Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Shoulder Bag M52162

Black Epi
A Softer Curve

Fine Epi grain brings depth to the black leather of this Louis Vuitton shoulder bag. A small oval detail at the top centre gives the gently curved body an unexpected focal point, while the long narrow strap keeps the outline open. The contrast between repeated texture and smooth curves makes a familiar black bag feel more distinctive.

Design Highlights

Product Details

Brand

LOUIS VUITTON

Style

Epi shoulder bag

Colour

Black

Material

Leather

Model

M52162

Year

2000

Made in

France

Styling Suggestions

VINTAGE NOTE

Introduced in 1985, Louis Vuitton’s Epi leather established a distinctive identity through embossed horizontal grain and rich colour. Its appeal sits in the material itself: repeated ridges break up the light, giving a plain surface depth without relying on an all-over monogram. This bag gives the material a softer outline, contrasting the linear grain with a rounded body and oval top detail.

Diorella chose it for the detail hidden within an easy black palette. The oval element gives the eye somewhere to pause, while the grain adds quiet interest to the broad surface beside cotton, wool or a plain dress.