Louis Vuitton Bum Bag M95347 de Denim Monogram azul, piel de vacuno natural y cierre de presión en tono dorado, 2007

A Marc Jacobs-era experiment in which Louis Vuitton let denim remain denim: washed blue Monogram, warm cowhide, contrast stitching and a small gold push-lock. Dated 2007 and graded SA inside and out, this example comes with its box, storage bag and booklets, an unusually complete archival presentation.

The Piece

The M95347 captures one of the most distinctive material experiments of the Marc Jacobs era, translating the historic Monogram into washed blue denim and combining it with natural cowhide, contrast yellow stitching and polished gold-tone hardware. It joins the compact dimensions of a belt bag with the organization and presence of a small shoulder bag: a rectangular body softened by rounded edges, a projecting front flap pocket, a zip main compartment with two interior pockets, and an integrated, adjustable denim belt.

Rather than printing the LV initials and flowers onto a coated surface, the denim treatment gives the motifs a softer, woven appearance; initials, diamond flowers, rounded florals and quatrefoils appear in lighter tones against the blue, with the textile grain visible beneath. The color is not a flat navy but washed indigo, lighter and deeper tones moving across the surface, especially around seams and stitched edges. Natural cowhide at the key reinforcement points adds a warm counterpoint and, reacting to light, humidity and handling, may gently honey over time.

The front compartment defines the model: a curved flap outlined in prominent contrast stitching and secured by a polished gold-tone push-lock, projecting slightly from the body to separate small essentials such as a compact wallet, card case, keys, earphones or small cosmetics. The integrated strap has multiple metal-reinforced adjustment holes, so the bag can sit around the waist, high across the torso, under the arm or over one shoulder, a hands-free versatility that makes the 2007 design feel current.

Under Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton repeatedly challenged the idea that Monogram belonged only on brown coated canvas, exploring it through denim, Multicolore, graffiti, embroidery, artist collaborations and unusual textiles. The M95347 takes the most casual of textiles and gives it the structure, leather detailing and hardware discipline of a luxury travel accessory, an identity quite separate from later Louis Vuitton belt bags. It pairs with white shirts, navy tailoring, cream knitwear, khaki military pieces, Japanese workwear or a contrasting denim wash, and with its box and storage bag it also presents well as an archival display piece.

Details

• Maker: Louis Vuitton
• Model: Bum Bag
• Reference: M95347
• Line: Monogram Denim (Marc Jacobs era)
• Era: 2007 (date code SR0087)
• Origin: France
• Material: Monogram Denim with natural cowhide trim; yellow contrast stitching
• Color: Blue
• Measurements: Width approx. 25 cm (9.8 in) · Height approx. 16 cm (6.3 in); reference dimensions for the model commonly run 23–27 cm wide, 15–18 cm high and approx. 5–6 cm deep
• Strap: Integrated adjustable denim belt, approx. 60–78 cm (23.6–30.7 in)
• Included: Louis Vuitton box (damaged), Louis Vuitton storage bag, booklets
• Hardware: Gold-tone, push-lock front pocket
• Interior: Zip main compartment with two pockets

Condition

Japonista grade A · Excellent, with minimal signs of handling.

• Graded SA for both exterior and interior; exceptionally clean overall, with no significant structural damage disclosed.
• Slight tanning to the natural cowhide.
• Extremely light surface soiling.
• Small scratches to the metal hardware.
• Very slight interior rubbing from storage.
• The denim retains strong blue coloration and clearly defined Monogram motifs; the leather and hardware present cleanly.
• The box shows damage.

Authenticity & Care

Date code SR0087 and Made in France, consistent with 2007 production and with other documented M95347 examples of the period. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

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. Returns follow our published policy.

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