Porta Orologi Louis Vuitton Beauty Porta 8 Orologi Monogram Ecplise
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Porta Orologi firmato Louis Vuitton, realizzato in tela nella classica fantasia monogram Eclipse nera con rifiniture in pelle e hardware dorati. Dotato di una chiusura frontale ad in...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Neverfull MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Scratches along hardware. Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Neverfull MM Origin Country: US Handbag Silhouette: Tote Occasions: Everyday Size (Generic): Medium Size (Specific): MM Year Man...
Ladies Louis Vuitton Tambour Q1212 Stainless Steel Date Quartz Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Brand Louis Vuitton Model Tambour Q1212 Gender Ladies Condition Pre-owned Movement Swiss Quartz Case Material Stainless Steel Bracelet / Strap Material Genuine Leather Clasp / Bu...
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H 4.73 in W 13.78 in D 7.68 in
Louis Vuitton White & Blue Watercolour Monogram Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton White & Blue Watercolour Monogram Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather 8 Watch Box CONDITION NOTES This item is in unworn condition.
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Watch Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Louis Vuitton watch case made of Monogram canvas, natural cowhide finishes, microfiber lining.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Tambour Watch Strap 1L1523
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Tambour Watch Strap 1L1523 Date Code/Serial Number: R15145 RO1107 Measurements: Length: 8" Width: .1" Height: .8" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Ac...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Tambour Watch Strap 1lz630s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: R15145 RO1107 Measurements: Length: 8" Width: .1" Height: .8" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: New...
Louis Vuitton Tambour Bijou Diamond Pink Mother of Pearl White Gold Secret Watch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Southampton, PA
This watch comes with original Louis Vuitton box. This is a secret watch with pink mother-of-pearl face which is revealed when you swivel open diamond set cover.
Diamond, Pearl, White Gold
NOBLIA '12' METER Louis Vuitton Cup c.1995 Two-Tone Stainless Steel Wrist Watch
Located in Thiensville, WI
Official watch for the Louis Vuitton Cup circa 1995. Link band style.
Steel, Stainless Steel
Louis Vuitton 8 Watch Case Damier Graphite
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Box Measurements: Height 7", Width 13.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: 8 Watch Case Damier Graphite Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterio...
Louis Vuitton 8 Watch Case Damier Graphite
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Box Measurements: Height 7", Width 13.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: 8 Watch Case Damier Graphite Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterio...
Louis Vuitton 8 Watch Case Damier Graphite
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Keys, Box Measurements: Height 7", Width 13.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: 8 Watch Case Damier Graphite Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterio...
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand-Beaded w. Pearls White Silk Bridal Gown
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory white silk (might look a little more cream on the hanger, bu...
$6,584
H 2.17 in W 2.56 in D 0.83 in
Hermès Breloque Bijou Sac Kelly Twilly Precious Black Leather Kelly Charm Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly charm in black leather and gold-tone metal, lined with black leather, handle wrapped with a Twilly silk twill ribbon, comes in its mini dust bag and Hermès box. Width 6....
Hippy Style Gold Brocade Robe Coat with Embroidery and Pockets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Unique hand made one- off a kind vintage colorful robe manteau. We offer more excluisive items, view our frontstore Embroidered with sequins and vintage Indian pieces gold brocade...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHRISTIAN DIOR Saddle Limited Edition black colourful ethnic beads shoulder bag Reference: AAWC/A00945 Brand: Dior Model: Saddle Collection: Limited Edition Material: Leather, Metal ...
Dolce & Gabbana Pink Green Geometric Print Lace up Sides Silk Dress 1990s
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adj...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Majestic Multi Color "Floral Among Air and Sea" Japanese Silk Kimono
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful black silk kimono with multi-color "Floral Among Air and Sea" is beautifully detailed with metallic gold and metallic bronze, silk cords in colors of cream, cor...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2002 “Supercalifragilistic” Silk Lace Up Pencil Skirt Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2002; “Supercalifragilistic” Style...
$17,710
H 21.5 in W 13 in D 7.5 in
Hermès Valise R.M.S III Cabine Cargo Toile Goéland/Régate Vert Mangrove/Noir
By Hermès
Located in Forest Park, GA
The Hermès R.M.S III Cabine Cargo is a refined expression of modern travel, designed for those who value discretion and precision in every detail. Rendered in Toile Goéland and Régat...
Chanel 1998 Dark Brown Crocodile Micro Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Micro Kelly Bag – 1998 Series 5 Dark brown crocodile with gold-tone CC turnlock. A structured mini silhouette in glossy crocodile, finished with a top handle and classic CC c...
Hermès Constance Rouge Braise Alligator Shoulder bag
By Hermès
Located in Capri, IT
Hermès Constance Rouge Braise Alligator Shoulder bag Stunning Hermès Constance in rouge braise alligator leather; some shadows or imperfections on the crocodile-patterned hardware wi...
New Hermès 30cm Black Epsom Gold Birkin Bag in Box
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès 30cm Birkin in black epsom leather with gold tone metal hardware. Handle drop, 3.75"L. Date stamp X for 2016. Brand new in box with full set: clochette, tirette, lock, two key...
Hermes Birkin 30 Rouge H Matte Alligator With Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Matte Alligator Birkin 30 Rouge H is an extraordinary collector's handbag that represents the highest level of Hermès craftsmanship and exclusivity. Crafted from luxurious...
Hermes Birkin 30cm Bleu Izmir Croc w/Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès Birkin 30cm in Bleu Izmir Crocodile with palladium hardware is a striking expression of exotic craftsmanship, pairing one of Hermès’ most coveted blue tones with the extra...
Hermès Constance Elan in Rose Scheherazade Porosus Crocodile - '10s
By Hermès
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A statement of rarity, craftsmanship, and timeless desirability, this Hermès Constance Elan, crafted in 2016, is made in the most precious leather used by the Maison: Porosus Crocodi...
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.