It’s official, having been on the market for nearly 14 years, the Louis Vuitton Neverfull is here to stay. One of the house’s best-selling bags along with the Speedy and the Alma, which were introduced in 1930 and 1934 respectively, the Neverfull is arguably not a handbag veteran yet, but it is undeniably a wardrobe staple.
Besides the fact that it’s nearly bottomless, reversible, and can hold up to 231 pounds, one reason we at PurseBlog really love this tote is the fact that the Neverfull is one of those bags that has been around almost as long as we have. I guess that makes it a sibling of sorts. Kinda. Reading Vlad’s first post on the Neverfull was so touching (sobs).
Sentiments aside, during Neverfull’s mammoth growth trajectory, it has undergone countless collaborations and makeovers in true Louis Vuitton style. Today I’m going to take a look at some (read: as many as I could find) of these highly sought after, and often extremely rare, special edition Neverfulls. So without further ado, let’s get started with the most most recent ones first – it’s gonna be a long one! Do let us know if you think I may have missed out any.
By the Pool Collection Neverfull
As the sunny days roll in, Louis Vuitton unveiled its newest collection, and it’s perfect for taking to the pool. Aptly named, the “By the Pool”, this Neverfull from Summer Capsule 2021 features the giant monogram on gradient shades of coral orange, summery pink and pale blue. It’ll make you smile every time you look at them (unless you’re already internally crying because it seems to be sold out EVERYWHERE!)
LVxUF Neverfull
After the ArtyCapucines collection (the banana version had me going bananas!), Urs Fischer has given a fuzzy, hand-drawn graphic new spin on several bags including the Neverfull. Emblazoned with a new Monogram in eye-catching bright red or black on white or black leather.
Game On Neverfull
While the Cruise 2021 collection’s name sounds like the title of a heist movie, the Game On Neverfull features a multicolor Monogram punctuated by red hearts with a printed playing card appliqué. I believe this is perfect for the quirky buyer who might find the original a little dull.
Shearling (Teddy) Neverfull
Debuted in Fall Winter 2020, the Teddy Neverfull is made of grained black leather with a colored shearling logo, patchwork flowers and trims, making it an ultra-cozy, ultra-chic winter ensemble.
Since 1854 Neverfull
Made of ancient-looking jacquard with the number 1854 literally printed among the logos, this iteration is refined with a vintage twist.
Crafty Neverfull
Also introduced as a capsule as part of the Fall 2020 collection, the Crafty Neverfull is a culmination of many of Vuitton’s previous collections (see below), like the Giant Monogram and bold graffiti print.
LVxLoL
In collaboration with global e-sports company Riot Games, Louis Vuitton created these Limited Edition League of Legends bags as its Summer 2020 collection, and the Neverfull from this collection has me wow-ing with its lustrous gold and silver streaks.
Escale Neverfull
This tie-dye design in pastel shades along with the Giant Monogram brought home the perfect holiday (in isolation) vibes in the Louis Vuitton Summer 2020 collection.
Monogram Denim Patchwork
A combination of monogram, denim and damier, this red-accented Neverfull looks very different and very new, and very much unlike Vuitton’s permanent lines, and I love it.
Jungle Giant Monogram
Dubbed “the most daring interpretation of the classic Louis Vuitton pattern yet”, this collection surely brings out the animal in you!
Giant Monogram Neverfull
A Summer Spin on the iconic Monogram back when summer meant something, the Giant Monogram Neverfull has been a hit since Summer 2019 (wow, that’s three “summers” in one line!)
Neverfull Catogram
When the luxury giant did a collaboration with former model and Creative Director of Vogue America, Grace Coddington, who also has an affinity for animals, it was only fitting that the Neverfull would feature cats. Who could ever not like cats!?
Love Lock Neverfull
Released as a capsule for Spring 2019, this Neverfull is embellished with metallic hearts, locks and keys, presumably to keep your items of love secure.
Karakoram Neverfull
An updated take on the Damier Ebene Neverfull, this version makes use of bold red pebbled leather detailing, not-so-prominent polished brass studs and black leather trims, though the accompanying pouch is the basic version.
Trompe L’oeil Screen (Summer Trunk) Neverfull
A capsule collection for Spring 2018, the Summer Trunks collection has trunk details giving off a 3D optical illusion to deceive the eye!
Patches Collection
Embellished in glitzy, fun, playful stickers (or patches), these Neverfulls are best enjoyed casually.
Kabuki Monogram
In collaboration with renowned Japanese designer, Kansai Yamamoto and presented in a dazzling show outside Kyoto, Japan’s Miho Museum, the Cruise 2018 collection featured Kabuki detailing. Even though they were called “stickers”, this bag exudes a much more playfully mysterious and casual vibe in comparison to the basic monogram/checkered versions.
Race Neverfull
This bag is inspired by motorsports whose flag shares a checkered pattern with Louis Vuitton’s Damier Ebene and creates an impression that’s sporty, chic and vibrant. Though truth be told I can’t imagine waving a Neverfull at random cars that are probably much above the speed limit already.
LV×Jeff Koons Masters Neverfull
In collaboration with contemporary artist Jeff Koons, Louis Vuitton created an “artsy”, “edgy”, art-emblazoned collection that frankly horrified us all. To your added horror, I’d like to mention that I actually kinda like the Rubens Neverfull too (alright I’ll run away and hide until you move on to the next Neverfull).
Tahitiennes 2017 Neverfull
Made exclusively in Damier Azur with flower prints in Rose Ballerine, this iteration of the Neverfull is summer-y and feminine and feels like a breath of cool air in the tropical summer sun!
Neverfull World Tour
Much like the Patches Collection above, the My World Tour Neverfulls are also decorated with stickers, but these are reminiscent of all the hotels across the world that the house’s Creative Director, Nicolas Ghesquière has toured. It is meant to give you a sense of having conquered the world as well!
Monogram Jungle Dots
For Spring/Summer 2016, the house came up with a new print (again!) consisting of vibrant spots and palm fronds. The collection is also apparently called the Palm Springs collection (?), and it’s perfect for your summer ensemble.
Monogram Bay
Chains & Flowers. Sounds a bit like Guns & Roses. Enough said. Oh and also Nonograms. A lot of Monograms. I don’t really know why it’s called Bay though.
Totem Neverfull
Whimsical in a truly quirky way, with streaks of playful colors on a Monogram base, the Totem line truly tells you have a good fortune (or whatever else totems are supposed to do).
Ramages Neverfull
Bright and swirling in shades of pink and orange, inspired by undersea life, the Ramages collection debuted in Summer 2015 along with the “V” collection below. zthe word “ramage” literally translating to wild untamed boughs and branches, which is also the impression exuded by the prints.
Monogram V Neverfull
Emblazoned with a simple but bold V, in two options, pink and turquoise, while some of the options come with names of certain famous cities printed along with the V’s, probably for people like me who are proud of cities they don’t live in. Louis Vuitton knows me so well.
Neverfull Ikat Articles de Voyage
Taking inspiration from the Mediterranean, the Monogram Ikat line features the “Articles de Voyages” motif on the front with calfskin leather trim. The interior is entirely lined with Ikat floral print and comes in three shades: Rose Velours, Fuchsia and Grand Bleu.
Resort Neverfull
Also having an Ikat-floral interior, the Neverfull Resort Collection pays tribute to some of the world’s most well-knowned resorts. Seen here is the Palm Beach Neverfull.
Neverfull Stone Rose Appliqué
Continuing to uphold the iconic denim lines, Cruise 2013 saw the stonewashed Monogram cotton canvas Neverfull with logo appliqués, that made a very relaxed, chic look that I can’t help but love. Although some of the pieces in the collection were also introduced in a gorgeous caramel shade, the Neverfull only came in pink. Not that I’m complaining.
Waves Neverfull
I’ve always had a certain fascination for polka dots, but Yaoi Kusama and Marc Jacobs really took these to the next level using dots of various sizes, in the colors of yellow, white and red, making a collection that’s truly rare and limited edition, one of the last collaborations by Marc Jacobs for the fashion house.
Monogram Rayures Neverfull
Taking inspiration from the original Rayee canvas featured on Louis Vuitton trunks in the late 19th century, the Rayures collection juxtaposes bold, thick beige stripes on the Monogram canvas. This one is also available in an XL size, and me being the gigantic bag-loving person I am just can’t help but stare in awe.
Monogram Idylle Neverfull
As per luxury reseller Yoogi’s Closet, The Monogram Idylle (previously Mini Lin) Canvas Collection sports a lighter, more supple but resistant canvas, made of 58% cotton, 24% linen and 18% polyamide and is available in the colors Fusain (chocolate), Encre (light beige) and Sepia (light pink).
Stephen Sprouse Graffiti
Now we come to the OG star of pop-art fashion, this is probably one of my favorite Neverfulls to date, especially the orange graffiti version.
Stephen Sprouse Roses Collection
In posthumous collaboration with Stephen Sprouse in 2009, Marc Jacobs took an iconic rose motif drawn by Sprouse and inlaid the house’s Monogram canvas with similarly-styled day-glo roses, and this collection continues to sell at much higher-than-retail prices more than a decade after its conception.
Neverfull MOCA Takashi Murakami
Decorated with the “Hands” symbol on Monogram Canvas, this super rare, extremely limited edition Neverfull was only made available at the Los Angeles MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art) and probably sold out way before anybody in the mortal world got to learn about its existence. However, from time to time it becomes available on the resale market. Grab it now!
Information and Content Courtesy: the whole internet, but BragMyBag, Bagaholicboy, Rebag and Yoogi’s Closet in particular.
I have the Sprouse Roses one, and I absolutely love it!
Good for you! It’s going for super high prices on resale markets now! (If they become available, that is!)
Thanks 😀 And yeah, I’ve seen! At first I couldn’t believe the prices, but I guess it does make sense since it’s so rare and seems to be standing the test of time, stylistically. I’m not parting with mine anytime soon 🙂
Wonderful article that clearly took a lot of research. Thank you!! I love the neverfull. It is a work horse! Is it common? Yes. Do you see them everywhere? Sure. There’s a reason!! Cuz you can carry 200 pounds of stuff and still look cute!!
And the best part about these limited editions is that they have all the benefits of the Neverfull AND you don’t see them everywhere! Win-win!
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Yes, agreed, this bag is here to stay. I think I will purchase one very soon.
Yee! I’m excited! Which one are you planning to get?
The newest ones (past 2 years) are the best. Bold and imaginative.
The worst was was that cat bag – just slapped on some pencil doodles.
Why do we tend to make cat doodles and not of other animals? Food for thought!
Yeah – why cats?
Didn’t LV do zebras on men’s bags a few seasons ago? Why put animals on bags to begin with. Animal PRINTS are okay.
Also elephants I think, and lions too. But ironically, not in their Jungle Monogram lines.
What is a doodle? 🙂
Doodle is a rough sketch. Type of random marks you draw on a paper while talking on the phone. That sort of thing.
If LV wanted cats on the bag, why not have proper illustrations, not something that looks like it was scrawled in the margin of a notebook as you were falling asleep in a lecture?
I guess that’s how Grace Coddington liked her cats? Creative Directors are whimsical 🙂
The cats looked too comical & whimsical, but some people love her art. I’m just not one of them.
no matter what special paint you put on an ugly car – an ugly car remains an ugly car
The “lipstick on a pig analogy”, but I disagree. Some look better than others. For ex: the Stephen Sprouse is an older, but prettier version of the Neverfull.
I agree! I love both his roses and his graffiti lines!
I want that pink denim canvas bag back!!!! In white as well please (in case the LV gods can hear me).
I sincerely hope they do (The Gods I mean)…
Unpopular opinion. I really liked the LV×Jeff Koons Masters collection. Especially the Neverfull.
I’ll tell you a secret: I loved the Reubens version too!
so fun to see all of these in one place! I know people love their neverfulls so I assume they must be great from a functional standpoint, but i could never see myself carrying a plain one.
Ikr! They’re everywhere! Limited edition ones are so much better (and so much more expensive!)
I pooled with some friends & gave the Mng GM to a new mom to use as a high-end baby bag; she was ecstatic! Just a thought…??
Oh, what a great surprise!! Congratulations to your friend!
I love the denim patchwork bag. The red trim is perfect. Would work great when dressed in a laid back, country style.
It is! I wonder why it isn’t as popular as I imagine it should be.
The only one I’ve ever liked was the Ikat. Fuchsia of course. But I’m not a fan of bags without zippers. I’ve had a bag fly off the seat in the car one too many times to deal with that every again in my life.
That’s really unfortunate but maybe you could keep it below the seat? Just suggesting 🙂
There is no where under the seat the place a bag.
I was suggesting the floor but I can see why you wouldn’t want that. Maybe between the two front seats?
Your comment reminded me of why I don’t keep my bags on the seat. A friend of mine was driving in downtown traffic with her windows slightly rolled down. She had her bag on the passenger seat and stopped for a red light. A guy reached in the window, grabbed her bag & ran away with it. That unfortunate incident taught me a valuable lesson!
I realize this is 2 months old now, but having had this problem I came up with a solution. There are metal hooks with end coatings you can buy on Amazon that go over the headrest adjustment of your passenger seat; I think all cars have them.I purchased a hook, but because I don’t like my bag to just hang there, and certainly don’t want even coated metal rubbing the handle, I also purchased a coated elastic band with a carabiner type clip and attached that too. (You can probably use a scrunchy and plain carabiner or bag hook, old scarf, anything.) I can put my bags there by the handles, and because of the stretchiness, they all sit on the seat but don’t go flying at a quick stop or bump; no more leaving me to pick up my lipsticks and airline bottles of booze (jk) off the floor. ? And nobody can just reach in and grab it without doing a puzzle first.
When you have a guest in the passenger seat, the clip turns around to the back very easily.
As for the bags above, I’ve never owned a Neverfull, however I just bought the Since 1854 in grey. It appealed to me for some reason I haven’t totally figured out yet. (Needing a large bag and disliking vacetta is a start.). Also love the jungle monogram one and Marc Jacob dots/waves. And the pink Lim and of course the Sprouse. Partly though, because these special edition bags don’t seem to lose value and many increase. I passed on the trunk bag when I was in Hawaii, I thought it was ugly although a better price than the mainland. My heart sank as I watched it almost double what I’d have paid.(I did buy the Neo Noe and have not even looked at prices-must be the one who got away syndrome) That bag is still a thousand more, used, without the pouch.
Cared for LV holds value anyway but I think the special editions go up, so I’ll leave them to children someday. Buy what you love but it doesn’t hurt to imagine carrying it for free either.
Anyway, thanks for reading my insomnia-driven novel I hope my car trick helps!
Yes, I have had people walk close to my car before. Its scary to have to think that way isn’t it? The only other place I know to put my bags is to hang it backwards on the top of the passenger seat. How and why someone hasn’t come up with a better way or why cars don’t have a more secure place for our bags is beyond me. Also, my bags NEVER go on the floor of the car.
Yes, I have had people walk close to my car before. Its scary to have to think that way isn’t it? The only other place I know to put my bags is to hang it backwards on the top of the passenger seat. How and why someone hasn’t come up with a better way or why cars don’t have a more secure place for our bags is beyond me. Also, my bags NEVER go on the floor of the car.
Something to remember! I leave my purse on the passenger seat when driving. Often put the passenger window down a wayds as well in warmer weather.
Horrid! That must have been extremely shocking! I guess you could also keep your bag between seats?
I agree! Our local LV had a security guard walk me to my car. Very thoughtful until I realized I need to be more careful if alone & carrying an LV shopping bag. (LV needs to give us an outer bag for cover-up like it offers with its luggage! ????)
Yes, they should provide an outer bag. I’m always so consciously aware that people stare when I carry a LV, NM, etc. shopping bag in the mall. I carry my purchase directly to my car, while nervously looking around. At times, I would put my purchase in the car and go back and continue my shopping, but that feels like too big of a risk anymore. Or, I shop online, which is better for me since the lines to get into LV are too long.
I’ve heard tales about carrying Hermès shopping bags and feeling proud but I guess I never really thought that it’d make you uncomfortable too!
I still own the Murakami one. My one and only Neverfull. 🙂
And one of the rarest too! Good for you!
Gorgeous, I’ve never known that exists so many kinds of the Neverfull LV. Nice to see it!
I honestly didn’t know either, but as I dug deeper, it became more and more fascinating. Especially some really unusual (and lesser-known) ones like the Rayures XL or the Stone Rose.
Thank you for this great article. Not many companies have a single item with its own scrapbook-worthy history (excluding cars)! Soo sorry I missed the Graffiti version; if I had one, it would be my everyday right now?
So much awful in one place…
A comprehensive guide to all the limited editions of awfulness?
Seeing the Neverfull everywhere turned me off for years until the creative Limited Edition versions were introduced. Finally, I jumped on board. ? Of course, it’s easy to forget that LV is a high-quality luggage & made-to-order everything company at heart; the Neverfull is beautifully constructed. To avoid things falling out, punch in the sides, clip it shut, & pull the strap-keepers all the way up. Or, pull the ring at the end of each strap to the center & clip all together. [The straps with the keepers & rings have a purpose; not just decorative.] My SA has cautioned that pushing in the sides may crush the bag so be careful. But, most of the straight canvas (without stuff stuck on) won’t be damaged. After all, it is a Louis Vuitton. ?
I legitimately did not know that that was possible! It’s things like these (and the fact that it’s reversible too!) that astonish and delight me.
Every time I go out I almost spot 3 and 4 of these bags on someone and honestly I don’t know why people think this print goes with everything. They wear anything and have Louis Vuitton . I have bags in multiple colors and textures to match my outfits. Not necessarily all of them expensive bags but I’m not going to take same print tote everywhere thinking it goes with everything
I guess it depends on preferences? I’d think that the Rayures or the Karakoram versions would go pretty well with most outfits and they look pretty different too compared to the standard designs you’re likely to spot everywhere.
I love this article. I didn’t realise there were so many iterations of the Neverfull. I own the Roses and whilst I don’t often use it i adore it. It fits so much. I’ll keep it forever or until I’m facing bankruptcy and need the money ? I love the Yayoi Kusama infinity dots, the Jungle Dots and the Tahitiennes prints.
The Roses are so popular and so rare! I love the Tahitiennes too! So summery and cheerful!
Thanks for this article! Love the Neverfull! My favorite’s are the Marc Jacobs!
Everything from the Stephen Sprouse graffiti reissue wins my heart! Especially the orange speedy and the green Neverfull!
Waves for the win
It is indeed!
Thanks for the wonderful article. I have just added my fourth special edition Neverfull, the By the Pool in mist, to my collection. It joined the Tahitiennes, Jungle Giant, and Catogram. Since the Neverfull is ubiquitous, the uniqueness of the special editions are conversation starters wherever I go!
Yay!! You’ve got some of my favorite editions! Kudos and congratulations!
Great article! An online museum of the Neverfull.
Am I the only one who finds the Neverfull straps too narrow to carry weight?
It is deceptively narrow, but can still hold the weight!
Not for me. It was murder on my shoulder.
Hubby just bought me the graffiti sprouce in pink for my 40th…..I’m in love
I love these beautiful purses.i do want one the neverfull fusia.a beautiful piece of art work.they will do well,for sure.no dought about it.
Great article! Yes, going down memory lane did cause my eyes to well up a bit! LOL. I own the Kabuki Monogram & the ever so beautiful Tahitiennes. However, my latest acquisition is the Midnight Fuschia edition. (I’ve attached a stock picture, because I’m not near mine at 5:30AM!) I ABSOLUTELY LOVE anything in the purple, fuschia, pink family & the subtle transition of colors just give the handbag a sufficient type of color pop. The Kaki is also beautiful, but if you love the same color scheme as I do, try to get your hands on one.
what about the Fornisetti??? or perhaps this is an old article?