1310 - LOUIS VUITTON Travel Suitcase / Trunk - "Stratos 70" Model

LOUIS VUITTON Travel Suitcase / Trunk - "Stratos 70" Model Louis Vuitton, Paris, France. Model: Stratos 70 Monogram Canvas. Second half of the 20th century. Brown, coated Monogram Canvas with cognac-colored calfskin trim. Gold-colored brass hardware. Curved leather carrying handle. Light-colored fabric lining with two adjustable straps, a storage compartment, and two cotton side pockets. W: 70 cm. H: 46 cm. D: 22 cm. Zipper and buckle closure. Condition appropriate for its age, with noticeable signs of use and wear. Partial scuffing, scratches, and discoloration on the leather trim; roughened leather edges in places and wear on the corner reinforcements. One metal cap foot is missing. Rectangular travel suitcase with rounded, leather-reinforced corners, two leather straps running around the perimeter with buckle closures, and a reinforced leather carrying handle. Double zipper running around the perimeter with LV-embossed zippers. Inside, a light-colored fabric lining with side compartments featuring gathered panels and a removable divider with leather edging. Two adjustable straps with woven Louis Vuitton lettering. The “Stratos” model is one of Maison Louis Vuitton’s classic travel trunks and combines the French luxury house’s traditional trunk-making craftsmanship with the convenience of modern luggage systems. Distinctive features include the two wraparound leather straps, the practical double zipper, and the iconic Monogram Canvas. The spacious interior, featuring a removable divider, underscores the model’s functional design. Today, the Stratos is not only a stylish travel companion but also a coveted vintage and collector’s item.