Louis Vuitton Is Giving Monogram a Relaxed Reboot: The 5 New Bags to Know

Louis Vuitton’s Monogram canvas is having a moment. Five new bags, from the slouchy Alma Soft ($3,750) to the Speedy Chain 20 ($2,580), put the signature print back at the center of the lineup, with the Nano Frivole starting things off at $2,210.

After years of leaning into leather, the Maison is reworking its heritage shapes in Monogram, just as fashion turns to nostalgia, logo-driven dressing and maximalism. It’s a smart luxury play, too: as prices climb and demand softens across the industry, Monogram is often a more accessible way into a Louis Vuitton bag than its leather designs.

Under Nicolas Ghesquière’s direction, here are the five to know:

Louis Vuitton Alma Soft

Alma Soft: For anyone who found the classic Alma too structured. It keeps the Art Deco shape but is slouchier and roomier.

The Louis Vuitton Alma, defined by its classic Art Deco-inspired shape, is one of the Maison’s oldest and most instantly recognizable silhouettes. Rooted in the House’s history, the design has undergone numerous reinventions and expansions throughout its more than 90-year history.

Originally known as the Squire, the bag was later renamed the Alma after Place de l’Alma, a tree-lined square in Paris where the famed Avenue Montaigne meets the Seine. The original Alma was reportedly commissioned by Gabrielle Chanel, who wanted a smaller version of the brand’s popular Steamer bag. The design was eventually refined to feature a more curved body, metal feet and the signature Louis Vuitton clochette.

In 2026, the legendary shape is being reimagined once again, this time with a softer silhouette and a more relaxed, cool-girl appeal. The new Alma Soft is still crafted from Louis Vuitton’s signature Monogram canvas, but its slouchier shape offers a roomier interior, while trunk-inspired charms add a contemporary touch.

Louis Vuitton Steamer

Steamer MM: The most versatile of the five. Wear it closed and structured, or open and slouchy.

With roots dating back more than a century, the new Louis Vuitton Steamer takes its name from the original design of the same name. First introduced as a smaller, more flexible carryall, the original Steamer was designed to fold neatly and fit inside a larger travel trunk.

Over the years, the Steamer has undergone numerous reinventions, and this latest iteration reimagines it as a relaxed everyday carryall. The new Louis Vuitton Steamer is defined by signature details, including Monogram canvas, cowhide leather trims and its classic gold-tone padlock.

Relaxed yet spacious, the Steamer comes in two sizes, MM and GM. It can be carried in a more structured, closed style or worn open for a laid-back, effortless grab-and-go feel.

Louis Vuitton Speedy Chain

Speedy Chain 20: The sliding chain gives the smallest Speedy more ways to wear.

Few handbags have achieved the iconic status of the Louis Vuitton Speedy. First introduced in 1930, the design was born out of a changing travel landscape and the evolving lifestyles of the modern city dweller. Originally named the Express, the bag was conceived as a practical yet elegant companion for women on the move, reflecting the growing pace of contemporary life.

Initially available in a 30cm size, the Speedy collection gradually expanded as its popularity grew. Perhaps its most notable addition was the Speedy 25, created especially for actress Audrey Hepburn, who requested a more compact version better suited to her petite stature. The smaller silhouette quickly found an audience of its own, eventually becoming a permanent fixture in the Maison’s handbag collection.

Over the decades, the Speedy has been reimagined in a variety of sizes, materials and finishes, while retaining the distinctive shape that has made it so enduring. Now, its design is getting another update with the addition of a sliding chain strap, introduced on the miniature 20cm version.

The new Speedy Chain 20 offers a chic alternative to the traditional strap, allowing for multiple ways to style and carry the bag. An ode to Louis Vuitton’s roots in travel, it also features a luggage tag adorned with a gold-tone LV detail.

Louis Vuitton Walkaround Tote

Walkaround Tote: The everyday workhorse, with two thick shoulder straps and a lived-in finish from day one.

For the ultimate vintage-meets-modern appeal, there’s the new Louis Vuitton Walkaround Tote, crafted from Monogram Archive coated canvas. Designed to have a lived-in appearance, the material draws inspiration from the aesthetic of the Maison’s historic trunks.

As seen on the Walkaround, the canvas is paired with aged vachetta leather rather than untreated vachetta, which naturally darkens and develops a patina over time. Lightweight yet durable and incredibly spacious, the Walkaround makes an ideal everyday carryall. Its two thick shoulder straps also make it easy and comfortable to carry.

Louis Vuitton Nano Frivole

Nano Frivole: The cheapest of the five at $2,210, with an adjustable, removable strap.

The Nano Frivole, which debuted earlier this year, takes its cue from the classic Noé, which was designed specifically for transporting champagne from place to place without breaking.

While the Nano Frivole won’t hold a bottle of champagne, it was designed with practicality in mind, meant to hold all of your essentials and transition easily from day-to-night. Its strap is both adjustable and removable, allowing for multiple ways of carrying.

Its cinched, drawstring body mimics the original design of the Noé and like Louis Vuitton’s classic Monogram bags it is trimmed with vachetta leather, which will darken and age with wear.