Of all the recognizable Louis Vuitton designs, the Speedy bag is perhaps the most coveted. After Louis Vuitton appointed Pharrell Williams as creative director of menswear in February 2023, the classic top-handle bag returned to the runway in a variety of eye-catching looks.
Williams has revamped this classic bag in an ultra-luxurious way. He designed a $1 million yellow crocodile Speedy bag called the "Millionaire Speedy."
Millionaire Speedy handbag on the Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2024 men's runway (Photo: Louis Vuitton).
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Pharrell Williams attracts the attention of fashionistas with his expensive Millionaire Speedy bag (Photo: Getty).
In June 2023, Louis Vuitton introduced its Spring-Summer 2024 menswear collection. At this show, Pharrell Williams debuted as the new creative director, in charge of menswear at Louis Vuitton.
During Paris Menswear Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2024, Williams attended various shows. He caught the attention of the fashion world with his unique Millionaire Speedy bag.
The Millionaire Speedy bag debuted on the runway but was not publicly available in stores nor appeared on Louis Vuitton's official website.
The Millionaire Speedy bag is entirely handcrafted from gold-dyed crocodile leather, featuring Louis Vuitton's signature Monogram pattern.
Hardware on the bag includes studs, a gold chain strap. A diamond-encrusted lock is equipped with the bag, adding to the classy and luxurious look.
According to SCMP , this $1 million design is made-to-order, only for the brand's special customer group.
Little information about the Millionaire Speedy handbag was revealed thanks to an Instagram post by NBA star PJ Tucker.
PJ Tucker posted a screenshot of the Louis Vuitton Millionaire Speedy product page labeled "for internal use only."
Millionaire Speedy bag in crocodile leather, combined with gold hardware, studded with extremely sophisticated diamonds (Photo: Louis Vuitton).
According to photos from PJ Tucker, the Millionaire Speedy bag is available in five colors. In addition to the yellow version that was previously seen with Pharrell Williams, there are other colorways such as "rouge" (red), "vert" (green), "bleu" (blue), and "marron" (brown).
"I knew I wanted to make a presence for myself through bags. Bags are so important to me and so important to the house. Who better to take that journey with us than my really close friend?", Pharrell Williams said of Rihanna - who stars in the campaign to promote Louis Vuitton's Spring-Summer 2024 men's collection.
This is also Pharrell Williams' first collection as creative director of menswear at the French brand.
In the campaign video, Rihanna wears a dress that shows off her pregnant belly, holding many Speedy handbags with different monogram patterns and colors.
The $1 million Millionaire Speedy bag is not publicly displayed on Louis Vuitton's website, reserved for special clients only (Photo: Louis Vuitton, @pjtucker).
Louis Vuitton's most famous handbag
Belonging to the "It-Bag" group (famous, highly recognizable handbags), the Speedy bag is Louis Vuitton's most versatile design, according to British Vogue .
Audrey Hepburn favored the small Speedy bag (Photo: Getty).
In 1925, designer Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel commissioned Louis Vuitton to create a custom version of the Steamer bag, designed for everyday use rather than travel.
The custom bag later became known as the Squire. It was the creation of Louis Vuitton's grandson, Gaston-Louis Vuitton.
In 1934, with approval from Gabrielle Chanel, the bag was renamed Alma and put into mass production.
The Alma bag quickly became one of Louis Vuitton's most popular products. The success of the Alma bag prompted the brand to diversify its product line by releasing smaller-sized luxury items.
This led to the birth of the Speedy bag.
Inspired by the travel revolution and fast-paced life of the early 20th century, the Speedy bag first debuted in 1930 as the Express.
Measuring 30cm (bottom length), the Speedy bag became a more practical alternative to other roomy Louis Vuitton bag designs at the time.
As demand grew, the French brand expanded the size of the Speedy bag, releasing additional 35cm and 40cm versions.
In the 1960s, Audrey Hepburn asked Louis Vuitton for a smaller version of the Speedy bag. With her star power from the success of Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), Hepburn's request was approved by the French fashion house.
The Speedy 25 bag version was created exclusively for Audrey Hepburn. With the support of the famous female star, the 25cm size of the Speedy bag quickly became a popular trend at that time, and still maintains its appeal today.
Speedy bags with many diverse designs from Louis Vuitton's Spring - Summer 2025 men's fashion collection (Photo: Louis Vuitton).
Over time, Louis Vuitton developed the Speedy bag line with many different versions, including artistic designs with limited production quantities.
On the resale market, these bags are always sought after by handbag collectors or fashionistas who love classic designs.
Misty Guerriero, founder of Vintage by Misty (a resale business specializing in designer goods), said the Speedy bag is a "totem" in Louis Vuitton's heritage.
"For me, the Speedy bag is a standout. It's the most iconic bag that Louis Vuitton has to offer. When I'm bag hunting, I look for off-the-wall styles. Those are the bags you want to collect, because they have the highest value in style and resale value at the same time," Guerriero said.
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