Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Weekender Bag c. 1987 Brown Cloth

The double zip pulls in gold-tone metal glide across a wide top opening,
revealing a generous interior lined in beige fabric with three internal pockets
— a practical detail engineered for travel in the era of analog itineraries. The
silhouette is softly structured, constructed from Louis Vuitton’s signature
Monogram coated canvas, trimmed with natural cowhide leather that has developed
a warm patina over time. Twin rolled leather handles invite hand-held carry, the
proportions suited to overnight packing or as a capacious daily companion, worn
effortlessly by anyone.
Classic LV monogram fleurs and initials repeat across the brown and tan
exterior, each motif precisely placed in alignment with the maison’s late-1980s
production standards. Gold-tone hardware, including the unbranded zip closure
and rivets, is consistent with Louis Vuitton’s travel line from this period. The
interior, accessed via a full zip, is finished in beige fabric and equipped with
a zipped pocket and two slip compartments for smaller essentials. The original
dust bag accompanies the piece.
This weekender dates to July 1987 (date code VI 871), placing it in the years
before the maison’s creative director appointments, when family stewardship
guided the brand’s classic travel silhouettes. The depth of patina on the
vachetta leather trim, coupled with period hardware and canvas, aligns with late
1980s Louis Vuitton construction. The absence of a model identifier is typical
for travel bags of this era, emphasising the brand’s enduring focus on function
and longevity.
Condition: Very Good — light wear to leather handles; canvas and lining clean,
hardware bright, structure well-preserved.
Material: Monogram coated canvas with natural cowhide leather trim
Colour: Brown and tan monogram canvas exterior with beige fabric lining,
gold-tone hardware
Dimensions: W 50 × H 32.5 × D 15 cm
Serial: VI 871
Made in: France