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Capucines
Reversible flap detailMonogram Flower stud on the outside, leather-wrapped LV initials on the inside, a two-way flap unique to the Capucines.A detail resale buyers and authenticators check (Front flap, center), correct shape, finish, and placement here support a higher verified resale value.
Turn-clasp and ring closureMetal closure securing the flap (finish varies by edition).A detail resale buyers and authenticators check (Flap edge/clasp), correct shape, finish, and placement here support a higher verified resale value.
Structured top handle with stud end-capsRigid handle with decorative circular end caps.A detail resale buyers and authenticators check (Top handle ends), correct shape, finish, and placement here support a higher verified resale value.
Removable chain-and-leather strapDetachable strap for crossbody wear, sometimes enamel-inlaid.A detail resale buyers and authenticators check (Strap attachment rings), correct shape, finish, and placement here support a higher verified resale value.
Center zip compartment flanked by open compartmentsInterior three-section layout.A detail resale buyers and authenticators check (Interior, center zip), correct shape, finish, and placement here support a higher verified resale value.

Capucines

Louis Vuitton
Stable
Resale Retail
Resale value range
$1,500 to $4,000
Retail price range
$4,550 to $7,450
MaterialTaurillon leather with reversible monogram flap
HardwareGold- or silver-tone turn-clasp hardware
Introduced2013
Categorytop-handle, shoulder

The Capucines is Louis Vuitton's modern take on a heritage top-handle bag, launched in Fall 2013 under Nicolas Ghesquière and named for the street where the house's first store opened in 1854. Its signature reversible flap, a monogram stud on one side, leather-wrapped LV initials on the other, sits on a structured Taurillon leather body with a removable chain-and-leather strap.

Sizes & Variants

Capucines Sizes

Capucines Mini
Mini
Smallest, occasion-sized
7.75" x 6.75" x 3"

The most compact Capucines, designed as an evening or occasion bag with limited capacity. Lowest price point of entry into the line, and includes a detachable chain strap for crossbody wear.

$1,500 – $2,600
Capucines BB
BB
Baby
10.25" x 7" x 3.5"

A step up in capacity from the Mini while remaining crossbody-capable via its detachable chain strap, making it one of the more versatile sizes for daily use.

$1,700 – $3,000
Capucines PM
PM
Petit Modèle (Small Model)
12.25" x 7.5" x 4.25"

A larger top-handle-oriented size positioned as a structured work bag, offering meaningfully more capacity than the BB.

$1,900 – $3,400
Capucines MM
MM
Moyen Modèle (Medium Model)
12.5" x 9.5" x 5"

The original Capucines size from the 2013 launch and the line's flagship silhouette. The most widely stocked and photographed size across resale platforms.

$2,200 – $4,000
Resale Intelligence

Is the Capucines Worth Buying?

Standard Taurillon leather Capucines resell in the $1,500-$4,000 range depending on size, roughly 30-45% of current retail (which spans $4,550-$7,450 across the size run), a softer retention rate than LV's canvas icons, reflecting thinner resale liquidity for exotic-leather-adjacent luxury bags generally. The takeaway for buyers: the smaller Mini and BB sizes hold value better in percentage terms because they're more wearable day-to-day, while exotic-skin and Artycapucines limited editions are the strongest performers in the line and can approach or exceed retail. Buyers seeking pure resale retention are better served by LV's canvas bestsellers; the Capucines is best bought for the bag itself, not as a value play.

Background

History of the Capucines

Louis Vuitton introduced the Capucines for Fall/Winter 2013, shortly after Nicolas Ghesquière took over as artistic director of women's collections. The name references rue Neuve-des-Capucines, the Paris street where Louis Vuitton opened its very first store in 1854, positioning the bag as a deliberate link back to the house's founding address rather than another archive reissue. It was one of the first genuinely new LV leather-goods silhouettes in years built specifically to compete in the ultra-premium top-handle category against houses like Hermès and Chanel.

Since launch, the Capucines has expanded from its original MM size into a full Mini-to-MM size run and picked up exotic-skin, embroidered, and artist-collaboration executions (including pieces from LV's ongoing Artycapucines program, which invites contemporary artists to reinterpret the bag annually). Pricing has climbed steadily alongside LV's broader leather-goods increases, with the standard Taurillon leather MM now retailing well above $6,000.

Cultural Significance

The Capucines occupies a different tier of Louis Vuitton's catalog than the Neverfull or Speedy, it's positioned as the house's answer to the Hermès Kelly or Chanel Classic Flap, aimed at buyers seeking a structured, discreetly branded leather bag rather than an overtly logoed canvas piece. Its reversible flap detail is frequently highlighted in reviews as the design's signature innovation, letting the same bag toggle between a subtle LV-initial look and a more visible monogram-stud look.

The annual Artycapucines program, which commissions contemporary artists to create limited-edition versions of the bag, has given the silhouette an ongoing cultural relevance beyond its original 2013 launch and created a genuine art-collector crossover audience distinct from LV's typical customer base. That program's limited runs regularly outperform standard Capucines editions on the resale market.

Common Questions

FAQ

How much is a Louis Vuitton Capucines worth?
Resale value ranges roughly $1,500-$4,000 depending on size, with the flagship MM at the top of that range. That's typically 30-45% of current retail, which spans $4,550-$7,450 across the size run.
What sizes does the Capucines come in?
Four sizes: Mini, BB, PM, and MM, the original 2013 launch size. Mini and BB include a detachable chain strap for crossbody wear; PM and MM are primarily top-handle bags.
What is the Artycapucines program?
An annual Louis Vuitton initiative that commissions contemporary artists to create limited-edition versions of the Capucines. These limited runs typically outperform standard editions on the resale market and attract art-collector buyers beyond LV's usual customer base.
Is the Louis Vuitton Capucines a good investment?
It holds value more softly than LV's canvas icons like the Neverfull or Speedy, typically retaining 30-45% of retail. Smaller sizes and exotic-skin or Artycapucines editions are the strongest resale performers; it's best bought for the bag itself rather than as a value play.
What makes the Capucines flap unique?
It's reversible: one side shows a raised monogram-flower stud, the other a subtler leather-wrapped LV initials plaque, letting the wearer choose between a more overt or more discreet branding look.