Louis Vuitton Capucines Bag

The Louis Vuitton Capucines takes its name from rue des Capucines, the Parisian street where Louis Vuitton opened his first store in 1854. Launched in 2013, it has become one of the maison's most emblematic structured bags, recognisable by its pivoting LV clasp and rigid Taurillon-leather top handle. Our catalog gathers close to 300 pre-owned Capucines bags, from Mini to MM, each authenticated by our experts.

Sizes: BB, Mini, MM, MMC

Four formats coexist. The Capucines Mini (21 × 14 × 8 cm) is the chain-strap shoulder version for evening wear. The Capucines BB (27 × 18 × 9 cm) is the bestseller, ideal for daily use. The Capucines MM (31.5 × 20 × 11 cm) is the reference size, dimensionally close to a Birkin 30. The Capucines MMC Mini tote and exotic versions (alligator, python) round out the line. The pivoting LV clasp can be turned to show the monogram or the plain logo side — the wearer's call.

Taurillon, Galet, Python

The Capucines is mainly built in Taurillon, a full-grain pebbled calfskin that is hard-wearing and patinas evenly. Galet is a smoother, more formal calf, and Python and Alligator are exotic editions sitting in another price bracket entirely. On the resale market, check the rigid handle (it can soften on heavily worn pieces), the gold clasp (prone to surface scratches) and the lambskin lining — a hallmark of the line and a sensitive surface.

Retail price vs. resale savings

A new Capucines BB in Taurillon now exceeds $6,500 at boutique, the MM nears $7,800. Pre-owned, expect from roughly $2,400 for a well-loved BB, around $3,400 for a very-good BB and $5,800+ for recent exotic or Capucines Souple editions. Capucines resale value is among the strongest in the Louis Vuitton secondary market, partly driven by repeated boutique price increases.

Authentication and alternatives

Every Capucines bag is inspected: microchip for post-2021 pieces, clasp, leather quality, handle and lambskin lining. If you are exploring other structured silhouettes from the maison, our Twist, Alma and Onthego pages cover adjacent silhouettes. Selling a Capucines is straightforward — neutral-colour BBs clear quickly.