LOUIS VUITTON: 100 Legendary Trunks Coffee Table Book, 2010
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
book, Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks by Pierre Leonforte and Eric Pujalet-Plaa, is a 496 page
LOUIS VUITTON: 100 Legendary Trunks Coffee Table Book, 2010
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
book, Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks by Pierre Leonforte and Eric Pujalet-Plaa, is a 496 page
Louis Vuitton Rare "Aero" Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
in the renowned "100 Legendary Trunks" book. It stands out as a testament to the brand's history of
1910s Louis Vuitton Mahogany Toolbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
one featured in "100 Legendary Trunks" book of Louis Vuitton. Condition Report: Very good condition
Unavailable
H 13 in W 25.6 in D 10.63 in
1890s Louis Vuitton Wooden Tool Box Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a unique Louis Vuitton tool box as seen on the Louis Vuitton "100 Legendary Trunks" book
Brass
Unavailable
H 8.67 in W 14.97 in D 28.35 in
Antique Louis Vuitton Leather Expandable Case 1 of 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
immaculate original condition. Probably the only one available for sale, being 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
Leather
Unavailable
H 23.63 in W 21.26 in D 35.44 in
Louis Vuitton "Malle Chemise" Trunk, 1 of the 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
legendary trunks book a true collector's item not to be missed.
Louis Vuitton Book: 100 Legendary Trunks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bethesda, MD
In 2010, Louis Vuitton released Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary Trunks, a book which pays homage to
1900s Louis Vuitton Antique Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
took part on the famous Citroen Black Journey as seen on page number 67 on the 100 Legendary Trunks
Brass
Unavailable
H 18.9 in W 39.38 in D 19.69 in
1910s Louis Vuitton Ideal Cowhide Leather Trunk "Malle Ideale"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
cowhide "Malle Ideale" which is featured on the 100 Legendary Trunks book was made for men with
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 21.86 in D 19.69 in
1930s Louis Vuitton Secretaire or Desk Trunk Monogram Antique Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale one of the 100 legendary trunks of the Louis Vuitton book, a very rare Louis Vuitton
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H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk, John Moffat Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
"100 Legendary Trunks" book. Its interior is complete with a lot of original hangers, a removable shoe
Brass
Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton "Stokowski" Trunk, circa 1940
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
pages 296-99 in the "100 Legendary Trunks" book. Conceived and made exclusively for the use and
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1910s Louis Vuitton Mahogany Toolbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
one featured in "100 Legendary Trunks" book of Louis Vuitton. Condition Report: Very good condition
Louis Vuitton Stokowski Secretaire Trunk, circa 1990
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
trunk is illustrated on page 297 of the Louis Vuitton book, “100 legendary trunks”. Vuitton also made
Brass
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H 10.63 in W 13.39 in D 35.44 in
20th Century Rare Louis Vuitton 'Encyclopaedia' Humidor Trunk, circa 1910
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Extract from the book ‘100 Legendary Trunks’ by Louis Vuitton: “What would you take to read on a
Leather
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H 18.9 in W 39.38 in D 19.3 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton "Ideal" Trunk in Monogram Canvas, France, circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
of the more collectable models featuring in pages 170 and 171 of the book “100 Legendary Trunks”. A
Brass
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H 12.21 in W 11.42 in D 7.09 in
Rare 21st Century Louis Vuitton "Sharon Stone" Trunk, Made In France c.2000
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
much respected “100 Legendary Trunks” in the Louis Vuitton book (page 225). amfAR, the Foundation for
Leather, Canvas
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H 11.5 in W 7 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Trunk Sharon Stone Case amfAR One Of "100 Legendary Trunks"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
commitment to philanthropy. One of the rarest LV trunks and one of the 100 Legendary Trunks as per the LV
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H 9.06 in W 13 in D 7.88 in
Rare Louis Vuitton "Red Cross" Medi Box as seen on the 100 Legendary Trunks Book
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Extremely rare Louis Vuitton medi box as seen on the 100 legendary trunks book of Louis Vuitton
Steel
1927 Louis Vuitton Cowhide Leather Flower Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
per the 100 legendary trunks book by LV "The last planter trunk, covered in natural cowhide, has pride
Brass
Rare Model: LOUIS VUITTON "Ideale" Trunk with Monogram Canvas, c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Label) and is extremely rare. One can find the "Ideale" trunk pictured in the book, "100 Legendary
Brass
Louis Vuitton Round Hatbox in monogram canvas, circa 1920.
Located in Aspen, CO
Legendary Trunks - Louis Vuitton, page 168 - Dandies & Fashionable Ladies. Louis Vuitton worried about his
Louis Vuitton Monogram Miss France Trunk Circa 1927
Located in Coral Gables, FL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Miss France Trunk Circa 1927. Included in book Louis Vuitton: 100 Legendary
Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 25 Copper Mirror Handbag New
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON Brand new Release Sold Out Elevate your style with this stunning Louis Vuitton piece, masterfully crafted in a radiant Copper hue with exquisite rose gold–plated hardwa...
Oscar de la Renta Corsage Cocktail Dress New!
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Oscar de la Renta strapless lace and silk corsage cocktail dress offered in brand new condition. Hand ruched black lace bodice with large attached rosette corsage. Bodice extends ...
Plus Size Vintage Emanuel Ungaro 1990s Beige + Gold Silk Chiffon 90s Beaded Top
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage EMANUEL UNGARO plus size beige / ivory silk chiffon beaded sleeveless blouse! Features hundreds of hand-sewn sequins, beads and sequins throughout. Hidden zipper up...
Thierry Mugler Archival Runway Jacket FW 1996 Les Amazones Sculptural Sexy
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Power. Precision. Seduction. Thierry Mugler’s Fall/Winter 1996 Les Amazones jacket is the ultimate sartorial weapon - crafted not just to be worn, but to command. This architectural ...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN pink LEATHER CROPPED BIKER Jacket 40
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen cropped biker jacket in pale pink textured calf leather. With epaulettes, buttoned notch collar, zipper pocket on the chest, buttoned flap pocket on the front, belt...
New Versace Collection Leopard Print Calf Hair Stiletto Heel Boots IT 38 US 8
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Collection Leopard Print High Heel Tall Boots Nobody can ignore these black and white leopard print boots from Versace Collection - Wearing these boots you are always dis...
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci F/W 2003 Cold Shoulder Silk Black Dress IT 40 Gucci silk dress featuring scoop neck, draped accent at sides, tonal stitching throughout trim, slit at hem and conc...
Versace S/S 2004 Bustier Open Back High Slit Blue Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2004 Sexy Cutout Bustier Open Back Thigh High Slit Dress Gown IT 40 Blue Versace silk sleeveless evening dress featuring sweetheart neck, cutout accent at bust, crossove...
JENNY PACKHAM 1990's Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown
By Jenny Packham
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jenny Packham '90s Vintage Jet black opaque Long sleeves Missing size and comp tag, but definitely silk Cowl neck Adjustable back tie Pullover style Half velvet tulips at the end of ...
Roberto Cavalli, Purple Leopard Print Silk Ensemble, Spring/Summer 2000
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
This ethereal silk two-piece ensemble from Roberto Cavalli’s iconic Spring/Summer 2000 collection showcases his signature blend of wild sensuality and fluid elegance. The look featur...
Roberto Cavalli c.2005 Bustier Abstract Print Train Maxi Evening Dress Gown
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli c.2005 Bustier Bra Abstract Print Train Maxi Evening Dress Gown IT 42
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1995 Vintage Lace Up Off Shoulder Crochet Knit Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 1995 Vintage Lace Up Off Shoulder Crochet Knit Dress Size S
Halston Vintage F/W 1997 Crystal Sequin Beaded Silver Nude Dress Gown
By Halston
Located in Jersey City, NJ
From Halston's Fall/Winter 1997 collection, this rare and breathtaking strapless gown was designed by Randolph Duke and originally debuted on the runway worn by Helena Christensen. T...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Resort 2008 Gray Embellished Draped Evening Gown
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Stunning Dior evening gown from the Resort 2008 collection, designed by John Galliano. Crafted in soft gray silk with intricate draping, sculptural pleating, and hand-applied beading...
Vivienne Westwood mauve brocade structured skirt suit, fw 1997
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
- Double breasted fitted jacket with wide neckline and box shoulders - Structured skirt lined with lurex Autumn-Winter 1997
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989
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.