Louis Vuitton 2014 Monogram Vernis Brea MM Coral Red Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton 2014 Monogram Vernis Brea MM Coral Red Satchel Shoulder Bag - Preowned Add a bold Louis Vuitton statement piece to your collection with this authentic 2014 Brea MM sat...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Neverfull Pochette Clutch Pouch 2014
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This clutch is made with brown Damier Ebene coated canvas and features leather details, gold tone hardware, top zip closure and red woven fabric lining with an interior slip pocket. ...
2014 Louis Vuitton Artsy mm EMPREINTE in HAVANE $3150
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westmount, Quebec
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM in HAVANE . This stunning shoulder bag is crafted of a large quantity of Louis Vuitton monogram embossed leather in pur...
2014 LOUIS VUITTON monogram Empreinte Artsy MM in NIEGE $3150
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westmount, Quebec
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM in NIEGE . This stunning shoulder bag is crafted of a large quantity of Louis Vuitton monogram embossed leather in Whit...
Brand New 2014 Louis Vuitton Marly MM Epi Leather in Dune
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Made in: France Style: Marly MM Color: Dune Width: 41cm Height: 36cm Depth: 17cm Handle drop: 5" Material: Epi Leather Size: MM (Medium)
2014 Louis Vuitton Marc Newson 'Célébration du Monogram' Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This unisex Louis Vuitton Marc Newson 'Célébration du Monogram' Backpack is primarily made from brown canvas complimented by silver hardware. This bag is in excellent pre-owned condi...
2014 Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Leather Mètis Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Louis Vuitton Metis model bag made of damier ebene with golden hardware. Hook closure, internally capacious for the essentials. Equipped with a top handle, decorated with a removable...
Louis Vuitton 2014 Damier Ebene Speedy 30 Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 was made in the USA and it is finely crafted of the classic Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene coated canvas with leather trimming and gold-tone hardware feature...
2014 Louis Vuitton Black Taurillon Leather Cappucines MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Black Taurillon Leather Capucines MM This LOUIS VUITTON Capucines MM is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag. Circa 2014. Primarily ...
Louis Vuitton 2014 Black EPI Alma BB Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Black EPI leather Louis Vuitton Alma BB with silver-tone hardware, single detachable flat shoulder strap, dual rolled top handles, protective feet at base, gray microfiber interior, ...
Louis Vuitton 2014 Monogram Canvas Speedy 30 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton 2014 Monogram Canvas Speedy 30 Bag
This stylish speedy 30 is crafted of monogram canvas, dual rounded handles and trimmings in natural cowh...
Louis Vuitton 2014 Monogram Canvas Metis Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Expertly crafted and stylish, the Louis Vuitton 2014 Monogram Canvas Metis Hobo Bag is the perfect blend of fashion and function. Made with durable Monogram coated canvas and cowhide...
2014 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Montaigne BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Montaigne BB Reference: HB2108 Serial Number: CA4144 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Detachable Shoulder Strap,...
2014 Louis Vuitton Orange Matte Alligator Leather Capucines MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Orange Matte Alligator Leather Capucines MM Reference: CB132 Serial Number: TR2174 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Care Booklet Authenticit...
2014 Louis Vuitton Black Patent Vernis Leather Lockit PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Patent Vernis Leather Lockit PM Xupes Reference: HB2998 Serial Number: FL3184 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Padlock, Keys, Clochette ...
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H 11.82 in W 17.33 in D 7.09 in
2014 Louis Vuitton Magnolia Veau Cachemire Leather Soft Lockit MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Magnolia Veau Cachemire Leather Soft Lockit MM This LOUIS VUITTON Soft Lockit MM is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Lock, Keys,...
2014 Louis Vuitton Taupe Veau Cachemire Leather Soft Lockit MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Taupe Veau Cachemire Leather Soft Lockit MM This LOUIS VUITTON Soft Lockit MM is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Cl...
2014 Louis Vuitton Rose Cashmere Leather Sofia Coppola BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Rose Cashmere Leather Sofia Coppola BB This LOUIS VUITTON Sofia Coppola BB is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Cloch...
2014 Louis Vuitton Indian Rose Vernis Leather Alma BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Indian Rose Vernis Leather Alma BB This LOUIS VUITTON Alma BB is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, Clochette, Should...
2014 Louis Vuitton Rose Cachemire Leather Sofia Coppola PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Rose Cachemire Leather Sofia Coppola PM Reference: HB877 Serial Number: MI4184 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Tag, Lock, Keys,...
2014 Louis Vuitton Orange Matte Alligator Leather Capucines MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Orange Matte Alligator Leather Capucines MM Xupes Reference: CB166 Serial Number: TR2174 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Exotic...
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H 5.91 in W 0.2 in L 9.85 in
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Pochette Pouch in Monogram with Beige Interior 2014
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Zip Pochette Pouch in Monogram with Beige Interior 2014. This pouch is in excellent good condition. - Exterior Condition: Excellent condition. The outsi...
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H 8.27 in W 12.21 in D 5.52 in
2014 Louis Vuitton Rouge Calfskin & Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Dora PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Rouge Calfskin & Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Dora PM This LOUIS VUITTON Dora PM is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Luggage Ta...
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H 11.42 in W 11.82 in D 4.34 in
2014 Louis Vuitton Studded Canvas, Red Pony Hair & Cowhide Christian Louboutin
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Studded Canvas, Red Pony Hair & Cowhide Shopping Bag Christian Louboutin This LOUIS VUITTON Shopping Bag Christian Louboutin is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accomp...
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H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
2014 Louis Vuitton Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Leather Capucines MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Leather Capucines MM This LOUIS VUITTON Capucines MM is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Care Book...
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H 7.88 in W 10.63 in D 5.91 in
2014 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas, Ostrich & Lizard Leather Majestuex PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas, Caramel Calfskin, Brown Ostrich & Lizard Leather Majestueux Tote PM Xupes Reference: CB484 Serial Number: AR1164 Age (Circa): 2014 Accomp...
Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Bag in White Multicolore Monogram 2014
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Bag in White Multicolore Monogram 2014. This bag is in very good condition. It becomes more difficult to source one in this good condition since the Monogram...
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H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 4.53 in
2014 Louis Vuitton Navy Embellished Monogram Satin & Calfskin Spotlight PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Navy Embellished Jacquard Monogram Satin & Black Calfskin Leather Spotlight PM This LOUIS VUITTON Spotlight PM is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Loui...
2014 Louis Vuitton Dune Epi Leather Marly MM
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Dune Epi Leather Marly MM Xupes Reference: CB356 Serial Number: AA3164 Age (Circa): 2014 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Shoulder Strap, Keys, Clochette Authe...
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.