Olympian Blue · LV × TM BB
M27638 · Taurillon leather
Multicolour Monogram trim and a bow-shaped keybell distinguish the Murakami collaboration from the quieter leather and alligator examples.
Photo & reference: Louis Vuitton ↗Louis Vuitton / 2013
Capucines
A single handle, leather-wrapped initials, and a flap worn two ways. A modern addition to a guide of established forms.
Look closer ↓The details, in colour
Notable Capucines examples
Three documented examples, chosen for the differences in proportion, surface and detail.
Blue Olympe · BB
M24656 · Taurillon leather · gold-colour hardware
The regular Taurillon BB puts the leather-wrapped initials and handle mounts in focus, without the collaboration’s multicolour trim.
Photo & reference: Louis Vuitton ↗
Bleu Céleste · BB
N84080 · Soft Shine Alligator · blue LV Pearl hardware
The pale alligator surface and blue LV Pearl hardware reinterpret the same BB silhouette. Its goatskin lining is separately documented by the house.
Photo & reference: Louis Vuitton ↗Documented examples, not availability listings. Manufacturer and auction-house descriptions identify each configuration; photographs remain credited to their sources.
Family and pictured example
Understanding the Louis Vuitton Capucines
The blue photograph shows LV × TM Capucines BB M27638, a collaboration version with details that differ from the regular black MM. The most useful distinction is practical: this BB has a fixed-length removable strap, while the cited MM has an adjustable one. Size names alone do not capture that difference.
Capucines history and naming
Introduced in 2013, the Capucines takes its name from the Paris street where Louis Vuitton opened its first store in 1854. [1]
Proportions and variants
Capucines BB collaboration versus regular MM
M27638 is the pictured blue collaboration BB. Mini measurements are the linked MM page’s size-selector listing; they are not measurements of a blue Mini. Do not transfer the MM strap or lining specification to the BB.
| Reference | Dimensions and strap | Interior | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| LV × TM BB M27638 · pictured | 27 × 17.3 × 9 cm. Removable, non-adjustable strap; 54 cm drop. | Microfiber lining; one zipped and two flat pockets. | [2] |
| MM M24727 · comparison | 12.2 × 7.9 × 4.3 in. Removable, adjustable strap; 17.9–20.9 in drop. | Cowhide-leather lining; one zipped and one flat pocket. | [1] |
Measurements are published exterior specifications unless stated otherwise. A size name is not a measured capacity or a guarantee of fit.
Look closer
The blue BB has its own trim and hardware
| Component | Sourced distinction | Inspection implication | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taurillon / trim | The blue BB specifies Taurillon, cowhide trim, coloured enamel and gold-toned hardware. | Inspect the boundaries between different materials, including the decorated trim. | [2] |
| Flap / keybell | The BB has an inside-or-outside flap and a removable multicolour keybell. | Ask which accessories are included and inspect both flap faces. | [2] |
| Regular MM | The black MM specifies Taurillon trim and gold-colour hardware. | Its leather-lined interior is a meaningful difference from the BB’s microfiber. | [1] |
Inspection prompts are editorial suggestions. A construction feature, stamp or accessory alone cannot establish authenticity; this guide does not authenticate individual bags.
Before buying and carrying
Capucines buying and ownership questions
Can I shorten the blue BB strap?
Louis Vuitton lists M27638 as non-adjustable, with a 54 cm drop. It is removable, which is a separate property. Ask to try that drop over your usual clothing; do not assume the adjustable-strap specification from M24727 applies to the collaboration bag. [2]
Does BB mean the same specification in every collection?
No. Use the product code to compare trim, lining, pocket count, strap and included accessories. Even these two Taurillon references differ in several of those fields. [1] [2]
How should I approach care?
The regular Taurillon MM page advises avoiding abrasion, moisture, heat, pigment transfer and solvents, and storing in its protective pouch. The collaboration includes additional materials: ask Louis Vuitton for care advice for M27638 rather than applying a treatment intended for one leather to its enamel, trim or lining. [1]
What should a condition report cover?
Request photos of both flap faces, the LV assembly, handle attachments, base feet, lining and every pocket. Ask about hardware or trim replacements and which removable accessories are included. Empty weight and loaded comfort are not established by the dimensions; request an actual weight if that matters to your use.
What this guide can establish
Capucines evidence, condition and price context
Pictured colour: Olympian Blue / Olympic Blue
Louis Vuitton identifies LV × TM Capucines BB M27638 in Olympian Blue in its description and Olympic Blue in its specification list. The official gallery links the same M27638_PM2_Front view image shown here. The two spellings are a source inconsistency, not evidence of two different variants. [2]
Colour evidence checked 2026-09-20. This establishes a documented reference or sale example, not current stock availability, an independently verified original finish, or an exact screen-to-object colour match.
Both exact Louis Vuitton product references were reviewed. The blue page uses “Olympian Blue” in its prose and “Olympic Blue” in its specification list; this guide retains the photo’s established Olympian Blue label and the unambiguous M27638 code. No load test, independent measurement or resale valuation is claimed.
Retail quotes, dealer asking prices and completed auction results measure different things. For a useful comparison, record the date, currency, taxes or buyer’s premium, exact configuration, condition, restoration and accessories. This page does not provide a current market price or forecast future value.
This is a desk-researched independent guide. No firsthand carrying test or external expert review is claimed. Photo credit identifies the linked source; it does not establish a reuse licence. Read our editorial method and corrections policy.
References and provenance
Sources for the Capucines guide
House pages support specifications and brand history. Auction-house articles supply specialist descriptions; individual sale listings describe particular examples. The tables link each factual comparison to the numbered sources below. Reviewed .
The blue image remains linked to its original attribution in the photo caption. Availability of historical sale pages can change.
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