LOUIS VUITTON Brown Denim Monogram Trunk Print Large Square Silk Scarf w/Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Denim Monogram Trunk Print Large Square Silk Scarf w/Box Brand / Manufacturer
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Denim Monogram Trunk Print Large Square Silk Scarf w/Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Denim Monogram Trunk Print Large Square Silk Scarf w/Box Brand / Manufacturer
Authentic Louis Vuitton LV Pendant Necklace Box, Pouch & Outer Box Large Size
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Authentic Louis Vuitton LV Logo Monogram Large Jewelry Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Authentic Louis Vuitton LV Logo Monogram Jewelry Case For sale is a Louis Vuitton LV Logo
Authentic Louis Vuitton LV Logo Monogram Large Size Jewelry Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
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Louis Vuitton 50cm Boite Chapeaux Large Hat Box Damier Canvas Luggage Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This large 50cm Damier Ebene Canvas hat box was made by Louis Vuitton in 2004. It fastens with two
Louis Vuitton Monogram Large Hat or Wig Box by The French Company 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This large hat or wig box was manufactured by The French Company USA under special license by Louis
LV Cityscape
By Stephen Wilson
Located in Boston, MA
: 17.75" x 22.25" Signature: Signed by Artist on Verso Edition: unique This is a large louis
Mixed Media
Authentic Louis Vuitton LV Pendant Necklace Box, Pouch & Outer Box Large Size
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Authentic Louis Vuitton LV Pendant Necklace Box, Pouch & Outer Box For sale is a Louis Vuitton
Gucci 1980s Fish Motif Silk Scarf
By Gucci
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add this amazing vintage piece to your collection! Circa 1980s, this amazing teal Gucci Silk scarf features a vibrant multi-colored fish motif in the center with contrasting lily pad...
$9,800
Size: Small ( 2 - 4 )
Gianni Versace Fall 1992 Bondage S&M Collection Runway Leather Fringe 92 Pants
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum worthy vintage Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992 S&M Bondage Collection runway leather pants ! Naomi Campbell strutted down the runway in these trousers. High waisted f...
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler FW 1995 Runway Coat Houndstooth Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Archival Thierry Mugler Piece, FW1995 Collection. Extremely rare Thierry Mugler Star-Houndstooth Coat. Wearable Art. Legendary Thierry Mugler created his very own version of the cl...
$66,644
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Alexander McQueen Chiffon Embellished Dress With Ostrich Feathers, FW 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in London, GB
Alexander McQueen museum-grade evening dress featuring a high ruffled collar and elaborate bugle bead embroidery on the front and back. The dress is constructed from layers of olive ...
F/W 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Black Astrakhan Silver Fox Mink Fur Coat
By Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
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...
LOUIS VUITTON x Urs Fischer 2020 Multicolor Character Monogram Square Scarf NWT
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: 2020 Louis Vuitton x Urs Fischer Designer: Nicolas Ghesquière Style: Square Scarf Color(s): Shades of black, gray, white, brown, green...
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.