Louis Vuitton Archive Bags

Louis Vuitton Archive Bags holds handbag silhouettes that Louis Vuitton has formally retired, including the Artsy MM and the V Tote. Neither is made any more.

The Artsy was discontinued around 2019. Its rolled leather handle placed load on the top D-rings and the coated canvas was prone to cracking at the folds, a defect the Empreinte leather version does not share. The V Tote was retired as the OnTheGo took its place in the catalogue.

Frequently asked

Why was the Louis Vuitton Artsy discontinued?

It was retired around 2019. The design put stress on the handle attachment points and the coated canvas cracked at the folds, generating repeat warranty claims.

Is the Artsy MM Empreinte better than the canvas version?

The Empreinte version is all leather, so it does not have the coated canvas that cracked on the original.

What replaced the V Tote?

The OnTheGo. Louis Vuitton retired the V Tote to streamline the tote catalogue.

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