✨ The Ellis — A Louis Vuitton Trunk Reborn as a Handbag
The Ellis is one of Louis Vuitton’s newer creations, and it carries the House’s DNA in every line. Inspired directly by the oval-shaped hat boxes and travel trunks that Louis Vuitton built in the 19th century, the Ellis translates that heritage into a compact, wearable handbag. The wooden laths running around the body are a direct reference to the beech wood reinforcement used on the House’s historic trunks — a detail that turns a small bag into a piece of living history .
💎 Monogram Canvas + Natural Cowhide + Beech Wood
The body is crafted in Louis Vuitton’s signature Monogram coated canvas, trimmed with natural cowhide leather that will develop a honey patina over time. What sets the Ellis apart is the beech wood trim — the horizontal wooden bands wrapping around the bag, embossed with the Louis Vuitton signature . The gold-tone hardware is polished and substantial, from the S-lock closure to the rivets and the side buckles. The oval silhouette is unlike any other bag in the current Louis Vuitton lineup — it sits somewhere between a jewelry box and a miniature trunk.
👜 The Oval Shape — Compact, Sculptural, and Surprisingly Practical
At 19.5 × 12 × 11.5 cm, the Ellis is a compact handbag, but the oval shape gives it more depth than a flat flap bag . It holds the essentials — a smartphone, keys, a compact wallet, and earphones — and the partitioned leather interior keeps everything organized . The lid opens wide on its gold-tone hinges, and the quilted leather lining on the inside of the lid adds a final touch of luxury.
🔗 Handheld, Shoulder, or Crossbody — Three Ways to Carry
The Ellis is designed as a true multi-way bag. Carry it by the rolled leather top handle for a classic, hand-held look that shows off the trunk-inspired shape. Or attach the removable, adjustable leather strap for shoulder or crossbody wear — the strap drop ranges from 49.5 cm to 55.0 cm, so you can set it to your preferred length . The strap is detachable, so you can switch between carrying styles without compromising the bag’s clean lines.
📋 Product Information
📏 Size: 19.5 × 12 × 11.5 cm
🎨 Color: Monogram Brown / Natural Leather
🎨 Hardware: Gold-tone
🎁 Included: As shown
🛡️ Insurance & Receiving Requirements
All packages are fully insured during transit. Signature is required upon delivery. 📦
💎 Price:$6,799