Louis Vuitton Purple Exotic Crocodile Brea Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
statement! This bag is vintage, made in 2001, and is perfect for the Louis Vuitton collector. It is featured
Louis Vuitton Purple Exotic Crocodile Brea Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
statement! This bag is vintage, made in 2001, and is perfect for the Louis Vuitton collector. It is featured
Louis Vuitton Purple Exotic Crocodile Brea Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
statement! This bag is vintage, made in 2001, and is perfect for the Louis Vuitton collector. It is featured
$1,515
H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Louis Vuitton Xupes x Year Zero London Hand-painted Cherries Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton x Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Cherries’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon White Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM beach bag in white epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon GM Red Vinyl Beach Bag + Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM red epi vinyl Tote beach Bag. This bag was limited to the years 2000
LOUIS VUITTON x Stephen Sprouse Monogram White Graffiti Keepall 50 Travel Duffle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2001 Collection Monogram Canvas Leather Includes Handle Holder
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H 11.42 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Keepall 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55 Xupes Reference
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Hand-painted Cherries Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON X Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Cherries’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Hand-painted Cherries Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON X Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Cherries’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Soho Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
elegance makes this a LV classic and timeless collection. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Damier Ebene
Louis Vuitton Monogram Looping MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of Savineti we offer this Louis Vuitton Looping MM: - Brand: Louis Vuitton
LOUIS VUITTON Black Epi Leather Vintage Mabillon Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Epi Leather Vintage Mabillon Backpack Xupes Reference: CB635 Serial Number: VI
LOUIS VUITTON S/S 2001 White Translucent Epi Baia Plage Top Handle Tote Bag
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Spring 2001 Designer: Marc Jacobs Manufacturer
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Stephen Sprouse Monogram Roses
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Stephen Sprouse Monogram Roses tote. Crafted
Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Vintage Tobol Briefcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: MB0051 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in
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H 10.63 in W 9.85 in D 3.55 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Monstorious MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Monstorious MM Xupes
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Vintage Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: 2001 RRP: £1,090 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Colour: Black Hardware: Golden Brass Material(s
Louis Vuitton Monogram Graffiti Pochette Acessories
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Graffiti Pochette Acessories in very good condition. Signature Louis
Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Pochette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This limited edition Graffiti Pochette from the Stephen Sprouse 2001 collection was first launched
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H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 7.49 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 35
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 35 Xupes Reference
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H 4.34 in W 7.29 in D 0.79 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Pochette Twin
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Pochette Twin Xupes Reference: CB553
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H 8.86 in W 5.12 in D 2.17 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Pochette Gange
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Pochette Gange Xupes Reference
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H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Alma PM Xupes Reference: CB627
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 5.52 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Nile
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Ref: CB1419 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Nile Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Serial Number: AR1011 Age: 2001
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H 12.6 in W 11.42 in D 4.34 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: MI0041 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenticity Details: Daste Stamp (Made
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H 11.42 in W 23.63 in D 9.85 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Keepall Vintage 60
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Keepall Vintage 60 Serial Number
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H 13.78 in W 22.64 in D 9.65 in
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 Xupes Reference
Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Pink Leopard Patent Heart Coin Purse Collector
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Geneva, CH
Ultra-chic and stylish heart coin purse from the Stephen Sprouse Collection for Louis Vuitton
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Noé
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Noé Xupes Reference: HB4458
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H 4.25 in D 0.9 in L 8.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Limited Edition Rouge Leopard Zippy Wallet, 2010
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Limited Edition Rouge Fauviste & Corail Monogram Leopard Zippy
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H 5.52 in W 9.06 in D 1.19 in
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Graffiti Stephen Sprouse Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Reference: HB4463 Serial Number: AR0051 Age (Circa): 2001 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag
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H 10.04 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Bucket Bag PM Serial Number
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H 11.42 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Xupes Ref: HB5703 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Keepall 55 Type: Travel Serial Number: FL0021 Age: 2001
2001 Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Graffiti Pochette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Iconic Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse collaboration collection pochette bag with tan graffiti. In
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H 11.42 in W 19.69 in D 9.85 in
2001 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Canvas Khaki Graffiti Stephen Sprouse Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Khaki Graffiti Stephen Sprouse Keepall 50 Xupes
Vintage Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Montsouris MM Vintage Back Pack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Backpack From the 2001 Collection Vintage Brown Coated Canvas LV Monogram Brass
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H 5.71 in W 9.45 in D 1.38 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Serial Number: AR0081 Age: 2001 RRP: £1,210 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Colour: Brown Hardware
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram SPROUSE GRAFFITI Peach Snap LONG WALLET w/ BOX
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
by Stephen Sprouse, designed for the 2001' Louis Vuitton collection. - timeless monogram canvas
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Saint Cloud GM, Authentic Pre-Owned, Crossbody
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
for $106.08 What's covered Powered by XCover DESCRIPTION Louis Vuitton Messenger Bag From the 2001
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H 10 in D 5 in L 12.5 in
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Leopard Speedy Bag, 2012.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Duran Duran. In 2001, Jacobs reached out to Sprouse to re-imagine the Louis Vuitton logo which birthed
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H 5.32 in W 9.26 in D 1.58 in
LOUIS VUITTON x Stephen Sprouse Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON x Stephen Sprouse Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Orange Graffiti
2001s Louis Vuitton Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
2001 Maison Vuitton collection. Handles and the adjustable shoulder strap are in brown leather with
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon GM Red Vinyl Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM red epi vinyl Tote beach Bag. This bag was limited to the years 2000
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon White Vinyl Beach Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon GM beach bag in white epi vinyl. It is a from a limited 2000-2001 Cruise
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon MM Red Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH MM beach bag in red epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001 and
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon White Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag + Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM beach bag in white epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon MM Orange Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH MM beach bag in red epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001 and
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon MM White Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH MM beach bag in red epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001 and
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 "Graffiti" in brown monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Limited Edition "Graffiti" handbag in Monogram coated canvas covered
Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessories Beige Graffiti Monogram Canvas Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton pochette accessories in monogram graffiti collection from 2001. It stores beauty
Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessories Gray Graffiti Monogram Canvas Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton pochette accessories in monogram graffiti collection from 2001. It stores beauty
Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessories Beige Graffiti Monogram Canvas Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton pochette accessories in monogram graffiti collection from 2001. It stores beauty
Louis Vuitton Women Shoulder bags Brown Fabric
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milan, IT
From 2001 Collection Cabas piano, fabric, other patterns, monogram logo, zipper fastening, gold
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon White Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM beach bag in white epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon GM Red Vinyl Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM red epi vinyl Tote beach Bag. This bag was limited to the years 2000
Vintage Chanel Bicolor Classic Flap Crossbody Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton, Chanel
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Chanel bi-color classic flap bag from 2001 collection. Single flap bag with adjustable double chain
Pair of Bottega Veneta Table Lamps. Leather Braid
By Bottega Veneta
Located in Krakow, małopolskie
listed next to Prada, Gucci or Louis Vuitton. It was founded in 1966 in Vicenza as a luxury brand
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Beautiful Bill Blass Vintage Sz 6 / 8 Navy Blue Silk Satin 90s Gown + Shawl
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1990s BILL BLASS Couture navy blue silk satin strapless mermaid gown and matching shawl. Strapless bodice features a super soft silk velvet in navy. Interior support holds ...
Herbert Levine Red Stilettos
By Herbert Levine
Located in New York, NY
Glamorous Herbert Levine Red Calf Stilettos decorated with a black "berry" and red ties. Retailed at Bonwit Teller, 1950's USA. 6.5AA, 2.75" widest across front. Very narrow.
Vintage Bon Gout Black Crocodile Bag
By Bon Gout
Located in London, GB
A chic vintage crocodile bag by Bon Gout . This super shiny crocodile bag is large enough for todays essentials, measuring Width 13'', height 7 1/2 '', and depth 3''. The bag has a ...
$1,295
Size: US 4, GB 30, I 38, F 36, D 32
Christian Lacroix Vintage Strapless Floral Print Mini Dress with Raffia, 1990s
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Sparks, NV
Incredible vintage Christian Lacroix strapless mini dress with a floral print and black raffia embroidered lace. Sexy iconic Lacroix! Fully lined with zip closure. The marked size is...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
Yves Saint Laurent New Suede Gauntlet Gloves
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Geneva, CH
Beautiful never worn 80’s YSL fuchsia gloves trimmed in matching leather diagonal stitching. Both gloves was linked by the original sealing thread. "Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche" g...
NWT Versace White Leather Fur Collar Beaded Down Jacket w/ Swarovski Crystals 42
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Women's White Leather Beaded Down Jacket with Fur Collar F/W 2016 Collection Designer size - 42 100% Lamb Skin ( Origin - Namibia), Goose Down, Persian Lamb Collar, Laser...
Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 68466
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68466 This Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW is another vintage collector's staple - from a later 90s era style with the petite CCs, a deep med...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
Alexander McQueen Iconic 'IT'S A JUNGLE OUT THERE' Cowhide Waist Pants F/W 1997
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous black wool pants by Alexander McQueen from his famous iconic 'It's a Jungle Out There' F/W 1997 collection. They are a real stand out with a stylized multi point cowhide yok...
$1,295
Size: 46 / US 10
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
Yves Saint Laurent YSL Vintage Jewelled Heart Silk Cord Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Nice, FR
YVES SAINT LAURENT vintage black passementerie cord belt featuring a gold and silver toned heart with crystal embellishement. One size fits all. Adjustable length. Embossed YSL Mad...
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Black Bustier Fitted Dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Naples, FL
Azzedine Alaia S/S 1990 Vintage Fitted Plunged Décolleté Mini Dress M Black Alaïa mini bodycon dress with sweetheart neck and rib knit accent panels throughout. All Eyes on Alaïa ...
1990's Chanel Vintage Black Leather Unisex Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel 90's unisex butter lambskin small black weekender bag. Handle drop 5.5". Shoulder drop 15.25". Comes with hologram, id card and original dust cover.
Gianni Versace Leather Dress with Mink Hem F/W 1997
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A soft, supple black leather dress with 2" of mink fur around the hem by Gianni Versace. It is a simple, subtle A-line silhouette with small straps, a back zipper, and a full silk li...
$6,999
Size: 31Lx3Wx13H CM Handledrop 22 CM
UNWORN VALENTINO Rare Exotic Lizard Skin Evening Crystal Clutch Bag - Full Set
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely rare and special VALENTINO evening bag Made of finest exotic lizard skin Wonderful green colors Bejeweled with Swarovski crystals, intact "Snake" opening the bag So versati...
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.