Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Thompson Street Material: Monogram Vernis Patent Leather Exterior Colour: Yellow Hardware: Gold-tone brass with LV logo Closure: Front flap with magnetic closure Dimensions: 10.5" W x 8" H x 2.5" D (approx.) Strap Drop: 9" - 12" adjustable (approx.) Interior: Matte leather lining with slip pocket Interior Stamp: LOUIS VUITTON PARIS made in France Inclusions: Bag only The Thompson Street represents Louis Vuitton's signature Vernis line, introduced in 1998 to offer the house's iconic monogram in lustrous patent leather. Crafted from embossed Vernis coated leather in a vibrant yellow hue, this compact crossbody features the unmistakable LV monogram pattern pressed into its glossy surface, a marriage of heritage motif and modern sheen. The adjustable vachetta leather shoulder strap allows versatile wear, while the flap closure secures a leather-lined interior. Named for the fashionable streets of New York's SoHo, the Thompson Street silhouette balances structured elegance with the portability of a day-to-evening companion, finished with polished brass hardware bearing the Louis Vuitton signature. Notes from the Curator The Thompson Street takes its name from a thoroughfare in New York's SoHo district, a deliberate gesture by Marc Jacobs, who introduced the Vernis line in 1998, linking the house to the energy of late-nineties Manhattan. Vernis—"varnish" in French—is calfskin finished with a clear lacquer layer and embossed with the monogram, a process that yields the mirror-bright surface visible here in this yellow example. The Thompson Street was produced from the late 1990s through the early 2000s, appearing in the spectrum of seasonal Vernis colors, and the model's boxy proportions and front-flap closure distinguish it from the cylindrical Bedford or the domed Alma within the same material family. Jacobs conceived Vernis for women embracing modernity, and the Thompson Street's compact cross-body silhouette responded to urban life: a day bag scaled for essentials, finished with natural vachetta straps that contrast the glossy body, and secured by a magnetic snap—a practical detail in an era when the house was learning to marry heritage codes with ready-to-wear sensibility.