Louis Vuitton Condoms? These Luxury Rubbers Were Just a Concept

Forget wining and dining, I’m not having relations until I’m married a dude pulls out one of these extravagant Louis Vuitton Condoms. Which is gonna be a while, ’cause right now they’re just conceptual. That, and I have a hard time with the mens even without making demands like luxury condoms.

The posh contraceptive and its packaging are both branded with the famous LV monogram. The design was created by architect Irakli Kiziria, who isn’t affiliated with Louis Vuitton, with hopes of launching the product for World AIDS Day to benefit amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research. Because apparently even safe sex needs a designer label. FANCY!

The $68 Louis Vuitton Condom Concept

Kiziria’s unusual creation made headlines in 2011, when images of the proposed luxury condoms started circulating online. The design featured the familiar brown-and-gold Louis Vuitton-inspired packaging, while the condom itself was decorated with raised LV lettering. Subtle! Nothing says romance quite like a luxury fashion logo embossed on your birth control.

And the proposed price? A whopping $68 EACH. That’s right, not $68 for a box. SIXTY-EIGHT DOLLARS FOR ONE. At that price, I expect the thing to come with a complimentary handbag and a personal thank-you note from the designer. Maybe a coupon for breakfast the next morning, too.

But here’s the catch: Louis Vuitton had absolutely nothing to do with the project. This wasn’t an official product from the French fashion house, and the design never became a verified Louis Vuitton retail offering. It was an independent concept from Kiziria’s Design Provocation project.

The proposed launch was intended to support amfAR, although the hoped-for charitable release was not confirmed. So don’t go marching into a Louis Vuitton boutique demanding to see the condom department. Those poor sales associates have enough to deal with already.

Look, Irakli, if you’re looking for assistance with financing the project, don’t waste your time hitting up the Louis Vuitton company. Just go straight to Kanye. I BET HE WOULD BE ALL OVER THIS.

Personally, I’m not convinced the world needs designer condoms. Regular ones are expensive enough, and they don’t come with a luxury-brand markup. Besides, when it comes to contraception, actual safety matters a whole lot more than looking fancy. Still, I guess some people really do want to dress for the occasion. Even when they’re getting undressed.