Louis Vuitton x Grace Coddington Catogram Speedy Bandoulière 30 M44401 Limited Edition

A highly collectible Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandoulière 30 from the celebrated Catogram collaboration with legendary fashion editor Grace Coddington.

Model M44401 reimagines Louis Vuitton’s classic brown Monogram canvas with whimsical hand-drawn cats, dogs and mice, pairing playful illustration with natural cowhide leather trim, gold-tone hardware and the iconic Speedy silhouette.

This discontinued limited-edition example is presented in attractive pre-owned condition and retains its lock, two keys and clochette.

INTRODUCTION

Louis Vuitton’s Catogram collection is proof that serious luxury does not always need to behave seriously.

Created with legendary fashion editor and illustrator Grace Coddington, the collection overlays Louis Vuitton’s historic Monogram canvas with a cast of hand-drawn cats, dogs and mice.

On the Speedy Bandoulière 30, those characters wander freely across one of the House’s most recognizable silhouettes.

Cats stretch across the canvas.

Small animals appear between Monogram flowers.

A mouse perches beside stacks of trunks.

Inside, the playful theme continues against a vivid orange ground.

The result is unmistakably Louis Vuitton, but with a warmth and eccentricity rarely seen in the permanent collection.

GRACE CODDINGTON CATOGRAM COLLECTION

The Catogram project was created through a collaboration between Grace Coddington and Louis Vuitton artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière.

The illustrations represent Coddington’s cats Pumpkin and Blanket together with Ghesquière’s dogs Achille and Leon, transforming the familiar Louis Vuitton Monogram into a playful illustrated world. Auction and archival references date the collection to 2018. 

Rather than replacing the Monogram, the animals inhabit it.

That interaction between an established luxury pattern and Coddington’s personal drawings is precisely what gives the collection its distinctive identity.

DESIGN

The exterior begins with Louis Vuitton’s classic brown Monogram coated canvas.

Across it appears a burnt-orange transformed Monogram pattern accompanied by illustrated animals in white, grey, brown and orange.

Cats and dogs move between the traditional LV initials and floral motifs, while a mouse-and-trunk composition creates one of the bag’s most charming focal points.

The familiar Speedy architecture keeps the silhouette unmistakably Louis Vuitton while the Catogram artwork completely changes its personality.

CATOGRAM ARTWORK

The illustrations are intentionally loose and expressive.

They do not feel like conventional luxury decoration.

Instead, the animals appear almost sketched directly onto the canvas, giving the bag the character of an illustrated storybook.

The design includes cats, dogs and small mice interspersed among the Louis Vuitton Monogram.

This visual language is central to why Catogram pieces remain especially recognizable among modern Louis Vuitton collaborations.

SPEEDY BANDoulière 30 SILHOUETTE

The Speedy 30 provides enough surface area for the Catogram artwork to unfold without losing the compact proportions that make the silhouette so versatile.

The bag can be carried by its rolled leather handles or worn using a detachable shoulder strap when included.

The approximately 30 cm format offers a practical middle ground between a compact handbag and a larger everyday carryall.

EXTERIOR

The exterior combines:

Brown Monogram coated canvas

Burnt-orange Catogram details

Natural cowhide leather handles and trim

Gold-tone metal hardware

Illustrated cats, dogs and mice

The untreated natural leather develops individual patina over time, giving every pre-owned example a slightly different character.

INTERIOR

Opening the double zipper reveals a vivid orange interior that continues the playful atmosphere of the collaboration.

The lining features additional illustrated details rather than reverting to a conventional plain textile.

Archival examples of M44401 are documented with an orange printed interior, hanging zip pocket and D-ring. 

HARDWARE

Gold-tone hardware complements both the classic Monogram foundation and warm orange graphics.

The bag uses a double-zip closure and traditional Speedy padlock system.

Included with this example are:

Padlock

Two keys

Clochette

These original functional accessories strengthen the completeness of the presentation.

COLOR PALETTE

Brown

Burnt Orange

Natural Tan Leather

White

Grey

Black

Warm Brown

Gold-Tone Hardware

The mixture of heritage brown and eccentric illustrated color allows the bag to feel playful without abandoning classic Louis Vuitton visual language.

MODEL DETAILS

Brand: Louis Vuitton

Collaboration: Grace Coddington

Collection: Catogram / Transformed Monogram

Product: Speedy Bandoulière 30

Model Number: M44401

Color: Brown / Orange / Multicolor

Material: Monogram coated canvas

Trim: Natural cowhide leather

Hardware: Gold tone

Made in: France

Department: Unisex

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately:

Width: 29.5 cm / 11.6 in

Height: 20 cm / 7.9 in

Depth: 16.5 cm / 6.5 in

Archival references generally document M44401 at approximately 30 × 21 × 17 cm. 

Measurements may vary slightly depending on shape and measuring method.

CONDITION

Good to very good pre-owned condition with visible signs of previous use.

Observed and disclosed characteristics include:

Light scratches

Minor surface marks and staining

Rubbing

Patina and wear to the natural leather

A small heat-related mark to one area of the cowhide leather

Light interior wear and marks

A faint storage-related odor may be present

The main canvas artwork remains visually striking and the bag retains strong overall presentation.

Please examine all photographs carefully, particularly the leather trim, corners, handles, interior and hardware, as they form an important part of the condition description.

INCLUDED

Speedy Bandoulière 30

Padlock

Two keys

Clochette

Additional accessories shown in the photographs are included only where physically supplied with the item.

COLLECTIBILITY

The Catogram Speedy occupies an unusually charming position within Louis Vuitton collecting.

Its appeal extends beyond traditional Monogram buyers because the collaboration brings together:

Louis Vuitton

Grace Coddington

Nicolas Ghesquière

Illustrated cats and dogs

Transformed Monogram

The iconic Speedy silhouette

A discontinued limited collection

Fashionphile identifies M44401 as the authentic 2018 Grace Coddington Catogram Speedy Bandoulière 30, while Heritage Auctions describes the same model as a limited-edition collaboration. 

DESIGN STORY

What makes Catogram memorable is that the animals are not merely decorative additions.

They personalize the Monogram.

Louis Vuitton’s strict repeating geometry becomes inhabited by creatures with expressions, gestures and little implied stories.

That is why the bag can appeal simultaneously to luxury collectors, fashion historians, illustration enthusiasts and, naturally, people with a weakness for cats.

STYLING

The warm brown-and-orange palette works particularly well with:

Black

Cream

Camel

Denim

Olive

Brown leather

Charcoal

Neutral tailoring

The illustrations make the bag expressive enough to serve as the focal point of an otherwise simple outfit.

Its character also allows it to move naturally between classic luxury styling and more eclectic contemporary wardrobes.

WHY IT IS SPECIAL

Most Louis Vuitton Monogram pieces are recognizable because of the pattern.

This one is recognizable because something has happened to the pattern.

Cats climb through it.

Dogs interrupt it.

Mice appear beside Louis Vuitton trunks.

The familiar becomes personal, humorous and unexpectedly affectionate.

That transformation is exactly what makes the Catogram collection so memorable.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Brand: Louis Vuitton

Collaboration: Grace Coddington

Creative Director: Nicolas Ghesquière

Collection: Catogram / Transformed Monogram

Year: 2018

Product: Speedy Bandoulière 30

Model: M44401

Color: Brown / Orange / Multicolor

Exterior: Monogram coated canvas

Trim: Natural cowhide leather

Hardware: Gold tone

Closure: Double zipper

Interior: Orange printed textile

Approximate Size: 29.5 × 20 × 16.5 cm

Country of Manufacture: France

Condition: Good to very good pre-owned condition

Accessories: Padlock, two keys and clochette

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Authenticity & Stewardship

Each work is evaluated under the Japonista Luxury Archive Authentication Protocol™, incorporating:

• Date code verification and production alignment
• Monogram symmetry and canvas grain consistency review
• Hardware engraving precision and zipper typology analysis
• Stitch count consistency and leather trim evaluation
• Condition mapping and restoration disclosure

Guaranteed 100% Authentic.
All works are backed by the Japonista Lifetime Authenticity Warranty™.

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On Heritage, Craft & Structured Permanence

Louis Vuitton originates in trunk construction—discipline of canvas, reinforced corners, and travel durability. Modern garments and accessories carry this structural logic forward.

At Japonista, LV works are evaluated as engineered luxury systems. Canvas resilience, leather oxidation, stitching precision, and hardware patina are examined as chronological evidence rather than surface ornament.

Natural aging—subtle vachetta darkening, canvas softening—is documented as part of material lifecycle when integrity remains intact.

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Attribution, Rarity & Condition Integrity

Certain LV works correspond to artist collaborations, runway capsules, or discontinued silhouettes.

Restorations, if present, are disclosed transparently.

Collectors may request production-year clarification prior to acquisition.

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Inquiries, Availability, and Private Consideration

Vintage and rare modern luxury works may include archival runway pieces, boutique-limited releases, discontinued silhouettes, or early-production constructions no longer replicated by the maison.

Restorations, when present, are disclosed transparently. Replacement hardware, re-lined interiors, or minor leather conditioning interventions are documented where observable.

“Rare” classification reflects documented scarcity, design discontinuation, or limited distribution—not speculative language.

Collectors are encouraged to request further clarification regarding era attribution, run history, or condition mapping prior to acquisition.

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Concierge Support & White-Glove Handling

Japonista Concierge™ provides advisory services consistent with high-value fashion stewardship, including:

• Sizing calibration consultation across vintage pattern shifts
• Leather conditioning and textile preservation guidance
• Climate-controlled storage recommendations
• Archival garment rotation strategies
• Secure packaging and reinforced freight coordination for high-value items

For museum-level or investment-tier pieces, private consideration and structured acquisition arrangements may be available upon request.

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All provenance details provided reflect inspection-based assessment and available documentation at the time of listing.

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A Closing Note

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