Louis Vuitton 30 Ramages Speedy bag 2015
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON -(Made in France) 'Ramages' monogram coated canvas 30cm Speedy bag with natural leather, golden brass, a padlock and keys. A 2015 Collection - limited edition. Conditi...
Louis Vuitton 2015 Black Veau Cachemire Calfskin Women's Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This luxurious and elegant handbag is finely crafted in black hue and features the monogram pattern in velvet on the sides. The top is secured with hidden magnetic closures, and open...
Louis Vuitton 2015 City Steamer 2-Way Satchel in Dark Blue Beige
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton city steamer 2way satchel in very dark blue and beige. Features toron handles with dora handle mounts, very dark blue almost black color, nametag with the met...
Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Briefcase Bag (2015)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Black damier graphite coated canvas exterior. Dual rolled leather top handles. Top zip closure. Black woven fabric lining. Silver hardware. Front zip pocket. Back canvas strap. Col...
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H 8.3 in D 6.7 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Gold HDW 2015 Limited Edition Speedy 30 Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
This collector’s edition of the Speedy fuses the timeless chic of Monogram with exotic embellishments. The bag’s Toron handles are mounted on finely worked motifs of ethnic inspirati...
2015 Louis Vuitton Monogram Beauty Case "Nice"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Wonderful 2015 Louis Vuitton beauty case "Nice" Excellent conditions Canvas Monogram Single handle Can be carried crossbody too (removable belt) Zip closure Internal pocket and two ...
2015 Louis Vuitton Berri Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and in very good conditions Louis Vuitton shoulader bag Berri model Year 2015 Monogram canvas and leather Single handle Zip clsoure Locker and keys (with initials E.M on le...
Louis Vuitton 2015 Monogram Canvas Artsy Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This large tote is crafted of classic Louis Vuitton monogram coated toile canvas. The bag features a natural vachetta cowhide rolled leather shoulder strap with a sleek braided accen...
Louis Vuitton 2015 Neverfull Monogram Canvas MM Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish tote is crafted of classic Louis Vuitton monogram on coated canvas. It features vachetta cowhide leather trim, shoulder straps, and side cinch cords. The top is open to ...
2015 Louis Vuitton Coquelicot Epi Leather Nano Alma
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Coquelicot Epi Leather Nano Alma Xupes Reference: HB4123 Serial Number: SN3165 Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Care Booklet, 2016 Gift Receip...
NEW 2015 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Printed Metis Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
NEW 2015 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Printed Metis Handbag. This bag is in excellent condition and comes with a duster. Measurements: Length- 14" Width- 12" Depth- 6" Handle...
2015 Louis Vuitton Monogram Neverfull MM Totem Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Louis Vuitton bag, Neverfull Totem model, size MM in Monogram pattern. Colored leather details, purple handles and interior. Practical and capacious. This fantastic bag is in excelle...
2015 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Noé
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Noé This LOUIS VUITTON Noé is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag. Circa 2015. Primarily made from Coa...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Slate Monogram Amazone Crossbody Bag, 2015.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Slate Monogram Amazone Crossbody Bag, 2015. . This special edition of the "Amazone" was handcrafted in France to the highest luxury standards out of pre...
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H 5.91 in W 0.2 in L 9.85 in
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Pochette Pouch Damier Ebène with Red Interior 2015
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Zip Pochette Pouch in Damier Ebène with Cherry Red Interior 2015. This pouch is in very good condition. - Exterior Condition: Very good condition. The o...
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H 11.25 in W 12.6 in D 6.25 in
Louis Vuitton 2015 Monogram Totem Neo Neverfull MM Flamingo Tote & Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the Fall/Winter 2015 Collection; Louis Vuitton Totem Neverfull MM Bag in the iconic Monogram Canvas with colorful smooth leather trimmings. With engraved metal accents inspired ...
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H 11.03 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in
2015 Louis Vuitton Burgundy Veau Cachemire Leather & Natural Python Leather Soft
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Burgundy Veau Cachemire Leather & Natural Python Leather Soft Lockit MM Xupes Reference: HB2919 Serial Number: AH4115 Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton D...
2015 Louis Vuitton Pink Metallic Epi Leather & Calfskin Petite Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Pink Metallic Epi Leather & Calfskin Petite Malle Xupes Reference: HB3629 Serial Number: FL3105 Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Shoulder Stra...
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H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 6.7 in
2015 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Totem Neverfull MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Totem Neverfull MM Xupes Reference: HB3052 Serial Number: GI4165 Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenticity Det...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas 2015 TRIBAL MASK POCHETTE CLES Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Tribal Mask Pochette Cles key wallet in brown and olive green Monogram canvas with details in white, nude, brown and red leather. Has been carried and is...
2015 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Pegase 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Pegase 50 Xupes Reference: HB3301 Serial Number: DR2105 Age (Circa): 2015 Accompanied By: Protective Case Authenticity Details: Date Stam...
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H 9.5 in D 5 in L 12 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Matte Vanilla Alligator City Steamer MM Bag, 2015.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Matte Vanilla Alligator Top Handle City Steamer MM Bag, 2015. This steamer bag is a classic Louis Vuitton closet staple which was first introduced and ...
2015 Luois Vuitton Damier Graphite Christopher Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The sleek modern shape of the Christopher backpack looks truly elegant. The exterior features durable and sophisticated Damier Graphite canvas with black and red cowhide leather trim...
LOUIS VUITTON c.2015 “Clemence” Red Monogram Vernis Patent Leather Zippy Wallet
By Nicholas Ghesquiere, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
LOUIS VUITTON c.2015 “Clemence” Red Monogram Vernis Leather Zip Around Wallet Estimated Retail: $970.00 Brand/Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Circa: 2015 Designer: Nicolas Ghesquie...
Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 in Monogram 2015
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 in Monogram 2015. This bag is in very good condition. - Exterior Condition: Very good condition. Light storage creasing to the canvas. Light leather surfac...
2015 Louis Vuitton Alma orange epi leather handle bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
2015 Louis Vuitton Alma orange epi leather handle bag measurements: depth 15 cm widht 31 cm heigh 23 cm
Louis Vuitton 2015 Monogram Pallas BB Handbag with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This petite tote is finely crafted of traditional Louis Vuitton monogram on toile coated canvas that is accompanied by a red leather peeping top crest. The shoulder bag features Vach...
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H 3.9 in D 0.8 in L 7.7 in
Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet in Monogram Ramages 2015 Limited Edition New In Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This colorful wallet is from Louis Vuitton's summer 2015 Ramages' collection which was a limited edition. It measures 7.5 x 3.9 inches and features 8 credit card slots, 1 large zip ...
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H 12.6 in W 7.49 in L 15.36 in
Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM Bag in Damier Ebène with Cherry Red Interior 2015
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM in Damier Ebène with Cherry Red Interior 2015. This bag is in very good condition. - Exterior Condition: Very good condition. Light storage creases to t...
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H 9.85 in W 13.39 in D 5.91 in L 26.38 in
Louis Vuitton Rose Angelique Vernis MM Brea Bag Gold Hardware, 2015
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
General condition: The bag is in good condition. Vernis: The vernis shows no cracks, etc. Small discolorations can be found in places. These are located on the side and back of the ...
LOUIS VUITTON 2015 Coated Canvas Alma MM Bag rt $1, 810
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton 2015 Coated Canvas Alma MM Bag Features natural cowhide leather trim Made in: U.S.A Year of Production: 2015 Color: Brown, nude and goldtone Har...
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.