$2,033Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Papillon Trunk 26 Green Monogram Velvet and Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Papillon Trunk 26 Green Monogram Velvet and Leather These are professional photos of
Unavailable
H 22.5 in W 34 in D 23 in
Louis Vuitton Calf's Leather Trunk with Yellow and Green Monogram Striping
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton calf's leather trunk with yellow and green monogram striping; Price: $37,000
Louis Vuitton Green Taiga Diplomat Briefcase Hard Trunk 89lk323s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Green Taiga Diplomat Briefcase Hard Trunk 89lk323s Date Code/Serial Number: AS0977
Louis Vuitton Green Taiga Diplomat Briefcase Hard Trunk 7L815a
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AS0977 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.2" Width: 3.2" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 2" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Lug...
Louis Vuitton Green Taiga President Classeur Attach Hard Trunk Briefcase 1lv62
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: A10953 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.2" Width: 3" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 2.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exteri...
Sold
H 13.78 in W 32.68 in D 15.36 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Green Vuittonite Canvas, Paris, c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large and very rare Louis Vuitton car trunk covered in green Vuittonite canvas. Vuittonite is a
Leather, Canvas
LOUIS VUITTON Antique Monogram Steamer Trunk with Red Green and White Stripes
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
AMAZING Louis Vuitton antique steamer trunk in excellent condition. Original production c1920's
Sold
H 14.57 in W 31.5 in D 15.36 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Car Trunk In Green Vuittonite Canvas, Paris, c.1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A large and very rare Louis Vuitton car trunk covered in black Vuittonite canvas. Car trunks were
Leather, Canvas
Dark Green Louis Vuitton Trunk Exploreur
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis Vuitton trunk green Dark Massif brass lock and hasp Original leather Handel brass
Brass
Louis Vuitton Green Steamer Trunk
Located in Haguenau, FR
Louis vuitton green steamer trunk Lozine borders Brass lock Original inside 1901-1914.
Brass
Christian Dior Cashmere and Linen Cardigan Top
By Christian Dior
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Dior -(Made in Italy) Silk, cashmere and linen cardigan with blue and white stripes. Size 38FR indicated. Additional information: Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Shoulder...
$1,140Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37.5
New Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent 2004 YSL Heels Sz 37.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford's Final Collection for Yves Saint Laurent The Countess of Albemarle wore these in Beige to Tom Ford's Book Signing Size: 37...
Thierry Mugler Sculptural Wool Tartan Jacket Velvet Details Red Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning 1993 Thierry Mugler signature sculpted blazer jacket. Timeless and extremely bautiful red tartan jacket, dramatic silhouette fiitted waist and pointy sharp details. Plaid hi...
Chanel Black Mini Logo Satin Silk Texturized Shoulder Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Satin Silk Texturized Mini Vintage Logo Tote 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold hardware CC turn-lock top closure Gold metallic interior Internal slip pocket 6.5" H x 6.7" W...
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...
Chanel Grand Sac Boy 2015 Black Leather Golden HDW Chanel Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chanel Boy bag in aged quilted black leather and gold metal, wide front flap with double-press Boy clasp, black canvas interior with a large pocket closed by a zip with a logo ...
Chanel “Pyramid Kheops” bag 2019
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHANEL - (Made in France) "Pyramid Kheops" bag in old gold metallic lambskin. "Paris - New-York" collection Métiers d'art Pre-Fall2019, under the direction of Karl Lagerfeld. Condit...
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
HERMES Malachite green Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from stunning jewel-toned Malachite green Veau Togo leather, paired beautifully with gold-plated hardware. The rich green hue evok...
Louis Vuitton presidential briefcasein monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Elegant Louis Vuitton monogrammed canvas briefcase with large, comfortable leather handle. Closed by a solid brass lock, it is accompanied by two crafted brass trunk latches. Its tri...
CHANEL pink 2018 18S RIBBON DETAILED KNIT TWEED CLASSIC MINI FLAP Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini flap bag is crafted from pale pink and silver lurex knit tweed with ribbon detailing in fuchsia, coral, and white. It features a silver-tone d...
Chanel Embellished Gold Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Chanel embellished mini flap bag, in leather color gold, all over beaded with micro pearls, stones and mirrors, gold hardware. Condition: Good, pre-loved piece with signs of we...
$2,000Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 Wicker Bag Pink Gold Hardware Leather Strap
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Condition: NEVER WORN. Item sold in a private sale as the inside label has a cut corner. DETAILS: Brand: Gucci Model: Jackie 1961 Exterior Color: Pink and Beige Exterior Mat...
NWT Gucci Brown Super Soft Leather Pleated Peplum Jacket
By Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Gucci Brown Super Soft Leather Pleated Peplum Jacket Italian size - 36 Super soft leather in brown color, Fully pleated, Peplum style waistline, 100% silk lining, Zip closure, ...
Vuitton New Trio Poche Toilette PVC
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The translucent Trio Poche Toilette is the perfect way to organize belongings inside a travel or city bag. The three zipped pouches are each a different size. The medium-sized pouch ...
Chanel vintage briefcase
By Chanel
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage! Chanel briefcase in black quilted leather Condition: good Made in Italy Gender: unisex Material: quilted leather Interior: smooth black leather Color: black Dimensions: 38 x...
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.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.