Louis Vuitton Turns Iconic Silver Lockit Gold For UNICEF

A Decade of Promise Sealed in Gold

In a moment that resonates across the nexus of luxury and global compassion, Louis Vuitton honors ten years of partnership with UNICEF with an extraordinary limited edition of its symbolic Silver Lockit pendant. This first-ever rendition in precious yellow gold embodies a legacy of trust, protection, and transmission — values that have animated the House’s philanthropic commitment since 2016.

A New Chapter in an Enduring Partnership

Originally launched to support UNICEF’s mission for the world’s most vulnerable children, the Silver Lockit collection draws its inspiration from the padlock of Louis Vuitton’s revered 1901 Steamer bag, itself a historic emblem of security and connection. This anniversary launch signals not just aesthetic evolution but renewed purpose.

“For the first time, we see the Silver Lockit in yellow gold — a testament to both craftsmanship and heart.” — Industry insiders note this as one of the most compelling iterations yet of a jewelry icon that blends heritage with humanitarian impact.

Louis Vuitton’s charitable imprint through this decade has been profound: more than 28 million dollars raised for health, education, and child protection in fragile communities — a testament to luxury with meaning.

Unisex Elegance Meets Purpose

The new gold Lockit is a unisex design offered in extremely limited numbers. With each pendant sold, $800 USD is donated directly to UNICEF, further amplifying the impact of this enduring alliance.

Crafted under the highest ethical standards through Louis Vuitton’s Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) certified partners, the piece reflects the Maison’s commitment to sustainability and responsible practice — values increasingly central to today’s luxury audiences.

This follows a broader Louis Vuitton fine jewelry narrative that Luxferity has explored, including the Maison’s LV Diamonds Collection and high-craftsmanship veneers across multiple collections. 

Ongoing Celebrations and Global Presence

The anniversary campaign continues through 2026 with new Silver Lockit additions expected in April, global activations, and curated celebrations. The gold edition will be available in 130 flagship Louis Vuitton stores worldwide and online at louisvuitton.com.

This evolution underscores what Luxferity readers know well: luxury brands today wield cultural storytelling and meaningful collaborations as much as timeless design.

Why It Matters (and Why You Will Care)

For the discerning audience that tracks both haute craft and humanitarian resonance, this launch isn’t merely a product release. It represents how high jewelry can speak to high ideals, and how luxury brands can be powerful catalysts for real world change — a narrative Luxferity has championed across features from major heritage celebrations to forward-looking collaborations.

Louis Vuitton’s Silver Lockit in gold thus becomes more than an objet d’art. It’s a statement piece in the evolving narrative of luxury that gives back — a story that continues to unfold, month by month, in the world’s most prestigious maisons and the communities they support.