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Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Félicie Pochette Black Empreinte
Grade B+
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Features
| Brand | Louis Vuitton |
| Model | Pochette Félicie · Monogram Empreinte |
| Year | 2020 · date code CA**** |
| Carried | Crossbody strap · shoulder · clutch (chain removed) |
| Exterior | Black grained Monogram Empreinte leather · embossed LV Monogram · golden snap closure · envelope profile |
| Interior | Black cotton canvas · one flat pocket |
| Insert included | Black Empreinte leather zipped pouch · leather interior · removable |
| Hardware | Gold-tone · slightly faded in some areas · removable 105 cm round link chain |
| Dimensions | 21.5 × 12 × 3.5 cm |
| Chain | 105 cm · gold-tone · removable · crossbody or doubled shoulder wear |
| Capacity | Phone · card holder · keys · lipstick · ideal size for essentials |
| Origin | Made in France · date code CA**** |
| Condition | Good overall condition · clean leather without flaws · slight signs of use · hardware slightly faded · clean interior with previous signs of use |
| Packaging | Rarr Vintage Dustbag |
| Grade | B |
Why we love it
| ✓ Black Empreinte · embossed matte LV Monogram · the most subtle and chic LV | ✓ Zipped pouch insert included · two independent storage compartments · everyday organization | |
| ✓ Removable gold-tone chain · clutch or crossbody · two bags in one | ✓ 2020 date code · Empreinte leather that softens with time · natural LV patina |
Description & History
The Pochette Félicie in black Empreinte leather is the most understated and versatile version of one of Louis Vuitton's most worn bags of the last decade — the LV Monogram embossed in the black leather, in colorless relief, appeals to those who appreciate recognizable luxury without ostentatious display.
Monogram Empreinte leather is one of Louis Vuitton's signature materials — a full-grain cowhide leather, in which the historic Monogram pattern is cold-embossed to create a tactile and visual relief that changes depending on the light angle. In its black version, Empreinte removes all color and ostentation to retain only texture and silhouette — luxury in its purest form. Louis Vuitton itself specifies that this leather "will gain in suppleness and beauty over time, with the embossing evolving as a testament to its owner's experiences."
The Félicie is an envelope clutch measuring 21.5 × 12 cm — large enough to hold a phone, cards, and essentials, yet compact enough not to be cumbersome. It includes two removable modules: a zipped pouch in Empreinte leather (included with this item) and a main compartment with a flat pocket. The removable 105 cm gold-tone chain can be worn crossbody for hands-free use, or removed entirely for an evening clutch — two bags in one.
How to wear it — 4 ways:
Everyday crossbody — 105 cm chain worn long, crossed over the torso, with jeans + a sailor top or an oversized blazer. The black Empreinte suits all contexts: office, errands, coffee. The gold-tone chain adds an effortless touch of luxury.
Evening clutch — chain removed, held in hand or slipped under the arm, with a midi dress or a suit. The envelope profile and black Empreinte are perfectly suited for an evening out, dinner, or a show — discreet enough not to steal the spotlight from the outfit.
Doubled shoulder — chain folded for a shorter shoulder wear, with a coat or structured jacket. The compact size stays put, and the chain remains securely in place.
Total black look — with an entirely black outfit (coat, pants, ankle boots), the black Empreinte Félicie integrates perfectly without color disruption, with the gold-tone chain as the only point of contrast. The effect is powerful and very current.
Certified authenticity
Authentic piece · Made in France · date code CA**** (2020) · Rarr Vintage dustbag · Rarr Vintage authenticity certificate
