LOUIS VUITTON BAG MATERIALS EXPLAINED (Their Canvas Bags Aren't Made From Leather)

Louis Vuitton bags – they are everywhere. You may love these bags with their signature logo pattern or hate them. But it is a fact that they are some of the most popular bags at the moment. I keep seeing videos where influencers talk about the quality of the “leather” of these monogram canvas bags. I have to disappoint them – as the name suggests, the monogram canvas is not made from leather, it is a special type of coated canvas. And there is a historic reason for it – let’s look at this in more detail. 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Louis Vuitton History & Historical Context 03:00 If It’s Not Leather What Is It? (Trunks Play a Big Part in It) 04:10 The Damier Pattern to Fight Counterfeit Products 05:26 The Monogram Canvas – Protection and Irony 07:39 Epi & Taiga Leather 09:43 Suhali leather, Denim Monogram, Mahina Leather, Mini Lin/Idylle, Empreinte Still haven’t subscribed to my channel on YouTube? ►Pink Lookbook:    / pinklookbook   Read more fashion- and lifestyle-related articles on https://www.thepinklookbook.com Follow me on Instagram:   / lizsteiger   Check out my fashion label: https://www.pelagona.com   / pelagona   ** DISCLAIMER AND SOURCES ** This video is based on the general knowledge of Liz Steiger as a fashion and art historian, the information provided at the official website and social media channels of Louis Vuitton. For further sources, please check: https://thepinklookbook.com/louis-vui... This is a non-sponsored video, the views expressed are the personal experiences of Liz Steiger. Picture credits: Louis Vuitton, LVMH, 1stDibs, Vestiaire Collective, Christie's, Private Collection #louisvuitton #louisvuittonbag #brandhistory #louisvuittonparis #louisvuittoncollector #monogramcanvas #louisvuittonmonogram #luxurybags #designerbags #paris #parisfashion #fashion1010 #louisvuittonspeedy #luxury #luxuryfashion #fashionexplained #fashion #fashionblog #fashionblogger #fashionhistorian #arthistorian #fashionhistory #fashionhistorian #fashionstories #fashiondesign #fashionindustry #design #icons #vintagefashion #vintageclothing #iconicdesign #iconicfashion #lv #lvbag #lvvintage #lvalma #lvcollection #lvsupreme #supreme #louisvuittonhandbag, vintagelv, vintagelouisvuitton #louisvuittonsupreme #bagcollection #louisvuittoncollection