This is the authentic LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Trompe L'oeil Trocadero. "Trompe L'oeil" translates to "fool the eye" and Louis Vuitton does this by creating a bag in the tradition of the flap bag with two frontal straps that secures with a latch. However, this monogram canvas is not toile and the lock not brass but all is velour. The bag does have fabulous shoulder chains with crocodile shoulder pads and studs. There is a top zipper that opens to a chocolate brown leather interior with a flat pocket. This is a great shoulder bag for day use from Louis Vuitton.