1995 Louis Vuitton Epi leather Papillon 30 handbag with pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introduced in the 1960s and continuously reinterpreted throughout the decades, the Louis Vuitton Papillon remains one of the maison’s most distinctive handbag designs. This one is cr...
$796Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton 1996 Epi Leather Alma Satchel Black Women's Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Epi leather Alma satchel in black. Features leather body with LV in the corner, gold-tone hardware, one interior slip pocket, and top zip closure. A strap can...
Louis Vuitton 1999 Vintage Monogram Vernis Bedford Handbag Mint Green
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Vernis Bedford Handbag is crafted with the signature LV monogram embossed on smooth patent leather. The eye-catching mint green patent exterior, sp...
Louis Vuitton black leather agenda
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton black leather stenciled agenda measures 5 1/2" in width, 7 1/4" in height.
Louis Vuitton Pochette Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
Canvas Louis Vuitton Pouch Accessories Condition: Good but used. A good but used item has been worn and possibly washed, but is in good condition and well cared for. The item has vis...
Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Alzer 70 Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Large Vuitton Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. It features all Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass fittings: locks, clasps and studs.Its trim is stamped LV everywhere t...
Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Alzer 70 Louis Vuitton Suitcase, Large Vuitton Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This is a magnificent Louis Vuitton Alzer monogramm suitcase. It features all Louis Vuitton stamped solid brass fittings: locks, clasps and studs.Its trim is stamped LV everywhere t...
Louis Vuitton Vintage 90s Damier Ebene Soho Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Soho Backpack, crafted in June 1998 in France, showcases the brand’s iconic coated canvas in a rich brown and tan checkerboard pattern. Featur...
$6,637Sale Price|35% Off
Louis Vuitton Alzer 60 Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Alzer 60 Trunk measurements: 60*40*20 cm
1997 Louis Vuitton Montsouris Centenarie Monaco Red Epi backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
1997 Louis Vuitton Montsouris Centenarie Monaco Red Epi backpack Louis Vuitton Epi Montsouris MM Monaco Park 700th Anniversary Castilian Limited Edition backpack, vintage from 1997, ...
Louis Vuitton 1997 Monogram Canvas Montsouris GM Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Expertly crafted in France, the Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris GM Backpack is the perfect blend of luxury and functionality. Made with the iconic brown Monogram coated canvas and l...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Brown Monogram Clutch Pochette Dame Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless elegance of the 1990s with this stunning Louis Vuitton Pochette Dame, a vintage treasure that perfectly captures the essence of French luxury. This medium-sized ...
Louis Vuitton, vintage monogram key pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Louis Vuitton, vintage monogram canvas key pouch in brown. The item has signs of wear.
A 1995 Louis Vuitton Poche Dragonne Blak Epi Leather Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic vintage Louis Vuitton Poche Dragonne clutch is a timeless statement of sophisticated utility, masterfully crafted in France from durable, deep black Noir Epi leather. ...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Poche Documents Portfolio
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
A refined expression of vintage practicality, the Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Poche Documents Portfolio captures the understated elegance that defines LOUIS VUITTON’s archi...
Louis Vuitton Palermo Monogram handle shoulder bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Palermo Monogram GM handle shoulder bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Ellipse MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Ellipse MM in good condition. Signature monogram canvas exterior in brown and tan LV print trimmed in tan leather piping and double top handles and spar...
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Sac a Dos Drawstring Bag Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Sac a Dos Drawstring Bag in Black, a stylish and versatile vintage shoulder bag crafted from Louis Vuitton's signature textured epi leather....
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas SPEEDY 35 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 is a timeless icon that blends heritage design with everyday practicality. Crafted from brown and olive green monogram canvas, it features...
$5,036Sale Price|30% Off
Louis Vuitton Vintage President Briefcase Unisex 1990s Good Condition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton President Briefcase measurements: 44*34*11
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Steamer Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Steamer Travel Bag Iconic brown monogram canvas bag detailed with tan leather base and top. Designed in rectangular shape with padlock and key...
$645Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cartouchière GM Crossbody Bag SL0941
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cartouchière bag from September 1991 is a beautiful example of the timeless elegance that defines the Maison. Crafted in the early 1990s, this piece refl...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas 'Twin' Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Vuitton - Monogram canvas 'twin' suitcase with natural leather, lozine edges, golden brass fastener and ties. The interior is partitioned with washable beige Vuittonite. Louis ...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas & Calfskin Leather Petit Marais Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Coated Canvas & Brown Calfskin Leather Vintage Petit Marais Bucket Bag with Pochette Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6133 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Petit M...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Canvas Sarah Long Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the world of timeless luxury with this Louis Vuitton Sarah wallet, a quintessential piece for any vintage enthusiast. Expertly crafted in France between 1990 and 1999, this...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Garment Cover Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Garment Cover Bag is a classic and highly functional piece of luggage. The garment cover bag has easy access to the zippered interior compartment a...
Louis Vuitton 1997 Monogram Canvas Photo Album Book Cover
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Store your cherished photos in the Louis Vuitton Monogram Photo Album, made from the iconic Monogram Canvas. Its compact design is ideal for travel, while high-quality interior sleev...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Porte Carte Pression Card Holder Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into the golden era of the 1990s with this authentic Louis Vuitton Porte Carte Pression card holder case, a true treasure for any vintage enthusiast. Crafted in France betw...
1990s Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Mini Danube Crossbody Bag Unisex
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage Louis Vuitton mini Danube crossbody bag is crafted of LV’s signature coated Monogram canvas with vachetta leather trim, brass hardware, and a matching Monogram canvas st...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas TRAIN VANITY CASE Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Train Vanity Travel Case is a luxurious and practical accessory for organized travel in signature style. Crafted from the iconic Monogram canvas, it...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram & Grained Calfskin Leather Vintage Papillon 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Grained Calfskin Leather Vintage Papillon 30 Pouch Set Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6055 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Papillon 30 Ty...
A 1993 Vintage Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Capucines Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning vintage Louis Vuitton Capucines shoulder bag, crafted in the house's iconic black Epi leather, perfectly captures the sophisticated, minimalist aesthetic of the early 1...
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Pouche Toilette 26 Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage LOUIS VUITTON toiletry pouch is crafted of LV’s signature coated Monogram canvas in brown. A top zipper closure opens to a professionally cleaned coated interior. Includ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Flacons Beauty Train Trunk Case - '90s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The iconic Louis Vuitton Boîte Flacons Beauty Trunk Case showcases a timeless, structured silhouette crafted from the signature Monogram canvas. Its distinctive square shape is enhan...
Louis Vuitton 1990s Castillan Red Epi Leather Crossbody Bag in Rare Mini Shape
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Diego, CA
This rare 90s vintage Louis Vuitton crossbody bag is crafted in the house’s iconic Castillan Red Epi leather, a vibrant and collectible shade celebrated for its sculptural texture an...
1999 Louis Vuitton Naviglio Camera Shoulder Bag in Damier Ebene Coated Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
Louis Vuitton Naviglio shoulder bag made of coated canvas with Damier Ebene pattern, brown leather finish, and brass-colored hardware. The inside is lined with red canvas and in addi...
Leather suitcase with LV Monogram pattern Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leather suitcase with LV Monogram pattern. Zip closure all around. Name tag in leather + one short leather belt. Locker but no more key. Cotton lining. One flat pocket inside the top...
1990s Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Noe GM Red Shoulder Bag with Alcantara
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Louis Vuitton Noe GM shoulder bag in red. Features the classic Epi leather, top pull string closure, and a large very roomy red Alcantara-lined interior. Authe...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Green Taiga Leather Suitcase 53cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The vintage Louis Vuitton Satellite Taiga Leather carry on is crafted from hunter green leather, features a single rolled leather handle, cowhide leather trim, buckle straps and aged...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55 Product Details HB6124 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Keepall 55 Type: Travel Serial Number: FH0950 Ag...
Louis Vuitton Keepall Sailing Boating Duffel Rare Limited Edition Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Vuitton Keepall Sailing Boating Duffel Rare Limited Edition Travel Bag Taupe leather LV Cup 95's travel bag from Louis Vuitton Pre-Owned featuring round top handles, a detach...
An Authentic 1993 Louis Vuitton Black and Green Epi Leather Hoche Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Louis Vuitton Hoche shoulder bag is crafted from durable wave-textured Epi leather, featuring a striking two-tone design in Noir black and Borneo green. Designed with a...
Keepall 60 Travel bag in leather with LV monogram print Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Keepall 60 Travel bag in leather with LV monogram print. Top zip closure. Brown cotton lining. Name tag in leather with extra short leather belt. No more shoulder-strap. Locker but ...
S/S 1999 Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs Patent Leather Mint Green Crossbody
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a fabulous mint green Louis Vuitton Vernis phone holder bag. From the Spring/Summer 1999 collection by Marc Jacobs, this fantastic mini bag is constructed of mint green pa...
Louis Vuitton Cartouchiere mm crossbidy bag
Located in 10707, DE
Outer Screen: Excellent Exterior leather and trim: Slight fading, slight darkening, slight wear Interior: Slight fading, minor scratches Inner pocket: Slight fading, minor scratches ...
Louis Vuitton Satin Monogram Mini Papillon Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Mini Papillon Accessories Pochette Bag Excellent Condition With extra handle for long use This rare Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Mini Papi...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Montsouris GM Backpack Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Montsouris GM Backpack Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional! Light to medium vachette, watermarks, no handle darkening, light dryness. Bright and shiny har...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Montsouris MM Backpack Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Montsouris MM CONDITION - Very Good. Light to medium vachette with minor watermarking and scuffing. Bright and shiny hardware with minor tarnishing an...
Louis Vuitton Tulum handbag in monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Tulum handbag in monogram canvas. Good condition, with some signs of wear on the leather and discolouration stain on the clasp Shoulder bag, can be wear cross body than...
Louis Vuitton Arche in black épi leather handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Arche in black épi leather handbag. 1991. Shoulder bag, can be wear cross body thanks to its strap. Good vintage condition, with some signs of wear ( on the strap and ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Satchel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Satchel Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional!
Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall 55 Travel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall 55 CONDITION - Very Good. Light to medium vachette with watermarking and scuffing, no dryness and no cracking. Bright and shiny hardware with ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall 50 Travel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall 50 CONDITION - Exceptional. Medium vachette with minor watermarks and scuffing, no dryness and no cracking. Bright and shiny hardware with no ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM CONDITION - Very Good. Clean and light vachette, light watermarks on base and lower trim. Small smudge on chap. No rips, holes, tears, stains ...
1990's Louis Vuitton Monogram Garment Bag Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage unisex Louis Vuitton garment carrier is made of brown and tan monogram coated canvas and dates to the 1990's. It has brass hardware, tan vachetta leather trim, single rolled...
Louis Vuitton Jasmin handbag in red épi leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Jasmin handbag in red épi leather. Good condition, with some signs of wear, at the corners. 19cm x 32cm x 9cm
Louis Vuitton Deauville Brown Monogram Canvas Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown Material: Monogram Canvas Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Obvious Scratches and ...
Louis Vuitton Epi Alma Handbag, Tote Zipangu Gold
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Louis Vuitton Epi Alma handbag in Zipangu Gold. Vintage LV alma handbag with brass hardware. Never out of style, Classic LV handbag. Color : Zipangu Gold Material : Epi l...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Shoulder Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Shoulder Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional. Medium vachette with light watermarks, scuffing, light dryness and light surface crackin...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 43 Crossbody Shoulder Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 43 Crossbody Shoulder Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional! Medium vachette, light watermarks, light scuffing, no handle darkening, and slight dryne...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Bandoliere 50 Travel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Keepall Bandoliere 50 CONDITION - Very Good. Light vachette with watermarking and scuffing, no dryness and no cracking. Some tarnishing and chipping o...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Soufflot Blue Epi Leather Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Soufflot bag in Epi leather. Zipper closure for easy access. Inside has alkantra and 1 open pocket. It is discontinued and hard to find it in this condition. Tr...
Louis Vuitton mini Saint Cloud handbag in blue epi leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton mini Saint Cloud handbag in blue epi leather good conditions, with some sign of wear ( few cracks on the strap and on the borders ) Can be wear close body 17cm x 16cm x...
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H 14 in D 3 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Musette Salsa GM Crossbody Shoulder Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Musette Salsa GM Crossbody Shoulder Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional! Medium vachette, no watermarks, no handle darkening, no dryness. Bright and shiny...
Louis Vuitton Epi Speedy 25 in Black Satchel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Epi Speedy 25 in Black Satchel Handbag CONDITION - Very Good. Clean, no dryness and no cracking. Bright and shiny hardware with no tarnishing or chipping. No r...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Satchel Top Handle Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Satchel Top Handle Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional! Medium vachette, no watermarks, no handle darkening, no dryness. Bright and shiny hardwa...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Top Handle Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Top Handle Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional! Light vachette, light watermarks, light scuffing, no handle darkening, no dryness. Bright ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse PM Satchel Top Handle Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse PM Satchel CONDITION - Exceptional. Looks almost New! Clean and light vachette. No rips, holes, tears, stains or odors. Piece maintains origi...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Top Handle Satchel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM CONDITION - Very Good. Clean and light vachette, watermarks on base and lower trim. No rips, holes, tears, stains or odors. Piece maintains or...
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H 18 in D 4.5 in L 23.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Portable Cabine Garment Cover Travel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Portable Cabine Garment Cover Travel Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional! Light to medium vachette, light watermarks, no handle darkening, no dryness. Bri...
1990's Louis Vuitton Sac Chasse Monogram Canvas Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton Sac Chasse is made of brown monogram coated canvas with tan vachetta leather trim. It features brass hardware, rolled top handle, a single exterior pocket at front, an...
1990 Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noe Bag Gm Retail $2200
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westmount, Quebec
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Epi Noe in Black. This chic bucket style tote is crafted of Louis Vuitton signature textured epi leather. The bag features a smooth leather flat bo...
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Louis Vuitton Amazone
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Amazone. Good conditions. Can be wear crossbody. 15cm x 22cm x 9cm
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma is a timeless and elegant handbag that showcases the house’s iconic Monogram canvas in a structured, feminine silhouette. Designed with a spacious int...
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.