Reverse Engineering Start Date: January 24, 2025
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This is the deconstruction log for the 2025SS Louis Vuitton Vagabond Hobo – The "Night" Collection Bags.
It’s a long-form post. The complete journey is split into:
Deconstruction → Production → Finished Product Showcase & Comparison
2025SS Louis Vuitton "Night" Collection: Vagabond Hobo
Retail Price: 30,500 RMB (4,360USD)
The Night Collection is easily the most hyped and anticipated drop of the SS25 season. Within this lineup, the Vagabond Hobo is the heavy hitter.
Design-wise, it shares the same DNA as the Carryall, but in terms of that "slouchy, effortless" vibe, I personally think the Hobo smokes the Carryall.
While the Hobo is technically a Men’s department piece (whereas the Carryall is from the Women’s side), its larger dimensions make it a perfect "unisex" pick.
Pre-Teardown Prep
ZP(Retail) Product Overview
The Teardown
⚠️ Note: I have ZP (Retail) units on hand for several of the hardware components.
Hardware Breakdown
Shoulder Strap
The Pin Buckle
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Material: Solid Steel
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Plating: Palladium (Distressed/Aged finish)
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Engraving: Take note of the specific engraving traits on the buckle.
The Dog Clip
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Material: Solid Steel
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Plating: Palladium (Aged finish)
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Engraving: Specific character traits for the dog clip.
The Large D-Ring
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Material: Zinc Alloy
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Plating: Palladium (Aged finish)
⚠️ The Decorative Puller (The "Star" Piece)
This decorative puller is the core identifier of this season’s Night Collection.
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Construction: Full steel, high-end craftsmanship, and incredible weight/texture.
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Difficulty: This is the most complex hardware component of the entire bag.
Structure of the Decorative Puller:
Full Component Breakdown:
Puller Main Body
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Material: Steel
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Plating: Aged Palladium
Bead Detail
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Material: Steel
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Plating: Aged Palladium
Collar/Ring Component
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Material: Steel
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Plating: Aged Palladium
Front Panel Decorative Studs
Structure:
The studs are made of three separate components.
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Material: All Copper.
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Note: These aren't artificial pearls. The main body is actually a copper stud with a pearl-lacquer finish.
Internal Pocket Puller
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Material: Steel
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Plating: Aged Palladium
⚠️ PS: Engraving Details
The engraving traits on the puller directly reveal the specific manufacturing process of the main body. It is completely different from the factory batch you see. I will go into a deeper technical analysis of this during the development phase.
Internal D-Ring
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Material: Copper
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Plating: Aged Palladium
Zippers
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Main Compartment: Riri No. 6 (Corn-teeth style)
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Internal Pocket: Riri No. 4 (Corn-teeth style)
The Hangtag
Sam Browne Stud
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Material: Copper
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Plating: Aged Palladium
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Engraving: Note the character traits.
Hangtag Main Leather Component
That wraps up the deconstruction phase.
As a reminder, the complete journey for this project is broken down into:
Deconstruction → Production → Finished Product Showcase & Comparison
If you want to view the other sections, please head over to the respective posts.