1998 Louis Vuitton Epi leather Keepall 50 bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
1998 Louis Vuitton Epi leather Keepall 50 bag A timeless Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 crafted from durable black Epi leather.
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Louis Vuitton 1998
Louis Vuitton Epi Alma PM Cipango Gold Leather Handbag, Circa 1998
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Epi Alma PM in Cipango Gold – A Timeless Icon of Luxury Elevate your wardrobe with the Louis Vuitton Epi Alma PM in Cipango Gold, a refined and iconic handba...
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Early 2000s European Top Handle Bags
A Vintage 1998 Full Set Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Bucket Companion Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
Featuring a vibrant red alcantara/microfiber interior, this versatile zippered pouch includes the embossed leather "Louis Vuitton Paris made in France" brand stamp alongside date cod...
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1990s French Pouches and Wristlets
1998 Louis Vuitton Classic China Run Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
The Louis Vuitton Classic China Run is a vintage car race from Dalian to Beijing and this gorgeous poster depicts a car racing past the Forbidden City in great art deco style. Beau...
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1990s French Posters
Materials
Paper
Original 1998 poster by Razzia Concours automobiles classiques et Louis Vuitton
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in PARIS, FR
This original 1998 poster, created by the celebrated French graphic artist Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz, known by his pseudonym Razzia, was produced for the prestigious Concours Autom...
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1990s More Prints
Materials
Paper, Lithograph
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Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Boulogne Shoulder Bag (1998)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This shoulder bag is made with brown monogram on toile canvas with aged vachetta cowhide leather on the shoulder strap, base corners and trim. The bag features brass hardware, top zi...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags
Louis Vuitton Damier Steamer Trunk, circa 1905
Located in Aspen, CO
The checkerboard pattern was then re-released by Louis Vuitton in 1998 to celebrate 100 years since it's introduction at the World's Fair.
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Materials
Leather, Canvas
Louis Vuitton 1998 20th Japan Anniversary Vachetta Marais Bucket Petit Tote
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H 10 in W 6 in L 11.2 in
Louis Vuitton 1998 20th Japan Anniversary Vachetta Marais Bucket Petit Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton 1998 20th Japan Anniversary Vachetta Marais Bucket Petit Tote 16lv35 Date Code/Serial Number: SP1908 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.2" Width: 6" Height: 10...
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1998 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Ellipse MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ladies Louis Vuitton Ellipse MM is in very good pre-owned condition.
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1990s French Tote Bags
1998 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Alma PM This LOUIS VUITTON Alma PM is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Padlock & Key.
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1990s Top Handle Bags
1998 Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Vintage Petit Noé
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Epi Leather Vintage Petit Noé Xupes Reference: HB3957 Serial Number: AR0978 Age (Circa): 1998 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date S...
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1998 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Alma PM This LOUIS VUITTON Alma PM is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
1998 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Alma PM This LOUIS VUITTON Alma PM is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition.
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Rare 1998 Keychain Key Charm Bag Pendant 862784
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Minor marks Main Color : Browns Sub Color : Gold Serial No : CT 2098 Material : leather Sub Material : Metal Country of Manufacture : France
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Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse Sac a Dos Backpack Bag, France 1998.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse Sac a Dos Backpack Bag, France October 1998.
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1990s French Backpacks
1998 Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Vintage Bucket Bag
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H 9.85 in W 10.63 in D 3.55 in
1998 Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Vintage Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Vintage Bucket Bag Xupes Reference: CB298 Serial Number: SP1918 Age (Circa): 1998 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenticity ...
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1990s French Tote Bags
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Limited 1998 Runway Grey Taupe Leather Backpack 1215lv9
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H 12.75 in W 2.75 in L 10 in
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Limited 1998 Runway Grey Taupe Leather Backpack 1215lv9
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: KU0968 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 2.75" Height: 12.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 15"-17" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks
2006 Louis Vuitton New York City Guide
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The 2006 Louis Vuitton City Guide for New York, part of the esteemed Louis Vuitton City Guide series since 1998, is a luxurious boxed edition guaranteed to provide a comprehensive gu...
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Early 2000s French For The Desk
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Poster, China Run, Beijing-Dalian, 1998
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H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Poster, China Run, Beijing-Dalian, 1998
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Poster, China Run, Beijing-Dalian, 1998 This poster was made for Louis Vuitton Classic car rally from Dalian to Beijing.
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20th Century French Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Poster, China Run, Beijing-Dalian, 1998
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H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Razzia, Original Louis Vuitton Classic Poster, China Run, Beijing-Dalian, 1998
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Razzia, original Louis Vuitton classic poster, China Run, Beijing-Dalian, 1998 This poster was made for Louis Vuitton Classic car rally from Dalian to Beijing.
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20th Century French Modern Posters
Materials
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Louis Vuitton 1998 Monogram Ellipse MM Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton Monogram Ellipse MM. This is a chic vintage bowling style tote that is crafted of traditional Louis Vuitton monogram toile canvas.
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton 1998 Monogram Canvas Deauville Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the timeless and iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram Deauville Vintage Bag! Crafted with the finest brown coated canvas and leather trim, its spacious interior and multiple poc...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Vintage Louis Vuitton, Football/Soccer Ball, 1998
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage football/soccer ball Manufactured by Louis Vuitton for World Cup of 1998 in France. Limited and numbered edition Nr. 1650.
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Materials
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Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Soccer Ball World Cup 1998
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Munich, DE
Louis Vuitton soccer ball made for the World cup in France in 1998 in a limited edition about 3000 pieces, as present for artists, celebrities and politicians.
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Materials
Leather
Vintage Louis Vuitton Alma MM handbag, top handle, 1998
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NEWARK, GB
This design is a true staple for any collector and is the style that you are immediately drawn to when you think classic Louis Vuitton. Date code / serial number TH0928 for 1998.
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Late 20th Century French Top Handle Bags
1998 Louis Vuitton Boardeaux Tagia Leather Vintage Kendall PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Bordeaux Taiga Leather Vintage Kendall PM Reference: HB1972 Serial Number: SP0938 Age (Circa): 1998 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Handle Keeper, Luggage Tag...
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1990s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
1998 Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Speedy 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Louis Vuitton model Speedy 25 bag made of black Epi leather. It has a spacious interior to hold all your daily essentials. This is definitely a classic and luxurious piece of Louis V...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
1998 Shockingly New! Louis Vuitton Kendall GM Travel Bag in Épicéa Taïga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Conroe, TX
Louis Vuitton Never Carried! 1998 A Rare Find New Épicéa Taïga Leather Removable Hanging Compartment Stunning Shade of Deep Green Gray Alcantara microfiber interior Date Code/Seria...
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LOUIS VUITTON c.1998 Monogram Canvas "Musette Salsa" Shoulder Handbag Flap Purse
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Louis Vuitton c.1998 monogram coated canvas "Musette Salsa" shoulder handbag.
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Mabillon Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Vintage 1998 Louis Vuitton Mabillon features a black epi leather body, flat straps, an exterior zip pocket, a zip around closure, and an interior slip pocket
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1990s French Backpacks
Louis Vuitton Wilshire Bottle Green Patent Leather Top Handle Bag 1990s
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H 7.09 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
Louis Vuitton Wilshire Bottle Green Patent Leather Top Handle Bag 1990s
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Arnhem, NL
A Louis Vuitton Wilshire PM tote bag crafted from Bleu Nuit (dark green/blue color) Monogram Vernis leather and designed for Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs in 1998.
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Voltaire black epi handbag bag 1998 Collector
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Verviers, BE
Louis Vuitton Voltaire vintage black Epi bag of 1998.
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1990s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage 1998 Noe Bucket Bag in EPI Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, ON
Louis Vuitton vintage 1998 Noe drawstring bucket bag.
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1990s French Handbags and Purses
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas 1998 France World Cup France Soccer Ball - Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton soccer ball in monogram canvas from 1998 World Cup LIMITED EDITION.
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Late 20th Century French Other
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Nomade all Vachetta Leather Shoulder Bag, 1998 Limited
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H 6.3 in W 10.2 in L 9 in
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Nomade all Vachetta Leather Shoulder Bag, 1998 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM in special order Nomade all Vachetta leather.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags
Louis Vuitton Bel Air Pochette Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Bel Air Pochette Monogram Vernis originally created by Marc Jacobs for his debut collection for Louis Vuitton in 1998, named after the city of Bel-Air, C...
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21st Century and Contemporary Clutches
Louis Vuitton Green Monogram Vernis Bellevue GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced in 1998, this Louis Vuitton bag is simply functional and stylish.
Category
Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Louis Vuitton Violette Monogram Vernis Bellevue GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced in 1998, this Louis Vuitton bag is simply functional and stylish.
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2010s French Tote Bags
Louis Vuitton Violette Monogram Vernis Bellevue GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced in 1998 this Louis Vuitton bag is simply functional and stylish.
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Louis Vuitton Violette Monogram Vernis Bellevue GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced in 1998, this Louis Vuitton bag is simply functional and stylish.
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Early 2000s French Tote Bags
Louis Vuitton Violette Monogram Vernis Bellevue GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Introduced in 1998, this Louis Vuitton bag is simply functional and stylish.
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2010s French Tote Bags
Louis Vuitton Rouge Fauviste Monogram Vernis Sherwood GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The Vernis line from Louis Vuitton was originally released in 1998. Today, these designs continue to inspire.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Louis Vuitton Jaune Passion Monogram Vernis Reade GM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
First introduced in 1998, The Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis line has become highly desired by connoisseurs of all things Louis "Vernis" which translates to "varnish" in English and ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
Vintage 1998 Louis Vuitton "Fermoir" Briefcase in Black Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Really nice Louis vuitton Vintage Brifcase "Fermoir" in black epi leather and interior in green leather. good vintage condition but it has some small signs of use. Slight peeling i...
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Louis Vuitton rare Leather Soccer Ball, World Cup France 1998 Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton rare Leather Soccer Ball, World Cup France 1998 Limited Edition Cowhide cone shaped carry holdall/strap and Ball both emblazoned with the Louis Vuitton in Gold (Louis...
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Very Chic Louis Vuitton Clipper West-End strap Travel bag in brown canvas, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Elegant Louis Vuitton Clipper West-End travel bag in ebony checkered canvas and brown leather, gold-tone metal hardware, brown leather handle, removable brown leather shoulder strap ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
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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.
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