Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Vavin PM M51173, Monogram Panda, 2004, SN0094

The Vavin PM tote in Takashi Murakami’s Monogram Panda canvas, with his panda on the front and the flower-hatted panda on the reverse.

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.

This Vavin PM carries date code SN0094 and the heat stamp Louis Vuitton Paris, made in France. Inside are three open pockets, a zip pocket and a press-stud pocket. It is described in Japan as barely used, with slight sunning to the vachetta, and comes without accessories.

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: No accessories

Condition

• Grade SA in Japan: barely used, with slight marks and fine scratches from storage and light sunning to the vachetta.
• 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 you wish to know before you buy, and see our published policy.