone hardware.
Epi leather: Engraved leather with brass-tone hardware.
Denim: Stonewashed denim with light Vachetta leather and brass-tone hardware.
Limited edition: Collaborations with artists such as Stephen Sprouse and Takashi Murakami.
Speedy Bandouliere vs. Classic Speedy
The differences between the Speedy Bandouliere and the classic Speedy are key, but subtle enough to go unnoticed. The Speedy Bandouliere features a dual double-zip closure/brass-tone lock and a cross-body strap along Vachetta panel detailing on each side. The classic Speedy features only one main zipper, which has a Vachetta leather tab pull.
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Speedy collaborations:
LV has had multiple art collaborations in the past, from pieces from artist Stephen Sprouse to Jeff Koons. Here are some of the most recognized limited edition Speedy pieces released over the past and present years.
Louis Vuitton Speedy Stephen Sprouse Monogram Graffiti 30 Fuchsia
Released in 2001, fashion designer and artist Stephen Sprouse was the first ever artist to collaborate with then LV creative director Marc Jacobs. This one-of-a-kind iconic Monogram graffiti Speedy features a neon pink “Louis Vuitton” logo mapped across the classic brown coated canvas. Brass-tone hardware covers the zip-closure and metal pieces.
Louis Vuitton Speedy Yayoi Kusama Monogram Waves 30 Blue
Japanese contemporary artist Yayoi Kasuma first released her collection for LV in 2006. Marc Jacobs first met 83-year-old Kasuma in 2006 and was enamored by her energy and ability to create “a world that never ends.” This Speedy 30 mimics Kasuma’s art installations, featuring her signature wave and dot printed design against the classic LV monogram print. Light beige Vachetta leather covers the handles and tab zipper. Brass-tone hardware covers metallic pieces.
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram Multicolore 30 White
Japanese contemporary artist was the third artist to collaborate with Louis Vuitton. The collection was first released in 2003 and caused quite the frenzy amongst socialites and celebritie at the time – the beloved LV x Murakam collection is still a cult-fav even in today’s world. This Speedy is crafted with LV’s classic coated canvas in white, featuring its iconic monogram in a bright multicolore colorway with brass-tone hardware and Vachetta leather detailing.
Louis Vuitton Speedy Leonardo da Vinci Masters Jeff Koons 30 Poppy Multicolor
American Artist Jeff Koons first collaborated with in 2017 and was the fourth artist invited to collaborate with the French luxury house. However, Koons was the first artist who was able to use licensed art in his work. His collection featured masterpieces from Leonardo Di Vinci, Van Gough, Manet, and Monet. This Speedy 30 features Di Vinci’s most recognized painting, the Mona Lisa as the main focal point of the design and pink Vachetta leather detailing.
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