Arguably Louis Vuitton’s most recognizable all-leather handbag, the Capucines made its debut for Fall 2013, marking an important moment in the evolution of the Maison’s handbag offering.
Introduced as Louis Vuitton began expanding beyond its signature monogram and logo-driven designs, the Capucines embodied a more refined, understated aesthetic, defined by clean lines, discreet branding, and a focus on craftsmanship. From the outset, it occupied the upper end of the brand’s handbag lineup, carrying some of Louis Vuitton’s highest price tags at the time.
Named after the Parisian street where Louis Vuitton opened his original Maison on rue Neuve-des-Capucines by Place Vendôme in Paris, the Capucines has since established itself as a modern classic. Its restrained silhouette and architectural structure have made it an especially versatile canvas for reinterpretation, evolving through an extensive range of materials, colors, seasonal designs, and capsule collaborations.
Introducing the Louis Vuitton Capucines Edito
Most recently, Louis Vuitton added a chic, on-trend, more East-West version of the classic Capucines to its ever-expanding lineup. Now, for Fall 2026, the Maison further expands upon the elongated silhouette with the new Capucines Edito—an eye-catching shoulder bag rendition of the fan-favorite design.
Featuring a more exaggerated, elongated East-West shape, the Capucines Edito is defined by its drapey outer pocket, offering a modern take on the classic silhouette. The structured body of the traditional Capucines tends to lend the bag a more mature, elegant appeal, but the Edito’s subtle updates make it feel decidedly more modern and youthful while retaining the sophistication and sleekness of the original.
New Proportions Meet Sleek Style
Introduced as part of Louis Vuitton’s Back to School capsule, the chic new shoulder bag arrives in classic black leather, perfect for day-to-night wear, as well as supple brown suede, which lends a more relaxed, casual appeal. What makes the Edito so different is not only its modern proportions but also its longer, fixed shoulder strap, which changes the look and feel of the bag entirely.
Priced at $6,700, the Capucines Edito is already making waves on social media and is quickly shaping up to be one of the season’s hottest new bags. Discover more via Louis Vuitton.
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