On June 14, MSCHF - Miscellaneous Mischief - a U.S. art collective revealed they were planning to launch a micro handbag. This is known as a miniature version of Louis Vuitton’s OnTheGo product. 

The bag measures 657x222x700 micrometers, smaller than a grain of sea salt, and narrow enough to pass through the eye of a needle. These products are so tiny that during delivery, the research group lost some of them. However, at least one remaining handbag that is now stored in a preinstalled seal gel case under the microscope with a digital display will be exhibited at the end of this month. 

The MSCHF’s LV handbag on a finger (Image: MSCHF)

People need to observe via a microscope in order to have a closer look at this green handbag. When being enlarged under a microscope, the bag appears with a translucent handle, Louis Vuitton’s iconic monograms, and other vignette decorations. 

This handbag is made from plastic via a special 3D printing technology that can make really tiny objects called “two-photon polymerization (2PP).” This makes the handbag a unique and impressive design. 

Kevin Wiesner - the chief creative officer of MSCHF - said that he chose the handbag sample of OnTheGo because of its basic rectangle shape, striking logo, and it can be easily reproduced at a small scale. Also, its vibrant color and gentle translucency make the bag become more visible when illuminated by a microscope. 

The MSCHF’s coming soon handbag at a closer look (Image: MSCHF)

Mr. Wiesner claimed that MSCHF used Louis Vuitton’s logo or design without asking for permission. 

The handbag produced based on the design of Louis Vuitton’s OnTheGo when being enlarged (Image: MSCHF)

The product is expected to be sold at two auctions, including Just Phriends, organized by the former director of Colette boutique in Paris; and Joopiter, an auction founded by Pharrell Williams.

ChinSamy