Why Louis Vuitton's Side Trunk PM Our Favourite Bag in Focus

Here's why this bag is our favourite and should be yours too...

Mar 7, 2026
  • Louis Vuitton's Side Trunk PM
    Louis Vuitton's Side Trunk PM

    On the occasion of Manifest’s first anniversary, it is only fitting to elect a Louis Vuitton piece as a trousseau recommendation. What makes this Side Trunk special, aside from the beautiful shape, is that it is part of LV’s glorious milestone line-up. As the Maison celebrates 130 years of its legendary Monogram, Louis Vuitton has released three exclusive capsule collections—Monogram Origine, VVN, and Time Trunk—marking a bold new chapter for the emblem. Each capsule serves as a dialogue between heritage and invention, with classics reimagined through a contemporary lens. The Side Trunk MM, part of the Monogram Origine collection, features a new coated canvas, which is softer, more natural touch. And it reimagines the iconic Monogram through colour, savoir-faire, and innovation. Details like the signature address tag, accented with a gold-toned padlock and trunk-inspired corners, serve as a reminder of the spirit of travel, with a distinctly vintage soul, while the Monogram Origine Rose Ruban hue makes it the perfect addition to a bride’s trousseau.


    In many ways, the Side Trunk MM encapsulates the very essence of what makes Louis Vuitton enduringly relevant—its ability to honour the past while speaking fluently to the present. Inspired by the Maison’s historic travel trunks, the bag carries forward that same spirit of exploration and craftsmanship, now distilled into a silhouette that feels both structured and effortlessly modern. The reinforced corners, polished hardware, and meticulous finishing echo the architectural precision of Vuitton’s heritage luggage, reminding us that every design detail is rooted in over a century of artisanal excellence.

    Louis Vuitton's Side Trunk PM
    Louis Vuitton's Side Trunk PM

    What makes this particular piece especially meaningful for a bridal trousseau is its sense of permanence. Much like the heirlooms brides carry with them into a new chapter of life, the Side Trunk MM is designed to transcend seasons and trends. The delicate Rose Ruban shade lends it a romantic softness, while the classic Monogram ensures it remains unmistakably Louis Vuitton. Together, they create a harmonious balance between femininity and legacy.


    Beyond aesthetics, the bag also represents the idea of journeys—both literal and symbolic. From honeymoon travels to milestone celebrations in the years to come, it becomes more than just an accessory; it becomes a companion to memories. In that sense, the Side Trunk MM feels perfectly aligned with the spirit of a trousseau: timeless, meaningful, and destined to be cherished long after the wedding festivities have faded.


    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    For Manifest to become one of Cambridge Dictionary's most viewed words of 2024 — 1,30,000 hits and counting — it means some of us must have Googled it at least once. I know, I hit that search button over and over again
    because each time I looked at it, I saw a new meaning.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Putting together a homegrown title at a time when the demise of print has been long announced may seem surprising...
    ...but it has long been a dream of mine to give India a magazine it deserves. A magazine that is the country.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    And nothing, absolutely nothing, represents India more than our weddings.It is a time when families are brought together. Traditions come alive as they are adapted to each couple's beliefs. And lives are joined in a way that the romantic in me still enjoys.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    The fact that it comes with band, baaja and baraat — what's not to love?And that is the reason our first issue celebrates:
    THE NEW BRIDE.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    If you look at
    'Curate Beautiful, Create Happy'individually, they are powerful but when you put them together, they become a promise. While each section is dedicated to a word, I hope you will see this as your first of many handbooks for happiness.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Curate
    Where we give you a fast-paced look into everything you should wish list when you start to think about marriage. What to buy and how to dress, along with modern mithai and the homegrown fragrance makers to bookmark. Make special note of the feature on alta.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Beautiful
    It has everything you need to make your wedding special. From the big comeback of red and pink in bridal wear to how the cool kids are wearing corsets to the celebration, there is only one way to get ready for a wedding —with enjoyment.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Create
    This section is a building block, a step to a better life. A place where we have all the answers. Or at least the beginning of a great conversation.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    Happy
    This needs very little description. It has travel with a special focus on incredible India, and a collection of wedding albums, sourced randomly, but collected with abundance because happiness has no limits.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media

    This first issue has a lot more, including a carefully edited address book of everything you need to make your wedding perfectly 'gramworthy! But it doesn't stop there. Each issue will be different because each one of you is unique.
    Because we manifested this difference, now we will celebrate you.

    - Avarna Jain,
    Chairperson RPSG Lifestyle Media