Bolsa Louis Vuitton Papillon

When a Mod-era supermodel posed with a Louis Vuitton Papillon for the pages of Vogue in 1967, the little barrel-shaped bag was instantly anointed icon status. And the enduring style — named after the French word for “butterfly” — has taken flight ever since.

Originally designed by Henri Vuitton in 1966, the playful bag with oversize, winglike handles, has both an elegance and insouciance that pairs equally well with everything from cocktail dresses to denim. And its legendary LV construction, with zippers that have been known to survive generations of wear, has made it an investment piece worthy of heirloom status. Just ask any woman who has inherited a Papillon and she’ll tell you that chic bags never go out of style! Bien-sûr!