Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2019 Show Explored All the Different Shapes a Handbag Could Possibly Be

Don't worry, there were some handbag-shaped bags, too

Pods, cubes, little suitcases, whatever you call it when two cones meet at their large ends to make a closed shape—on its Spring 2019 runway in Paris, Louis Vuitton did some thinking about what exactly a handbag should look like, and it came up with some non-intuitive answers, as well as a few more obvious ones. It was a characteristically forward-thinking approach from creative director Nicolas Ghesquiere, who’s among the best in the business at making consumer products that are aesthetically challenging without

My personal favorite bag from the collection was the mini suitcase, which is a clever idea no matter who makes it, but especially when it’s a legendary travel brand like Vuitton. Handbags are essentially little daily luggage, and making that subtext more evident is fun without subtracting from a bag’s function.

The pods and cubes are likely less functional experiences for people carrying them, but personally, I was excited to see a collection of bags whose chief idea wasn’t “let’s put the first letter of our brand’s name on things and see how people like it.” Logos are big business right now, and Louis Vuitton’s is bigger business than all the others, but this collection reaffirmed that it’s not the only idea the brand has.

In more conventional news, the collection also featured some regular ol’ good handbags, including structured doctor bags, a roomier-than-average new camera bag, and several versions of a new flap shoulder bag with oversized pushlock hardware that I think will be particularly well-liked. Check out the weirder and less-weird bags alike below.

[Photos via Vogue Runway]

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Laurie

My heart just fluttered. These are super special. I love the magic that comes with this collection. A bag can be anything. Louis just made me feel that bags are definitely fashion and not function. That’s ok by me.

KloeF

Aah so refreshing! And some whimsical ideas in there, I like it!

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^ that, exactly haha!

KloeF

The quote didn’t some through.. I was quoting the following:

‘I was excited to see a collection of bags whose chief idea wasn’t “let’s put the first letter of our brand’s name on things and see how people like it.”‘

Winnie

I totally agree about the luggage bag. I want it! Let’s hope I can afford it.

Rosa Lily

All I can make out of the pod bag is, that if I unzip it, that a baby ostrich will come out.

YaLiedGirl

or you could slap a white wig on and say they’re your dragons! (i gotta get the dragon egg looking one! viserion!!!)

JanelleClayton.com

Lol it does look like an egg or an armadillo.

Heather Tweedy

Hehe

Passerine

LOVE the flat suitcase bag. With its direct link to LV’s heritage as a luggage maker, it’s the coolest laptop/tablet case I’ve ever seen.

JanelleClayton.com

I LOVE IT! It would be even greater with a leather strap for shoulder/crossbody use. The chain looks very thin for a larger bag like that.

I’m sure I can my own LV leather strap for this.

kathrin9674

me too. I need that.

Lori

This is a fantastic collection. I am so excited about buying a new LV bag this spring. I love the weird pod bag but really like the bag #34. That just looks like a great every day bag. How exciting after so many disappointing other collections this year.

Heather Tweedy

While I dont know how I feel about all of the shapes, the collection in total was a breath of fresh air.

Aliza Zibkoff

Someone had fun with this collection! Love the pear shaped bag, not sure why. I’d never carry it though. what the heck could you carry in it? An avocado I guess.

Yazi

Love 15!

Lauren Fairbanks

This is the first time I’ve ever wanted an LV bag. I hate logo bags, but this line with the new shapes (LOVE the weird egg shaped bags) and the beautiful colors and materials are amazing. I would not have expected this from LV. Definitely picking up something from this collection.

psny15

50 shapes of ugly

Vlaibl

I don’t think I’ll purchase any of them, but there is something magical about them. And they don’t have a ‘C’ on them, so they win the fashion battle this week!

Bryan Lepe

Lmao. That damn C! Everywhere!

Fan

A chain shoulder strap looks so cheap and doesn’t look like comfortable to use….
Hope LV will consider to change it to something better one. And use a quality material if they ask for $$$$!!!!

Polkadotbird

What a surprising yet lovely collection!

FashionableLena

I’ve never had much interest in Louis Vuitton. I like the Twist, Capucines, Petite Malle, and the Alma BB. I never can seem to pull the trigger on any of them. With that being said, I am in love with bag #15.

Micc Tan

I SUPER LOVE THE EGG LOOKING BAG!!

WEST LEE

Egg bag, ufo bag, colorful cube bag, flat suitcase, these stand out from many others! Cool one!

Jerri R

Guess which of these bags reminded me of a partially neutered elephant?

Bag hoarder

the bags look heavy and awkward. I’d like to see the ‘grace coddington bags’

slayr

I’m a recent LV convert and am waiting to acquire the perfect bag. I love the luggage bag but think the camera bag with be more functional due to its front zipper pocket. I would switch the chain for a leather strap. Any idea of release date and prices?

Jen

The egg bag is…an egg with straps…soo original for hundreds years old fashion house, i’d expect more out of the box ‘classical’ ideas like the petite boute. Like the ‘diamond’ shape bag, don’t know its name yet

tess

Cool looking but most are not functional with the exception of the camera bags and black leather satchels. I need a handbag that actually serves a purpose since I am not an instagram star just looking to hold it for photo shoot. The flat luggage is absolutely useless but again looks cool.

JanelleClayton.com

I realize most designers aren’t designing for those who want realistic bags. And many items aren’t reproduced for sale in the stores.

chris

Really like the oval pods and mini suitcases, especially in mono/vachetta. Pleasantly surprised — didn’t expect to find them so attractive.

Butdoctoriatepink

I love the UFO one, how fun would that be to carry? Probably not so useful but who knows how it opens. Maybe there are places for credit cards inside and it’s not just a container. I am absolutely going to hunt it down at the store.

I also love the V shape flap bag. The one in dove grey and white is particularly stunning. The turquoise as well.

And I too, like the peculiar egg shaped bag. Probably won’t buy it it sure is interesting and looked great snuggled next to winter coats.

Wasn’t a fan of the sideways carry bags or the belt bag carried like normal. One is a trend that never caught on and one is a trend that can’t blow away fast enough!

Fun collection.

Candee

Really, what’s to like? They aren’t functional, practical and have no longevity factor. These will hit the 2nd hand market sooner than their last season’s bags. Come on LV you can do so much better then this!

Kimberly S

The bag in the second pic (bluish metallic croc pod) looks like a dragon egg from game of thrones

Kimberly S

The cube shaped wristlet bag also looks like moynat box bag

memsy

I think they’re all hideous.

Erin Moskal

Love them all! Thanks for sharing such beautiful content ??

SleepyBianca

I actually hate most of the bags this season. IMO most of these are impractical and not sculptural enough to pass for beautiful or interesting. The only one I like is the luggage bag, and that’s only because it makes me nostalgic for the Louis Vuitton heritage. Meh, Mulberry wins this season hands down.

Daniel

Egg shape bag isn’t original at all. I saw very much like Egg( Avocado) shape bags in Japan some years ago, and still can order them from online shop.

Dwightinha

Would never buy any of them. LV is getting further and further away from their DNA.

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