Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore Porte Tresor International Wallet (Black)
Long Wallet — Envelope / Continental Style · Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Luxury Tier; collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami.
Collection: Monogram Multicolore Collection, introduced Spring/Summer 2003 under Marc Jacobs; now discontinued.
Style
Long Wallet — Envelope / Continental Style
Brand
Louis Vuitton (LVMH), Luxury Tier; collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami.
Material
Coated canvas with 33 silkscreened colors on a black base; Vachetta (untanned) cowhide leather trim and interior.
Dimensions
Approximately 19cm x 10.5cm x 2.5cm (7.5" x 4.1" x 1"); standard long wallet size.
Description
A quintessential piece of Y2K fashion history, this wallet is part of the legendary collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Takashi Murakami. It combines LV's heritage trunk-maker aesthetic with a vibrant, playful color palette.
Key Features
33-color silkscreened monogram; brass corner protectors reminiscent of LV trunks; triple-fold design with functional pen loop.
Material & Construction
Coated canvas with 33 silkscreened colors on a black base; Vachetta (untanned) cowhide leather trim and interior.
Color & Pattern
Noir (Black) Multicolore; featuring the classic LV monogram and floral motifs in 33 vibrant neon and pastel shades.
Hardware Details
Gold-tone brass hardware; includes two S-lock style corner rivets on the front flap and a snap button closure.
Interior Description
Vachetta leather lining with a pen holder, four card slots (in early versions), a large coin compartment, and two bill slots.
Closure Type
Front flap with a snap button closure; reinforced by decorative brass-capped corners.
Strap & Handle Details
None; this is a handheld wallet designed for interior bag storage or use as a small clutch.
Craftsmanship Details
Silkscreening requires precise registration for each of the 33 colors; saddle-stitched edges; hand-applied brass rivets.
Authentication Indicators
Authentic Monogram Multicolore should have a specific pattern sequence; 4 of the colors never repeat in a certain row; high-quality yellow stitching; crisp brass engravings.
Origin & Manufacturing
Made in France or Spain; produced in specialized ateliers used for canvas and leather goods.
Era & Period
2000s "Logomania" era; specifically the height of the indie-sleaze and Japanese pop-art influencer movement.
Age Estimate
Circa 2003–2008 based on the visible canvas texture and the heavy patina on the vachetta leather.
Cultural Significance
Revolutionized the concept of the 'IT bag' and made artist collaborations a staple of the luxury industry; popularized by icons like Paris Hilton.
Condition Notes
Fair to Good condition; significant patina and darkening on vachetta trim; visible fading/rubbing on monogram colors; metal oxidation.
Value Estimate
$300–$650 USD depending on color preservation; values are rising due to Y2K vintage trends.
Care & Maintenance
Protect canvas from alcohol/perfume which dissolves colors; use a damp cloth for canvas; condition vachetta to prevent cracking.
Similar Handbags
Louis Vuitton Multicolore Zippy Wallet (zip-around), Sarah Wallet (envelope style), or the Pochette Accessoires in Multicolore.
Interesting Facts
The Multicolore line was one of Louis Vuitton's longest-running collaborations, lasting 12 years before being discontinued in 2015.