{"product_id":"louis-vuitton-monogram-montsouris-mm-backpack-vintage-1998-date-code-sp0928","title":"Louis Vuitton Monogram Montsouris MM Backpack — Vintage 1998 | Date Code SP0928","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome bags are fashion. This one is history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLouis Vuitton Montsouris MM\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most beloved and collectible backpacks the house ever produced — and this one comes with a story. Date code \u003cstrong\u003eSP0928\u003c\/strong\u003e places its birth in \u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 1998\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted in France at the height of LV's golden era of craftsmanship. Nearly three decades later, it carries the kind of character that only time and real life can give a bag. The vachetta has deepened into a rich, authentic honey-golden patina. The monogram canvas remains bold and intact. This is a piece that has lived — and it shows beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Montsouris MM was discontinued years ago, making authentic examples increasingly rare and sought after by collectors worldwide. If you've been looking for one, you know how hard they are to find in any condition. This one is ready for its next chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Louis Vuitton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Montsouris MM Backpack (Vintage Silhouette)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monogram Coated Canvas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e SP0928 (Made in France, February 1998)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e France\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signature LV Monogram Coated Canvas with Vachetta Leather Trim\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass (naturally oxidized\/tarnished with age)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cocoa brown fabric textile lining with interior slip pocket and D-ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front exterior zip pocket, top drawstring cord closure, adjustable leather shoulder straps with brass buckles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApproximate Measurements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition — Good Pre-Owned Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExterior Canvas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Monogram pattern clear and intact with no tears or punctures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVachetta Leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful deep honey-golden patina throughout — drawstring cord, shoulder straps, buckle straps, and top panel. Surface scuffs and natural creasing present on straps and top leather panel. Stitching intact throughout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Lining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean cocoa brown fabric textile lining. Interior slip pocket and D-ring present and functional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware \u0026amp; Zippers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brass D-rings and buckles show significant natural vintage oxidization — D-ring at top has silvered with age. LV-stamped brass zipper pull present and functional. All hardware authentic and consistent with age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Louis Vuitton Paris made in France\" clearly legible on interior leather tab.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOdor:\u003c\/strong\u003e No oders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePhotography Disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhotos are taken under various lighting conditions to accurately represent the bag's condition. Colors may vary slightly on different screens. Please review all images carefully and feel free to reach out with any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love the Montsouris MM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscontinued and increasingly rare, the Montsouris MM represents a golden era of Louis Vuitton design — when the house produced backpacks with a silhouette that was simultaneously functional, elegant, and unmistakably LV. The medium size hits the sweet spot between everyday carry and statement piece. French-made examples from the 1990s are particularly prized by collectors for their craftsmanship and provenance. This is not just a bag — it's a piece of fashion history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Louis Vuitton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48405184217300,"sku":"LV-BP-001","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/0038\/5236\/files\/1401BDFC-054B-47B3-AB5D-612F82599C37.jpg?v=1785629769","url":"https:\/\/www.shimmerandshawls.com\/products\/louis-vuitton-monogram-montsouris-mm-backpack-vintage-1998-date-code-sp0928","provider":"Shimmer \u0026 Shawls","version":"1.0","type":"link"}