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Louis Vuitton
Features
| Brand | Louis Vuitton |
| Model | Saint Cloud GM |
| Era | Vintage 2001 · date code TH**** |
| Material | LV Monogram coated canvas · natural cowhide leather · gold brass hardware |
| Color | Brown Monogram · honey patinated cowhide leather · gold brass hardware |
| Dimensions | 24 × 23 × 6.5 cm |
| Carried | Crossbody · adjustable cowhide leather strap |
| Closure | Snap button · leather tab · signature brass ring |
| Interior | 1 zippered pocket · clean · slight previous signs of use · no major flaws |
| Exterior | Clean monogram canvas · beautiful patina on cowhide leather · slight mark on the front leather patch · slightly rubbed corners · clean back slip pocket · slightly rubbed shoulder strap · brass hardware in good condition · no major flaws |
| Capacity | Compact wallet · phone · passport · lipstick · keys |
| Date code | TH**** — piece dated 2001 |
| Packaging | Rarr Vintage dustbag |
| Grade | B− |
Why we love it
| ✓ Saint Cloud GM · rare and highly sought-after vintage LV model | ✓ Patinated cowhide leather · beautiful golden warmth acquired over time | |
| ✓ Gold brass hardware · signature Saint Cloud ring | ✓ Piece dated 2001 · over 20 years of history to wear |
Description & history
The Louis Vuitton Saint Cloud GM in monogram canvas and natural cowhide leather is one of the most desirable and rarest crossbody bags from the house — its rounded saddle silhouette, its leather tab ending with a brass ring, and its iconic monogram canvas make it an immediately recognizable piece, as elegant in 2025 as it was on the day it was created.
The Saint Cloud is one of Louis Vuitton's historic crossbody models, now discontinued — making it a particularly sought-after collector's item for LV vintage enthusiasts. Its name evokes the Parisian bourgeois commune, and its half-moon silhouette recalls the equestrian satchels that inspired a whole generation of house bags. The gold brass hardware — a characteristic D-ring passing through the leather tab — is its immediately identifiable signature.
Natural, undyed cowhide leather is one of the noblest materials used by Louis Vuitton — over time, it develops a unique golden honey patina on each piece, a result of natural oxidation through contact with air and light. On this Saint Cloud dated 2001, the patina is beautiful and well-established, giving the bag that authentic vintage warmth that new ones can never replicate.
In good overall condition, the monogram canvas is clean. A slight mark is visible on the front leather patch, and the corners and shoulder strap show slight rubbing consistent with the age of the piece — an assumed vintage patina, without major flaws. The interior is clean. Sold with Rarr Vintage dustbag — a Saint Cloud GM to wear or collect.
Guide des grades
| Grade | A | B+ | B | B− | C+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| État | Comme Neuf | Excellent | Très bon | Bon | Correct |
| Usure | Aucune trace | Traces infimes | Légères marques | Usure visible | Usure notable |
| Détails | Jamais porté, étiquettes présentes ou non | Très peu porté, aspect quasi-neuf | Porté régulièrement, entretenu avec soin | Signes d'usure perceptibles, bel aspect général | Usure marquée, prix ajusté en conséquence |
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