What’s playful but still practical and classic-looking? Well, it’s the Louis Vuitton Bento Box Bag from the Cruise 2018 Collection. In short for those that do not know what ‘Bento Box’ is; a Bento Box is a single portion home-packed meal in Japanese Cuisine. When creating the bag, Louis Vuitton was inspired by this idea.
And it’s not the first-time that Louis Vuitton designed a bag inspired by the Japanese Culture. Consider the latest Pochette Kabuki Bag or the beautiful Kimono Coated Bag. Louis Vuitton also regularly collaborate with unique Japanese artist in creating handbags like the Cherry Blossom Bag.
The Design
To be honest, if you remove the handle and the shoulder strap, the Bento Box Bag also reminds me of a take-away box that’s often used by Chinese take-away restaurants. This bag has a boxy shape with curvy design on the top. The bottom is supported with a leather patch and put together with two golden studs.
The center comes with the signature LV lock and padlock closure, which looks stunning. The top is embellished with a removable handle and it also comes with a removable leather strap for shoulder carry. The mix of colors is also interesting if you consider the Reversed Monogram Print version; there are black, dark brown and light brown colors, finished with gold hardware.
The Interior
Inside this small bag, you will find one compartment and an interior pocket. This Bento Box Bag can also be used as a clutch bag because the handle and shoulder strap can be removed. Or you can consider carrying it as a small shoulder bag.
The Sizes And Prices
Currently there are three sizes available:
Louis Vuitton Small Bento Box Bag in Reversed Monogram
Size: 5.9’ x 6.2’ x 2.8’ (L x H x W) inches
Prices: $2350 USD, $3050 CAD, €1790 euro, £1660 GBP, $19100 HKD, ¥17700 CNY, $3150 AUD, ¥279720 JPY
Louis Vuitton Medium Bento Box Bag in Reversed Monogram
Size: 10.’ x 6.2’ x 2.8’ (L x H x W) inches
Prices: $2610 USD, $3350 CAD, €1980 euro, £1850 GBP, $21300 HKD, ¥19700 CNY, $3500 AUD, ¥311040 JPY
Louis Vuitton Medium Bento Box Bag in Epi
Size: 10.2’ x 7.5’ x 3.1’ (L x H x W) inches
Prices: $2880 USD, $3550 CAD€2080 euro, £1940 GBP, $23800 HKD, ¥22100 CNY, $3700 AUD, ¥340200 JPY
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Hello! Do you perhaps know if the Bento was indeed made in black Epi? It was that only for runway? I can only find replicas in epi black, no authentic and am worried about the authenticity of an epi one I won on auction. Your feedback would be so appreciated!!