The iconic French luxury house Louis Vuitton (LV) has left the internet in splits with its new autorickshaw handbag. Rolled out in the Men’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, the autorickshaw-shaped handbag draws inspiration from the country’s indigenous craftsmanship with a touch of luxury to it.
Helmed by Pharrell Williams, the handbag blends India’s hustle-filled streets with LV’s signature style, which is making netizens go crazy on the internet. Read on to know more about LV's latest accessory.
Louis Vuitton's Autorickshaw Handbag: A Design Breakdown
Replicating the iconic autorickshaw from the streets of India, the latest LV handbag reimagines luxury canvas with the brand’s signature monogram print. It comes with mini wheels, handles made from the finest camel-coloured leather, and a street-style sculpture dressed in luxury that is hard to go unnoticed.
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Price Of Louis Vuitton's Autorickshaw Handbag
As everyone might have guessed, the luxury handbag inspired by India’s beloved local transport staple comes with a jaw-dropping price tag. It's interesting to mention that the middle class’s go-to mode of travel is being sold at the whopping price of Rs 35 lakh. It's no surprise that the internet is buzzing with a wide range of opinions.
Internet Reacts To Louis Vuitton's Autorickshaw Handbag
The launch of this unique and quirky handbag has left the internet in splits. Here are the mixed opinions netizens are pouring on social media:
A user said, “Middle-class struggle is high-class couture,” while another pointed out, “Why is the West suddenly obsessed with Asia? Yesterday it was Prada’s Kolhapuri chappals, today it’s LV’s autorickshaw bag.”
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As the images of the handbag went viral, the jokes came flying, “I forgot my rickshaw at home,” while another added, “So are they going to price it by the meter?” Some users saw it as a statement piece, saying, “This would be such a flex in my wardrobe.”
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Louis Vuitton's Quirky Accessories
Making quirky handbags is nothing new for the French fashion house. Previously, created accessories inspired by aeroplanes, dolphins, and lobsters, Louis Vuitton is known to find its muse from unique sources. But the autorickshaw bag felt different as it gave a playful nod to Indian street life. Love it or not, the handbag is all set to drive through the fashion streets.
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