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rare LOUIS VUITTON 2011 Runway Fetishes black patent peplum corset belt 85cm
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2011 Runway Fetishes black patent peplum corset belt 85cm Reference: GIYG/A00287 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Collection: 2011 Fetishes - Runway Mat...
Louis Vuitton Runway Belt Corset, Fall 2011 Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Presented here is a alluring corset belt from the Louis Vuitton fashion house. This stunning runway belt was from Fall 2011 Collection and made headlines throughout the fashion world...
Louis Vuitton White Cotton Fetish Shirt Fall 2011 Runway
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
From the Fetish Collection / Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, this rare and hard to find white cotton blouse says it all! Pair with black pencil skirt and boots for a nice look. Black ...
LOUIS VUITTON 2011 Runway Fetishes leather ribbon tie peplum corset belt 85cm
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2011 Runway Fetishes black patent leather ribbon tie peplum corset belt 85cm Reference: GIYG/A00287 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Collection: 2011 Fet...
LOUIS VUITTON Bag Monogram Fetish Collection Runway 2011-12 Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Runway 2011 - 12 Fetish Collection monogram Autumn 2011 - 12 wristlet clutch.
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Size: FR 40, US 6/8 see measurements
New 2011 Runway Louis Vuitton Yellow Black and White Floral Print Coat
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Louis Vuitton double breasted coat in yellow, black and white textured abstract floral print, as seen in the Resort 2011 presentation look 5. Exaggerated collar with notched lapel an...
Rare Spring Summer 2011 Louis Vuitton Gold Lace Brocade Monogram Tassel Fan
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Rare fan from Louis Vuitton SS 2011 runway collection. Collectors piece.
LV Louis Vuitton 2011 iconic runway wool sweater
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
LV Louis Vuitton 2011 iconic runway wool sweater Marc Jacobs by Louis Vuitton Collection: Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2011 Model: Aymeline Valade (look 1) COVER 1.
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H 6.5 in D 3.25 in L 12 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Fetish Collection Runway 2011-12 Clutch Purse Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tustin, CA
Genuine, limited-edition, Louis Vuitton Runway Autumn 2011-12 Fetish Collection Monogram wristlet clutch.
Louis Vuitton Hunter Green Fall 2011 Runway Fetish Rubber Rainboots
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Louis Vuitton hunter green runway fetish rubber rainboots from Fall 2011.
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, Runway, Fall, Circa 2011
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton, Fall 2010, grey wool night porter hat with black patent leather trim. Circumference 24.5", Brim 2"
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By BADGLEY MISHCKA, Badgley Mischka
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
CHRISTIAN DIOR taupe FOX FUR Winter Coat Sz. F38 / M
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
Christian Dior coat in off-white, brown, and taupe fox fur with wide collar. Two side pockets. Opens with two hooks on the front. Lined in black silk. Has been worn and is in excelle...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
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 for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
New Gucci New Midnight Green Python Mule Heels Sz 38.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Python Mules Brand New * Stunning in Midnight Green Python * Silver Horsebit Hardware * Size: 38.5 * Silver Studded Sides * Python & Leather Insole * Open toe * 5.5" Heel...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent S/S 2002 Safari Collection Leopard Silk Top F 38
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Leopard Silk Top Blouse Fr. size - 38 S/S 2002 Collection 100% Sheer Silk, Leopard Print, Front Zip Closure Attached Ruffled Tie, Long Raglan Sleeves....
New Rare Yves Saint Laurent YSL Heels Sz 39
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford For YSL Heels Brand New * Adjustable Ankle Strap * Size 39 * Black Patent Piping * Leather Insole * Black & White Polka Dot Canvas * 4.5" Heel * 1" Front Platform * With B...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
$9,200Sale Price|63% Off
Size: S and M
NWT Tom Ford FW 2016 Collection Mink Fur Coat White Orange Pink Black M Oversize
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
TOM FORD triangle-pattern long fur coat. Designer size M ( oversize style, pit to pit up to 24" ) Dyed Mink (Italy) Fur and Dyed Nutria (Italy) Colors - White, Orange, Pink, Black. N...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Shirt with Drape Sleeves
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white cotton shirt from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a shirt collar, mother of pearl buttons up front and long draping cuffs. The princess seaming makes for a great fit. Fa...
Gianni Versace Genny Black Silk Chiffon Semi Sheer Vintage Shell Blouse, 1990
By Gianni Versace for Genny, Genny
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s GENNY, by GIANNI VERSACE black silk chiffon semi sheer beaded blouse! Features hundreds of hand-sewn black beads and gold sequins throughout. Hidden zipper up the side ...
GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: GIVENCHY Couture S/S 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2 Pc Floral Jacquard Skirt Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: Couture; Spring / Summer 1998 Designer: Ale...
Prada Black Jacquard Astrakhan Coat size 42IT
By Prada
Located in London, GB
Crafted in Italy from an intricate combination of lambskin and fox fur, this pre-owned, 1920's inspired astrakhan coat by Prada features a black Persian lamb fur trim, a distinctive ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2001 "What A Merry-Go-Round" Belted Shift Cocktail Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 2001 "What A Merry-Go-Round" Belted Shift Cocktail Dress - Runway Look #23 Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2001 "What A M...
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.