The LV Ivy bag was launched in November 2019 as part of Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2020 collection. The vintage style satchel bag is an updated version of the LV Belair bag which was launched in 1994.
Featuring an LV signature buckle closure and a top handle, the Louis Vuitton Ivy bag is extremely versatile in the way it can be carried. Besides being carried from the top handle or as a clutch, it also comes with an adjustable add-on strap which means the bag can also be worn cross body or simply over the shoulder.
The interior, which is lined with microfibre, is made up of one main pocket and two separate slip pockets at the back. There are no pockets on the exterior of the Ivy bag.
The Ivy bag comes in the LV monogram coated canvas with leather trims and gold hardware. You may have already noticed that the leather trimming on the Ivy bag is darker than usual. This is due to the fact that the vachetta is pre-treated, and goes very nicely with the vintage style of the bag.
There is one major design flaw when it comes to the Ivy bag, and that is the fact that the closure is not magnetic. This means that the bag needs to be unbuckled and re-buckled every time you want to get into the bag. On the plus side, this means that the bag is rather secure.
Louis Vuitton Ivy Bag Size and Dimensions
The LV Ivy bag measures at 23.5 x 18.0 x 9.0 cm and it is also extremely lightweight. The removable and adjustable leather strap has a minimum drop of 53 cm and a maximum of 59 cm.
Storage-wise, the accordion-style main pouch has enough space for all the essentials including a phone, purse, some makeup items, headphones and some other everyday basics. It will probably make a great everyday bag if you do not like to lug too much stuff around.
Where to buy the Louis Vuitton Ivy Bag
Currently retailing at €1,510 / $1,940 / £1,400, the bag can be purchased directly via Louis Vuitton.
To sum up, the Louis Vuitton Ivy bag is stylish retro bag which is extremely versatile. Getting in and out of it may be a little bit of a pain, but it is also secure, lightweight and very comfortable to carry.