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Louis Vuitton 2011 PRINTEMPS – ETE (Spring / Summer) MEN
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Louis Vuitton 2011 PRINTEMPS – ETE (Spring / Summer) MEN by Marc Jacobs.
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 2011 Damier Graphite Tadao MM Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Tadao MM was made in 2011 in France and it is finely crafted of Louis Vuitton's Damier Graphite coated canvas with black leather trimmings and silver-tone hardware...
Louis Vuitton 2011 Brown Monogram High Shine Canvas Fetish Lockit Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram High Shine Coated Canvas Fetish Lockit Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5542 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Lockit Type: Tote Serial Number: FL3101 Age: 2011 A...
Bowling bag with monogram and burgundy leather Louis Vuitton 2011-2012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Bowling bag with monogram and burgundy leather. Zip closure and snap under the flap. One flat pocket inside. Dustbag provided. Nylon moirée lining. Branded studs underneath. Lock, k...
Louis Vuitton 'Alma' bag 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) Mimosa cob leather Alma bag.
2011 Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Brooklyn Belt Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
A Louis Vuitton Brooklyn Damier Ebene belt bag made of coated brown canvas with brown canvas belt and old copper toned hardware. The interior is lined with brown fabric and it consis...
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Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book No 7 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Louis Vuitton Le Catalogue Reference Book No 7. From the Louis Vuitton store in Rodeo Drive Beverly Hills in California.
Louis Vuitton & Marc Jacobs 2011 one shoulder tunic / dress
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Marc Jacobs by Louis Vuitton Collection: Louis Vuitton Fall / Winter 2011 Material: cotton Details: logo Marked Size: xs asymmetric t-shirt dress the condition is good Approximate ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Bag 'Lock It BB', 2011-2012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Zip fastening and double handle. 2011-2012 Fall-Winter Collection, Louis Vuitton x Marc Jacobs.
Louis Vuitton Avant-Garde Pochette Clutch Suede Leather Crystal Logo, 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Avant-Garde Pochette Clutch Suede Leather Crystal Logo, 2011 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton Avant-Garde Pochette Clutch Suede Leather Crystal Logo, 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Avant-Garde Pochette Clutch Suede Leather Crystal Logo, 2011 These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Blanc Monogram Sabbia Besace Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
This is an authentic, pre-owned LOUIS VUITTON The vintage-inspired Cruise 2011 Monogram Sabbia bags are made from cotton based jacquard fabric that underwent a subtle coloration pro...
Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Agenda Cover (2011)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
COLOR: White / Damier Azur MATERIAL: coated canvas DATE CODE: CA1181 MEASURES: L 4” x W 5.7” COMES WITH: Box and original Address book paper. Comes with new white paper no brand. CON...
2011 Louis Vuitton Grey Shearling Pulsion Lockit bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugano, Ticino
2011 Louis Vuitton Grey Shearling Pulsion Lockit bag -100% authentic Louis Vuitton - shearling leather - brass hardware - top zipper with a padlock and a shearling clochette with a k...
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!
Louis Vuitton Straw Panama Cruise 2011 Rafia Summer Sun Hat
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Louis Vuitton Straw Panama Cruise 2011 Summer Sun Hat -100% authentic Louis Vuitton - Viscose with leather trim and grommets to body and rim - Circumference 56 cm
Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Lumineuse Gm Tote Bag (2011) Purple
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This tote is made of Louis Vuitton monogram embossed leather and features dual tall leather strap top handles, an optional shoulder strap, a frontal zipper pocket and shiny brass har...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Addiction Lockit BLEU MARINE Runway Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
From Louis Vuitton's Fall 2011 collection, this bag was absolutely the biggest hit of the runway and cannot be purchased in stores.
Louis Vuitton "Savage Tiger" Monogram Python Trim Sequin Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Brown and tan coated canvas monogram "Savage Tiger" bag from Louis Vuitton's Spring 2011 Collection features multicolor sequins on the front and back.
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 2011 Runway Fetishes leather ribbon tie peplum corset belt 85cm
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
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 2011 Damier Ebene Neverfull MM Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Retail $2,030. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Damier Ebene canvas w/ dyed cowhide trim Date/Authenticity Code: SD0151 Production Year: 05th week of 2011 in the U.S.A.
Louis Vuitton 2011 Empreinte Leather Vosges Whipstitch Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Empreinte leather Vosges whipstitch shoulder bag in dark blue.
2011 Louis Vuitton Gris Shearling Lockit Pulsion
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Gris Shearling Lockit Pulsion This LOUIS VUITTON Lockit Pulsion is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Handl...
2011 Louis Vuitton Lockit East-West Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Louis Vuitton handbag Limited Edition, collection Autumn – Winter 2011/2012, in black leather with golden hardware.
2011 Louis Vuitton Marine Shearling Lockit Pulsion
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Marine Shearling Lockit Pulsion Reference: HB879 Serial Number: PL3181 Age (Circa): 2011 Accompanied By: Lock, Keys, Clochette, Handle Keeper Authenticity Details: Da...
2011 Louis Vuitton Turquoise Calfskin Sofia Coppola PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Turquoise Calfskin Sofia Coppola PM This LOUIS VUITTON Sofia Coppola PM is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Tag...
Louis Vuitton Totally MM Bag in Monogram 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Totally MM Bag in Monogram 2011. This bag is in good condition
2011 Louis Vuitton Monogram Totally Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Totally MM bag is among the newest Louis Vuitton handbags and is particularly striking in Monogram Canvas. It features a large but light design wit...
Louis Vuitton Palermo PM Bag in Monogram 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Palermo PM Bag in Monogram 2011. This bag is in good condition
Louis Vuitton Palermo PM Bag in Monogram 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Palermo PM Bag in Monogram 2011. This bag is in good condition
2011 Louis Vuitton Richard Prince Monogram Motard Firebird Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This bag is in excellent pre-owned condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton dust bag, luggage tag. 2011. Our reference is CB039 should you need to quote this.
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H 9.85 in W 11.82 in D 5.91 in
2011 Louis Vuitton Mustard Patent Lambskin Monogram Fascination Lockit
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Mustard Patent Lambskin Monogram Fascination Lockit Reference: HB2322 Serial Number: TJ4151 Age (Circa): 2011 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Care Booklet Auth...
2011 Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Noe GM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
Louis Vuitton Noe GM shoulder bag in brown monogram canvas and vachetta leather.
Louis Vuitton Sequined Cocktail Dress, Fall / Winter 2011 collection
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Geneva, CH
From the Louis Vuitton RTW Fall-Winter 2011 collection, this fancy dress is exquisitely cut in a silhouette inspired by the Brigitte Bardot-style.
2011 Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Artsy GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Artsy GM Bag has a unique and modern structure. This roomy tote makes a perfect work or weekend bag, large enough to hold all your essentials in ...
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.
2011 Louis Vuitton Black Suede & Calfskin Leather Sofia Coppola MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Suede & Calfskin Leather Sofia Coppola MM Xupes Reference: HB3040 Serial Number: FO2151 Age (Circa): 2011 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, ...
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H 6.7 in W 8.67 in D 3.55 in
2011 Louis Vuitton White Monogram Transparence Nylon & Calfskin Lockit Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON White Monogram Transparence Nylon & Calfskin Leather Lockit Clutch Reference: HB2263 Serial Number: FO5111 Age (Circa): 2011 Accompanied By: Lock, Keys.
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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