1930 - The birth of the Speedy
It was in 1930 that the Louis Vuitton Speedy see the day. Imagined by Georges, son of Louis Vuitton, it was initially called the Express, in homage to this era where everything accelerates. More cars on the roads, and therefore more tourism: there is a real demand for travel bags that are more practical than a suitcase, in which you can have all your essentials with you and which you can quickly grab to go on a trip. weekend in the countryside. Completing the Keepall with a slightly smaller format, the bag has become Speedy quickly became a success. Its monogram coated canvas is simple but recognizable, and it is also particularly durable.
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1961 - Audrey Hepburn's Little Help
The Speedy handbag follows his little path and delights all the fashionable women of Europe. Audrey Hepburn and her unique charm will nevertheless propel him to the heights of the fashion scene in just a few years. The actress from Roman Holiday and Diamonds on the sofa, already a fan of bags Louis Vuitton, asks the House to create a model Speedy narrower than those already existing. THE petit Speedy 25 of Louis Vuitton comes to join his comrades in the big leagues, often sported by his initiator in magazine photos. “Initiated and adored by Audrey Hepburn”: it is not a slogan, but it is indeed what caused sales of this women’s bag to explode in the months that followed!
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1980 - The first leather Speedys
Already offered with the famous canvases monogram and checkerboard, the sac Speedy of Louis Vuitton leather made its debut in the House's boutiques in the 1980s. If the particularly resistant coated canvas is a signature material of the leatherworker, the different variations of leather offered – classic, Epi then Taïga a little later – bring something new to the range Speedy. Certainly, the success and reputation of this handbag Louis Vuitton are sufficient in themselves, but reinventing luxury bags iconic, this is also what gives haute couture houses their special status!
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1997: Marc Jacobs brings his touch of madness
When the dazzling Marc Jacobs entered the Louis Vuitton as artistic director in 1997, the Maison left no room for chance! The American designer will revitalize the collections and bring his touch of madness to fashion accessories. Feather or crocodile models with various metallic effects, the Speedy from Louis Vuitton prepare properly for the arrival of the 21st century! Marc Jacobs is also the one who brings Hollywood a little more into the universe Louis Vuitton : from Madonna to top model Agyness Deyn, many stars wear the designer's models and confirm the more rock orientation given to the collections.
2001 - Speedy et graffiti
During the Marc Jacobs era, reinterpretations of Speedy handbag are more daring than the others. Some can also be found on Vintega! Among those that will leave their mark, the graffiti version produced in collaboration with Stephen Sprouse is still in high demand today. The monogram canvas of the bag is covered in graffiti “ Louis Vuitton ”, which certainly make it luxury bag the most anchored in its time! This extremely popular print has since been available in neon shades and even in a fluorescent version!
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2003 - 33 nuances de Speedy
Why stop there when the arty revolution is already so well underway? In 2003, Takashi Murakami delivered his revisited version of Louis Vuitton Speedy bag. In the expert hands of the Japanese pop artist, the monogram that adorns the House's bags Louis Vuitton comes in 33 different colors, for a stunning result! This multicolored canvas is still one of the most popular in the Speedy collection today.
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2011 - And why not the shoulder strap?
Always in the desire for permanent renewal of its great classics, the Maison Louis Vuitton dowry in 2011 some of its handbags have a removable shoulder strap. Le sac Speedy is one of them, to the delight of all those who had to say goodbye to their favorite model every morning because they could not carry it on their bike or scooter! The shoulder strap version of Louis Vuitton Speedy meets the expectations of the most urban among us, and erases the only small fault that could be found in the famous luxury bag – and again, it’s REALLY because we needed one!
We could almost end with a last date for this saga. 2021 : date on which Vintega fulfills all the desires of S collectorspeedy by Louis Vuitton by putting dozens of models of ssecond hand goods at their disposal. With stars such as the singers of the South Korean group BTS or tennis player Naomi Osaka as new muses Louis Vuitton, a new lease of life is in store for the House. THE Speedy is even more of a legend, and everyone wants to add a classic or original model to their wardrobe. Go to our Online Store to be part of the adventure!
