Louis Vuitton Asteria Bauletto in Mahina Noir with Silver Hardware

This is a 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Asteria Bauletto in Mahina Noir (Black) Calfskin with Smooth Ebene Leather Trims and Shiny Silver Tone Hardware.

 From the Fall Winter 2017 Collection, this incredibly beautiful bag, named the Asteria, takes its name from the Latin word for 'star'. A collection celebrating all things celestial,"The Louis Vuitton 'Mahina' finish was inspired by the phases and crescents of the moon. In Polynesian culture, Mahina is a lunar deity. The collection uses Mahina leather which has been drummed softly to pull up the grain and the skins are then coated to preserve their beauty." LV.com

 Bountiful pleats, feminine curves and a gorgeously rounded design, this stunning piece looks soft, supple and slouchy...... however she's not!

Crafted from a thick, strong and grainy calfskin hide, she's surprisingly more structured than you expect. Pliable, robust and beautifully matte, the leather is still so 'new' it hasn't yet relaxed and holds its shape effortlessly.

With use, care and time, her form will soften and her hide become softer, glossier and even more beautiful.

Condition -  Excellent

Details -

Absolutely divine and almost no evidence of use with the exception of the base feet which display light scratches to their apex from being placed down.

Plait feature top handles are firm and well shaped, all stitching tight and inking, (edge sealant) in place. Shoulder strap is unused.

Miniscule hairline scratches to hardware and the very lightest surface creases to the smooth, dark chocolate ebene leather aspects of the piece, too slight to even capture on camera.

Lined in pristine grey alcantara microfibre with three slip pockets.

Made in France 2017

Date Code AH2107

Size -

Maximum width at top is 36cm x 26cm height (excluding handles,) x 18 depth

Top handles have a drop of 10cm

Detachable shoulder strap has a tapered shape from 1cm, increasing to 2.5cm and a fixed drop of 50cm (not suited to crossbody wear, see Gallery below.)

Weight of bag is 687g

Weight of shoulder strap is 80g

Weight of Padlock is 35g

Includes - NPNP, Louis Vuitton Dustbag & Louis Vuitton Carrier Bag