Louis Vuitton M40109 Fringe Bucket Bag, Monogram Multicolor and Beaded Suede, 2006 Limited Edition with Pouch

Few handbags capture the exuberance of mid-2000s Louis Vuitton like the 2006 Fringe Bucket Bag: White Monogram Multicolor canvas set beneath cascades of beaded suede in five vivid hues. Issued as a limited edition and long since discontinued, this example arrives with its matching fringed pouch, a complete and joyful record of the maison's runway years.

The Piece

Mid-2000s Louis Vuitton was defined by bold experimentation, artistic collaborations and runway fantasy, and this Spring/Summer 2006 limited-edition Fringe Bucket Bag (M40109) captures that imaginative spirit as fully as anything the maison released. The body is White Monogram Multicolor canvas, and from it cascade suede fringes dyed violet, teal, sunflower yellow, ruby red and ocean blue, each strand adorned with multicolored beads. The result is a kinetic sculpture of texture, sound and color; no two examples have aged alike, as each fringe set develops its own rhythm.

The vachetta leather upper panel is executed with precision: polished gold studs, sculpted stitching and buckle-secured straps frame the bag like equestrian-inspired armor. The interior is fully lined with an open pocket, and the adjustable handles give a drop of approx. 48–57 cm. A matching mini pouch, also fully fringed and beaded, holds coins, cards or small necessities while keeping the ensemble complete.

For the collector, this is an artifact of the era of Takashi Murakami's collaborations with the house, of Y2K fashion energy and of Louis Vuitton's most celebrated limited releases. Founded in 1854, Louis Vuitton built its name on innovation in materials, silhouettes and artistic collaboration, and this 2006 fringe edition stands among the maison's rarest archival collectibles.

Details

• Maker: Louis Vuitton
• Model: M40109 (discontinued limited edition)
• Line: Fringe Bucket, Spring/Summer 2006 collection
• Era: 2006
• Material: Monogram Multicolor canvas; suede fringe with multicolored beads; vachetta leather
• Color: White Multicolor × natural vachetta
• Measurements: Approx. W225mm × H255mm × D160mm; handle drop approx. 48–57 cm
• Included: Dust bag, matching fringed pouch, small accessory bag
• Hardware: Polished gold studs; buckle-secured adjustable straps
• Interior: Fully lined, open pocket

Condition

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

• Grade A, excellent vintage condition: well kept with age-consistent imperfections; the structure is sound, the colors remain vivid and the fringe keeps a lively movement.
• Exterior: minor rubs and faint marks.
• Corners and edges: light dirt.
• Interior: slight wear and mild fuzzing.
• Bottom: scuffs; plating peel on metal areas.
• Hardware: rubbing and scratches.
• Shoulder strap: slight wrinkles and wear.
• Vachetta leather: aging, slight patina, minor darkening and wrinkles.
• Fringe: slight wear and light fuzzing; some bead aging.
• Pouch: slight dirt.

Authenticity & Care

Examined to AACD-aligned standards, including material analysis, hardware verification, date-code and serial cross-checking, and structural evaluation. 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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