LOUIS VUITTON SUITCASE

Definition Suitcase:  The suitcase is the evolution of the bag, it protects its contents thanks to a rigid wooden frame.

The luggage is rectangular in shape , generally between 40 and 80 cm long. The difference between a trunk and a suitcase is not the size, but the  number of handles.

A trunk can be carried with a minimum of 2 hands, therefore 2 handles, the suitcase can be carried with  one hand, therefore 1 handle. The handle is made of leather.

The suitcase is accepted by most  companies  as hand luggage to be put in the  cabins of trains , boats, carts, or cars. They can also easily be stacked on trolleys or in box cars.

Old leather suitcase  : Rigid luggage, full leather series with socket. The corners are also made of leather. The seams in the corners are sewn in saddle stitch.  The leather can be vegetable tanned cowhide, epi leather , morocco, exotic ...

Anecdote : The English are specialists in leather suitcases. The first produced by Louis Vuitton date back to the 1880s / 1890s, precisely to compete with the English in their favorite markets.

Loziné suitcase:  Rigid series with sockets (or protective strips) on the edges. Corners, buckles, safety lock with strictly personal number. Leather handle.

Loziné means with  studded lozine borders  .

Model: Alzer, Bisten, Cotteville, Diplomat, President, Super President, Officer, jewelry box, Challenge.

Semi-rigid suitcase:  Semi-flexible series with rigid frame, democratized in the 1970s, they are the ancestors of modern fiber and plastic luggage. they have  no collection value. Model: Stratos 1 and 2, Satellite.

Modern suitcase with wheels:  Modern luggage that revolutionizes air travel, which can be in the cabin or in the hold.

Model: Pegasus 1 and 2, Zephyr, Horizon. 

Jumelle suitcase

As its name suggests, this suitcase is divided into two equal parts, allowing storage of the same capacity on both sides. 

This suitcase is designed to store 4 costumes or 2 costumes and linen.

Standard dimensions:  

• 50 cm x 61 cm x 18 cm - M21126 

Model produced between 1983 and 2013

Easy-to-remove pull-out hanger system. 

Flaps covered with cotton canvas to hold down the linens, all held together by two straps.

Alzer suitcase

The design closest to a trunk, thanks to its studded peripheral belt. 

Interior with two straps + an independent frame with two straps. 

Standard dimensions:  

• 80cm x 52cm x 22cm  
• 75cm x 49cm x 22cm  
• 70cm x 47cm x 22cm  
• 65cm x 44cm x 22cm  
• 60cm x 42cm x 22cm 
• 55cm x 39cm x 22cm 

The English Alzer version is higher 

• 80cm x 52cm x 26cm 

Price of a new Alzer suitcase at Louis Vuitton.

Bisten suitcase

empty interior has 2 straps 

Standard dimensions:  

• 80cm x 52cm x 18cm  
• 75cm x 49cm x 18cm  
• 70cm x 47cm x 18cm  
• 65cm x 44cm x 18cm  
• 60cm x 42cm x 18cm 
• 55cm x 39cm x 18cm 
• 50cm x 37cm x 18cm 

Price of a new Bisten suitcase at Louis Vuitton.

Cotteville suitcase

Often confused with a President's suitcase, or a Bisten. The Cotteville suitcase is a small size from Bisten

Standard dimensions: 

• 55cm x 39cm x 15cm  
• 50cm x 37cm x 15cm  
• 45cm x 34cm x 15cm  
• 40cm x 32cm x 15cm  

This model is accepted by most airlines as carry-on baggage. 

LOUIS VUITTON CARTRIDGE CASE 

identical to the Cotteville, it is the smallest model of Lozinée suitcase. This is a rifle cartridge case. Available in 2 versions: 300 and 200 cartridges

Standard dimensions:  

• 35cm x 28cm x 15cm  
• 24cm x 28cm x 15cm

Dust cover

protection for Louis Vuitton suitcase. In black canvas, zip closure. Also available for the handle is the "handle cover".

Diplomat suitcase binder 

model produced between 1991 and 2017

Available in 2 sizes Reference monogram canvas :  

• M53020 - 44 x 34 x 10 cm  
• M53022 - 42 x 32 x 8.5 cm

Diplomat suitcase

Dimensions: 42 cm x 32 cm x 8 cm 

There are several interior finishes in Canvas LV but also in green Taiga and mahogany.

Available in addition to interior design.

Despatch box

Produced until 1984 

Dimension: 41 cm x 31 cm x 11 cm 

Often confused with the president suitcase, this suitcase has no interior fittings.

It offers the double advantage of having a patented 5-groove lock and a reduced size, for multiple use.

President suitcase

Dimension 1st edition from 1965 to 1985: 44 cm x 34 cm x 11 cm 

Dimensions 2nd edition from 1985 until today: 45 cm x 35 cm x 11 cm 

There are several interior finishes and is available in 3 interior fittings: 

• Large filing cabinet 
• Small filing cabinet 
• Strap in the file cover

Price of a new President suitcase  at Louis Vuitton.

Super President suitcase 

Dimensions: 44 cm x 34 cm x 17 cm 

The super president is higher than "the president"  

It comes as standard in 3 interior finishes depending on the period and 2 interior fittings: 

• Strap in the file cover. 
• False bottom system. 

Officer and secret agent suitcase

On the dimensions of a president's suitcase, the secret agent and officer model is made to special order .

The first models of suitcase were ordered during the Second World War for war officers and secret agents. 

It is the most secure suitcase produced by Louis Vuitton, worthy of a spy movie. 

• Very sober exterior for the past unnoticed.
• Double locking locks, with two different keys for opening.
• Secret lock numbering, different from the serial model, numbered with 3 digits (example 275 - 276). Which makes the reproduction of the key impossible 
• Interior system, in the upper part for counting the opening number has 5 digits.

This  triple  security  makes this suitcase completely inviolable.

Exterior  :

Brown Vuittonite canvas, Lozine border 

Calfskin handles 

nails, corners, hardware, lock and clasps in polished solid brass. 

1 key for each lock

Interior  :

Beige vuittonite canvas. 

Back strap, vegetable tanned cowhide leather 

Year: 1996 

Dimension: 440 mm x 340 mm x 110 mm

Jewelry case - M47120 

Interpreted in Monogram canvas, this Jewelry Box is a refined travel accessory. With 13 compartments of different sizes, it is closed by an S lock and two latches.

Dimensions: 340 mm x 260 mm x 100 mm

Interior: Moroccan leather and velvet 

Price of a new jewelry suitcase at Louis Vuitton.

In the mid-1970s, Louis Vuitton's cult luggage was revisited and brought up to date with the design of the time.

The two versions: historical classic or the 70's limited edition coexist together and are offered to customers to suit all styles.

The suitcases (Bisten, Cotteville, Alzer) are fitted with a new square-shaped leather handle.

This is massive, hand-stitched, and held in place by two brass plates with large rivets.

Inscription on the front of the handle: L.Vuitton

The lozines luggage (Bisten, Cotteville, Alzer, Vanity range...) are devoid of half of the lozines to be in the style of the 70's.

• Remain only the horizontal of the face and the back.
• The edges of the sides are the continuity of the canvas above.
• The vertical edges are rolled up and nailed.

Because of this assembly, the framing of the canvas is particular since on the same side the monogram is reversed between the bowl and the lid.

The tumbler lock mechanism is simplified, there will only be 9 keys starting with the letter H.

H1 - H2 - H3 - H4 - H5 - H6 - H7 - H8 - H9

Louis Vuitton Challenge suitcase -  Louis Vuitton technology  

Men travel faster and faster and Louis Vuitton is sponsoring the America's Cup qualifying regattas. From this passion for challenges and technological research, "challenge" was born. A line that combines legend and innovation. Louis Vuitton tradition can be found there: practically inviolable multi-groove lock, tinted leather handle; but the use of advanced materials (resins, glues, fibers), marks the birth of a new Louis Vuitton legend. Unfortunately this Louis Vuitton collection was a commercial failure. 

Year of production: 1984 to 1990 

Saddle-style tinted leather handle 

multi-groove lock. it has participated for a century in the glory of Louis Vuitton and the safety of its luggage

Louis Vuitton always signs his luggage: corner motif in gilded brass, reinforcement and corners, buckles and locks.

Rigid suitcase with tray. Washable lining.

Standard dimension: 

• 80 cm x 52 cm x 26 cm - M22011 
• 70 cm x 47 cm x 22 cm - M22016 
• 60 cm x 42 cm x 22 cm - M22021 
• 50 cm x 37 cm x 18 cm - M22026

The plane arrives and a new civilization begins; that of leisure and trips that we improvise. Speed and lightness . Flexibility and solidity. Baggage of simple canvas that was placed at the bottom of suitcases acquired the status of full baggage. They invade airplane cabins and the chests, reduced, of automobiles; they accompany the businessman , the elegant woman or the athlete. Flexible or semi-flexible, these bags affirm the modernity of Louis Vuitton.

From 1955 modern semi-flexible suitcases, they exist in several sizes and several designs. These respondents need lightness but are above all conditioned by new modes of transport: the plane!

Luggage dimensions have evolved like the compartments in aircraft cabins.  

Today the size of a cabin suitcase at Air France

55cm x 35cm x 25cm

Stratos case 1st edition

Year of production: 1975/1984 

Semi-flexible series. Rigid frame. Corners, handle, reinforcement bands for the cover and the natural leather base. Brass buckles. Locked by padlock. Interior fabrics.

Semi-soft suitcase, interior, one pocket at each end

Standard dimensions:

• 80cm x 52cm x 26cm 
• 70cm x 46cm x 22cm  
• 60cm x 42cm x 18cm 
• 50cm x 38cm x 15cm 

Aircraft cabin model

Accepted by Air France as cabin baggage 

• 55cm x 35cm x 20cm

Stratos suitcase 2nd edition

Year of production: 1984/1993 

Semi-soft suitcase with tray. Washable vuittonite interior

It has a new closure system removing the padlock, the straps are removed. 

Standard dimensions:

Aircraft cabin model

Accepted by Air France as cabin baggage, with an outside pocket 

• 50 cm x 38 cm x 20 cm - M23240

Satellite

Year of production: 1992 - 2009 

Expandable semi-soft suitcase with rigid belt. 

Standard dimensions:

Satellite model aircraft cabin

Accepted by Air France as cabin baggage 
it has an outside pocket and a shoulder strap 

• 53cm x 38cm x 17cm

1st generation Pégase suitcase

Year of production: 1998 - 2009 

Suitcase with 2 wheels, with outside pocket 

Removable garment bag 

Standard dimensions: 

• 70 cm x 42 cm x 24 cm - M23248 
• 57 cm x 37 cm x 19 cm - M23250 
• 50 cm x 36 cm x 18 cm - M23251

2nd Generation Pegasus Suitcase

Year of production: 2010 - Today 

On a design very similar to the 1st generation, the evolution is nevertheless significant with a 35% reduction in its empty weight . Only available in one size, 2 models  

The high-end Pégase Légère suitcase is defined by an elegant silhouette inspired by the iconic Pegasus. Light and luxurious, this suitcase for women is illustrated by its modern design, its larger interior volume and its lightweight lining. Refined in all circumstances, this luggage is the ultimate travel accessory.

Standard dimension:  

• 38 cm x 55 cm x 20 cm - Volume: 31 L - Weight: 3.3 kg

Top handle 

Handle on the side 

Telescopic handle 

Double zip closure 

One zipped pocket on the front 

Polyamide lining 

Two interior zipped pockets 

Interior compartment with two flaps and a zipped pocket 

A coat hanger with hanger

Pégase Business model - airplane cabin

• 38.0 x 55.0 x 20.0 cm - Volume: 34.5 liters - Weight: 3.9 kg 

Dressed in an iconic Monogram canvas, the Pégase Légère Business is ideal for business trips. Combining luxury and elegance, this light cabin size suitcase has numerous compartments and zipped pockets that can accommodate a large number of personal effects.

Polyamide lining 

Shiny metallic pieces in golden color 

Telescopic handle 

Compartment with double zipper that can accommodate a 15 "laptop and an iPad, with 2 pen loops 

Top handle and side handle 

Two interior zipped pockets and one interior compartment for receipts 

1 protective flap to hold clothes, and clothes hanger with hanger

Louis Vuitton Zephyr suitcase 

Years of production: 2013 to 2016 

Standard dimension: 

• 55 cm  
• 70 cm

Louis Vuitton Horizon suitcase

Years of production: 2016 to present  

The result of the collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Marc Newson, the most influential industrial designer of his generation, this rolling hand luggage designed for the 21st century traveler is covered in the iconic canvas and fitted with a large aluminum cane. The canvas of this suitcase has been re-studied to gain weight, the result is a revolution,  a weight that can finally compete with the giants of the suitcase like Samsonite  

Standard dimension:  

• 50 cm x 36 cm x 19 cm - 2.8 kg 
• 55 cm x 38 cm x 21 cm - 3.2 kg 
• 68 cm x 46 cm x 26 cm - 4.6 kg

Ultra light canvas 

Mesh lining 

Cowhide trim 

Aluminum metal parts 

Large outdoor cane 

Flat bottom interior 

Two dividers with zipper, the one on the left with zipper pocket 

Leather top and side handles 

Leather corners 

Zipper with TSA padlock 

Four compact wheels 

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Louis Vuitton Bisten 60 suitcase - LV pochoir 

Year: Around 1935 

Exterior: LV stencil Mark 5 canvas 

Marbled beige vuittonite interior

Louis Vuitton Alzer 70 suitcase - LV pochoir 

Year: Around 1950 

Exterior: LV stencil Mark 6 canvas

Border: Lozine 

Beige vuittonite interior 

Louis Vuitton Bisten 50 suitcase - LV pochoir 

Year: Around 1958 

Exterior: LV stencil Mark 6 canvas

Border: Lozine 

Beige vuittonite interior 

Stratos Louis Vuitton suitcase - LV pochoir   

Year: 1958 

Exterior: LV stencil Mark 6 canvas 

Interior: woven canvas 

The very first Louis Vuitton semi-rigid suitcase

Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 suitcase - Epi

Year: 2001  

Exterior: Black epi leather 

Border and corners: black leather 

Interior: Gray microfiber suede 

Louis vuitton Bisten 70 suitcase - Epi

Year: 2000 

Exterior: Epi toledo blue 

Interior in vuittonite, and ribbon top

Louis Vuitton Cotteville 50 suitcase - Epi 

Year: 2002 

Exterior: Epi Bassi Yellow 

Border and corners: Yellow leather 

Interior: Purple microfiber suede

Louis Vuitton Alzer 80 suitcase - Damier

Year: 2006 

Exterior: Damier Azur pvc canvas 

Trim: Vegetable leather  

Interior: beige pvc vuittonite 

English Alzer version.

Louis Vuitton President suitcase - Leather

Year: around 2010 

Exterior: Natural cowhide leather 

Interior: Brown leather

Suitcase special order clothes holder 

Year: around 1980 

Dimension: 860 x 530 x 180

Louis Vuitton box - LV stencil 

Year: Around 1935 

Exterior: LV stencil Mark 5 canvas 

Vuittonite interior 

Dimension: 19 cm x 34 cm x 34 cm

How to recognize a Louis Vuitton cabin trunk?

Unlike the suitcase, the cabin trunk with two handles, it is designed for train travel.