Comparisons
Damier Ebene vs Monogram
Louis Vuitton's two classic canvases and how they wear.
Fashionphile says the Monogram canvas, from 1896, usually has vachetta trim that darkens to a patina but can be marked by hand oils, weather and moisture. Damier Ebene, a brown version of the 1888 Damier check, usually has no vachetta and is therefore a little more durable. Louis Vuitton cleans both coated canvases the same way: a damp cloth and slightly soapy water.
| Damier Ebene | Monogram canvas | |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern | Brown checkerboard | — |
| Trim | Usually no vachetta | — |
| Introduced | Damier from 1888 | 1896 |
| Designer | — | Georges Vuitton |