Theda monogramme leather bag LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Theda monogramme leather bag. Beige suede lining. Adjustable shoulder strap . Branded studs. One
Theda monogramme leather bag LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Theda monogramme leather bag. Beige suede lining. Adjustable shoulder strap . Branded studs. One
DAUPHINE monogramme leather bag with chain shoulder strap LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
DAUPHINE monogramme leather bag with detachable chain shoulder strap. Chain lenght = 66cm. Dust bag
$3,956
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
Unavailable
H 22.45 in D 22.45 in L 43.31 in
Louis Vuitton Monogramme Courrier Trunk 1930s / Malle courrier 1930s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Malle Louis Vuitton monogram stencil - Metal edges - Lock Solid Brass - metal handel
Unavailable
H 57.09 in D 25.6 in L 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Monogramme Huge Wardrobe Trunk / Malle Armoire 1980s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis vuitton trunk extraordinary NEW condition The set is complete without missing without
Unavailable
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogramme
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: A: Excellent condition with few signs of use; carefully kept. SET: Clochet, Lock, Keys SIZE: 31/24/15 cm COLOUR: Burgundy MATERIAL: Patent Leather INSIDE COLOUR: Burgundy ...
Unavailable
H 11.82 in D 12.6 in L 20.48 in
Louis Vuitton Picnic Trunk Monogram / Malle Pique-Nique Monogramme 1970s-1980s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Malle picnic Duo. Special order with Louis Vuitton It has its key. The state is NEW It
Monogramme denim sandal and natural leather strap Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Monogramme denim sandal and natural leather strap. Heels's high = 9,5 cm Box (a bit damaged
Louis Vuitton Monogramme Courrier Trunk Malle Courrier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Malle Louis Vuitton monogram stencil - Metal edges - Lock Solid Brass - metal handel
Louis Vuitton Monogramme Huge Wardrobe Trunk, Malle Armoire
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton trunk extraordinary new condition The set is complete without missing without
Louis Vuitton Président Briefcase Humidor in Monogramme Canvas, 1960s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton, Paris An original 1960s Président briefcase in the Classic Monogramme pattern
Brass
Sold
H 11.82 in W 20.48 in D 12.6 in
Louis Vuitton Picnic Trunk Monogram, Malle Pique-Nique Monogramme
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Malle picnic Duo. Special order with Louis Vuitton It has its key. The state is new It
'Monogramme' pattern humidor by Louis Vuitton, 2010
Located in London, GB
A ‘Monogramme’ patterned canvas covered cigar humidor by Vuitton Paris, with gilded brass lock with
Cedar
rare GOKAN KOBO Kenzo Takada Prototype peony cheongsam qipao dress FR36 S
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare GOKAN KOBO Kenzo Takada Prototype cream chinoiserie peony cheongsam qipao dress FR36 S Reference: LNKO/A02641 Brand: Gokan Kobo Model: Circa 2005/08 Collection: Prototype Sample...
Sold|$27,000
Hermès Lagoon Togo Birkin 30 PHW
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Hermès Lagoon Togo Birkin 30 PHW SKU: Z151323 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The elusive Birkin bag from Hermès was designed after then-artistic director...
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Kaki leather mini Timeless bag . SIZE 20cm X 12cm X 6cm Chain lenght = 125cm One flat pocket on the back of the bag. 2 inside pocket ( one with zip closure) Kaki leather lining. Aut...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Black Floral Evening Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes Vintage 1990's Jet black Pullover Delicate floral pattern Comp tag missing feels like silk blend Size tag missing please see measurements below Great vintage condition,...
$5,597Sale Price|20% Off
Size: IT40
VALENTINO BOUTIQUE Vintage Floral Beaded Black Silk Gown Ruffle Maxi Dress
By Valentino
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Valentino Boutique Vintage 100% silk Jet black silk with beautiful beads, sequins, and threading to create a romantic floral cascading pattern Double v-neck front and back with delic...
$6,593
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 3.15 in L 13.39 in
A Rare 2000s Black Caviar Leather and Bakelite Top Handle Bag By Chanel
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This is a highly Rare and Vintage Chanel Top Handle Bag from the late 1990s to early 2000s, confirmed by its distinctive design and serial code. This structured top-handle bag is cra...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Hermès Birkin 35 Ghillies Tadelakt Vert Veronese PBHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
- Green - Tadelakt leather - Permabrass hardware - Ghillies lace like leather detailing - Twist-lock fastening - Two rolled top handles - Stamp Q Square, Year 2013 - Comes with dust ...
$2,500
Size: fits like an XXS/XS
THIERRY MUGLER 80s/90s Vintage Cut-Out Skirt Suit Set Red + Black Cinched Waist
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Thierry Mugler 1980's to 1990's Vintage 2 piece skirt suit set (Hat sold separately) Brick red with jet black satin trim Cut-out at side Unique neckline Signature exaggerated cinched...
Gucci Off White Silk Shirtwaist Maxi Dress with Tie Belt
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible off white silk maxi shirtwaist style maxi dress from Gucci. It has a notched collar, 4 front flap patch pockets (2 chest, 2 hip) and a matching tie belt. There are Guc...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
White jersey evening dress with gold mini studs ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER
By Alexandre Vauthier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White jersey evening dress with gold mini studs with deep V neckline. Jersey lining. Shoulder pad. Zip closure on the middle back. SAMPLE. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Perfect VERA WANG Vintage c. 2005 Mesh Panel Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Vera Wang
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Vera Wang Vintage c. 2005 Black and Brown Sexy goth whimsical Size US 4 fits like a 4/6 Excellent Condition, no flaws Measurements in inches laying flat: 60+ length, pit to pit 14 t...
Collectible Magazine Clutch, Amica Magazine
Located in New York, NY
Charming Magazine Clutch, Amica Magazine (Italy) from the 1970's. Graphic cover wraps around plastic hard clutch with kiss lock and hidden chain. Collectible now via the many differe...
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.
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The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
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