Louis Vuitton Palm Springs Backpack

The Palm Springs is the definitive Louis Vuitton mini backpack: compact Monogram canvas, gold hardware, twin top handles, adjustable shoulder straps. The modern version dates to Ghesquière's 2016 reboot and put LV at the centre of the "mini backpack as evening bag" trend that defined the late 2010s. JoliCloset lists 251 authenticated Louis Vuitton Palm Springs backpacks, typically priced between $1,300 and $2,000.

Silhouette and backstory

Named after the Californian city, the Palm Springs is a younger, more urban reading of the luxury backpack. The front carries the coated Monogram canvas, the flap is secured by a brass buckle, and the textile lining has one zipped interior pocket. The gold hardware and natural Vachetta leather trim — which develops a honey patina with time — are the most obvious visual signatures.

Sizes, colourways and variants

Three sizes were produced: Mini (approx 6.7 x 8.7 x 3.9 inches), PM (9.8 x 11 x 5.9 inches) and MM (11.4 x 13.4 x 5.9 inches). The Mini, which comes with a removable chain shoulder strap, is the most sought-after on the secondary market. Regular variants include classic Monogram Canvas, Monogram Empreinte (embossed leather), Damier Azur, By The Pool and capsule runs (Game On, Crafty, Reverse Monogram).

Retail vs pre-owned

Boutique pricing starts around $2,150 for the Mini in Monogram Canvas and climbs to $2,800 for the larger PM or the Empreinte editions. On JoliCloset, pre-owned Palm Springs backpacks trade between $1,300 and $2,000, with unworn pieces and special editions sitting above. With 251 units in stock, it is one of the best-supplied LV models in our catalogue.

Authentication markers

Check the Vachetta patina on the top handle and shoulder straps — this untreated leather darkens naturally with use, so a perfectly pale Vachetta on an older unit is a red flag. Pieces before March 2021 carry a date code on an interior tab; later pieces have an RFID chip. Monogram pattern must align along vertical seams; the brass buckles must carry crisp engraving. Every Palm Springs on JoliCloset is authenticated by our team before listing.