LV Speedy Size Guide: Selecting Your Ideal Travel Companion

The story of Louis Vuitton's Speedy is inextricably linked to the golden age of travel. Originally conceived in 1930 as the “Express”, it was envisioned as a compact, soft-sided travel companion that was more spacious than designer clutches yet more agile than a traditional suitcase trunk. Its cylindrical form and rolled leather Toron handles were revolutionary, designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton to be effortlessly flattened within a larger suitcase for a versatile 'bag within a bag'.

This journey from utilitarian travel piece to global icon was cemented in the 1960s through a bespoke request from Audrey Hepburn. She desired a diminutive version of her favourite travel bag, leading to the creation of the Speedy 30's smaller sister: the Speedy 25.

Today, the Speedy remains the House's most versatile travel silhouette, an enduring masterpiece that adapts with grace to every itinerary. Across its five primary sizes — the Nano, 25, 30, 35, and 40 — the Speedy offers a sophisticated solution for a life well-travelled.