Louis Vuitton 2010 Limited Edition Monogram Alligator Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic limited edition Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Alligator and Python Bag.
Louis Vuitton 2010 Limited Edition Monogram Alligator Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic limited edition Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Alligator and Python Bag.
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Les Extraordinaire alligator handle shoulder bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition crocodile leather handle shoulder bag The stunning Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Moka Embossed Monogram Leather and Black Alligator Les Extraordinaires ...
UNWORN Louis Vuitton Exotic Velvet & Alligator Skin LV Monogram Logo Evening Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last you for many years, from one of Vuitton's most stunning collections designed by Marc Jacobs.
2004 Louis Vuitton Bicolor Alligator monogram Trompe l'Oeil shoulder bag
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Capri, IT
The Louis Vuitton Trompe L'Oeil Trocadero Shoulder Bag boasts a stunning monogram with the iconic travel trunk pattern, accented with studded details and golden hardware. With a top ...
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Alligator Mini
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Alligator Mini Exterior Material: Alligator, Exo...
LOUIS VUITTON Rare Limited Ed. Squary Red Alligator Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is this amazing 100% authentic, limited edition Louis Vuitton Squary red alligator bag. It is a rare and fabulous find for all of you Louis Vuitton Collectors!
LOUIS VUITTON bag Sac Fermoire Denim Red Alligator NWT rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Sac Fermoire Denim Red Alligator LOUIS VUITTON. Chic blue denim monogram with red alligator handle and trim.
LOUIS VUITTON Bag Shopper GM tote monogram lizard monogram canvas alligator
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic LOUIS VUITTON Shopper GM bag. A Grand Marriage of the classic monogram leather, snake and alligator.
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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.
Louis Vuitton Red Leather Irvine Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Super limited edition Louis Vuitton Velours Alligator Irvine bag. This splendid piece features a feminine shape with antiqued finished studs and S-lock closure.
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle en Crocodile
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Alligator Petite Malle Bag Only two years since debuting on the catwalk, the Louis Vuitton Petite Malle has soared to It-bag territory.
RARE Louis Vuitton Exotic Black Alligator "Les Extraordinaires" Evening Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Handbag Produced Only For Selected Clients On Invitation Only From the famous EXTRAORIDINAIRES collection Details: A Louis Vuitton signature...
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Size: Size ca 27x21cm,handle drop 21cm
LOUIS VUITTON by Marc Jacobs Multicolor Chain Print Velvet & Alligator Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely rare piece Designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Produced Only For Selected Clients On Invitation Only Gorgeous multicolor velvety chain print Alligator Skin Trimming...
RARE Louis Vuitton Exotic Alligator Ostrich Monogram Canvas Ombre Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely rare Louis Vuitton piece A works of art with an extremely limited run Ultra-rare bag crafted in exotic Bordeaux alligator skin, mustard colored snakeskin and light brow...
RARE Louis Vuitton Exotic Velvet & Alligator Skin LV Monogram Logo Evening Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Handbag Produced Only For Selected Clients On Invitation Only Details: A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last you for many years, f...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Black Alligator Monogram Vienna Sac Fermoir MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Rare Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Black Alligator Monogram Vienna Sac Fermoir MM Bag, from the Fall/Winter 2005 runway collection.
Louis Vuitton Lochness Bag Alligator
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Minor scuffs on exterior, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Charms, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 9", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 18.5"...
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Alligator Mini
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 7", Depth 3", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Alligator Mini Exterior Material: Alligator, Exo...
Louis Vuitton Linda Chain Shoulder Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Linda Chain Shoulder Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator is a bag that exudes a luxurious night style.
Louis Vuitton Linda Chain Shoulder Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Linda Chain Shoulder Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator is a bag that exudes a luxurious night style.
Louis Vuitton Linda Chain Shoulder Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Scarf Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 9", Width 10.5", Depth 3.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Linda Chain Shoulder Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator Exterior Ma...
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H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
Louis Vuitton Linda Charms Scarf Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator Trim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic limited edition Louis Vuitton Linda Charms Scarf Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator Trim from the brand's Spring /Summer 2006 Collection exudes a luxurious summer night ...
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H 8.5 in W 10.5 in D 3.5 in
Louis Vuitton Linda Charms Scarf Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator Trim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic limited edition Louis Vuitton Linda Charms Scarf Bag Monogram Silk with Alligator Trim from the brand's Spring /Summer 2006 Collection exudes a luxurious summer night ...
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H 6 in W 8 in D 3 in
Louis Vuitton Olive Green Monogram Leather and Alligator Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Featuring monogram leather and alligator trim, this kiss-lock closure bag will easily become your favorite go-to evening bag.
Louis Vuitton Alligator Exotic Gold 2 in 1 Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Alligator Exotic Leather Gold 2 in 1 Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag Alligator Gold tone hardware Leather lining Zipper closure Date code present Made in France Hand...
Louis Vuitton NEW Green White Black Alligator Exotic Skin Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Alligator Leather Silver-tone hardware Leather lining Lobster claw closure Handle drop 3.5" Shoulder strap drop 21.5" Measures 10.5" W x 9" H x 5" D Includes dust bag 100% authentic...
Louis Vuiton Lockit PM Alligator Bag - Blue Ciel / Turquoise
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, ON
Louis Vuitton Limited edition Lockit PM bag in turquoise blue alligator.
$12,640Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40IT
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this incredible large black Gucci pony hair bag for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection. This oversized tote is constructed entirely of pony hair and is complete with a...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
$7,066
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 1996 Vintage Pink Lambskin Leather Small Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4951 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Type: T...
Hermès Birkin 30 Black Togo Palladium
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès authentic birkin 30 cm in black Togo leather and palladium hardware. Comes with clochette, tirette, lock and two keys. First letter X. Comes with rain protection, booklet, ori...
FENDI Baguette Vintage Purple Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved / preowned authentic Fendi baguette has changed color with time. The original purple color has faded to become a light purple and pink. Rubbing ar...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Christian Dior Coral Silk Vintage Rose Petal Mini Saddle Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1199 Brand: Christian Dior Model: Mini Saddle Bag Type: Top Handle Serial Number: 09BM-005...
$11,773
H 29 in D 18 in L 35 in
Borsone A Mano Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 x Takashi Murakami Monogramouflage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Travel bag designed by Louis Vuitton, Speedy model, size 35, limited edition in collaboration with Takashi Murakami, Monogramouflage line. Made of military patterned and monogram can...
$6,120Sale Price|25% Off
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 2005 Chocolate Couture Runway croco bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by John Galliano - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2005 Couture Runway - Chocolate couture runway detective croco bag - Two front pockets - Large silver tone ‘CD’ c...
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Blue Metallic Crocodile Embossed Heel Boots Size 10B
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed these divine metallic blue crocodile embossed leather boots for his Fall/Winter 1997 Gucci collection. The more common variations of these tall boots were highlight...
Sleek Braided Leather Alligator Head Choker Necklace
Located in University City, MO
Sleek braided leather alligator head choker necklace The unique choker necklace is designed with a pair of silver metal alligators heads adhered to a black leather braided cord. The ...
Emilio Jewelry GIA Certified 5.00 Carat Flawless Fancy Pink Diamond
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located in the Iconic Gem Tower/Gia Building in New York's Diamond District. The color of this diamond is much bette...
Pink Diamond
S/S 1996 Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Museum Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Own a piece of fashion history with this extraordinary documented Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1996 skirt suit. Black and white jacket with a large folding collar and a large white s...
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.