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...
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...
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...
Paper, Lithograph
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...
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.
Leather, Canvas
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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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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
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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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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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 ...
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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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.
Paper
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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.
Paper
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.
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...
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.
Leather
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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H 7.09 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
Louis Vuitton Wilshire Bottle Green Patent Leather Top Handle Bag 1990s
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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...
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...
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 ...
Louis Vuitton Sac Alma Monogram LV Burgundy Monogram Canvas Leather Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Alma high-top bag circa 2000 in burgundy monogram canvas and burgundy leather, beige canvas interior with a zipped pocket with a signature pull, a key ring, and a cell ...
$5,588Sale Price|20% Off
H 9.06 in W 3.35 in L 11.03 in
Exceptional Hermès Vintage Glika Bag Rouge H Box Leather Golden Hdw 28 cm
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Beautiful and Rare Authentic Hermès Bag "GLIKA" Made in France Vintage item Outside made of Box Smooth Leather, Inside lined with finely grained leather Colorway: Rouge H (Hermè...
$6,934
H 14 in W 10 in L 18.5 in
Hermes Drag De Voyage Travel Bag Tan Brown Leather Carry On Luggage Top Handle
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
- Brown leather exterior - Silver colored hardware - No dustbag Condition: The bag is in overall great condition, has some minor discoloration on the piping throughout t...
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Small Black Grained Leather Top Handle Bag
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Bamboo 1947 Top Handle Bag Leather Small Black These are professional photos of the actual bag offered This Gucci crossbody bag has the signature oval design with the bamboo ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Grand Palais Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Grand Palais Handbag showcases classic dark brown monogram canvas paired with natural leather rolled handles for a refined look. Featuring gold-tone hardwa...
$884Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.09 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
Gucci Dome Crossbody Bag Top Handle Bag in Navy Blue GG Embossed Leather
By Gucci
Located in Arnhem, NL
A Gucci Dome cross body bag /top handle bag made of mini GG Guccissima embossed navy blue leather. The bag features light gold toned hardware. The interior is lined with gray canvas ...
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 Rare Ostrich XL Alma Top Handle Bag - Special Color
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last you for many years, from one of Vuitton's most stunning collections designed by Marc Jacobs Very rare Collector's item - only very few...
Rare Tiffany & Co. Fine Green Emerald & Diamond Platinum & Gold Cluster Ring
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in Birmingham, GB
Rare Vintage Tiffany & Co. Vivid Green Emerald & Diamond 950 Platinum & 18k Yellow Gold Ring. A beautifully made two tone ring set with a fine 5mm vivid green square emerald cut eme...
Diamond, White Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Platinum
1997 Louis Vuitton Bagatelle - Razzia Original Vintage Poster
By Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix–Dénériaz)
Located in Winchester, GB
The Louis Vuitton Bagatelle Concours d'Elegance is an annual event held in the Parc de Bagatelle in Paris, France beginning in 1988. This beautiful piece from 1997 depicts a Cistalia...
Linen, Paper
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.
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.