this is, Louis Vuitton Monogram Year—A multi-motif pattern that has stood the test of time for exactly 130 years. Part of the Maison’s year-long celebration includes highlighting five iconic bags that have become synonymous with the monogram. Keepall is one of them, and of the five models, it is perhaps the most representative of Louis Vuitton’s storied travel history.

As one of the few original Parisian trunk makers still surviving, Louis Vuitton’s long association with travel is one of the foundations of the house. It’s something creative directors often go back to and infuse into their collections. The Keepall has remained a staple, appearing countless times over the decades, while maintaining its distinctive silhouette.

The Keepall was created in the 1930s as a lightweight travel companion. Trunks were great, but carrying multiple trunks when traveling by train was no easy task. Originally named “Le Tientout” (French for “everything fits”), it literally does what it does: spacious enough for weekend excursions and beyond. Its flexible structure allows it to be folded flat for storage as well as to pack an extra bag in case you need it. All this makes this bag a bag that you will see at least once in airport terminals around the world.

Yes, with Keepall Speedy share the same silhouette. But the Keepall came first and inspired its more everyday, compact sibling. This is an original, just like the Louis Vuitton monogram. Louis Vuitton design characteristics.