In the Louis Vuitton family, we ask for the sac Keepall ! Certainly the travel bag the most famous in the world, this sober and elegant accessory has spanned the decades without ever going out of fashion. Spotlight on the history of Keepall and its unfailing success.
One need, one bag
We can say it: the sac Keepall is a leather goods veteran! Its origins date back to the end of the 19[items] century, a period in which short trips became more democratic thanks to the automobile. Louis Vuitton then launched the Night Bag, a kind of long shopping bag completing the heavy travel trunks intended to remain in car trunks. It is this accessory that will inspire the Keepall, launched in 1930, and named alternately “Tient-tout” and “ Globe-Trotter ».
More modern than its predecessor, the Keepall is intended to reflect a era in motion. It is indeed thought of as a practical bag for women, which began to take off during the Roaring Twenties. Sport, trips to the coast, driving: the bag designed by Louis Vuitton accompanies them in their new activities and helps them breathe wind of freedom in wardrobes.
This "weekend bag" » is soft, made of cotton canvas and particularly functional. Assets subsequently remodeled and modernized, to allow it to become much more than a passing bag in the 1930s. Now well anchored in its time, the Keepall is undoubtedly one of the most popular models from Louis Vuitton. All you have to do is see the many models of second hand keepall bags that sell weekly on Vintega!
The many advantages of Keepall
A bag that stays at the top of the bill for so long necessarily has qualities that are no longer to be proven! This is indeed the case of Keepall de Louis Vuitton which, while being sober, stands out for its well-thought-out features.
The first is its single compartment, which allows you to organize it as you wish and place a large number of objects in it. This particularity, which is rare in leather goods collections, also makes it a extremely versatile bag, which can be used as a travel bag, as a sports bag, or even as a work bag in its narrower version.
Light and flexible, the Keepall nevertheless always retains its recognizable, harmonious and timeless shape, and whether it is carried by hand or on the shoulder thanks to its adjustable shoulder strap And removable. Although it was initially designed in simple cotton, the travel bag then adopted the coated Monogram canvas invented by one of the heirs of Louis Vuitton to the late 50s. An improvement which gave it an advantage that it lacked until then: water resistance. Hard to beat !
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Everyone's bag
Yes Keepall contributed in its own way to offering a little more independence to women at the beginning of the 20[items] century, it has since become everyone's bag. Unisex bag par excellence, it is worn by both David Beckham and Victoria. Its very simple style also does not require any advanced knowledge of fashion: it can be easily associated with all outfits, which probably also contributed to its popularity with men!
Similarly, although it was originally designed for travel, the bag Keepall by Louis Vuitton has also been able to make a place for itself in everyday life. It is certainly seen most often on the arms of celebrities in airports, but it is not uncommon to come across this all-purpose model in the streets of London or Paris. more spacious than le Speedy, its little brother with a similar shape, it can be a perfect ally for days in town.
Your name isn't Victoria Beckham or Gigi Hadid? No problem ! From 1930 to 2023, fashion has had time to evolve: the luxury leather goods is no longer reserved for the elite, and the second hand allows in particular all those who wish to buy the sac Keepall of their dreams!
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A century of styles and patterns
In almost 100 years, the bag Keepall had time to vary the pleasures.
On the format side first of all, since the bag exists in four sizes : the Keepall 45, the Keepall 50, the Keepall 55 and the Keepall 60, these numbers indicating the width of the model. The 45, 50 and 55 can thus be suitable for a baggage cabin during a plane trip. Other sizes are sometimes added during special collections, such as the Keepall 25 or XS For example.
Very popular in Monogram and Damier canvases, the travel bag has also been transformed with the most famous collaborations of Louis Vuitton. Paintings revisited by Jeff Koons with peas Yayoi Kusama, without forgetting the cherries Takashi Murakami, the Keepall easily adapted to various styles.
Prints that did not prevent the success of the plain versions. Embossed monograms adorn certain models with simplicity, while the epi leather highlights the roundness of the bag. Whether you opt for a plain model or an iconic pattern, we have what you need at With a rifle ! Take a look at our selection of sacs Keepall vintage to find your happiness, or seek inspiration from our collection of sacs Louis Vuitton d’occasion : from the great classics to the most recent pieces, nuggets await you.
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