LV Speedy 30 - The French Luggage Company Edition

Purchased off of The Real Real. Manufactured by the French Lugagge Company. “Louis Vuitton simply couldn’t keep up with its growing market in the US. For this reason, in the 1970s Louis Vuitton developed a relationship with a US Luggage Maker. The French Luggage Company. During a period from around 1976 through 1991, The French Company manufactured bags under a special license from Louis Vuitton. These items are extremely rare and valuable, and if you are a collector of Louis Vuitton, we highly recommend investing in some of these pieces, as the values continually increase” (https://aworldofgoodsforyou.com/2020/12/18/the-history-of-louis-vuitton-french-company-items/?srsltid=AfmBOopmm7HvjL3O51L9r32rpyyDwqTltUhzHS0lpT3pjJ8BuPleR6h3) https://deluxelifemy.com/lv-french-company-french-co-vintage-line/ “Interesting facts about French Co. LV: They have no date code, only a Tyvek tag which is a mixture of plastic and paper. They had plated nickel hardware instead of golden brass. No LV engraving on them. Zippers were Talon or Eclair. The leather that used was darker brown colour coated/treated leather instead of VVN natural cowhide leather. They are more resistant to wears. The interior lining was different kind of fabric (rougher) than the French made one. Some modifications on the designs too! Like on the Bucket bag, it has a leather border in middle of its body. Speedy bag has a leather border at the base and its zipper is push lock type.