$4,144
H 7.09 in W 7.49 in D 1.19 in
Louis Vuitton Small Bag in Copper and Gold Monogram Ribbed Knit, 2002
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Vuitton - (Made in USA) Small bag in copper and gold monogram ribbed knit.
Vintage Louis Vuitton Y2K Monogram Canvas Looping PM Shoulder Bag Made in USA
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Diego, CA
Date Code: SD0052 (May 2002) Collection: Monogram Canvas Looping PM Hardware: Gold-tone brass Lining: Beige microfiber ⸻ Louis Vuitton Looping PM, 2002 Louis Vuitton shoulder ba...
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H 17.72 in W 22.05 in D 9.85 in
2002 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Garment Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Garment Bag Serial Number: SP1002 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap Authenticit...
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H 14.97 in W 14.38 in
2002 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Sac Plat
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Sac Plat Xupes Reference: CB366 Serial Number: MI0052 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authent...
Louis Vuitton Kelly Bag Vintage Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of Savineti we offer this Louis Vuitton Kelly Bag: - Brand: Louis Vuitton - Model: Kelly - Year: 2002 - Code: SR1002 - Condition: Very Good - Materials: Epi Lea...
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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 with Pouch Xupes Reference: CB653 Serial Number: AR0062 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis V...
Louis Vuitton Mabillon Backpack Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of Savineti we offer this Louis Vuitton Mabillon Backpack: - Brand: Louis Vuitton - Model: Mabillon Backpack - Year: 2002 - Condition: Very Good - Materials: Epi ...
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Leather Vintage Pochette Accessories
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Pochette Accessories Xupes Reference: HB4343 Serial Number: YI 0022 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vui...
LOUIS VUITTON Natural Vachetta Leather Vintage Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Natural Vachetta Leather Vintage Alma PM Serial Number: FL0032 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Padlock, Key Authenticity Details: Date Stamp ...
Louis Vuitton Lavander Monogram Vernis Leather Motto Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Lavander Monogram Vernis Leather Motto Pouch Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1250 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Motto Pouch Type: Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number: TH102...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Vintage Pochette Ipanema
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Coated Canvas & Brown Calfskin Leather Vintage Pochette Ipanema Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5769 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Ipanema Type: Shoul...
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H 5.52 in W 8.67 in D 1.19 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram & Vachetta Leather Vintage Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Pochette Accessoires Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5832 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Accessoires Type: S...
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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Papillon 30 Set
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Papillon 30 Set Xupes Reference: HB4537 Serial Number: SP1012 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Invoice Au...
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Ebene Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Nolita GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Ebene Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Nolita GM Xupes Reference: CB612 Serial Number: SP0042 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authentic...
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H 8.67 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Cite GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Cite GM Xupes Reference: CB407 Serial Number: FL1012 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenti...
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Ebene Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Nolita GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Ebene Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Nolita GM Xupes Reference: CB612 Serial Number: SP0042 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authentic...
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H 5.12 in W 8.67 in D 1.38 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Pochette Accessoires Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5640 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Accessoires Type: S...
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H 11.42 in W 13.78 in D 6.11 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Cabas Mezzo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Cabas Mezzo Serial Number: TH0092 Age (Circa): 2002 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) Gender: L...
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H 5.52 in W 10.63 in D 1.58 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Croissant PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Croissant PM Xupes Reference: HB4450 Serial Number: SP 1022 Age (Circa): 2002 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp ...
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 30 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5709 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Speedy 30 Type: Tote Serial Number: TH0...
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 30 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5709 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Speedy 30 Type: Tote Serial Number: TH0...
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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 30 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5709 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Speedy 30 Type: Tote Serial Number: TH0...
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 Xupes Ref: HB6056 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Keepall 55 Type: Travel Serial Number...
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H 13.39 in W 23.63 in D 10.63 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 60
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 60 Bandoulière Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5685 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Keepall 60 Bandoulière Typ...
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H 8.67 in W 9.45 in D 3.94 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5696 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Looping MM Type: Shoulder, Top Handle ...
LOUIS VUITTON S/S 2002 Damier Geant America's Cup Convertible Cube Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: S/S 2002 Style: Travel Bag Color(s): Shades of green, brown, silver Lined: No Unmarked Fabric Content (feel of): Damier Geant (primar...
2002 Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Vintage Pochette Accessoires
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Red Epi Leather Vintage Pochette Accessoires Xupes Reference: CB305 Serial Number: AR0042 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenticity Details...
LOUIS VUITTON F/W 2002 “Frances” Metallic Monogram Metal Mesh Crossbody Handbag
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
LOUIS VUITTON F/W 2002 “Frances” Metallic Monogram Metal Mesh Crossbody Handbag Brand/Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: F/W 2002- Runway look #14 Designer: Marc Jacobs Manuf...
Louis Vuitton Mabillon Backpack Epi Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roosendaal, NL
From the collection of Savineti we offer this Louis Vuitton Mabillon Backpack: - Brand: Louis Vuitton - Model: Mabillon Backpack - Year: 2002 - Serial Number: VI0032 - Condition: Goo...
Louis Vuitton Lavander Monogram Vernis Leather Motto Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Lavander Monogram Vernis Leather Motto Pouch Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1250 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Motto Pouch Type: Shoulder, Top Handle Serial Number: TH102...
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H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
LOUIS VUITTON Black Monogram Satin & Black Calfskin Leather Mini Boulogne
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Monogram Satin & Black Calfskin Leather Vintage Mini Boulogne Xupes Reference: CB603 Serial Number: SR0032 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust ...
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H 5.52 in W 10.63 in D 1.58 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Croissant PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Croissant PM Xupes Reference: HB3947 Serial Number: SP1022 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Au...
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H 8.27 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5890 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Looping MM Type: Shoulder, Top Handle ...
Louis Vuitton Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in US
Louis Vuitton Musette Conte De Fees bag from their 2002 limited edition collection.
LOUIS VUITTON Ltd Ed Cruise Sac Vernis Bicolore Bag New
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
It is extremely rare and was part of the Cruise 2002-2003 limited edition collection by Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram Patchwork
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram Patchwork designed by Marc Jacobs and illustrator Julie Verhoeven from its highly-inspired fairytale collecti...
Louis Vuitton Red Sac Bicolore Vernis Leather Hand Bag - 2003 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton bicolore cruise sac hand bad in red patent leather.
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H 5.5 in W 9.1 in D 3.9 in
Louis Vuitton Yellow Sac Bicolore Vernis Leather Hand Bag - 2003 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton bicolore cruise sac hand bad in yellow patent leather.
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H 6.5 in W 1.38 in L 9.45 in
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Limited Edition Patchwork Conte de Fees Musette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Louis Vuitton Musette Conte de Fees bag is a dream to own.
Louis Vuitton Mat Fowler Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Mat Flower Monogram Vernis presented in the brand's limited edition 2002 Mat Collection is a simple yet stylish bag.
Louis Vuitton Mat Fowler Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Mat Flower Monogram Vernis presented in the brand's limited edition 2002 Mat Collection is a simple yet stylish bag.
Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Pochette Small
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic limited edition Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Mushroom Pochette comes from Marc Jacob's highly inspired "fairytale" collection in 2002.
Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Pochette Small
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic limited edition Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Mushroom Pochette comes from Marc Jacob's highly inspired "fairytale" collection in 2002.
Louis Vuitton Mat Fowler Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Mat Fowler Handbag Monogram Vernis presented in the brand's limited edition 2002 Mat Collection is a simple yet stylish bag.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Gobelins Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Louis Vuitton Backpack. The vintage bag is from the 2002 collection by Marc Jacobs.The bag features black epi leather construction, brass hardware, dual adjustable shoulder straps, s...
Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Pochette Monogram Patchwork
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Pochette Monogram Patchwork comes from Marc Jacob's highly inspired "fairytale" collection in 2002 and is a definite fave for LV collectors...
Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Pochette Monogram Patchwork
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Pochette Monogram Patchwork comes from Marc Jacob's highly inspired "fairytale" collection in 2002 and is a definite fave for LV ...
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H 5 in W 1.6 in L 9.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Marc Jacobs Limited Edition Conte De Fees Giraffe Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
NEVER CARRIED and from the 2002 Collection! This LV by Marc Jacobs piece is detailed in black LV monogram satin, pony hair with lizard and patent leather trim, silver-tone brass hard...
Louis Vuitton Mesh Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
This collectible Louis Vuitton Frances cross body bag is in very good condition.
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
$12,326
Size: FR40 - UK12 - US6/8
John Galliano Pink Bias-Cut Satin Evening Dress with Rhinestone Straps, SS 2002
By John Galliano
Located in London, GB
John Galliano, Spring-Summer 2002. Bias-cut evening dress in rose-toned crepe-back satin. The fitted bodice features a draped cowl neckline, with rhinestone-embellished straps. The g...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
S/S 1996 Dolce & Gabbana Brown Silk Taffeta Collared Pocket Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This brown silk taffeta mini dress by Dolce & Gabbana is from the Spring/Summer 1996 collection. Variations of this dress debuted on the runway, modeled by Karen Mulder and Eva Herze...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...
$28,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.67 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès 2011 Birkin 30cm Pink Box Calf Leather Women's Handbag New
By Hermès
Located in Ottawa, CA
Hermes Bag Birkin 30cm Box Calf Pink New - 2410152001 Brand: Hermès Type : Hermes Birkin Bag Inside Detail: N/A Base Size: 30cm Height: 22cm Depth: 16cm Weight: Material: Box Calf L...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
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...
UNWORN Christian Dior by John Galliano Hourglass Silk Evening Gown Maxi Dress 42
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely luxurious and CHRISTIAN DIOR signature piece that will last you for years Gorgeous, couture-like piece hand-crafted by the seamstresses in Christian Dior's atelier in Pa...
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.