Suitcase definition:
The suitcase is the evolution of the bag, it protects its contents thanks to a rigid 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 at least 2 hands, therefore 2 handles, the suitcase can be carried with one hand, therefore 1 handle.
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.
Model: Alzer, Bisten, Cotteville, Diplomat, President, Super President, Officer, jewelry box, Challenge.
Model: Stratos 1 and 2, Satellite.
Model: Pegasus 1 and 2, Zephyr, Horizon.
Rigid series with socket entirely covered in leather. The corners are also made of leather. The leather can be vegetable tanned cowhide, epi, morocco, exotic leather. Leather handle.
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.
The Loziné range:
Rigid series with sockets (or protective strips) on the edges. Corners, buckles, safety lock with strictly personal number. Leather handle.
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:
The English Alzer version is higher
Bisten suitcase
empty interior has 2 straps
Standard dimensions:
Cotteville suitcase
Often confused with a president suitcase, or a Bisten.
The Cotteville suitcase is a small size from Bisten
Standard dimensions:
This model is accepted by most airlines as carry-on baggage.
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:
Dust cover
protection for Louis Vuitton suitcase. In black canvas, zip closure.
Also available for the handle: handle cover.
Diplomat folder suitcase
model produced between 1991 and 2017
Available in 2 sizes Reference monogram canvas:
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 fittings.
President suitcase
Size 1st edition from 1970 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:
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:
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.
This triple security makes this suitcase completely inviolable.
Outside :
Brown Vuittonite canvas, Lozine border
Calfskin handles
nails, corners, hardware, lock and clasps in polished solid brass.
1 key for each original lock
Interior :
Beige vuittonite canvas.
Back strap, vegetable tanned cowhide leather
Year: 1996
Dimension: 440 mm x 340 mm x 110 mm
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. An exceptional line that combines legend and innovation. Louis Vuitton tradition can be found there: practically inviolable multi-groove lock, handle in tinted leather; 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 security 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 liner
Standard dimension:
The semi-rigid range:
Semi-flexible series with rigid frame. Corners, handle, cover and bottom reinforcement strips in natural leather. Brass buckles. Locked by padlock. Interior fabric.
Appeared in the 1930s in search of lightness, this luggage became more democratic in the 1970s, they are the ancestors of modern luggage in fiber or plastic. Very light but not very resistant because of their cardboard structure.
They are of little interest to collectors, and have no collector's value.
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 luggage affirm the modernity of Louis Vuitton
From 1955 modern semi flexible suitcases, they exist in several sizes and several designs.
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:
Aircraft cabin model
Accepted by Air France as cabin baggage
Stratos suitcase 2nd edition
Year of production: 1984/1993
Semi-flexible 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
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
It was not until May 1998 that Louis Vuitton offered its first cabin suitcase with wheels, its name: Pégase
A revolution at Louis Vuitton, it will be an immediate success.
1st generation Pégase suitcase
Year of production: 1998 - 2009
Suitcase with 2 wheels, with outside pocket
Removable garment bag
Standard dimensions:
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. Lightweight and luxurious, this suitcase for women is distinguished 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:
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
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:
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 studied again to gain weight, the result is a revolution, a weight that can finally compete with the giants of the suitcase like Samsonite
Standard dimension:
Ultra light canvas
Mesh lining
Cowhide trim
Aluminum metal parts
Large outdoor cane
Flat bottom interior
Two dividers with zipper, the left one with zipper pocket
Leather top and side handles
Leather corners
Zipper with TSA padlock
Four compact wheels
Louis Vuitton Bisten 60 suitcase - LV pochoir
Year: Around 1935
Exterior: Canvas LV stencil Mark 5
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 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
Louis Vuitton box - LV stencil
Year: Around 1935
Exterior: Canvas LV stencil Mark 5
Vuittonite interior
Dimension: 19 cm x 34 cm x 34 cm
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