The Smallest Louis Vuitton Bag In The World The Size Of Salt Laku Is Sold For IDR 993 Million

Louis Vuitton bag (doc. CNN)

JAKARTA - In the world of fashion, size is not everything, but when the size of an object is made as low as possible, the result can be very surprising. One of them is the smallest Louis Vuitton bag in the world.

Reporting from CNN on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, this mini bag measuring only 657 x 222 x 700 micron (less than 0.03 inches) was sold at a price of more than USD 63,000 or IDR 993 million. The sale of this small handbag was held at an online auction on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

Almost invisible to the human eye, this yellowish green bag is based on the design of Louis Vuitton. While it's actually a New York art collective work, it's not the luxury label itself.

The small bag was named "Microscopic Hand Tas" and was created by the Brooklyn-based MSCHF group. He claims the bag is narrow enough to pass through a needle and smaller than a piece of sea salt.

This bag was created using manufacturing technology to print 3D micro-scale plastic competents. This bag is sold together with a microscope equipped with a digital screen, where the bag can be seen clearly.

The promotional photo shows the design of this bag looks more detailed. There is a "LV" monogram that characterizes Louis Vuitton. This luxury bag seems inspired by the design of the OnTheGo bag from a French label, which is sold in full between USD 3,100 - USD 4,300 (Rp48-67 million).

The auction was organized by Joopiter, an online auction house founded by musician, music producer, and American designer Pharrell Williams.

Although Williams currently serves as creative director of the Louis Vuitton men's clothing line, Kevin Wiesner, who is MSCHF's creative chief, previously told the New York Times that this collective did not ask permission from Louis Vuitton to use its logo or design.

"Pharrell likes a big hat, so we made him a very small bag," Wiesner told the newspaper.

Founded in 2016, MSCHF is known for its brave art projects and often criticizes consumer capitalism, although from there they also reap profits.

This group was once famous for being sued by Nike on "Satan Shoes," which is a pair of 666 Nike shoes modified with the symbols of satanis and original human blood droplets. This case was finally resolved amicably.