Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Reporter PM Style: Crossbody / Shoulder Bag Material: Monogram coated canvas Exterior Colour: Brown Hardware: Brass-tone Dimensions: 15" W x 12" H x 5.5" D (approx.) Strap Drop: Adjustable crossbody strap (approx.) Interior: Beige canvas lining with dual zippered compartments and exterior slip pocket Country of Origin: France The Reporter PM belongs to Louis Vuitton's storied tradition of travel-inspired silhouettes, rendered in the house's signature Monogram toile canvas—a pattern first introduced in 1896 and recognized across generations for its interlocking LV cipher and quatrefoil blossoms. This crossbody messenger bag marries form and function, featuring dual zippered compartments that provide structured organization for daily essentials, complemented by an exterior slip pocket for quick-access items. Natural vachetta cowhide leather trim frames the silhouette, while an adjustable canvas shoulder strap offers versatile carry options. The Reporter's rectangular profile and utilitarian hardware reflect the maison's heritage in crafting durable, elegant luggage and leather goods for the modern traveler. Notes from the Curator The Reporter emerged from Louis Vuitton's lineage of travel-oriented designs, its name a direct nod to the classic messenger bags carried by field journalists and foreign correspondents. The Reporter was crafted in two sizes—PM and GM—with the PM being the smaller of the pair, offering a compact silhouette for urban errands and international transit alike. The Reporter was released in several of the house's iconic materials, including Monogram coated canvas, Damier canvas, and Taiga leather, and this example showcases the foundational Monogram toile—a pattern whose quatrefoils and LV cipher have endured since 1896. The dual-zippered compartments, a signature detail of the Reporter line, offer more structured organization than a single-chamber crossbody, while the external slip pocket was designed for tickets, maps, or documents needed at a moment's notice. Though discontinued, the Reporter retains a cult following among collectors who prize its gender-neutral design and the utilitarian integrity of a bag conceived for the correspondent, not the cocktail party.