A true Louis Vuitton icon, the Speedy 35 offers the timeless silhouette of the house’s classic Speedy with a roomier, highly practical size. This beautiful vintage 1992 example features rich Monogram canvas, warm honey-toned vachetta, and beautiful overall preservation. With its generous capacity and lightweight construction, the Speedy 35 is an ideal choice for everyday use, travel, or anyone who loves a larger classic handbag.
More than 30 years old, this vintage Speedy 35 has been beautifully cared for. The Monogram canvas remains rich and supple, while the vachetta has developed a warm, relatively even honey patina. The rolled handles are especially attractive for the age of the bag, with a beautiful golden tone and limited darkening.
Measurements
Length: 13.8 in (35 cm)
Height: 9.1 in (23 cm)
Width: 7.1 in (18 cm)
Handle Drop: approximately 3.5 in (9 cm)
Features
Louis Vuitton Monogram coated canvas
Natural cowhide leather trim
Rolled leather top handles
Gold-tone brass hardware
Double zip closure
Brown textile interior
Interior slip pocket
Made in France
Date Code: VI0972 (July 1992)
Condition
Beautiful vintage condition with signs of age and previous use consistent with a bag from 1992. The Monogram canvas remains rich, supple, and beautifully preserved with excellent overall presentation. The bag maintains a lovely classic Speedy shape and the canvas shows no obvious cracking in the provided photos.
The vachetta has developed a warm honey patina that is relatively even throughout. The rolled handles are particularly nice for the age of the bag, with minimal darkening and light signs of handling. The leather chapes and piping also present beautifully overall.
Noted for accuracy: The original leather zipper pull has torn away from the zipper and is detached. The original pull is included with the bag and may be reattached with leather glue if desired.
Pro Tip: This bag could be a great candidate for Louis Vuitton Care Services to have the zipper pull replaced. Similar repairs generally run around $50–$100, and repaired bags are typically returned in a Louis Vuitton box and dust bag. In our experience, it’s a great value and could make this already beautiful vintage Speedy into a true showstopper. (Repair eligibility and final pricing are determined by Louis Vuitton.)
The brass hardware shows normal age-related tarnishing and surface wear. There is light wear and darkening to portions of the exterior piping and leather trim consistent with vintage use. The interior is clean and odor free. Please see detailed photos for exact condition.
Overall, this is a beautifully preserved 34-year-old Speedy 35 with particularly attractive handles and vachetta, strong Monogram canvas, and a wonderful classic vintage presentation.
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