Spring calls for must-have handbags in candy shades and cutesy shapes. Thankfully, the new season collections are bursting with options - from chic chain bags to soft drawstring pouches and plenty more besides.
At Louis Vuitton, the Pochette Métis MM cross-body bag gets a spring update in the house’s Monogram Empreinte Couture signature. Cut from embossed, printed and embroidered cowhide for a unique finish, and adorned with a gold-toned S-lock, the new MM, £2,450, in soft hazelnut, is small but mighty. Practical features include three internal compartments for everyday belongings, plus a handy zipped pocket on the back.
And while you can't check in per se, why not check out the new Louis Vuitton pop-up hotel at 28 Berkeley Square. This carefully curated space takes a deep dive into the history of the LV monogram through heritage pieces - from its beginnings in 1896 to the present day.
Open now through June 21, the four-storey townhouse is split into themed rooms dedicated to specific signature bag styles. For instance, there's the Speedy Room and the Neverfull Gym. Afternoon tea in the hotel's Café Alma or a glass of champagne in the lower-ground Bar Noé is the perfect way to end your 'stay'. Guests can also write home about their experience on one of the illustrated Louis Vuitton postcards featuring the brand's early luggage adverts. Bon Voyage!
Louis Vuitton, 17-20 New Bond Street, London W1S 2RB or visit the Louis Vuitton Hotel London, 28 Berkeley Square, London, W1J 6EN