LV Beach Collection Cabas Ipanema GM July 30, 2010 at 2:07 pm

There are some more less-common leather. Vachetta leather is used in the trimmings of luggages and hanbags, popularized by Louis Vuitton handbags. The leather is left untreated and is therefore susceptible to water and stains. Sunlight will cause the natural leather to darken in shade, called a patina. Slink is leather made from the skin of unborn calves. It is particularly soft, and is valued for use in making gloves. Nubuck is top-grain cattle hide leather that has been sanded or buffed on the grain side, or outside, to give a slight nap of short protein fibers, producing a velvet-like surface.

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The Ipanema GM tote is crafted featuring a canvas with a Monogram pattern. The Monogram pattern is inspired by Louis Vuitton archives. Clever pleating gives it a feminine sculpted shape. It is made of cotton canvas, textile lining with archive signature, smooth leather trimmings and golden brass pieces. Top is snap hook closure. Interior there is a flat pocket and a phone pocket. It measures 22″ x 14.1″ x 8.6″. One wallet sized, integrated, water resistant pouch. Can be carried on the shoulder with confortable tapered handles

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