{"product_id":"louis-vuitton-monogram-papillon-26-shoulder-bag","title":"Louis Vuitton Monogram Papillon 26 Shoulder Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst introduced in 1966, the \u003cstrong\u003eLouis Vuitton Papillon \u003c\/strong\u003ewas designed by \u003cstrong\u003eHenri Racamier\u003c\/strong\u003e, the son-in-law of Gaston-Louis Vuitton and husband of Louis Vuitton’s great-granddaughter, Odile Vuitton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNamed after the French word for “butterfly,” the Papillon is defined by its distinctive cylindrical body and paired handles, designed to evoke the body and wings of a butterfly. Its playful yet functional silhouette marked an important chapter in the evolution of Louis Vuitton’s Monogram canvas from traditional travel pieces into modern everyday handbags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis vintage example is crafted from the House’s iconic Monogram coated canvas and finished with natural cowhide-leather trim. Over time, the vegetable-tanned leather has developed a rich reddish-brown patina, giving the bag the warm, distinctive character associated with well-aged vintage Louis Vuitton.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Papillon 26 became the line’s most popular and versatile size, offering generous interior space without the bulk of the larger version. Its structured barrel shape accommodates everyday essentials while retaining a compact, polished appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow discontinued in its original Monogram configuration, the Papillon 26 remains a recognizable archival Louis Vuitton design with practical everyday appeal and enduring collectible value.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand: \u003c\/strong\u003eLouis Vuitton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Papillon 26\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle: \u003c\/strong\u003eBarrel Bag \/ Shoulder Bag\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduced:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1966\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Designer: \u003c\/strong\u003eHenri Racamier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003eMonogram Coated Canvas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrim: \u003c\/strong\u003eAged Natural Cowhide Leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich Reddish Brown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSignature Detail: \u003c\/strong\u003eCylindrical Butterfly-Inspired Silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStatus: \u003c\/strong\u003eVintage \/ Discontinued\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11 in \/ 28 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 in \/ 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 in \/ 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStrap Drop: \u003c\/strong\u003e5 in \/ 13 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note that measurements were taken by hand and may vary slightly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Vuitton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54235276083564,"sku":null,"price":869.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1007\/1300\/5420\/files\/exec-c7851817-3075-446d-baf7-dd5425354ee6.png?v=1787441173","url":"https:\/\/morethanvintage.us\/products\/louis-vuitton-monogram-papillon-26-shoulder-bag","provider":"MORETHAN VINTAGE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}