Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere mm crossbidy bag
Located in 10707, DE
Outer Screen: Excellent Exterior leather and trim: Slight fading, slight darkening, slight wear Interior: Slight fading, minor scratches Inner pocket: Slight fading, minor scratches ...
$380Sale Price / item|41% Off
Small Wicker Stool or Bench with Louis Vuitton Fabric
By Eero Aarnio
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Design and purpose best describe this one-of-a-kind stool. This small Eero Aarnio style bench features authentic classic Louis Vuitton fabric seats atop a very sturdy wicker base. Th...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wicker
1992 Louis Vuitton Bagatelle - Razzia Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
The Louis Vuitton Bagatelle Automobile Classiques is an annual event held in the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France beginning in 1988. This beautiful piece from 1992 depicts a beauti...
Paper
1999 Louis Vuitton Bagatelle - Razzia Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
The Louis Vuitton Bagatelle Concours Automobiles Classiques is an annual event held in the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France beginning in 1988. This beautiful piece from 1999 evokes...
Linen, Paper
1997 Louis Vuitton Bagatelle - Razzia Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
The Louis Vuitton Bagatelle Concours d'Elegance is an annual event held in the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France beginning in 1988. This beautiful piece from 1997 depicts a Cistalia...
Linen, Paper
1998 Louis Vuitton Classic China Run Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
The Louis Vuitton Classic China Run is a vintage car race from Dalian to Beijing and this gorgeous poster depicts a car racing past the Forbidden City in great art deco style. Beau...
Paper
1997 original poster Louis Vuitton Italia Classica by Razzia
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1997 original poster Louis Vuitton Italia Classica: Da Modena a Portofino, created by French artist Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix Dénériaz), beautifully captures the spirit of Itali...
Paper
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Louis Vuitton Classic China Run Car Rally
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster - Louis Vuitton Classic China Run - for the international vintage car rally held from Dalian to Beijing in May 1998 featuring an Art Deco style de...
Paper
1992 original poster by Razzia - Automobiles classiques et Louis Vuitton
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in PARIS, FR
Crafted by the renowned French graphic artist Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz, also known as Razzia, the original 1992 poster "Automobiles Classiques et Louis Vuitton" epitomizes eleganc...
Paper
1991 original poster by Razzia Automobiles Classiques et Louis Vuitton
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in PARIS, FR
The 1991 original poster by Razzia, titled "Automobiles Classiques et Louis Vuitton - Voitures de Stars," is a captivating blend of classic Hollywood glamour and automotive elegance....
Paper, Lithograph
Original 1998 poster by Razzia Concours automobiles classiques et Louis Vuitton
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in PARIS, FR
This original 1998 poster, created by the celebrated French graphic artist Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz, known by his pseudonym Razzia, was produced for the prestigious Concours Autom...
Paper, Lithograph
1992 Original poster by Razzia - Classic Automobiles and Louis Vuitton
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in PARIS, FR
Automobiles de Princes is a large advertising poster by Razzia, created for the 1992 event sponsored by Louis Vuitton and featuring cars from the Prince of Monaco's collection. Razz...
Paper
Original Concours Automobiles Classiques et Louis Vuitton original signed poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Spokane, WA
Original poster: Parc de Bagatelle et Louis Vuitton 1999 Hand-signed by the artist Razzia in black marker on the left side. In plate right side. Linen backed, ready to frame. Ex...
Offset
Original 1997 poster by Razzia Concours automobiles classiques et Louis Vuitton
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in PARIS, FR
This striking original 1997 poster, designed by the celebrated French artist Razzia, was created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the prestigious Concours Automobiles Classique...
Paper
Original Louis Vuitton - Parc du Bagatelle 1991, hand signed, linen backed
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Spokane, WA
Original Louis Vuitton - Parc du Bagatelle, Voiture de Stars, poster. Year: 1991; Artist: Razzia. Size: 20" x 28.5". Art Deco archival linen-backed original French poster han...
Offset
1991 poster by Razzia Automobiles classiques et Louis Vuitton Clark Gable
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in PARIS, FR
Crafted by the distinguished French graphic artist Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz, popularly known as Razzia, the original 1991 poster "Automobiles Classiques et Louis Vuitton - Clark G...
Paper
$1,031
1993 original film poster "Et Saint-Tropez créa la Nioulargue" - Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
A whimsical celebration of maritime heritage and Riviera charm, this 1993 original poster was created to promote the film Et Saint-Tropez créa la Nioulargue, a documentary directed b...
Paper
Visionaire No.18: Fashion Special in Louis Vuitton Leather Case, Fall, 1996
By Visionaire
Located in CA, CA
Part of a limited edition of 2,500 hand-numbered copies, issue 18 of the highly collectible Visionaire magazine was the first of their issues to be focused fully on fashion throughou...
Paper
Louis Vuitton Satin Monogram Mini Papillon Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Mini Papillon Accessories Pochette Bag Excellent Condition With extra handle for long use This rare Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Mini Papi...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.