The Venice Film Festival has been a hotbed of standout fashion moments this year. Creative directors are quietly soft launching their new designs, Julia Roberts and Amanda Seyfried twinned in Versace, and Cate Blanchett pulled a red carpet repeat from 2022. But away from the step-and-repeat, there’s another story unfolding: the travel bag every A-lister seems to be carrying. Meet the Louis Vuitton Express PM Bag.
The name might sound familiar. That’s because the Louis Vuitton Express was the original title of the Speedy when it launched in the 1930s. Nicolas Ghesquière revived the spirit of the house classic at the Fall/Winter 2025–2026 show, channelling his enduring love of travel. The new Express bag slots into Louis Vuitton’s family of soft, keep-all silhouettes - practical enough to hold your essentials while avoiding the clunky overstuffed look. Crafted in grained leather and velvet calfskin, it has that supple, lived in finish that only improves with time.
At Venice, Cate Blanchett carried the large version perfect for a weekend away or, in this case, a quick boat trip. Emma Stone and Alicia Vikander opted for the medium, roomy enough for daily essentials without overwhelming an outfit. There’s also a ‘small,’ though its generous proportions mean it still holds plenty.
Staying true to Louis Vuitton’s signatures, the bag features monogram detailed handles, a key bell, gold-tone padlock, and double-zip closure, all finished with Monogram jacquard lining. It also comes in a range of shades classic black, hazelnut, mahogany, taupe, and a two-tone ivory and Olympe blue - each versatile enough to slip seamlessly into your wardrobe.
Whether you’re team large, medium, or small, one thing’s certain: this is the travel companion destined to become fashion’s new carry-on classic. Scroll on to shop your favourite size and colour.
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Renee Washington, Grazia's digital fashion and beauty writer, lives online. With a penchant for wispy lashes and streetwear, she writes about the worlds of fashion and beauty from the viewpoint of the modern fashion girlie..
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