Louis Vuitton Snow Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, No Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Limited edition Louis Vuitton snow globe,dedicated to VIP Louis Vuitton customers. It features the "Stokowski" trunk in checkered canvas, mobile partitions.Many very mobile snow flak...
"Air Balloon" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This "air balloon" dome was inspired by Pierre-Emilie Legrain from 1910s. It depicts a man sleeping in a Louis Vuitton trunk serving as the gondola of a hot air balloon. It is a limi...
"The groom" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This rare limted edition of Louis Vuitton glass globe is called "The groom". It features a groom in a red uniform carrying an iconic monogram steamer bag in one hand and a red parrot...
"The Trunk and Bag Trolley" Louis Vuitton Dome , Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton VIP Trunk Bag Trolley Snow Globe was commissioned in 2010, extremely limited, a collector's item..
Chanel Snow Globe Dome
By Chanel
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This magnificent globe was made in 2013 as a special edition for limited Chanel VIP customers. It features a white Christmas tree and Chanel gift bags. Many very mobile snow flakes. ...
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H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Louis Vuitton Snow Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Limited edition Louis Vuitton snow globe,dedicated to VIP Louis Vuitton customers. It features the "Stokowski" trunk in checkered canvas, mobile partitions.Many very mobile snow flak...
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H 3.94 in Dm 3.15 in
"The groom" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Rare limted edition of Louis Vuitton figurine called "The groom". It features a groom in a red uniform carrying an iconic monogram steamer bag in one hand and a red parrot in his oth...
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H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Louis Vuitton Snow Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Limited edition Louis Vuitton snow globe,dedicated to VIP Louis Vuitton customers. It features the "Stokowski" trunk in checkered canvas, mobile partitions.Many very mobile snow flak...
Sold
H 5.91 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Louis Vuitton Snow Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Limited edition Louis Vuitton snow globe,dedicated to VIP Louis Vuitton customers. It features the "Stokowski" trunk in checkered canvas, mobile partitions.Many very mobile snow flak...
Sold
H 4.73 in W 3.55 in D 3.15 in
Louis Vuitton Snow Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Limited edition Louis Vuitton snow globe,dedicated to VIP Louis Vuitton customers. It features the "Stokowski" trunk in checkered canvas, mobile with a couple of partitions. The glob...
Sold
H 4.73 in Dm 3.15 in
"The groom" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Rare limted edition of Louis Vuitton glass globe called "The groom". It features a groom in a red uniform carrying an iconic monogram steamer bag in one hand and a red parrot in his ...
Sold
H 4.73 in Dm 3.15 in
"The groom" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Rare limted edition of Louis Vuitton glass globe called "The groom". It features a groom in a red uniform carrying an iconic monogram steamer bag in one hand and a red parrot in his ...
Sold
H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
"Air Balloon" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This "air balloon" dome was inspired by Pierre-Emilie Legrain from 1910s. It depicts a man sleeping in a Louis Vuitton trunk serving as the gondola of a hot air balloon. It is a limi...
Sold
H 4.73 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
"Air Balloon" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Globe, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This "air balloon" dome was inspired by Pierre-Emilie Legrain from 1910s. It depicts a man sleeping in a Louis Vuitton trunk serving as the gondola of a hot air balloon. It is a limi...
"The Trunk and Bag Trolley" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe,
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton VIP Trunk Bag Trolley Snow Globe was commissioned in 2010, extremely limited, a collector's item..
"The Trunk and Bag Trolley" Louis Vuitton Dome, Louis Vuitton Snow Globe,
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton VIP Trunk Bag Trolley Snow Globe was commissioned in 2010, extremely limited, a collector's item..
"The Trunk and Bag Trolley" Louis Vuitton Dome , Louis Vuitton Snow Globe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton VIP Trunk Bag Trolley Snow Globe was commissioned in 2010, extremely limited, a collector's item..
Hermès Mini Kelly Bag Sellier 20 cm Red Ostrich Gold Hdw
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable and Cutest ever Authentic Hermès Mini Kelly Sellier Version, rigid, so chic ! Made in France Vintage item (V in circle, 1992) Made of ostrich and yellow gold plated hard...
$2,720,000Sale Price|20% Off
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A FLAWLESS Clarity D Color Diamond Ring
Located in Chicago, IL
GIA Certified 20 Carat Type 2A Diamond Ring, boasting FLAWLESS clarity and a pristine D color rating. This exceptional diamond stands as a testament to rare beauty, reflecting light...
Diamond, Platinum
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
$106,506
H 10.83 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Honey Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, BE
Hermès Birkin HSS 35 in honey and shiny crocodile porosus leather with gold hardware. The bag is in very good condition, has a small mark on one corner as pictured. Comes as full set...
Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
$4,090
H 9.45 in D 3.15 in L 10.63 in
Chanel Black Diamond Quilted Lambskin Clutch with CC Logo, Unisex
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
$57,225
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 5.12 in
Hermès 2011 Barenia Leather Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Barenia Leather & Wicker Kelly 35cm Picnic Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG068 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 35cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: [O] Age: 2011 Accompanied By: He...
$19,990
H 6.75 in W 3 in
Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya White Crystal Hardware
By Christian Dior
Located in Aventura, FL
This is an authentic CHRISTIAN DIOR Niloticus Crocodile Himalaya Crystal Small Lady Dior in White. This stunning tote is beautifully crafted of crocodile leather in a creamy white. T...
Hermes Oseraie wicker tray
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Rectangular wicker tray, Oseraie Color tray, color terre battue - Strips in hand-braided Swift calfskin - Handles in Swift calfskin - Glass sheet insert to protect the wicker...
HERMES Craie cream Epsom leather BIRKIN 25 SELLIER Tote Bag w PHW
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès Birkin 25 Sellier bag in Craie (chalk white) Veau Epsom leather, a crisp and architectural expression of the house’s most coveted icon. Crafted in the structure...
$46,461
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès 1994 Vintage Gold Courchevel Leather Kelly 20cm Top Handle Bag
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Gold Courchevel Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG123 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle Serial Number: (X) Age: 1994 Accompanied By: He...
Hermes Kelly Sellier 25 Bag Bai Brun Ecru Toile H Swift and Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
The Hermès Kelly 25 in Bai Brun and Toile offers a refined interpretation of the classic silhouette through a combination of rich leather and textured canvas. This pairing introduces...
Barbie Fashion Model "Delphine". Limited edition
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Barbie Fashion Model "Delphine". Limited edition. Certificate of authenticity. Limited edition. Size: 31,75 cm = 12,5 inches
$100,983
H 4.34 in W 5.91 in D 1.97 in
Hermès Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Vert Moyen Lizard Leather Special Order Vintage Convertible Kelly 15cm Sellier with Constance Belt Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG117 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 15cm Type: To...
Barbie Fashion Model / "Tout de Suite"/ Gold Label
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Barbie Fashion Model / "Tout de Suite"/ Gold Label Certificate of authenticity. 18700 copies worldwide
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.