Simple, elegant and a quintessential symbol of luxury travel; the Speedy remains a fashion favorite more than eighty years after its debut.
After moving to Paris in 1834, Louis Vuitton began creating travelling trunks for wealthy residents of the city. The success of this endeavor led to the foundation of the Louis Vuitton fashion house in 1854.
The Speedy joined the ranks of Vuitton’s prestigious creations in the early 1930s, shortly after the release of the Keepall and Noé designs.
Known for its versatility, the Speedy glides across demographics and has as much appeal for the young as it does for those with a more mature fashion style.
Lady Gaga, Jessica Simpson and Angelina Jolie have all been spotted with a Speedy in hand. Audrey Hepburn was often seen as the unofficial face of the Speedy in the 1960s, with photographs of her clutching the legendary bag helping to make the brand popular.
Speedy sizes range from petite all the way through to large. Starting at around $650, the Speedy is one of the more affordable designs on the luxury market.
It is also considered to be especially durable, with its tough canvas exterior and Vachetta leather handles made for long-lasting use.
While the Monogram and Damier Canvas patterns are most often associated with the Speedy bag, Louis Vuitton is always coming up with new styles for those not particularly fond of logo prints.
Interestingly enough, Louis Vuitton introduced the Damier Canvas pattern to combat the imitation of his designs in the late nineteenth-century.
The Speedy is a testament to the practical roots of Louis Vuitton design, while also managing to embody an eternal elegance. It’s no wonder the bag has been around for so long.
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