Virgil Abloh Blue Cowhide LV Sac
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Blue Cowhide Everyday LV Sac Plat XS Silver Hardware from 2021. The bag
Virgil Abloh Blue Cowhide LV Sac
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Blue Cowhide Everyday LV Sac Plat XS Silver Hardware from 2021. The bag
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H 8.67 in D 3.15 in L 13.39 in
LOUIS VUITTON 'African Queen' Collection HandBag in Golden Cowhide Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
LOUIS VUITTON monogrammed golden cowhide leather handbag, Collection African Queen (2009 spring
1900s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Courier Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
In Luxury We Trust offers a Louis Vuitton courier trunk finished in cowhide leather hand stitched
1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Cabin Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The 1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Cabin Trunk is a magnificent artifact, evoking a bygone era
1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Custom Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The 1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Custom Trunk is a true embodiment of luxury, craftsmanship
1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Custom Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The 1920s Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Custom Trunk is a true embodiment of luxury, craftsmanship
1920 Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Hatbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
exquisite 1920s Louis Vuitton Custom Hatbox. A rare find for collectors and connoisseurs of luxury heritage
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H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 0.4 in
Louis Vuitton BLACK MONOGRAM COWHIDE LEATHER LVXNBA POCKET ORGANIZER WALLET
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton BLACK MONOGRAM COWHIDE LEATHER LVXNBA POCKET ORGANIZER WALLET CONDITION NOTES This
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H 4.34 in W 3.15 in D 0.4 in
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Cowhide Leather LVXNBA Pocket Organizer Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Unisex MATERIAL(S) Cowhide Leather COLOUR Black INTERIOR Black Textile ACCOMPANIED BY Louis Vuitton Dust
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H 11.42 in W 14.57 in D 6.7 in
2012 Louis Vuitton Encre Monogram Idylle Fabric & Cowhide Leather Neverfull MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Encre Monogram Idylle Fabric & Cowhide Leather Neverfull MM Reference: HB1896
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H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
2014 Louis Vuitton Studded Canvas, Red Pony Hair & Cowhide Christian Louboutin
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Studded Canvas, Red Pony Hair & Cowhide Shopping Bag Christian Louboutin This LOUIS
LOUIS VUITTON Murakami Bag in Monogram Coated and Cowhide Trim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton bag in monogram coated textile with cowhide trim. Produced in collaboration with
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H 8.27 in D 3.15 in L 10.24 in
LOUIS VUITTON Messenger Bag in Brown Monogram Canvas and Natural Cowhide Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton messenger flap bag in brown monogram canvas and natural cowhide leather. It is
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H 7.09 in W 10.24 in D 1.58 in
Louis Vuitton Cherry Mini Lin Monogram Canvas & Cowhide Leather Vintage Marjorie
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Cherry Mini Lin Monogram Canvas & Cowhide Leather Vintage Marjorie Product Details
Louis Vuitton Briefcase with Cowhide Inserts And Golden Hardware
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Briefcase signed Lous Vuitton, made of monogram canvas with cowhide inserts and golden hardware
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H 16.93 in W 10.63 in D 6.7 in
Louis Vuitton America's CUP LE Bucket Bag in Orange Canvas with Cowhide
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Bucket bag signed Louis Vuitton, limited edition America's CUP collection, made of orange canvas
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack Dune Embossed Cowhide Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
Louis Vuitton reinterprets the House’s iconic Montsouris Backpack from 1994 in Monogram Empreinte
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H 5.52 in W 1.97 in L 7.49 in
Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton New Wave Multi Pochette Black Smooth Cowhide Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
Louis Vuitton introduces the versatile New Wave Multi Pochette cross-body bag in quilted cowhide
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H 15.36 in W 5.12 in L 11.82 in
Louis Vuitton Campus Backpack Damier Infini Onyx Silver Cowhide Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
The Campus Backpack is made from Damier Infini Astral Silver leather embossed with the House's emblematic checkerboard pattern and finished with a silver-colour zip. The back of the ...
Louis Vuitton Navy blue Monogram Shadow Cowhide Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
This pocket organizer is made of navy blue Monogram Shadow leather. The light blue Monogram pattern, embossed and printed on the soft leather, brings a subtle note of color to the pi...
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H 4.14 in W 0.99 in L 7.68 in
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Empreinte cowhide leather Zippy Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
Black Monogram Empreinte embossed supple grained cowhide leather Grained supple cowhide leather
Louis Vuitton Bandouliere Telephone Japon Cowhide Leather Mobile Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
This Louis Vuitton cowhide leather mobile phone strap which can be used to carry your phones, keys
Louis Vuitton Black Smooth Cowhide Leather LV New Wave Chain Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
This chain bag has a vintage gold-colour chain and the interior enables easy organisation of a woman’s essentials, thanks to 2 compartments, a central zipped pocket and a flat pocket...
Louis Vuitton Brown Cowhide Leather Adjustable Shoulder Strap For Medium Bags
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton brown cowhide leather shoulder strap. It can be attached to many medium Louis Vuitton
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H 10.24 in W 7.88 in L 16.54 in
Louis Vuitton LV Aerogram Keepall Bandoulière 40 Bag Black Cowhide Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
removable jacquard strap, give it an unmistakable Louis Vuitton signature. Its user-friendly size and
Louis Vuitton Brown Cowhide Leather Shoulder Strap For Small Bags
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton brown cowhide leather shoulder strap. It can be attached to many small to medium
Louis Vuitton Brown Cowhide Leather Small Name Tags 3 Sets
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton small name tag in brown cowhide leather. LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Made in France engraved
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H 5.52 in W 3.55 in L 9.45 in
Louis Vuitton Dark Taupe Smooth Cowhide Leather LV New Wave Chain Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
This signature chain bag has a vintage gold-colour chain and the interior enables easy organisation of a woman’s essentials, thanks to 2 compartments, a central zipped pocket and a f...
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H 6.7 in W 3.75 in L 9.06 in
Louis Vuitton Twist MM Chain Bag Honey Gold Epi grained cowhide leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
Crafted from the House’s emblematic Epi leather, the Twist MM chain bag features the now-iconic LV Twist-lock, a sculptural signature in gleaming golden metal. Unexpectedly roomy, th...
$9,560Sale Price|46% Off
H 12.5 in D 4 in L 14.5 in
NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare LOUIS VUITTON Fuchsia Cartoon Firebird, the most luxurious of them all. One of a kind and only a few were released Worldwide in 2008! Cartoon Limited Collection ba...
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Sac Plat Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection. Brand new in box with dust cover mini sac plat in printed patent leather with monogram trimming. Detachable crossbody strap....
Louis Vuitton Sunrise Pastel Onthego GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
The Sunrise Pastel theme gives Louis Vuitton’s On the go bag a bright fresh look . The House’s iconic Monogram canvas comes in a burst of soft, feminine colors for an eye-catching, u...
BNIB Abloh x Vuitton Keepall Bandoulière 45
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Keepall Bandoulière 45 bag is fashioned from leather with a Damier checkerboard pattern in teal and white. The leather top handles, side bands, and nametag are also in teal. The...
Vuitton Abloh Illusion Leather Keepall New In Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Virgil Abloh takes the House’s classic weekend bag into a maximalist world of color and energy. The bright florescent colors of the Taurillon Illusion leather give an entirely new fe...
$3,999Sale Price|20% Off
H 13.5 in W 7.5 in L 16.25 in
New in Box Louis Vuitton St Tropez On The Go Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2020 limited edition "escale" collection. St Tropez ultra limited VIP edition. Brand new in box with original dust cover. (box slightly damaged). Large on the go in tie...
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
Louis Vuitton NIB Maxi Multi Pochette Pillow
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton new Pillow capsule collection maxi multi pochette, blue and silver . The two bags can be worn separately. Detachable and adjustable Shoulder strap 13,5” ; shoulder stra...
$7,995
Size: 12.25"L x 4.75"W x 8.0"H
Louis Vuitton Capucines Bag Limited Edition Since 1854 Monogram Calfskin Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Louis Vuitton Capucines Limited Edition Since 1854 Monogram Calfskin bag. Elevate your collection with the Louis Vuitton Capucines bag, a truly exquisite piece. ...
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 ...
Hermes Birkin Verso 25 Magnolia / Capucine Bag Togo Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin Verso 25 bag featured in striking Magnolia. This gorgeous pink colour is no longer produced - a collectors find. Absolutely fabulous with spicy Cap...
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès 2011 Birkin 30cm Pink Box Calf Leather Women's Handbag New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Bag Birkin 30cm Box Calf Pink New - 2410152001 Brand: Hermès Type : Hermes Birkin Bag Inside Detail: N/A Base Size: 30cm Height: 22cm Depth: 16cm Weight: Material: Box Calf L...
New Louis Vuitton Watercolor Keepall Bag 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, watercolor collection keepall 50. Detachable shoulder strap. Padlock, keys and luggage tag. Brand new with original dust bag a...
Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Chanel Jumbo Matte Ombre Alligator Timeless Double Flap Bag iconic handbag crafted in Alligator skin and silver hardware. Red double front flap and signature 'CC' turn-...
Louis Vuitton X Virgil Abloh Keepall 50 PVC Multicolor
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsone firmato Louis Vuitton, modello Keepall, misura 50, in edizione limitata in collaborazione con Virgil Abloh, collezione Prisma autunno/inverno 2018/19. Realizzato in PVC multi...
Hermes Kelly Pochette Bag Jaune De Naples Swift Leather Palladium
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Kelly Pochette clutch bag in Jaune de Naples Swift leather. This gorgeous warm yellow is neutral is the perfect balance between very bright yellows and or...
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.