Vintage 1990s Louis Vuitton Babylone Tote Bag Monogram Brown Leather

Vintage 1990s Louis Vuitton Babylone Tote Bag Monogram Brown Leather

Design and Structure: 
This tote features a circular design with smooth, curved edges that create a clean and elegant appearance. The rounded sides include folded sections that allow for expansion, giving you extra storage capacity when needed. Due to its narrow profile and sturdy construction, items need to be packed upright, while the flat base ensures the bag remains stable when set down.

Features and Functionality:
The bag closes completely with a zipper and contains a spacious main section, a larger zipped pocket, a slip pocket, and dual pen holders for organization. The leather shoulder straps are permanently attached and non-adjustable, but their thicker construction makes the Babylone Tote more comfortable to carry compared to other tote bag designs.

History and Purpose:
Created in the late 1980s and manufactured through the early 2000s, this timeless shoulder bag was originally intended for professional and academic use. The Babylone Tote offered sufficient space for daily necessities while maintaining an attractive, sophisticated look that worked in office and school environments.

Label: Louis Vuitton Paris. Made in France

Serial number: stamped underneath the zipper - TH0945 dating this particular bag to 1995 (see here for dating vintage LV bags: https://www.labelsluxury.com/pages/louis-vuitton

Size: 40x31x10 CM / 15.7 x 12.2 x 3.9 inches

Condition: very good. The only thing to note is that the surfaces of the edges on the body show a little bit of wear and interior has some staining.

More on this bag from the LV site: https://etoile-luxuryvintage.com/blogs/the-history-of/history-of-the-bag-louis-vuitton-babylone-tote