Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rare Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
's original trunk case, this compact trunk-shaped Mini Soft Trunk Bag is a perfect fusion of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rare Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
's original trunk case, this compact trunk-shaped Mini Soft Trunk Bag is a perfect fusion of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Pochette Utah True Toilette Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This Louis Vuitton Utah "True Toilet" bag is a compact, coffee-colored cosmetic case crafted
Louis Vuitton Pochette Voyage MM Taiga Dark Blue Leather Hand Bag Limited Ed
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Louis Vuitton Pochette Voyage MM Taiga Dark Blue Leather Hand Bag Limited
Louis Vuitton Voyage Clutch Black Monogram Men's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Voyage Clutch Black Monogram Men's These are professional photos of the actual bag
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H 7.09 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
Vintage Gold Metal Clutch Mirror and Red Upholstery Purse, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Sofia, BG
rise of important designer houses including Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Hermes and the 60's saw the
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Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Men's Women's Travel Toiletry Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Damier Men's Women's Travel Toiletry Evening Clutch
Louis Vuitton Hoche Black Epi Leather Wristlet Clutch Men Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Hoche Clutch bag in epi leather for men. It has 1 exterior zipper pocket in front and
Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Men's Women's Travel Laptop Business Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Men's Women's Travel Laptop Business Clutch Bag Monogram canvas Black
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H 15 in W 17.5 in D 2 in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Men's Tech Attache Envelope Document Bag Clutch Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
" W x 15" H x 2" D Include original Louis Vuitton dust bag
Men's Louis Vuitton Collectible Damier Graphite Cristopher Nemeth Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Men's Louis Vuitton Collectible Damier Graphite Cristopher Memeth Clutch Comes with box, dusst bag
Louis Vuitton Kaluga Pochette Clutch Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Kaluga Pochette Clutch Taiga Leather is a practical and sophisticated
Louis Vuitton NEW Monogram Patch Sticker Envelope Pouch Clutch Wristlet in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton NEW Monogram City Patch Sticker Men's Women's Envelope Evening Pouch Clutch Wristlet
Louis Vuitton Black Leather iPad Document Travel Case Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Men's iPad Document Travel Case Clutch Bag Leather Silver tone
LOUIS VUITTON Pochette Apollo upside down Mens clutch bag M62905
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
An authentic LOUIS VUITTON Pochette Apollo upside down Mens clutch bag M62905 The outside material
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H 11.5 in W 8.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Men's Women's Carryall Laptop Travel Briefcase Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Louis Vuitton Monogram Men's Women's Carryall Laptop Travel Briefcase Clutch Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Buckle Portfolio Men's Women's Travel Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Buckle Portfolio Men's Women's Travel Clutch Bag Monogram Leather
Louis Vuitton W Monogram Men's Women's Carryall Travel Clutch Wristlet Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Louis Vuitton W Monogram Men's Women's Carryall Travel Clutch Wristlet Bag
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H 8 in W 10 in D 2 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Men's Unisex Carryall Storage Travel Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
TH2058 Measures 10" W x 8" H x 2" D Includes original Louis Vuitton dust bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Rare Men's Women's Travel Carryall Clutch Bag With Keys
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Rare Men's Women's Travel Carryall Clutch Bag With Keys Monogram canvas
Louis Vuitton Monogram Men's Carryall Attache LapTop Tech Clutch Briefcase Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES WOW! Amazing price reduction for a limited time only! Style Tip: Ideal for carrying up to a 15" laptop, iPad, organizer and other daily essentials. Mo...
$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 Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
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"...
Limited edition : Louis Vuitton Keepall 40 Black City
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Paris, FR
Limited edition Keepall City by LOUIS VUITTON designed by Virgil Abloh, delivered in its original Louis Vuitton dustbag Condition : very good Made in France Gender : Unisex Material ...
Louis Vuitton Alzer Suitcase 80s, 75s, 70s, Eifel Tower
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
collection of 3 suitcases Alzer model The suitcases are very suitable as decoration 3 different sizes Width 80 cm, 75 cm, 70 cm The suitcases are in historically good condition. Come...
$3,550
H 13 in W 10.24 in L 23.63 in
Keepall 60 Travel bag in leather with LV monogram print Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Keepall 60 Travel bag in leather with LV monogram print. Top zip closure. Brown cotton lining. Name tag in leather with extra short leather belt. No more shoulder-strap. Locker but ...
Leather suitcase with LV Monogram pattern Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leather suitcase with LV Monogram pattern. Zip closure all around. Name tag in leather + one short leather belt. Locker but no more key. Cotton lining. One flat pocket inside the top...
Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
In Luxury We Trust is delighted to present an extraordinary opportunity to own an extremely rare trunk, the largest picnic trunk ever crafted by Louis Vuitton, designed to cater to s...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Prism PVC Keepall Bandouliere 50 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Keepall Bandouliere Monogram Prism 50 PVC Clear Multicolore Logo Weekend Travel Bag. Limited Edition by Virgil Ablohs Brand: Louis Vuitton Size: 50 Name: Pr...
$5,562
H 8.67 in W 8.27 in D 11.82 in
Louis Vuitton Train Case, Louis Vuitton Beauty Case, Louis Vuitton Jewelry Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very nice Louis Vuitton monogram train case features solid brass corner and lock.Its lock is stamped Louis Vuitton. Its beautiful toffee color trim is all printed with monogram ...
Louis Vuitton Illusion Leather Keepall 50 New in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Bandouliere is made from bull calfskin with a soft multicolored green. This bag is from the Virgil Abloh Illusion leather collection. Soft side and cabin...
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Astrakhan Silver Fox Mink Fur Coat
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This luxurious full-length Gianni Versace coat from the Fall/Winter 2001 collection, designed by Donatella Versace, is crafted from black astrakhan fur with an opulent silver fox fur...
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Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Green & Blue Monogram Illusion Leather Tote, 2022
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Green and Blue Monogram Illusion Leather Keepall Tote Silver Hardware, 2022 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. L...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Nicholas Hlobo's Artycapucines Handbag-NEW IN BOX
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Nicholas Hlobo's Artycapucines Handbag-NEW IN BOX This brand new Louis Vuitton Nicholas Hlobo Limited Edition Artycapucines handbag is made of black and...
$11,952
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...
Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami Speedy 30 Handbag - '00s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The iconic Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 handbag, reimagined by Japanese artist Takashi Murakami, features a splash of vibrant color with its multicolored monogram print. Crafted with whit...
Louis Vuitton X Virgil Abloh Sac Plat Mirror L.E. Borsa a Mano
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Louis Vuitton, modello Sac Plat, misura Gm, in edizione limitata in collaborazione con Virgil Abloh, collezione autunno/inverno 2021. Dotata di una chiusura centrale co...
Louis Vuitton X Virgil Abloh Sac Plat Mirror L.E.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Louis Vuitton, modello Sac Plat, misura GM, un pezzo esclusivo in Edizione Limitata realizzato in collaborazione con Virgil Abloh per la collezione autunno/inverno 2021...
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.
Vintage and designer clutches are the perfect size to hold exactly what you need. While they’re typically small purses, Chanel clutches, Gucci clutches and other kinds of clutches can make a big impact on an outfit. They also have a fascinating history.
Clutches are handbags without handles that are carried by hand. One of the oldest known clutches was made in Mosul, Iraq, in the 14th century. It was made of brass and inlaid with gold and silver in geometric patterns. Although the loops on the side indicate it likely had handles to wear as a shoulder bag, manuscripts show a similar example being carried by hand.
Fashion designers often made clutches to reflect the wealth of the holder. In Medieval Europe, men and women securely carried items in small bags hidden inside their clothing as tie-on pockets. Women carried their possessions, scented and secreted, in the folds of their voluminous skirts. Pockets eventually became integral to garment design, but bigger sacks were needed to carry books and documents. When women’s clothing became lighter, consisting of fewer layers, it could no longer easily hide their handbags or pockets.
Changes in fashion led to handbags becoming a popular fashion accessory, and today, even as we’re overwhelmed by options from a variety of high-end brands, iconic luxury handbags still rule. The highly decorative bags of the 19th century faded from popularity when women entered the workforce and the clutch became the dominant business accessory. Flappers in the 1920s, clad in the dazzling Art Deco jewelry of the era, also loved the freedom of carrying clutches as they didn’t get in the way of dancing.
The simplicity of the clutch remains stylish today. Once made to be carried on special occasions, they are now an accessory for everyday use. Find a collection of vintage and designer clutches from Dior, Hermès, Louis Vuitton and more on 1stDibs.
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.