18 Iconic Discontinued Louis Vuitton Bags

18 ICONIC DISCONTINUED LOUIS VUITTON BAGS

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LIST OF DISCONTINUED LOUIS VUITTON BAGS

  • Classic Speedy (1930-2024)
  • Papillon 30 (1996-2018)
  • Toiletry Pouch (1997-2021)
  • Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Collection (2001-2001, briefly re-released in 2009)
  • Monogram Cerise/Cherry Print (2003-2005)
  • Monogram Multicolore/Takashi Murakami (2003-2015)
  • Suhali Leather Line (2004-2015)
  • Lockit Vertical (2006-2015)
  • Denim Baggy PM (2006-2015)
  • Tivoli (2008-2015)
  • Eva Clutch (2009-2010)
  • Berkeley (2009-2013)
  • Totally (2009-2017)
  • Delightful (2010-2017)
  • Pallas Clutch (2011-2011)
  • Retiro Original (2013-2015)
  • Tambour Malle (2018-2020)
  • Monogram Bumbag (2018-2022)

CLASSIC SPEEDY

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2024

The iconic Louis Vuitton Speedy bag has been revered for nearly a century since its 1930 debut.

Sadly, it was finally discontinued in 2024 despite its status as a fashion cornerstone.

Remarkably, one limited edition from the 2006 Tribute Patchwork collection sold for an astonishing $42,000 at launch!

STEPHEN SPROUSE GRAFFITI COLLECTION

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2001 (re-released briefly in 2009)

Louis Vuitton's Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Collection was discontinued in 2001 after its initial release and briefly revived in 2009.

The bag shocked the luxury world by its traditional monogram canvas with rebellious street art.

MONOGRAM MULTICOLORE (TAKASHI MURAKAMI)

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: ~2015

The Monogram Multicolore line, created via Louis Vuitton's collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami in 2003, featured the iconic LV monogram reimagined in 33 vibrant colors against white and black backgrounds before being discontinued in 2015.

TOILETRY POUCH

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2021

The Louis Vuitton Toiletry Pouch was discontinued in 2021 after years as a practical cosmetic case.

It became controversial when customers began repurposing it as a handbag.

MONOGRAM BUMBAG

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2022

The Louis Vuitton Monogram Bumbag, discontinued in 2022 despite being a bestseller since 2018, once commanded such extraordinary demand that resellers marked up the $1,500 bag to over $3,000 on secondary markets.

PAPILLON 30

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: ~2018

The Papillon 30 was discontinued around 2018.

It has been a Louis Vuitton classic since the early 2000s.

EVA CLUTCH

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2010

The Louis Vuitton Eva Clutch was discontinued in 2010 after a brief production run.

However, it became famous when a collector reportedly paid $15,000 for a mint condition piece in 2018—nearly ten times its original retail price.

TIVOLI

Tivoli
Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: ~2014-2015

The Louis Vuitton Tivoli bag was shelved around 2014-2015 after being a Y2K-era fashion staple since 2008.

DELIGHTFUL

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2017

Nicknamed “The Grocery Getter” the Delightful gained cult status among many fashion collectors due to its remarkable capacity to hold up to 50 pounds of items without damaging the strap.

TOTALLY

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2017

The Louis Vuitton Totally, a zippered tote bag launched in 2009 became beloved for its spacious interior despite.

You probably remember it for the viral video where it withstood being run over by a car without sustaining damage.

RETIRO (ORIGINAL)

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2015

The Louis Vuitton Retiro (Original) went bust after a brief production run.

Its design was a blend of monogram canvas and natural cowhide leather trimmings.

There was even a moment where it once mistakenly shipped to a lucky bugger containing €20,000 cash hidden in a secret compartment.

MONOGRAM CERISE (CHERRY PRINT)

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: ~2005

The Monogram Cerise cherry print handbag, designed by Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton in 2005—sparked a collecting frenzy among fashion enthusiasts.

This was despite its unconventional fruit motif that polarized critics.

BERKELEY

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2013

The Louis Vuitton Berkeley bag gained popularity as a flashier alternative to the Speedy.

It fetched astronomical prices on the resale after its short production run.

PALLAS CLUTCH

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: 2011

The Louis Vuitton Pallas Clutch was discontinued in 2011, but became a collector's item almost instantly due to its surprisingly high resale value.

It tripled in price within a few months of its production ending.

SUHALI LEATHER LINE

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: ~2015

The Suhali Leather Line was discontinued after replacing canvas options with luxurious goatskin variants.

It included the popular "L'Ingénieux" bag which required artisans to complete a 140 separate production steps for each piece.

LOCKIT VERTICAL

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: ~2015

The Louis Vuitton Lockit Vertical bag was discontinued around 2015 after being replaced by newer tote styles.

The bag became notorious for its distinctive silhouette and remarkable functional design that could accommodate objects much larger than its capacity.

DENIM BAGGY PM

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: ~2015

The Louis Vuitton Denim Baggy PM went away when the entire denim line was phased out, initially shocking fashion purists by combining the brand's luxury reputation with casual denim fabric—reportedly causing some longtime clients to declare it "sacrilege" against traditional LV aesthetics.

TAMBOUR MALLE

Source: Louis Vuitton

Discontinued: ~2020

The Tambour Malle, discontinued around 2020, was Louis Vuitton's modern reinterpretation of their iconic trunk design as a handbag.

During its tenure one might see prices upward of $4,000 due to its unique sculptural shape and limited availability.

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