Chapter 1
The boy who walked to Paris
Chapter 2
Unpickable locks and secret trunks
Chapter 3
Speeding into the modern age
Chapter 4
The birth of global luxury pop art
YOUR GOAL
Master of The box maker who conquered the fashion world
Ch 3 · Speeding into the modern age
louisvuitton The Louis Vuitton Speedy
First called the Express (oh yeah!) / Folds flat when you're on the move (oh-oh!)
louisvuitton A monogrammed travel trunk shrinks into a Speedy handbag with polished brass hardware.
louisvuitton Stacked wooden trunks show monogrammed canvas patterns, polished brass locks, and leather trim
Fun Fact
Audrey's request: Audrey Hepburn loved the Speedy bag so much she asked Vuitton to make an even smaller version, creating the iconic Speedy 25.
Glossary
speedy (adjective)
Characterized by rapid movement, action, or progress. In 1930, Louis Vuitton introduced a compact travel bag, later renamed the Speedy to reflect rapid transit.
Characterized by rapid movement, action, or progress. In 1930, Louis Vuitton introduced a compact travel bag, later renamed the Speedy to reflect rapid transit.
Quiz
Which iconic soft duffle bag was introduced in 1930 for short weekend car trips?
Quiz
What new mode of transport prompted the design of the Keepall and Speedy bags?
Quiz
What was the original purpose of the lightweight Steamer bag introduced in 1901?
Quiz
Which Hollywood actress requested a smaller version of the Speedy bag, creating the Speedy 25?