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An elegant choice for city days and dinner plans, the Louis Vuitton Monogram Croissant MM slips comfortably over the shoulder, keeping daily essentials secure with its top zip. Its vintage appeal elevates casual outfits and adds polish to evening looks—ideal from brunch to a night out.
Please note that the majority of our items are vintage and therefore have tales to tell unless stated otherwise. Therefore, please look at pictures, descriptions and measurements provided as they give you the best idea of the story this item has to tell.
* Please note that when you buy a vintage product, the dimensions may vary slightly from a new one depending on previous care and storage.
Q: What typically fits inside the Louis Vuitton Monogram Croissant MM? A: With approximate measurements of 31 × 19 × 4 cm, it’s ideal for daily essentials: a large smartphone, compact or slim continental wallet, keys, slim sunglasses in a soft case, AirPods and a small cosmetics pouch. A small e‑reader/Kindle can fit; a 500 ml water bottle or bulky cases may reduce ease of zip closure due to the curved opening and slim depth. For a tailored fit check, compare your items with our Measurements or ask us to test this exact piece.
Q: Can I wear it crossbody, and is the strap adjustable? A: The Croissant MM is designed primarily for shoulder carry. It has a single adjustable flat shoulder strap (approx. 50 cm drop at the longest); on some frames it can be worn as a high crossbody, but it’s most comfortable under the arm on the shoulder. The handle drop is about 23 cm for hand or crook‑of‑arm carry.
Q: Is this model discontinued or currently produced? A: The original Croissant line was introduced in the early 2000s and later discontinued. Louis Vuitton has released Croissant‑inspired styles in recent seasons, but proportions and details differ from vintage pieces. This item is a vintage Monogram Croissant MM.
Q: How secure is the closure and what is the interior like? A: It features a top zip closure for everyday security and a red Alcantara (microfibre) lining with one internal slip pocket to organise small essentials. The main compartment remains open for larger items—our listing photos show the exact layout of this piece.
Q: Where is the date code located on this model, and does it have a microchip? A: On Alcantara‑lined Louis Vuitton bags from this era, the date code is typically stamped directly into the microfibre lining—often inside or near the interior pocket—and can lighten or fade with time. LV transitioned to embedded microchips around 2021; as a vintage early‑2000s piece, this bag is expected to have a traditional date code rather than a microchip.
Q: What materials is it made from, and where was this piece produced? A: Monogram coated canvas with natural Vachetta leather trim and gold‑tone hardware, lined in red Alcantara. This specific bag is labelled Made in France.
Q: How should I care for the Monogram canvas and Vachetta leather? A: Coated canvas is durable—wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry immediately. Vachetta is untreated and develops a honey patina; avoid water, oils, hand sanitiser and dark denim transfer. If lightly wet, blot (don’t rub) and allow to air‑dry away from heat. Store stuffed, upright, in a breathable dust bag, keeping hardware from pressing into leather.
Q: How does the MM compare to the PM and GM sizes? A: The Croissant was produced in PM, MM and GM. The MM strikes a balanced, everyday capacity—larger than the compact PM but less bulky than the GM. Exact dimensions can vary slightly by production era; please rely on the Measurements provided for this exact bag.
Q: What is the condition of this item? A: Overall Very Good, with light traces of use. The exterior and interior show minimal wear, and the hardware is shiny with light scratches. Please review our photos and Condition notes for a full view of this individual piece.
Q: What accessories are included and how is authenticity guaranteed? A: This listing is sold as the bag only (no accessories). Every item at A Retro Tale is rigorously authenticated by our in‑house experts using multi‑point checks of materials, stitching, hardware, stamps and construction. We stand behind the authenticity of every piece we sell.
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RETURNS
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AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED
A Retro Tale specialises in vintage and pre-owned goods from the world's most loved fashion houses. We guarantee that all of our products are 100 percent authentic. Every item sold on our site undergoes a rigorous authentication process, in which our experts delve deep into the heritage of a brand via its craftsmanship techniques. This requires a rigorous and methodical process.
For us, authentication is about more than expertise; it offers a fascinating insight into the history of fashion and the craftsmanship involved in production.
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/ Louis Vuitton
/ Bags
/ Shoulder bags
1 215 £
60%
off retail price
• Monogram coated canvas with Vachetta leather trim
• Gold-toned hardware
• Single adjustable flat shoulder strap
• Red Alcantara lining with one internal slip pocket
• Top zip closure
• Vintage
The authenticity of this bag has been checked and verified by our experts who have over 10 years of experience in vintage and luxury bags. We also use a well established 3rd party authentication tool to verify our bags.
