Mochila Louis Vuitton Palm Springs Mini M45043 de denim Monogram Patchwork con detalles de piel roja

A Palm Springs Mini that looks assembled from fragments of vintage Louis Vuitton denim: indigo, washed and grey-blue panels, scattered Monogram motifs and flashes of red leather. The M45043 is among the most expressive denim interpretations of the compact backpack, and a discontinued seasonal construction.

The Piece

The Palm Springs Mini is one of Louis Vuitton's most recognizable compact backpack shapes, its rounded top, vertical profile and front zip pocket making an ideal stage for statement materials. The M45043 replaces coated canvas with a patchwork built from denim: blocks of indigo, washed blue, grey blue and pale denim arranged in a grid-like composition, some darker, others visibly washed and faded, giving the bag a handmade, reconstructed quality while keeping the house's visual language intact.

Monogram elements are distributed through the patchwork rather than repeated evenly: LV initials, Monogram flowers, tonal motifs, contrasting white details and black graphic accents, some almost tone-on-tone, others sharply contrasted, so each area of the bag reads differently. Denim gives the backpack a different physical presence from coated canvas; the weave is visible, color varies across the textile, and stitching and panel edges become part of the design. The rectangular panels form an underlying grid that keeps the dense surface from turning chaotic.

Red leather provides the strongest contrast, appearing on the top handle, front details, lower trim, attachment points and small decorative elements, and acting almost as punctuation against the cool denim. Gold-tone hardware at the zippers, buckles, attachment rings and fasteners warms the composition, so indigo, red and gold make a richer palette than a conventional blue-denim accessory. The horizontal front zip pocket is integrated into the patchwork, and the compact interior, with an open pocket, suits a phone, small wallet, keys, card case, compact cosmetics and earbuds.

Patchwork Monogram denim, multiple washes, red leather accents, a discontinued design and a strong Y2K-inspired aesthetic make this version identifiable from across a room, closer to a fashion piece than a standard logo backpack. The palette remains easy to wear with denim, black, white, grey, navy, cream, workwear and monochrome outfits.

Details

• Maker: Louis Vuitton
• Model: Palm Springs Mini Backpack, M45043
• Material: Monogram denim patchwork; leather trim
• Color: Blue / grey / red
• Size: Mini
• Measurements: Width 15 cm / 5.9 in · Height 23 cm / 9.1 in · Depth 9 cm / 3.5 in
• Hardware: Gold-tone
• Closure: Zipper
• Pockets: Front zipper pocket; interior open pocket

Condition

• Vintage pre-owned condition with visible signs of previous use; the patchwork retains strong visual character and the red leather remains a major design feature.
• General wear to the denim, light rubbing and minor dirt.
• Wear at portions of the lower corners.
• Light rubbing and scratches to the brand tag.
• Natural signs of use consistent with a denim textile accessory.
• Please review all photographs, particularly the lower corners, denim panels, leather handle, brand tag, zipper areas and hardware.

Authenticity & Care

Reference M45043, a discontinued Palm Springs Mini in Monogram denim patchwork. 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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