Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Vavin PM M51173, Monogram Panda, 2004, SN0084, with Dust Bag

A Vavin PM tote in Monogram canvas set with Takashi Murakami’s panda on one side and his flower-hatted panda on the other, from the 2004 Monogram Panda line.

The Piece

Takashi Murakami’s collaboration with Louis Vuitton, begun under Marc Jacobs in 2003, scattered his flowers, cherries and characters across the house’s Monogram and made it one of the defining partnerships of the decade. The Monogram Panda pattern of 2004 placed Murakami’s round-eyed panda and his flower-headed companion directly on the brown Monogram canvas, one character on each side.

The Vavin PM is a compact upright tote on two vachetta handles. This example carries date code SN0084 and the heat stamp Louis Vuitton Paris, made in France, and its interior holds three open pockets, a zip pocket and a press-stud pocket. It comes with its dust bag and is described in Japan as very probably unused.

Details

• Maker: Louis Vuitton
• Model: Vavin PM
• Collaboration: Takashi Murakami
• Season or Year: 2004
• Reference: M51173
• Measurements: Width 23 cm (9.1 in) · Height 21 cm (8.3 in) · Depth 8.5 cm (3.3 in) · Handle 32 cm (12.6 in)
• Material: Monogram Panda coated canvas; vachetta leather trim
• Colour: Brown with multicolour panda motifs
• Origin: Made in France
• Hardware: Gold tone
• Interior: Three open pockets, one zip pocket, one press-stud pocket
• Included: Dust bag

Condition

• Grade SA in Japan: very probably unused, with slight marks and fine scratches from storage, as expected of a vintage piece.
• Please see all photographs before purchase.

Condition grade SA (near new) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Date code, stamps, stitching and hardware engraving are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Store it in its dust bag away from heat and direct sun, keep it out of damp, and wipe gently with a soft dry cloth.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.