Louis Vuitton x Fragment Design Varsity Blouson Jacket
Louis Vuitton x Fragment Design (Hiroshi Fujiwara) · Designer/Luxury Goods > Outerwear
Era / Decade
2017 (Spring/Summer Pop-up Collection)
Material
Body: 100% Wool; Sleeves: 100% Lambskin Leather; Trim: Cupro/Cotton blend ribs
Condition
Good. Visible staining on the white leather right sleeve (as noted on store tag); general wear to the knit cuffs and collar.
Demand Level
Niche/High. Highly sought after by high-end streetwear collectors and archival fashion enthusiasts.
Resale Value
Estimated Resale Value
$2,000 - $3,500 (depending on cleaning outcome)
Estimated Retail Value
$3,500 - $4,200
Comparable Sales
Recent sales for this specific jacket in excellent condition range from $3,000 to $4,500. Given the staining, a price of $2,200-$2,500 is a realistic 'as-is' floor.
Description
Ultra-rare collaboration piece from the 2017 Kim Jones era Louis Vuitton x Fragment Design collection. Features a black wool body with contrast white lambskin leather sleeves. Iconic oversized 'F' patch on chest and 'LOUIS V. & FRAGMENTS' embroidery. Striped ribbed trim and snap button closure. This is a coveted streetwear grail.
Key Features
High-profile collaboration; Hiroshi Fujiwara design; Kim Jones era; iconic lightning bolt motif (implied collection); luxury materials; high resale floor regardless of wear.
Authenticity Indicators
Alignment of 'LOUIS V.' embroidery; grain of lambskin; specific snap button engraving; interior care tags (not visible but required for 100% certainty). Confidence Level: Medium-High based on silhouette and embroidery precision, but requires physical inspection of internal codes.
Flaws to Note
Significant yellow/brown staining on the right leather sleeve; likely requires professional leather restoration or deep cleaning; light pilling on wool knit areas.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
Grailed (best for menswear/streetwear), The RealReal (consignment), or Sotheby’s/StockX (if authenticated).
Selling Tips
Do not attempt to clean leather at home; take to a specialist. Use keywords like 'Archival', 'Kim Jones', 'Hiroshi Fujiwara', and 'Grail'. High-quality detailed photos of the interior tags and the specific stains are mandatory for a safe sale.