Marking 130 years of its Monogram canvas, Louis Vuitton highlights five key bags for 2026 that balance heritage and modernity. The Neverfull MM remains a versatile workhorse, the Speedy Bandoulière 20 and Alma BB reinterpret archival shapes, while the new Multipass is positioned as a future icon and the Pochette Métis continues to attract a strong, savvy following, including in resale.
Louis Vuitton has never been a house particularly concerned with the tyranny of seasons. Its most iconic and enduring bags exist outside the fashion calendar, returning year after year as objects of recognition, while newer silhouettes arrive with the unmistakable ambition of becoming the next generation of icons. In 2026, that discourse has added significance: the Maison is marking 130 years of its Monogram canvas. From the house’s best-known classics to a newer silhouette being positioned as an icon in its own right, these are five Louis Vuitton bags worth knowing now.
Few handbags are as closely associated with Louis Vuitton as the Neverfull. Alongside the Speedy, it remains one of the house’s most recognisable and popular styles, with three sizes, PM, MM and GM, of which the MM has become the particularly versatile middle ground. The current India offering in Cerise Monogram canvas measures 47 x 28 x 14 cm and combines the house’s Monogram coated canvas with natural cowhide-leather trim and gold-colour hardware. Four side laces allow the shape to be adjusted, while a hook closure secures the opening. Inside, a removable zipped pouch doubles as a clutch, and the bag is large enough to accommodate a 13-inch laptop.
Price: Rs. 1,80,000.
The Speedy has travelled a long way from its origins in the 1930s, becoming one of the most recognisable handbag silhouettes in luxury. The Bandoulière iteration adds a practical dimension to the classic handheld form with a removable shoulder strap, while the compact 20 offers a distinctly smaller interpretation. On Louis Vuitton’s India site, the current version comes in Hazelnut Monogram Empreinte leather, measuring 20.5 x 13.5 x 12 cm. It features embossed cowhide leather, a matching leather trim, a microfibre lining and gold-toned hardware, with a double-zip closure secured by a padlock and keys. A removable, adjustable strap allows it to be carried over the shoulder or across the body.
Price: Rs. 2,65,000, currently on pre-order.
The Alma has the architectural quality of a handbag designed to hold its shape long after the trend cycle has moved on. Its origins can be traced to a 1930s Vuitton design, and the silhouette has since appeared in everything from Monogram canvas to glossy Vernis leather. The BB is the smallest of its current size family, alongside the PM and GM. In Hazelnut Monogram Empreinte leather, the India-listed version measures 23.5 x 17.5 x 11.5 cm and features embossed cowhide leather, matching leather trim and gold-toned hardware. Four protective metal feet protect the base, while a removable, adjustable strap allows for cross-body wear.
Price: Rs. 2,69,000, currently on pre-order.
Then there is the newcomer. Louis Vuitton India is currently introducing the Multipass with the emphatic declaration, ‘Discover the new Icon: Multipass.’ Taking cues from the Express handbag, the design has a softer, more relaxed profile than some of the house’s structured classics. It is crafted in Monogram canvas with contrasting cowhide-leather trims and gold-toned hardware, while a braided chain strap can be removed depending on how it is carried. Measuring 30 x 26 x 10 cm, it is designed to accommodate an 11-inch tablet. Whether it eventually achieves the longevity of the Neverfull or Speedy remains to be seen, but its positioning within the house is already clear.
Price: Rs. 2,66,000.
For those looking beyond the obvious icons, the Pochette Métis has developed its own following. Its compact satchel shape is distinguished by the polished gold-tone S-lock, structured top handle and long detachable strap, which allows it to move between hand, shoulder and cross-body carry. The appeal lies partly in its proportions: small enough to retain the character of a day-to-evening bag, but structured enough to feel substantial. It has also become a familiar name in the resale market, where demand for sought-after Louis Vuitton styles can keep pre-owned prices comparatively strong.
Price: approximately Rs. 2.3 – Rs. 2.6 lakh at international retail, depending on the version and market.