Pre-Loved Louis Vuitton Speedy

Why the Speedy is iconic

Descended from the 1930s Express bag and popularised in the 1960s, the Speedy is a soft, barrel-shaped handbag with rounded leather handles and a top zip. The Speedy 25 famously grew from Audrey Hepburn's request for a smaller, everyday version.

What to pay pre-owned

Pre-owned UK prices generally run from about £400 to £750, with a median near £551 for a good-condition Speedy 30 in Monogram. Bandoulière (strap) versions, Damier, newer date-code eras and clean vachetta command more; darkened or cracked leather, interior odours and sticky linings reduce value.

Sizes & variants

Sizes include 25, 30, 35 and 40, in Monogram, Damier Ebène and Damier Azur; the Bandoulière versions with a detachable shoulder strap are especially in demand.