The Perfect Purse

IF THERE WAS EVER SUCH A THING AS A CAPSULE BAG, LOUIS VUITTON’S CAPUCINES IS IT. WITH ITS MINIMALIST AND NO-FRILLS APPROACH, IT CAN TRULY TAKE YOU THROUGH THE DAY AND ON ANY OCCASION

Named after the very first boutiYue Louis >uitton opened along :ue Neuve-desCapucines in 18 , the Capucines bag with its architectural form and minimalistic style is fast becoming one of the French brand’s most recognisable and beloved designs. While adhering to a contemporary and utilitarian motif, the Capucines stays true to Louis >uitton’s DNA of clean lines and a timeless, sophisticated approach, making it widely appealing to both high fashion and high-street fans alike.

First unveiled in 2013, the Capucines continues to reinvent itself season after season. This summer, Louis >uitton has come out with vibrant monochrome colours, including snow, eau de rose, dragon fruit and banane. 5ade in supple Taurillon leather, the Capucines bag comes with a plexiglass handle, Ayers skin finish and enlarged shoulder straps · tweaks that allow for more ways to carry the bag, as well occasions to use them.

This summer, the wicker iteration of the Capucines · otherwise referred to as the 5usette · is available in a caramel leather shade. The Capucines was first offered in two sibes · the G5 and 55 · but due to its popularity and reYuests from clients, Louis >uitton expanded the range to include smaller options" P5, 55, BB and 5ini. With the creation of this bag, the goal was to be able to extend the Louis >uitton range to include collections that were purer, cleaner and less logo-laden, appealing to a clientele that didn’t Yuite fancy the monogram-focused collections.

The Capucines is sophisticated, contemporary and edgy, and finished off with the L> initials embossed prominently but ever so tastefully at the front of the bag. ;earching for that go-to purse' Look no further.