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The Louis Vuitton essentials, broken in

Monogram canvas was built for steamer trunks, which is why it shrugs off a decade of use — and why buying it pre-loved is the most sensible move in resale. The canon below — Speedys, Neverfulls, Pochettes — has been earning its keep since before most of us could drive.

Everything is under £800, one of one, and live now. A monogram piece that has been gently broken in has already done the stiff 'too new' phase for you.

36 pieces live right now Sold pieces drop out automatically Every piece one of one — when it's gone, it's gone
ExcellentEpi Brea MM
Louis Vuitton
Epi Brea MM
£708.02£2,143.74−67%
Very goodMonogram Mat Sutter
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Mat Sutter
£730.58£2,587.27−72%
ExcellentMonogram Vernis Catalina NS
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Catalina NS
£499.79£1,459.23−66%
Very goodMonogram Vernis Brea MM
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Brea MM
£480.69£2,018.07−76%
Very goodSuhali Lingenieux PM
Louis Vuitton
Suhali Lingenieux PM
£741.87£2,705.54−73%
Very goodElectric Epi Mirabeau GM
Louis Vuitton
Electric Epi Mirabeau GM
£595.19£2,328.54−74%
The Journal

Canvas built for trunks — broken in, not worn out.

Louis Vuitton's coated canvas is one of the most durable materials in luxury — it was designed for cargo holds, not cloakrooms. Condition graded on every label so you can see exactly where a piece is in its life.

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Very goodMonogram Mat Sutter
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Mat Sutter
£730.76£2,587.87−72%
Very goodEpi Noe BB
Louis Vuitton
Epi Noe BB
£655.86£2,168.12−70%
ExcellentLimited Edition Metallic Jacquard Double Jeu Neo Alma Tote
Louis Vuitton
Limited Edition Metallic Jacquard Double Jeu Neo Alma Tote
£730.26£2,968.94−75%
Very goodElectric Epi Brea MM
Louis Vuitton
Electric Epi Brea MM
£662.89£2,143.74−69%
House focus

Louis Vuitton — broken in, not worn out.

Monogram was built for travel trunks — which is why pre-loved is the smart way in.

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Very goodSmooth Calfskin Garance Satchel
Louis Vuitton
Smooth Calfskin Garance Satchel
£634.92£2,014.37−68%
Very goodEpi Alma PM
Louis Vuitton
Epi Alma PM
£584.87£1,947.45−70%
Very goodMonogram Vernis Miranda
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Miranda
£663.56£2,079.33−68%
ExcellentDamier Ebene Trevi PM
Louis Vuitton
Damier Ebene Trevi PM
£661.24£1,783.34−63%
Very goodMonogram Vernis Brea MM
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Brea MM
£668.53£2,018.07−67%
Very goodEpi Alma GM
Louis Vuitton
Epi Alma GM
£696.74£2,077.21−66%
Very goodMonogram Vernis Alma GM
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Alma GM
£765.21£2,293.92−67%
Very goodDamier Ebene Portobello
Louis Vuitton
Damier Ebene Portobello
£372.16£1,109.96−66%
House focus

Dior — house codes, kept.

Saddles and Lady Diors — the archive that never really left.

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Very goodMonogram Vernis Brea MM
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Brea MM
£685.45£2,018.07−66%
Very goodMonogram Vernis Brea MM
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Brea MM
£685.61£2,018.54−66%
Very goodEpi Sablons
Louis Vuitton
Epi Sablons
£471.18£1,367.88−66%
Very goodMonogram Vernis Ikat Catalina BB
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Ikat Catalina BB
£575.86£2,006.24−71%
The plus-one

A dress is half the answer — the bag finishes it.

Evening bags, clutches and crossbodies under £500 — one of each.

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Very goodMonogram Vernis Brea PM
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Brea PM
£595.19£1,692.81−65%
Very goodLeather Louise Chain MM
Louis Vuitton
Leather Louise Chain MM
£688.88£1,968.33−65%
Very goodMonogram Vernis Brea MM
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Brea MM
£708.83£2,020.37−65%
Very goodTaiga Kasbek PM
Louis Vuitton
Taiga Kasbek PM
£770.86£2,108.93−63%
Very goodMonogram Vernis Brea MM
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Vernis Brea MM
£741.87£2,018.07−63%
Very goodElectric Epi Mirabeau PM
Louis Vuitton
Electric Epi Mirabeau PM
£558.04£1,976.84−72%
Very goodEpi Electric Mirabeau PM
Louis Vuitton
Epi Electric Mirabeau PM
£574.87£1,976.84−71%
Very goodElectric Epi Mirabeau PM
Louis Vuitton
Electric Epi Mirabeau PM
£535.61£1,976.84−73%
House focus

Chanel — the other blue-chip.

Flaps, Deauvilles and vanity cases — the house's bags, one of one, live now.

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Very goodEpi Saint Jacques PM Short Strap
Louis Vuitton
Epi Saint Jacques PM Short Strap
£445.88£1,653.49−73%
Very goodEpi Denim Twist Azteque Wallet on Chain
Louis Vuitton
Epi Denim Twist Azteque Wallet on Chain
£704.99£3,013.03−77%
Very goodDamier Ebene Manosque Pochette
Louis Vuitton
Damier Ebene Manosque Pochette
£409.10£1,491.82−73%
Very goodEpi Alma PM
Louis Vuitton
Epi Alma PM
£577.18£1,947.45−70%
The HEWI promise

Payment released when you're happy — dispatched in 48 hours.

Every piece comes from a private wardrobe with its condition graded on the label. If it isn't right, our team sorts it.

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Very goodEpi Pont Neuf GM
Louis Vuitton
Epi Pont Neuf GM
£591.70£2,278.14−74%
Very goodMonogram Mat Sutter
Louis Vuitton
Monogram Mat Sutter
£715.09£2,572.10−72%

Hand-finished by the HEWI team. Pieces are added and retired as the wardrobe moves — what you see is what exists.

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