Louis Vuitton marks its tenth year with UNICEF by introducing a limited yellow-gold edition of the Silver Lockit pendant. For every piece sold the Maison will donate USD 800 to UNICEF, extending a program that has raised more than USD 28 million since the partnership began in 2016.
- Price: Retail price undisclosed — USD 800 donated to UNICEF per sale
- Carat weight: Not disclosed (yellow gold pendant)
- Origin: Made by Louis Vuitton; materials sourced through RJC-certified partners
- Date: Announced January 2026; Silver Lockit 2026 presentation scheduled for April 2026
Context
The Lockit motif — modelled on the padlock of Louis Vuitton’s 1901 Steamer bag — has been a steady form of philanthropic expression since 2016. This year’s transition to yellow gold is modest in appearance but deliberate in message: gold brings a warm, vitreous luster and a sense of substantial heft that aligns with the piece’s role as a carrier of long-term commitment rather than a seasonal ornament.
In the context of 2025–26 market dynamics, the release touches three converging trends. First, sustainability: Louis Vuitton reiterates traceability by working exclusively with Responsible Jewellery Council–certified partners. Second, value perception: while the market for lab-grown gemstones redefines price entry points elsewhere in jewellery, this limited gold run reasserts scarcity and material provenance as drivers of premium pricing. Third, sculptural aesthetics: the Lockit’s pared-back, architectural form remains consistent with the ongoing appetite for pieces that read like wearable design objects in client inventories.
Impact for US Retailers and Investors
For US retailers, the limited yellow-gold Lockit is a merchandising opportunity with clear talking points. The USD 800 donation per sale creates a direct, verifiable CSR narrative that can increase average transaction value and deepen client engagement when used in personalized clienteling. The combination of a first-time metalway (yellow gold) and very small production runs suggests elevated interest among collectors and brand loyalists — and therefore a higher probability of strong sell-through and secondary-market curiosity.
For investors and buyers, two elements matter: provenance and scarcity. RJC certification and an explicit charitable tie strengthen provenance, reducing reputational risk for stock acquired by high-net-worth clients. Scarcity — not disclosed in exact numbers but described as “very small quantities” — supports resale resilience, particularly for early examples in a decade-long series that now includes its first gold iteration.
Practical Notes
The edition will be available at Louis Vuitton stores worldwide and via the official website. Retail teams should prepare lexicon that emphasises the RJC-certified sourcing, the USD 800 donation per sale, and the April 2026 Silver Lockit presentation. Given the piece’s tactile character — a warm, polished surface and a reassuring, compact heft — in-store handling will be an important close technique.
Availability is limited; Louis Vuitton frames the release as a passage to the next chapter rather than a capstone. For press or trade enquiries, Louis Vuitton Client Services can be contacted as listed in the Maison’s announcement.
Contact
Louis Vuitton Client Services
TEL: +81-120-00-1854
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