Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton's iconic LV-pattern coated canvas.
Monogram Canvas is Louis Vuitton's coated canvas with the LV monogram repeated print. Lightweight, durable, weather-resistant, scratch-tolerant. The base material for many LV models — Neverfull, Speedy, Alma — and the most-produced luxury handbag material globally. Coated canvas is technically not leather; the canvas substrate is coated with a wear-resistant polymer film printed with the monogram.
Price impact
Baseline reference for LV. Significant discount vs LV leather variants like Capucines (5-10x higher retail) or vs Hermès equivalents. On secondary market, Monogram Neverfull MM Tote routinely trades at 50-65% premium to retail because Louis Vuitton periodically raises retail faster than secondary tracks.
Used by: Louis Vuitton
Related terms
- Grained Calfskin · Generic pebbled calfskin, common across luxury houses.
- GHW (Gold Hardware) · Yellow-gold-tone plating, premium across brands.
- SHW (Silver Hardware) · Generic silver-tone term used outside Hermès.
- Noir · Black — the most liquid resale color.
- Sellier · Outside-stitched, structured silhouette.
- Retourné · Inside-stitched, softer silhouette.