The Swan Crossbody - Vintage Monogram in Vachetta
This Swan started out as an authentic Louis Vuitton Poche Toilette 26. This is one of my FAVES!!! This one is the perfect crossbody, holding LOTS of things, and comes in at 9.8" wide by 6.5" tall and about 2" deep.
The bag's zipper was removed as it was no longer functional. The interior was Vuittonite but was super sticky so it was removed, leaving clean plain canvas. There was no legible date code in the Vuittonite. I’ve included an organizer in the purse, which helps keeps the bag’s structure, and makes sure your goodies are organized. There is a gold button magnetic snap that keeps your goodies secure. All outside edges are stitched by hand with an natural leather lace that has been dyed to match the two handles.
Brass eyelets were added to the corners so that the brass rings could easily go through them. There are two straps included with this bag!! The longer adjustable vachetta leather strap is perfect to wear crossbody (41-49"). It looks JUST like an authentic LV strap!! Or, remove it and carry the bag with the smaller braided vachetta strap (12")! Both straps are completely removable.
A video of this bag has been added to my Instagram stores, and will be saved in the highlights called The Swan!
Please note: This is a vintage bags and will show some wear. I try to call out everything, but please make sure to look at the pictures!! Bags will come with a BBV dust bag.
About Vuittonite: Prior to 1997, Louis Vuitton lined many of its bags with a vinyl-like material known as Vuittonite. It was used (and patented) by Louis Vuitton because its resistance to water makes it easy to clean. Unfortunately, when exposed to high heat or humidity, Vuittonite begins to deteriorate and peel away from the edges of the bag. Over time, it becomes increasingly sticky, forming a residue (which, in extreme cases, is black in color) that transfers to anything placed inside the bag. If your Vuittonite is starting to get sticky, try putting some talcum powder inside, lightly coating it. It works!!!