Louis Vuitton Monogram Papillon 26

Regular price: £450.00
Regular price
Sale price: £450.00

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Dating to 1989, this Papillon 26 captures the peak of pre-90s French craftsmanship, remaining a timeless and recognizable pillar of Vuitton’s heritage. This iteration represents a distinct era that predates the material shifts of the mid-2000s; unlike the pale Vachetta leather found on post-2004 models which patinas over time, this vintage piece features the darker, treated leather handles and trim characteristic of the late 80s. These materials offer superior resistance to wear, complemented by an interior finished in robust cross-grain leather—a durable hallmark of 20th-century production that was eventually replaced by softer microfiber and textile linings in more modern editions.

Size + Condition

Material: Heritage Monogram coated canvas with treated leather trim and a terracotta-colored cross-grain leather lining.

Features: Signature cylindrical "drum" silhouette, dual flat leather top handles, and a gold-tone brass top zipper closure.

Era: Produced in 1989 (Late 20th Century Vintage, Date Code: TH 8916).

Measurements

Width: 26cm

Height: 13cm

Depth: 13cm

Handle drop: 38cm

Condition: Good

This bag presents well overall with the following noted wear, consistent with pre-owned use:

Monogram canvas body is in good condition with no obvious signs of wear or marking.
Base of bag carries light indentations, consistent with storage.
Vachetta leather trim has developed a natural honey patina and shows mild signs of general wear.
Leather straps show light cracking and surface peeling at the strap hardware attachment points.
Zip hardware shows significant loss of gold-tone finish in places — the zipper functions well but the metal shows clear colour wear.
Interior is in good condition with minimal signs of use.

Accompanied by an EBV London dust bag.

We encourage you to review all product imagery carefully before purchase.

Further Information

Every piece sold by EBV London is pre-owned and (unless stated otherwise); as vintage items, each bag carries the natural patina of a previous life — minor signs of wear are part of their story. Anything more substantial is documented in detail within the "Size + Condition" section of the listing and we encourage you to browse product imagery carefully to best ensure confidence in your purchase.

Please note: EBV London is an independent vintage and archival luxury reseller. We are not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by, or otherwise connected to any of the fashion houses whose pieces we sell. All trademarks, logos and brand names remain the property of their respective owners — our work lies in the curation, authentication and resale of pre-owned designer pieces.

Authenticity

Authenticity sits at the heart of everything we do. Every bag is hand-inspected by our in-house team, who specialise in archival luxury and carefully scrutinise craftsmanship, hardware, date codes, material signatures and construction details that distinguish each house. Where original authentication cards, date codes, dust bags or receipts accompany a piece, they are included with the bag. Please visit the ‘Authenticity’ page for additional information.

Shipping + Returns

All orders are dispatched from London within 48 hours of purchase via DHL Express — fully tracked, signature-required on delivery, and insured for the full value of your piece. Once your bag is on its way, you'll receive a tracking link by email so you can follow it from our hands to yours. We ship worldwide; international buyers may be liable for import duties or taxes levied by their destination country at the point of arrival.

If your bag isn't quite right, you may return it within 14 days of delivery for a refund. Returns must be sent back in the exact condition received, with all accompanying items (dust bag, authenticity card and packaging where supplied), and with the EBV London security tag attached and intact. Return postage is arranged by you using a fully tracked and insured service — we recommend Royal Mail Special Delivery within the UK or DHL Express internationally. To start a return, email info@ebvlondon.com within the 14-day window quoting your order number, and we'll confirm next steps before anything is sent back.

Every bag is also backed by our lifetime authenticity guarantee. For full terms, please visit our 'Refund & Returns Policy' page.