Louis Vuitton Patchwork Palm Spring Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition Cruise 2018 patchwork waves small palm spring backpack. Black leather handle and padded straps. Brad new in box with original duster, box , ribbon and s...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Pallas Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Faint wear on top handles & strap. Minor scratches on hardware. Includes • Detachable Monogram Shoulder Strap • Entrupy certificate of ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Mini Palm Springs
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Mini Palm Springs SKU: Z157566 MSRP: 2770.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk ...
Louis Vuitton Pink Epi Leather Felicie Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Pink Epi Leather Felicie Pochette SKU: 153514 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very good condition with ...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Surene MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Excellent Condition details: Wear on base. Includes • Removable Leather Luggage Tag • Entrupy certificate of authenticity Details • Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & ...
Louis Vuitton emperiente handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in HEERENVEEN, NL
Elevate your collection with this timeless Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Montaigne in elegant black leather. Crafted from supple, grained Empreinte leather, this sophisticated han...
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Bag. Patent beige leather. Very good condition,has little marks where handles drop. Refer to the pictures.Comes with dust bag only.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Vertical Trunk Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Mini Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Legacy Chain Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Mini Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Trunk Chain Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Calfskin New Wave Chain Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Trunk Chain Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Again
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Minor wear and fading on corners. Faint wear on piping/trim. Minor wear and darkening on top handle. Scratches on protective feet. Faint...
LOUIS VUITTON Capucines MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Excellent Condition details: Tape on some hardware. Faint wear on interior. Includes • Detachable Leather Shoulder Strap • Dust Cover • Entrupy certificate of authe...
Louis Vuitton Red Black Epi Petite Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Red Black Epi Petite Malle SKU: 153086 MSRP: 5500.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent cond...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Pallas Beauty Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Embossed Lambskin Coussin Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Pallas Beauty Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Midnight Monogram Canvas Moon Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Soft Trunk Crossbody
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Ipanema Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Discovery PM Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Citadine GM Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Red Black Epi Petite Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Red Black Epi Petite Malle SKU: 152715 MSRP: 3600.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very good cond...
Louis Vuitton, Epi Mabillon black leather bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Louis Vuitton, Epi Mabillon black leather bag. The item is in good condition. Signs of wear and discoloration on the hardware and signs of wear on the leather.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Vavin Chain Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Citadine GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Citadine GM SKU: 159533 MSRP: 2960.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Pari...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Saint Tropez
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black Epi Saint Tropez SKU: 158458 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 1854, the maison ...
LOUIS VUITTON Neverfull Tote Bag Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
The iconic Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Tote bag crafted in damier ebene canvas and brown leather, gold-tone hardware and double brown leather handles, allowing the bag to be carried b...
LOUIS VUITTON Neverfull Tote Bag Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
The iconic Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Mon Monogram from the World Tour edition tote bag in brown Monogram canvas and brown leather, gold metal hardware and double leather handles all...
LOUIS VUITTON Neverfull Tote Bag Multicolour
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
The essential Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM tote bag in Jean-Honoré Fragonard printed canvas from the Masters x Jeff Koons collection and pink leather, gold and pink-tone metal hardware...
LOUIS VUITTON Neverfull Tote Bag Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
The iconic Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Tote bag crafted in damier ebene canvas and brown leather, gold-tone hardware and double brown leather handles, allowing the bag to be carried b...
LOUIS VUITTON Neverfull Tote Bag Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
The iconic Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Mon Monogram tote bag in brown Monogram canvas and brown leather, gold metal hardware and double leather handles allowing a hand or shoulder car...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Macassar Josh Backpack NM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Smashed in shape. Wear and scratches on exterior. Wear and creasing on shoulder straps. Faint scratches on hardware. Moderate wear, mark...
Louis Vuitton Caramel Monogram Canvas Marceau
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Caramel Monogram Canvas Marceau SKU: 154305 MSRP: 3300.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very good...
Louis Vuitton Hollywood Christmas Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Brown and multicolor painted Coated Canvas Hollywood Limited Editio pochette with pink cotton lining. Inside a pink leather detachable credit card holder with 8 card sl...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neverfull MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neverfull MM SKU: 157150 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 1854, the m...
Louis Vuitton Navy Epi Alma BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Navy Epi Alma BB SKU: 155315 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 1854, the maison has be...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Fold Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Fold Pouch SKU: 156444 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 1854, the mais...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Palm Springs MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Palm Springs MM SKU: 146277 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very good condition with mi...
Louis Vuitton Zaino Tote GM Monogram Titanium
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Zaino firmato Louis Vuitton, modello Tote nella misura GM, realizzato in tessuto tecnico nella fantasia monogram titanium con inserti in vacchetta e hardware dorato. Dotato di una ch...
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Empreinte Daily Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Daily Pouch showcases refined craftsmanship in black grained cowhide embossed with the iconic monogram pattern. Featuring polished gold-tone hard...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neverfull MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neverfull MM SKU: 155891 MSRP: 2170.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Par...
Louis Vuitton Suitcase 70 cm, Louis Vuitton Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very nice all original Louis Vuitton monogram suitcase features all solid brass fittings, solid brass LV stamped main lock and clasps. Its trims are marked Louis Vuitton all aro...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Louis Vuitton Wallet is in a black Epi Leather and features multiple card slots. Comes with the original dust cover.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Rivoli PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Rivoli PM SKU: 159804 MSRP: 2100.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 185...
LOUIS VUITTON Speedy Handbag White
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 handbag in Azur coated canvas, gold metal hardware, double leather handle for hand carrying Double-zip closure Beige canvas lining, a patched pocket...
LOUIS VUITTON Speedy Handbag Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Magnificent Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Kabuki handbag in brown monogram coated canvas and green epi leather, top handles in black allowing a hand carry Zip closure Black...
Louis Vuitton Quartz Epi Marelle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Quartz Epi Marelle SKU: 159531 MSRP: 2640.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 185...
Sac Louis Vuitton Mini Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Sac Louis Vuitton Mini Malle inspiré des malles anciennes 1900. Excellent état avec porté bandoulière. Ce sac Louis Vuitton Mini Malle, inspiré des emblématiques malles de voyage de...
Louis Vuitton White Monogram Taurillon Pochette Volga
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton White Monogram Taurillon Leather Pochette Volga SKU: 156694 MSRP: 1940.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item...
LOUIS VUITTON Alma Handbag Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Splendid Louis Vuitton Alma PM handbag in patent black Epi leather, silver-tone hardware, double black patent leather Toron handles allowing hand or elbow carry Double zip closure Gr...
LOUIS VUITTON Speedy Handbag Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 handbag in Ébène coated canvas, gold metal hardware, double leather handle for hand carrying Double-zip closure Red canvas lining, a patched pocket ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Canvas Clutch Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Canvas Clutch Box SKU: 156702 MSRP: 7450.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Item is in very ...
Louis Vuitton Creme Empreinte Pochette Metis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Creme Empreinte Pochette Metis SKU: 155320 MSRP: 3000.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in ...
Sac Louis Vuitton Bumbag Damoflage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Louis Vuitton Bumbag Damoflage, première collection Pharrell Williams. État neuf, jamais utilisé. Pièce iconique et collector. Ce Bumbag Louis Vuitton Damoflage, issu de la première...
Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM Damiere Ebene
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM Damiere Ebene In fair condition. Signature brown and dark brown checkered Damiere Ebene coated canvas exterior with dark brown leather handles and trim. To...
Louis Vuitton Black Taurillon Christopher XS Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black Taurillon Christopher XS Backpack SKU: 156688 MSRP: 2720.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in e...
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.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
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.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.