Louis Vuitton Gaia Hobo in Monogram Epice - SOLD

This is a 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Gaia Hobo in Monogram Epice with golden brass hardware.

Similar in shape to the Artsy MM, but ever so slightly smaller this fabulously supple trapezoid tote has beautiful mustard toned, calfskin side panels & and firm, running stitch feature shoulder strap in smooth vachette.

A neat, lockable front pocket, classic hanging cloche and embossed circular rivet detailing, it literally oozes LV DNA.

An open top design, wear the top 'up' for the tall, curved look or fold over to create the traditional hobo shape, its easy to use, lovely to carry and weighing in at 752g its light compared to capacity.

Condition - Good Used*

Details -

Well shaped with acres of room inside, it will stand up empty and the canvas is excellent throughout. A nice thick example from 2016, corners display very light rubbing to the canvas at the base curves with minor drying to the inking, (edge sealent) to the black layer below.

The epice calfskin panels at each side of the bag are excellent. Colour consistent, soft and pliable with a beautiful grain and entirely without issue.

The sturdy, calfskin vachette shoulder strap is well shaped, uniformly honeyed and without obvious patina. Edging all in place and feature stitching entirely intact.

Patina can be noted to the hanging cloche bell and the internal 'Made in France' badge.

The reason for the * rating is due to the 'red' inking loss to the side edges of the shoulder straps end loops that attach to the hardware pieces. Shown with the zoom in the Gallery above, these are much less visible to the naked eye and do not affect the use of the piece in any way. This has been reflected in the price however.

The front turnlock, base plate and undersides display light scratches and the padlock has a small chip to its lower RH edge, as shown.

The four embossed flat rivets display very light surface scratches. The Epice calfskin, circular base plinths beneath each are excellent. The base feet display scratches and paling to their apex.

Fully lined in a soft peach coloured microfibre with a couple of very small, vague, smudge like marks to the lining on the upper LH side. The lining around the top aperture of the bag is ruffled and slightly darkened from use. There is darkening to the two inner top sides where the Louis Vuitton embossed clips contact with the fabric.

Made in France

Date Code DR1106 (2016)

Size

34cm wide x 28cm high x depth is 17cm

Top handle has a mid point drop of 16cm with additional 'slouch' available.

Weight is 752g

Includes - NPNP containing photo of receipt, (original available on request 14 days after sale),  LV Receipt Sleeve, Care Booklet, Louis Vuitton Mini Dustbag for Padlock and Large Dustbag for bag & LV Presentation Box with Leather Tie and Feature Tag.

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