While Louis Vuitton‘s most popular bags are the classics (think Speedys, Neverfulls, Keepalls and other monogram canvas offerings), the brand also does a fantastic job of creating new designs for its runway collections. These seasonal bags are equally as lust-worthy, and Vuitton’s Spring 2019 runway collection featured some of the brand’s best new bags in the last few years. Earlier this month we took a look at the Mini Luggage Bag, and now we’re giving you a detailed look at another one of the brand’s Spring 2019 designs: the Mini Dauphine Bag in Bicolor Taurillon Leather.
The Mini Dauphine Bag is actually a relatively simple design, but its the details that make this sleek little bag shine. For Spring-Summer 2019, Nicolas Ghesquière shrunk down the Dauphine Bag, which was first introduced for Cruise 2019. The Dauphine is said to have been inspired by a 1976 model, again hinting that vintage inspired bags aren’t going away any time soon. Though the larger version in monogram canvas has been a big push this spring, we took a look at this stunning all-leather bicolor mini.
The Mini Dauphine Bag is made of smooth leather with a grain, called Taurillon leather, and is finished with smooth calfskin trim. Though the bag is fairly structured the smooth leather makes it easy to maneuver in and out of, and it’s large enough to carry your smartphone, a thin card case, sunglasses (in a thin pouch), a pack of gum and other miscellaneous items. The bag is lined in a black micro-suede and features a slit pocket and two interior compartments. A shiny magnetic LV lock closure finishes off the simple design of this bag. The shoulder strap can be completely removed or adjusted to a longer length. Overall dimensions are 7.9″ L x 5.9″ H x 3.5″ D. Purchase via Louis Vuitton for $3,150.
This bag is perfection.
But the price is not.
Bags are just getting really expensive. This seems to be in the current price range for a quality french high end bag. I wish they were less, but this is our pain as purse lovers.
I totally agree! However, I wonder if bags would drop in price or at least maintain their current price if the market were to slow down? I stopped buying Chanel for their outrageous price increases and quality decreases, but I know they still have a large market and me “boycotting” them won’t make a difference. Anyway, it’s a thought, but probably not a very realistic idea.
Although I’m against to much logo I like this bag. I’ll swallow my pride with the hardware.
I think this bag would be better priced in the $2500 range, like some of its competitors.
I skipped over the price reading the article. Saw this post “better priced in the $2500 range” and thought “Wait… it’s more than that.” Lo and behold, it is. Ships of fools buying this bag.
Louis Vuitton asks ridiculous prices for their leather bags. They are a little bit too proud of that Mini Dauphine. It looks like a Dooney and Bourke style.
This leather is the equivalent to Hermes’ Clemence leather.
Agree. It doesn’t look special at all. Definitely not at this price, for a mini bag.
This doesn’t look like a Louis Vuitton bag at all. I’m not fond of it.
I think I would like this in monogram canvas, but I’m not fond of it in all leather. One of the comments here that this should be in the $2,500 range in price really hit the nail on the head. On the other hand, I think it’s a great idea for LV to mine its archives for inspiration. It certainly has a lot to draw on, and I often find myself appreciating its vintage designs over its more modern offerings.
Thank you! I didn’t know LV borrowed inspiration for their bags from previous designs. I thought this bag was a totally new inventive design. Sometimes I learn more from the comments then I do from the article.
The Dauphine bag is not a new design contrary to what the blog post above states. It’s a vintage bag that has been reintroduced, something that Nicolas Ghesquière has done often since his arrival at Louis Vuitton.
You always know the inside scoop Master Green. Love reading your comments.
I don’t think that loopy leather thing atop the clasp will wear well, and it’s not a very attractive element to begin with.
Coach has similar bag in their pre fall 2019 runway show. It will be way more affordable.
This looks like a bag one would purchase and Kohls (nothing wrong with that of course) but it looks like a $60 bag. 🙂
I once bought a Kenneth Cole mini hobo at an outlet in Aurora, IL for $50. About 10 years ago. People have been commenting on how it must’ve been my first expensive bag. It was – I was mega cheap before. Someone once said something to the tune of “It’s ok to splurge once in a while. Maybe your first bonus.” That’s the first time I realized that people thought it was a couple of thousand. Moral of the story… it looks much better than this bag.
I really love the “Introducing…” series you guys do, but can we get more pictures and details? Like a picture of the inside of the bag maybe? Or what it looks like full of stuff?