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Danube Epi

1990s Louis Vuitton Green Epi Leather Danube Cross-Body Bag
1990s Louis Vuitton Green Epi Leather Danube Cross-Body Bag

1990s Louis Vuitton Green Epi Leather Danube Cross-Body Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

A rare and collectable 1990s Louis Vuitton green Danube cross-body bag, in the iconic Epi leather

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20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 Epi Danube PM red white logo leather crossbody bag
LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 Epi Danube PM red white logo leather crossbody bag

LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 Epi Danube PM red white logo leather crossbody bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 Epi Danube PM red white logo leather crossbody bag Reference: LNKO

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Louis Vuitton Danube Kenya 234370 Brown Epi Leather Cross Body Bag
Louis Vuitton Danube Kenya 234370 Brown Epi Leather Cross Body Bag

Louis Vuitton Danube Kenya 234370 Brown Epi Leather Cross Body Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: 861 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 5.9" Width: 1.9" Height: 8.3" Shoulder strap drop: 21" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) ...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton x Supreme Brand New LV x Supreme Red Epi Leather Danube 128lv54
Louis Vuitton x Supreme Brand New LV x Supreme Red Epi Leather Danube 128lv54

Louis Vuitton x Supreme Brand New LV x Supreme Red Epi Leather Danube 128lv54

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: FO2137 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 6.5" Width: 2.5" Height: 8.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 18.5"-21" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accesso...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Slim Bag
Louis Vuitton Danube Slim Bag

Louis Vuitton Danube Slim Bag

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H 6.3 in W 1.6 in L 8.2 in

Louis Vuitton Danube Slim Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Athens, GA

Louis Vuitton Danube Slim in colorful epi leather and damier graphite canvas. Silver metal hardware

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

6.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 17-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather Slim

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 6", Width 4.5", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

18-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM Exterior

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Initials Epi Leather PPM Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Danube PPM Bag
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Danube PPM Bag

Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Danube PPM Bag

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H 6.7 in W 1.58 in L 4.53 in

Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Danube PPM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Supreme Danube bag spells nothing but chic. It is crafted from the label's Epi leather and is accented

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim
Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim

Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather X Supreme Danube Bag
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather X Supreme Danube Bag

Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather X Supreme Danube Bag

By Louis Vuitton Supreme

Located in Irvine, CA

Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather X Supreme Danube Bag with silver-tone hardware, single adjustable

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2010s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim, crafted from blue epi

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM, crafted from red epi

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM, crafted from black epi

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim, crafted from blue epi

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather With Monogram Canvas Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather With Monogram Canvas Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather With Monogram Canvas Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim, crafted from back and navy

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton x Supreme Danube Red Epi Leather Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton x Supreme Danube Red Epi Leather Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton x Supreme Danube Red Epi Leather Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

The Louis Vuitton x Supreme Danube PM in water resistant Epi leather has the iconic shape of the

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim, crafted from brown and

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton x Supreme Red Epi Leather Danube PM Bag
Louis Vuitton x Supreme Red Epi Leather Danube PM Bag

Louis Vuitton x Supreme Red Epi Leather Danube PM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

this day, the designs from the line are sought-after. This LV Supreme Danube PM bag from the

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2010s European Evening Bags and Minaudières

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 17-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 8.5", Width 6.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 16-19" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Model: Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

1.5", Strap Drop 18.5-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 1.5", Strap Drop 18.5-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

1.5", Strap Drop 17-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Damier Graphite Slim Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 17-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Drop 17-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

17-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube Handbag Epi Leather with Monogram Canvas Slim Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton x Supreme Red Epi Leather Danube PM Bag
Louis Vuitton x Supreme Red Epi Leather Danube PM Bag

Louis Vuitton x Supreme Red Epi Leather Danube PM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

fashion and functionality. Meticulously crafted from Epi leather, this creation features a shoulder strap

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2010s French Wallets and Small Accessories

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM, crafted from black

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM, crafted from black

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Epi Leather and Monogram Eclipse Canvas PM, crafted from black

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM Black
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM Black

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM Black

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM Black Epi Leather x Supreme LE

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20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM Black
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM Black

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM Black

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PPM Black Epi Leather x Supreme LE

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20th Century Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Canvas and Epi Leather Danube Bag
Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Canvas and Epi Leather Danube Bag

Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Canvas and Epi Leather Danube Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...

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2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton X Supreme Danube Epi PM Red Bag
Louis Vuitton X Supreme Danube Epi PM Red Bag

Louis Vuitton X Supreme Danube Epi PM Red Bag

By Louis Vuitton Supreme

Located in London, GB

The Louis Vuitton x Supreme Danube PM in water resistant Epi leather has the iconic shape of the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM
Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

Louis Vuitton Danube Handbag Limited Edition Supreme Epi Leather PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Height 8.5", Width 6", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 17-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Danube

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Danube Epi For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary danube epi you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Red, Brown, Pink and more in stock now. Finding the perfect danube epi may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Danube Epi?

On average, a danube epi on 1stDibs sells for $2,530, while they’re typically $197 on the low end and $7,995 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Louis Vuitton for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.