Louis Vuitton - Nile – Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag - Shoulder bag

The Louis Vuitton Nile is a quietly distinguished model within the house's vintage shoulder bag catalogue — a camera-style silhouette defined by its horizontal rectangular body, dual zip compartments, and the characteristic vachetta leather corner reinforcements that speak to the functional design sensibility of the Vuitton atelier. Produced in France and bearing the date code AR0082, this example carries the accumulated character of a genuinely pre-owned luxury piece.
The exterior is executed in Louis Vuitton's signature Monogram coated canvas, with the iconic LV initials, floral quatrefoils, and diamond motifs distributed evenly across the deep brown ground. The body is divided into two compartments, each secured by a gold-tone brass zipper: a front zip pocket for quick-access essentials and a larger main compartment running the full depth of the bag. The vachetta leather corner guards have developed the warm honey patina characteristic of authentic, aged Vuitton trim — a quality that collectors and enthusiasts recognise as a mark of genuine provenance and material integrity. The adjustable shoulder strap is executed in Monogram canvas with a vachetta leather adjuster tab and gold-tone hardware, offering a versatile carry range suited to various body types and styling preferences. The interior features the house's signature brown canvas lining and bears the "LOUIS VUITTON PARIS made in France" stamp in the characteristic ink print of the period.
The Nile's horizontal profile and dual-zip organisation make it a practical and aesthetically coherent choice for daily use or travel. It carries the essentials of a full day without excess volume, and its structured silhouette ensures a composed appearance regardless of contents.
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The Nile represents Louis Vuitton at its most functional and timeless — a bag designed without compromise, built to endure, and now available to a new custodian who appreciates the depth of its heritage.

Details

Brand: Louis Vuitton
Model: Nile Shoulder Bag
Reference: M45244 / AR0082 (date code – manufactured in France)
Material: Monogram coated canvas, vachetta leather trim
Colour: Brown monogram / Natural vachetta / Gold hardware
Country of manufacture: France
Period: 1900–2000
Features: Monogram canvas, dual zip compartments, vachetta leather corner guards, adjustable Monogram canvas shoulder strap, gold-tone brass hardware, brown canvas interior lining

Hardware colour: Gold
Width: 28 cm
Height: 20 cm
Depth: 11 cm
Shoulder strap length: 110–128 cm




Condition details
Grade AB (Good condition)
Used with visible signs of age consistent with a vintage pre-owned piece. The Monogram canvas exterior retains its structural integrity with no cracking or significant peeling. The vachetta leather corner guards and strap adjuster show natural patina darkening and surface marks appropriate to the piece's age and use history. Hardware is functional. Interior reflects regular use. A presentable and characterful example of this collectible vintage Vuitton model.

Authentication & sourcing
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