Lux de Ville Quilted Bowling Bag in Gold Sparkle
Satchel / Bowling Bag · Lux de Ville, independent contemporary alternative luxury brand known for vintage-inspired and rockabilly aesthetics.
Collection: Lux de Ville Quilted Collection, permanent line featuring retro-inspired silhouettes with vegan materials.
Style
Satchel / Bowling Bag
Brand
Lux de Ville, independent contemporary alternative luxury brand known for vintage-inspired and rockabilly aesthetics.
Material
Synthetic vegan leather with a metallic gold glitter finish, diamond-quilted padding, machine-stitched seams, and finished matching edge piping.
Dimensions
Width: 30 cm (12 inches), Height: 20 cm (8 inches), Depth: 13 cm (5 inches), Handle drop: 15 cm (6 inches). Medium bowling bag size variant.
Description
This Lux de Ville bowling bag offers a striking blend of mid-century vintage silhouette and eye-catching rockabilly glamour. Featuring a glittering gold synthetic exterior with plush diamond quilting, the bag is instantly recognizable by its metal script logo on the front and playful dice charm dangling from the handle base. Designed for those who love retro, pin-up, and alternative fashion, it provides a structured shape with practical everyday capacity.
Key Features
Metallic gold sparkle finish, plush diamond-quilted padding, signature metal script logo on the front, and a branded dice charm dangling from the handle base.
Material & Construction
Synthetic vegan leather with a metallic gold glitter finish, diamond-quilted padding, machine-stitched seams, and finished matching edge piping.
Color & Pattern
Gold sparkle with a prominent diamond quilt pattern across the entire exterior body.
Hardware Details
Silver-tone metal hardware including a distinctive script brand logo on the front face, top zipper pulls, D-rings, and a dangling charm accent featuring dice and logo details.
Interior Description
Typically lined in Lux de Ville's signature leopard print or black fabric lining, featuring an interior zippered pocket and slip pockets for organization.
Closure Type
Top double-zipper closure for secure and wide-opening access.
Strap & Handle Details
Dual rolled faux leather top handles matching the body material, securely attached via metal hardware rings, designed primarily for hand or crook-of-the-arm carry.
Craftsmanship Details
Consistent machine stitching with precise diamond quilt geometry, sturdy rolled handles, and securely anchored metal hardware appropriate for a contemporary mid-tier alternative fashion brand.
Authentication Indicators
Distinctive Lux de Ville metal script logo font, signature dice charms, neat diamond-quilted stitching alignment, and branded hardware pulls.
Origin & Manufacturing
Manufactured in China under standard commercial alternative accessory production guidelines.
Era & Period
Contemporary (2010s-present), drawing heavily on 1950s retro and vintage bowling bag silhouettes.
Age Estimate
Likely produced between 2015 and 2023 based on brand styling and standard hardware finishes.
Cultural Significance
Represents the modern intersection of vintage 1950s retro styling with cruelty-free vegan fashion, highly popular within alternative subcultures, rockabilly scenes, and indie fashion circles.
Condition Notes
Assessed from the listing image as Very Good condition. The exterior shows clean structure, intact quilting, and minimal signs of wear on the handles or corners.
Value Estimate
Original retail price around $85 to $110 USD. Current resale market value ranges from $30 to $60 USD depending on condition and included charms.
Care & Maintenance
Wipe clean with a damp soft cloth. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners that could damage the metallic glitter coating. Store stuffed in a dust bag to maintain its structured bowling bag shape.
Similar Handbags
Betsey Johnson Quilted Bowler, Sourpuss Bowling Purses, and classic vintage 1950s leather bowling bags, though Lux de Ville distinguishes itself with vegan metallic finishes and signature hardware charms.
Interesting Facts
Lux de Ville has carved out a dedicated niche in the alternative, rockabilly, and pin-up fashion communities, frequently collaborating with subculture artists and vintage revivalists.