LOUIS VUITTON Boxing Gloves And Sports Bag, Monogram By Karl Lagerfeld
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
by Georges Vuitton in 1896, Louis Vuitton called on 6 world-renowned designers. Christian Louboutin
LOUIS VUITTON Boxing Gloves And Sports Bag, Monogram By Karl Lagerfeld
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
by Georges Vuitton in 1896, Louis Vuitton called on 6 world-renowned designers. Christian Louboutin
$33,671
H 20.48 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk In Woven Monogram Canvas, France c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning Louis Vuitton hat trunk in woven monogram canvas with leather and brass trim, France
Brass
$32,324
H 20.48 in W 29.93 in D 17.33 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning Louis Vuitton hat trunk in woven monogram canvas with leather and brass trim, France
Brass
$36,365
H 22.45 in W 35.44 in D 21.26 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk In Woven Canvas, France c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This exceptional Louis Vuitton courier trunk, crafted in France circa 1896, is adorned with the
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Louis Vuitton, Color Blossom Malachite and Diamond Station Long Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
-Louis Vuitton, son of the founder. Set into 18-karat pink gold, this precious long necklace features
Diamond, Malachite, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
$1,663Sale Price|20% Off
Enamel Monogram Flowers 18k gold OT buckle chain necklace
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. Idylle Blossom creations reveal the free-spirited Louis Vuitton woman
Yellow Gold, 18k Gold, Enamel
Late Victorian Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk 1896 with Provenance
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A Louis Vuitton Courier trunk dating to the first half 1896, formerly the property of the Hapsburg
Brass
Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk / Malle 1901-1914
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
, which he mixed the monogram of Louis Vuitton in 1896 to create the famous painting Mono gram. All the
Louis Vuitton First Generation Idylle Blossom Diamond Gold Monogram Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
flowers, created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. Blooming in white and rose gold, this exquisite
Diamond, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold
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H 22.05 in W 31.5 in D 18.9 in
19th Century Louis Vuitton Trunk in Woven Canvas, Paris, circa 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A stunning Louis Vuitton hat trunk in woven monogrammed canvas with leather and brass trim, France
Brass
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Damier Canvas 1896-1996 Anniversaire Bifold Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Brand New, Limited Edition "1896-1996 Anniversaire" bifold wallet by LOUIS VUITTON comes in a
Louis Vuitton Idyll Blossom Twist Diamond Bracelet Bangle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
flowers, created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. It is fully made in 18kt yellow gold. It is adorned
Diamond, 18k Gold
Louis Vuitton Malle Courrier Case Oil Cloth Brass, 1920s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
iconic Monogram oil cloth of the Maison, created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton, Louis Vuitton's son. The
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Louis Vuitton Malle A Chaussures Oil Cloth, Paris, France, 1925
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Georges Vuitton, Louis Vuitton's son. It can be dated to 1925, period in which the quality of the
Fabric
Louis Vuitton Color Blossom 18K Gold Diamond & Mother of Pearl Dangle Earrings
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Southampton, PA
Monogram flowers created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. Radiant 18K Rose Gold beautifully highlights the
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Louis Vuitton Damier 'Malle Courrier' Steamer Trunk, circa 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
An excellent Louis Vuitton ‘Malle Courrier’ trunk finished in Damier pattern canvas with leather
Brass
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H 21.66 in W 43.31 in D 23.63 in
Antique 19th Century Louis Vuitton Woven Steamer Trunk, circa 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Louis Vuitton had established himself as a market leader in trunk making and needed to set his now
Canvas
Louis Vuitton antique trunk c.1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in LA FERTÉ-EN-OUCHE, FR
Superb Louis Vuitton Courrier trunk from 1896 in perfect condition, covered with the first Damier
Cabin Louis Vuitton Trunk, Between 1888 and 1896
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
trunk in the first serie. The squarres canvas, at Louis Vuitton, is circa 1888-1896 years. The
Brass
Louis Vuitton Rare Red/white damier steamer trunk from 1896 coffee table
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Louis vuitton damier steamer trunk from 1896. this trunk features the much rarer red/white damier
LOUIS VUITTON BLOSSOM 3 golds and diamonds sautoir flapper necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PRÉVESSIN-MOËNS, FR
Dear collectors, JCIB has found for you a luminous work by Louis Vuitton. • Louis Vuitton, the
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton Color Blossom Star Bracelet Mother-of-Pearl Pink Gold and White
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color Blossom celebrates the Monogram flowers, created in 1896 by Georges-Louis Vuitton. Set into
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
Vintage Teal Blue Silk Sequin + Beaded Art Deco/ Flapper Dress
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1920s-inspired 1980s teal blue silk dress with hand done sequin and beadwork. Full blouson sleeves that zip at the cuff. Side slits. Fully lined in silk. The marked size is a...
Moschino Couture Embroidered Words Top and Skirt
By Moschino, Moschino Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary skirt and top set from Moschino Couture in grey with a touch of green jersey. They are simple pieces with intricate detailed at the front and back hemlines comprised...
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
UNWORN Rare Gucci by Tom Ford SS 1996 Black Lace Mini Dress Gown 38
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Stunning Gucci by Tom Ford lace dress From his SS 1996 collection for Gucci Finest black lace Fully lined with nude silk Made in Italy Dry Clean Only Size 38 Seen in the AD campaig...
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Kimono Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk V Neck Sleeveless Gown
By Gianfranco Ferré
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Gianfranco Ferre White Silk sleeveless gown with v neck satin lapel. Size: 40italy, fit size 6 US Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner. Measurement flat: Bust : 36”/ empire wa...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
$200Sale Price|24% Off
Size: 36
Giorgio Armani Black Satin D'orsay High Heel Pump Passementerie Detail 36
By Giorgio Armani
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Giorgio Armani black saitn d'orsay high heel pumps with passementerie detail at heel back, 36 M. 3 1/2 inch heels. These beautiful shoes have a narrow braid band trim at the front a...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
Versace Pink Silk Buckle Waist Halter Dress S/S 2002
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous bight pink silk dress from Versace. It has a halter neckline, ruched side waist and the skirt flares at the hem and is slightly longer in the back. The back waist has inc...
New Yves Saint Laurent Spring 2008 Size 40 / US 8 Black Silk Strapless Dress
By Stefano Pilati for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic brand new with tags YVES SAINT LAURENT Spring 2008 black silk strapless dress! Features intricate interior corset boning that holds everything in place. Hidden zipper up the sid...
$976,800
H 15 in W 39 in D 34 in
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
By Paulding Farnham., Tiffany & Co.
Located in Long Island City, NY, NY
Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...
Sterling Silver
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Located in Queens, NY
Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)
Metal
The story behind iconic luxury brand Louis Vuitton — best known for its esteemed handbags, crossbody bags, leather goods, ready-to-wear clothing and more — is one of craft and innovation in the worlds of fashion, jewelry and furniture.
The company’s modest origins can be traced back to when its founder, Louis Vuitton (1821–92), wishing to free himself from the conventional lifestyle in his provincial French city of Anchay as well as a difficult stepmother, left in the early 1830s to make a new life in Paris. The young Vuitton was 13 at the time and would need to travel on foot to get to the capital, which was hundreds of miles away. With stops along the way to make money so that he could forge ahead, the journey took a couple of years, but reward was close at hand.
When he arrived in Paris, Vuitton made a living with his hands. He toiled as a box maker and packer for more than a decade and built relationships with royals and members of the upper class while working for the empress of France, Eugenie de Montijo. In 1854, Vuitton launched his namesake company. The craftsman opened a humble workshop on rue Neuve des Capucines and advertised his services with a small poster that read: “Securely packs the most fragile objects. Specializing in packing fashions.”
Long before his brand would become known globally for its exemplary top-handle bags and stylish totes, Vuitton produced stackable and rectangular trunks. The most common trunks of the era were round, which weren’t ideal for toting and storing. In 1858, Vuitton debuted his lightweight, handcrafted canvas trunks, which were sturdy, rugged and equipped with convenient compartments. Travel’s popularity broadened in the late 19th century, and Vuitton’s trunks could easily be packed into train cars and ships — upright trunks meant hanging wardrobe storage that would allow his clients to transport their sophisticated garments without worry. Demand increased and the company grew. When Louis Vuitton died in 1892, control of the luxury house was passed onto his only son, Georges Vuitton.
In 1914, a Louis Vuitton store opened at 70 Champs-Élysées. The largest travel-goods store in the world at the time, it became the company’s flagship.
The Louis Vuitton brand embodies all the attributes of luxury, from the craftsmanship, exclusivity and relevance to heritage. It’s only appropriate that it boasts one of the most recognizable insignias — the imaginative interlocking of letters and fleurettes — in the fashion world. The famous LV monogram was first used in 1896 as part of an initiative by Georges to prevent counterfeiting of his coveted new line of travel trunks. It’s one of the earliest examples of fashion branding.
The LV monogram would soon appear on everything from bags and various fashion accessories to alligator-skin champagne cases, from stylish apparel and earrings to teddy bears and airplane models.
On 1stDibs, the unmistakable insignia can be found on both modern and vintage Louis Vuitton shoulder bags, suitcases, original 19th-century trunks, jackets and more.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
The Japanese artist is one of many creators with whom the French fashion house has partnered to impressive effect.
The late designer created an iridescent, irreverent take on the nearly century-old travel staple.
What are the telltale signs that you're holding a real Louis Vuitton and not a knockoff? We spoke with expert Diane D’Amato to find out. Of course, you don't have to worry about fakes on 1stDibs, where every seller is highly vetted.
The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.