Louis Vuitton Coussin Complete Guide & Review. Still a hot bag in 2023?

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Louis Vuitton Coussin Review – pros and cons, sizes, 2023 prices and more

It isn’t every day that a brand creates an “it” style, but when it happens, you can’t help but see it everywhere. That’s the story of the Louis Vuitton Coussin. Although only a couple of years old, this style has graced the arms of celebrities like Selena Gomez, Hilary Duff, and Jennifer Aniston.

If you want to add your name to the list of LV Coussin owners, then check out this article for everything you need to know. 

Louis Vuitton Brand History 

Tracing its roots back to 1837, Louis Vuitton is the second-oldest leather manufacturer currently in business (only Goyard is older). The brand was started by Vuitton after 17 years of apprenticing as a trunk maker. 

Vuitton was an instant success thanks to his stackable, lightweight, and waterproof trunks. Over the years, the House expanded into small leather goods and quickly gained celebrity fans like Coco Chanel, Audrey Hepburn, and Jackie Kennedy. 

In 1987 Louis Vuitton merged with Champagne and cognac brands Moët et Chandon and Hennessy to form LVMH, a luxury conglomerate. 

Since then, the company has expanded into ready-to-wear, jewelry, sunglasses, and perfumes.

LV Coussin History and Features 

Released as part of the 2021 Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer collection, the Coussin is already considered one of the brand’s most popular and timeless models thanks to its gender-neutral design and versatility. 

‘Coussin’ means ‘cushion’ in French and is the perfect name for the padded, pillowy silhouette of the bag. It was originally designed as a travel accessory that would accompany LV’s Rolling Luggage collection. 

However, its unique design, made up of three separate zippered compartments, allowed it to cross over into everyday handbag territory. 

The Beltbag has two removable gold chains, allowing it to be carried in hand as a wallet or crossbody. The Pochette has a single removable gold chain, giving it the possibility of handheld or crossbody wear. 

The BB, PM, and MM come with a removable strap (leather for the BB, cloth for the PM and MM) and a gold chain for versatile styling.  

Louis Vuitton Coussin Sizes 

The Coussin comes in five sizes: the Coussin Beltbag (a micro size), the Coussin Pochette, the Coussin BB, the Coussin PM, and the Coussin MM. We’ve put together a table of their dimensions below. 

Louis Vuitton Style	Dimensions in inches	Dimensions in centimeters
Coussin Beltbag	5” x 4” x 2″	13 x 11 x 6 cm
Coussin Pochette	7.9” x 5.5” x 3.1”	20 cm x 16 cm x 8 cm
Coussin BB	8.3” x 6.3” x 2.8”	21 cm x 16 cm x 7 cm
Coussin PM	10.2” x 7.9” x 4.7”	26 cm x 20 cm x 12 cm
Coussin MM	13.4” x 9.4” x 4.7”	34 cm x 24 cm x 12 cm

What Fits Inside the Louis Vuitton Coussin?

Let’s look at what fits inside each of the Coussin models to help you choose the right size for your needs. 

Coussin Beltbag – A micro/nano bag that holds just the necessities–think keys, a credit card, and maybe a tube of lipstick. Unfortunately, most phones won’t fit inside this tiny model. 

Coussin Pochette – Think of this size as a clutch or wristlet. You can fit all of your essentials, including your phone, inside but won’t have room for much else. 

Coussin BB – A small handbag that can fit a card carrier/small wallet, phone, keys, a few makeup items, and sunglasses in a soft case. 

Coussin PM – A medium-sized handbag that can fit small electronics (mini-tablet or eReader), a wallet, a small makeup bag, sunglasses, and a phone. 

Coussin MM – A larger handbag that can fit small electronics, a planner, notebook, book, a makeup bag, and a wallet. 

Louis Vuitton Coussin Materials

Coussin bags are made primarily of lambskin leather, a soft, lightweight, and durable option. The interior is lined with cowhide. 

Depending on the selected model, the straps are made out of gold-color hardware, leather and/or textile. 

The Coussin comes in a variety of colors depending on the size. For example, the BB comes in Noir, Emeraude, and Orchidèe (a light neon purple) and the PM and MM come in black, white, emerald green, bright red, and khaki. 

Louis Vuitton Coussin Prices

Check out the table below for the most up-to-date Coussin prices. 

Louis Vuitton Style	Price in USD	Price in Euros
Coussin Beltbag	$2,180	–
Coussin Pochette	$2,840	€2,100
Coussin BB	$4,050	€3,000
Coussin PM	$4,700	€3,700
Coussin MM	$5,400	€3,800

Pros and Cons of the Louis Vuittton Coussin

Whenever you’re looking to invest in a designer bag, it’s important to know as much about it as possible. In this section, we’ll give you an overview of the highs and lows of this model. 

Pros: 

• Trendy, yet classic style that will turn lots of heads 
• Removable straps give plenty of styling options 
• Lots of storage space, especially in larger sizes 
• Plenty of colorways 
• Interior compartments make organizing easy
• Flexible and expandable 
• Lambskin is durable 

Cons:

• A popular style that’s difficult to get your hands on 
• Resale prices might be higher than retail due to the demand 
• Middle zippered compartment is hard to open and close
• Color transfer might occur on light-colored textile straps 
• Dust collects in chain links and is difficult to clean 
• Chain is gold-plated and will show wear over time
• Leather may crinkle over time

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Is the Louis Vuitton Coussin Worth Buying? 

Given the equal number of pros and cons, you might be confused as to whether or not we recommend the Louis Vuitton Coussin. While there are certainly downsides to it, this is one of our favorite LV pieces and we encourage you to add it to your collection if you find a good deal. 

This style is timeless and versatile, meaning that you’ll get more than your money’s worth out of it. Plus, the lambskin leather and metallic hardware will hold up year after year so you can feel confident about your bag looking good for years to come. 

With all of that said, we’re inclined to recommend the three largest sizes (BB, PM, and MM) over the Beltbag or the Pochette. Both of the smaller sizes are cute, but they lack the organized interior pockets that make the larger sizes so handy.