LOUIS VUITTON Alma PM Monogram Brown Handbag 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Iconique sac à main LOUIS VUITTON modèle Alma PM, confectionné en toile monogram et cuir marron
LOUIS VUITTON Alma PM Monogram Brown Handbag 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Iconique sac à main LOUIS VUITTON modèle Alma PM, confectionné en toile monogram et cuir marron
Louis Vuitton 'Retro' jacket by Marc Jacobs Winter 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - 2001 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Marc
$1,294
H 12.21 in W 11.03 in D 3.94 in
Louis Vuitton Looping GM Shoulder Bag Monogram Canvas Brown 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON Looping GM in brown canvas and leather with gold-tone hardware. The bag has a zip
Sac à main LOUIS VUITTON Alma MM toile et cuir marron 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnifique sac à main LOUIS VUITTON modèle Alma MM en toile et cuir de couleur marron, souligné par
Louis Vuitton Vintage EPI Croisette PM Tote Moka
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Louis Vuitton Vintage 2001 Epi Croisette Shoulder Bag. Crafted in
Stephen Sprouse x Andy Warhol 1998 Rolls Royce Coat
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bankrupted himself by '88. He finally reached commercial success with his 2001 Louis Vuitton collaboration
Stephen Sprouse 'Pink Rose' Print Tee
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York City, NY
Sprouse collaboration with Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton in 2001.
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Looping MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Louis Vuitton Looping MM is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Louis
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Deauville
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag. Circa 2001. Primarily made from Coated
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Classic Monogram Looping Mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON BROWN CLASSIC MONOGRAM LOOPING MM This ladies Louis Vuitton Looping MM is
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Classic Monogram Looping Mm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON BROWN CLASSIC MONOGRAM LOOPING MM This ladies Louis Vuitton Looping MM is
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Padlock & Keys. Circa 2001. Primarily made from
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Alma PM This LOUIS VUITTON Alma PM is in Very Good Pre
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Speedy 25
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Speedy 25 This LOUIS VUITTON Speedy 25 is in Very Good
2001 Louis Vuitton Damier Sauvage calf hair tiger handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful Louis Vuitton Damier Sauvage Tiger handbag, produced in Italy in 2001 ( serial number CE
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H 8.27 in W 11.82 in D 6.7 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Canvas Stephen Sprouse Khaki Graffiti Monogram Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
30 is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Lock, Key. Circa 2001
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H 11.42 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55 Xupes Reference
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Hand-painted Cherries Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON X Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Cherries’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Hand-painted Cherries Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON X Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Cherries’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
Louis Vuitton 2001 Brown Monogram Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
both sides of the rim on this used Louis Vuitton designer resale item. Details 2001
Louis Vuitton coat by Marc Jacobs Winter 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - 2001 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Marc
Louis Vuitton 2001 Perforated Brown & Red-Orange Monogram Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton 2001 Perforated Brown & Red-Orange Monogram Case. This case is in very good condition
Louis Vuitton Mustard Vernis Reade MM Long Tote - circa 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Mustard Vernis Reade MM Long Tote - circa 2001 . This bag is in very good condition
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 2001.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Broadway Bag, 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Broadway Reference: HB2206 Serial Number: TH1011
Louis Vuitton Taupe Epi-Leather "Honfleur Pouivre" Clutch/Shoulder Bag - 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Taupe Epi-Leather "Honfleur Pouivre" Clutch/Shoulder Bag - circa 2001
Louis Vuitton 2001 LV Montsouris Mini Sac dos Back Pack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton backpack, Montsouris model, Mini format, year 2001, in monogram canvas and natural
LOUIS VUITTON S/S 2001 White Translucent Epi Baia Plage Top Handle Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Spring 2001 Designer: Marc Jacobs Manufacturer
Louis Vuitton Silver Monogram Vernis Leather Sarah Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Product Type- Wallet Serial Number- TH**** Age- Circa 2001 Accompanied By- Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Colour
Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Vintage Tobol Briefcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: MB0051 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Vintage Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 2001 RRP: £1,090 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Colour: Black Hardware: Golden Brass Material(s
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Graffiti Stephen Sprouse Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: HB4463 Serial Number: AR0051 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Nile
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: CB1419 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Nile Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: AR1011 Age: 2001
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H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: MI0041 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Daste Stamp (Made
2001 Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Pochette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Iconic Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse collaboration collection pochette bag with tan graffiti. In
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Vintage Speedy 25
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON BROWN CLASSIC MONOGRAM CANVAS VINTAGE SPEEDY 25 This ladies Louis Vuitton Speedy
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Canvas Khaki Graffiti Stephen Sprouse Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Khaki Graffiti Stephen Sprouse Keepall 50 Xupes
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram SPROUSE GRAFFITI Peach Snap LONG WALLET w/ BOX
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
by Stephen Sprouse, designed for the 2001' Louis Vuitton collection. - timeless monogram canvas
LOUIS VUITTON 2001 Monogram Ellipse Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton '01 Monogram Ellipse Backpack Features Louis Vuitton padlock Made in: France
Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Backpack - Circa 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Backpack - Circa 2001 Backpack is in great condition. Height- 12.5
LOUIS VUITTON c.2001 Black Epi Leather Vertical Checkbook Holder Bifold Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
LOUIS VUITTON c.2001 Black Epi Leather Vertical Checkbook Holder Bifold Wallet Brand/Manufacturer
LOUIS VUITTON c.2001 "Tribeca Mini" Brown Damier Ebene Flap Top Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Louis Vuitton c.2001 "Tribeca Mini" brown damier ebene fold top shoulder bag. Two-tone brown
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H 5.71 in W 9.45 in D 1.38 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: AR0081 Age: 2001 RRP: £1,210 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Colour: Brown Hardware
2001 Louis Vuitton Looping Monogram canvas handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
2001 Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas handbag - Very good condition. Shows no signs of wear over
2001 Louis Vuitton Epi Saint Jacques PM Short Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
2001 Louis Vuitton Epi Saint Jacques PM Short Strap - Very good condition. Shows no signs of wear
Vintage 2001 Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Monogram Graffiti Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Malibu, CA
This dreamy LOUIS VUITTON limited edition leather pochette bag is as stunning as they come. A
Stephen Sprouse SS1988 "Hardcore" Jacket
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bankrupted himself by '88. He finally reached commercial success with his 2001 Louis Vuitton collaboration
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 25 (2001)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made of monogram coated canvas and features vachetta leather details and trim, top zip closure, gold tone hardware, brown woven fabric interior lining and an interior sli...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pochette Accessories Bag 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made with brown canvas with Louis Vuitton's monogram print with leather details
Louis Vuitton mini long Alma limited edition 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Verviers, BE
Gorgeous Louis Vuitton mini Alma long special edition handbag. Made of monogram fabric and burgundy
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Vernis Houston Tote 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Vernis means varnish in French, which explains the shiny and sparkly effect of the Vernis leather bags. This bag is made with monogram embossed leather, dual natural leather shoulder...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Pochette Accessories Graffiti Green (2001)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is made of coated canvas with monogram and signature Graffiti print. The bag feature a flat natural leather removable top handle, top zip closure and brown woven fabric inte...
Louis Vuitton 2001 Made Canvas Monogram Ellipse Pm Brown Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton 2001 Made Canvas Monogram Ellipse Pm Brown Additional information: Interior pocket
Louis Vuitton 2001 Made Graffiti Alma Pm White/Beige Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton 2001 Made Graffiti Alma Pm White/Beige Additional information: Interior pocket x1
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H 4.5 in W 7.9 in D 1.6 in
Louis Vuitton Lexington Flower Black Vernis Leather Handbag - 2001 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Lexington Pochette in vernis leather with flowers. This is a limited edition which
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H 4.5 in W 7.9 in D 1.6 in
Louis Vuitton Red Vernis Leather Flower Lexington 2001 Limited Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Lexington in red vernis leather with flowers. This is a limited edition which was
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H 4.5 in W 7.9 in D 1.6 in
Louis Vuitton Beige Vernis Leather Flower Lexington Handbag - 2001 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Lexington in vernis leather with flowers. This is a limited edition which was
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H 4.5 in W 7.9 in D 1.6 in
Louis Vuitton Beige Vernis Leather Flower Lexington Handbag - 2001 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Lexington in vernis leather with flowers. This is a limited edition which was
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Cabas Mezzo Alto Tote Bag (2001) GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This tote is made of classic Louis Vuitton monogram coated canvas with vachetta leather shoulder
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 "Graffiti" in brown monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Limited Edition "Graffiti" handbag in Monogram coated canvas covered
Stephen Sprouse SS1988 "Hardcore" Jacket
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
bankrupted himself by '88. He finally reached commercial success with his 2001 Louis Vuitton collaboration
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H 4.5 in W 7.9 in D 1.6 in
Louis Vuitton Lexington Flower Black Vernis Leather Handbag - 2001 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Lexington Pochette in vernis leather with flowers. This is a limited edition which
LOUIS VUITTON Galet taupe Mahina leather BABYLONE PM Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Babylone PM hobo monogram in galet taupe Mahina leather. The design features a espresso brown rolled and braided leather handle and is lined in dark brow...
2000s Louis Vuitton Musette Tango Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
An authentic vintage Louis Vuitton Musette Tango shoulder bag. The bag features a Louis Vuitton monogram canvas and a tan leather strap. The interior is lined with orange suede like ...
Hermès Birkin 35 Black GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Black - Exotic leather - Crocodile Porosus - Gold hardware - Two rolled top handles - Front flap closure with twist-lock fastening - Includes dust bag, clochette, keys, and padlock...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 is crafted from iconic Ebene monogram canvas, complemented by dark brown leather trim and dual rounded handles. Measuring 11.8" ...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas INSOLITE Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Insolite wallet in classic Ebene and olive Monogram Canvas is a refined blend of elegance and functionality. Accented with gold-tone hardware, it op...
$3,883
H 6.7 in D 3.55 in L 8.67 in
Black leather bag with embossed monogramme and double strap LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather bag with embossed monogramme and double strap, one in gold metal chain, one in detachable leather. Orange suede lining. Zip closure on the top front with branded zip pu...
LOUIS VUITTON Carmel Mahina Leather Creme
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Carmel Mahina Creme Hobo Bag. Features calf skin leather with monogram perforations, braided handle, silver hardware, magnetic snap closure, LV leather charm,...
Louis Vuitton 2007 Monogram Canvas Alma PM Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Monogram Canvas, crafted from brown monogram coated canvas, features dual rolled handles, cowhide leather trim, and gold-tone hardware. Its two-way zi...
$1,170
H 5.52 in W 11.82 in D 4.73 in
Louis Vuitton Popincourt Monogram Canvas and Leather Handbag 2005
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Magnifique sac à main LOUIS VUITTON modèle Popincourt, réalisé en toile monogram marron associée à des finitions en cuir et sublimé par une élégante garniture dorée. Ce modèle iconiq...
Louis Vuitton Babylone PM Mahina Galet Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Gorgeous Louis Vuitton Babylone PM Mahina Galet bag. Unworn with dustbag, care leaflet and sticker/tag and protective covering to inner zip fob. Beautifully crafted in thick beige mo...
Louis Vuitton 2023 Monogram Metis Pochette Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This playful Louis Vuitton Monogram Metis Pochette Messenger Bag shines with classic coated canvas and cowhide leather trim. Made in the USA in 2023, it features a secure S-lock with...
GUCCI beige 2020 GG WOOL & LEATHER SMALL BACKPACK Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Gucci Small Backpack in beige and ebony GG wool, trimmed with black leather, offers a luxurious take on a classic silhouette. Designed for both style and function...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Odeon MM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Discover the perfect blend of style and practicality with the LOUIS VUITTON 'ODEON MM' shoulder bag, a true icon of timeless design. Crafted from the signature LV monogram canvas, th...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Sac Balade Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful Bag will come with a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Entrupy. The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Vintage Louis Vuitton Sac Balade - A Rare Jo...
$1,647
H 6.7 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in
Louis Vuitton Neverfull PM Shoulder Bag Monogram Canvas Brown 2010
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Classic Neverfull in monogram canvas with leather trim and gold-tone hardware. Press-stud closure; spacious main compartment. Date code VI4130 (2010), made in France. Shoulder carry....
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy GM Tote Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful Bag will come with a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Entrupy. The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Step into a world of timeless elegance with ...
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.