$1,795
Size: 42 / US 10
1990s 90s Escada Size 10 Red Tweed Skirt Suit Detachable Rabbit Fur Vintage 90s
By Escada
Located in San Diego, CA
vintage Louis Vuitton monogram shoulder bag, which is also available separately in my 1stdibs shop. An
Vintage Louis Vuitton brown epi shoulder tote bag. Perfect vintage LV bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
. Introducing another classic Louis Vuitton shoulder bag in epi leather back in the 90's. Perfect daily use bag
Vintage Louis Vuitton black epi mod clutch, shoulder bag with a red eye hublot.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
Vintage Louis Vuitton black epi mod clutch purse, shoulder bag with a red eye bull design closure
Vintage Louis Vuitton red, blue, and green, epi bucket hobo GM noe shoulder bag.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
bag. Vintage Louis Vuitton noe bag in red, blue, and green epi leather from the 90's. One of the
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H 8.8 in W 14.5 in D 1.57 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton black epi trapezoid mod style clutch bag. Trapeze purse.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Louis Vuitton black epi trapezoid mod style clutch bag. One of the most unique
Louis Vuitton Pochette Damier Ebene Shoulder Bag - '90s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton Trousse Pochette in Damier Ebene with golden brass hardware. A simple, compact zip
Louis Vuitton Monogram Accessories Pochette Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2007.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Monogram Accessories Pochette Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2007. This incredibly popular
Louis Vuitton Black and Red Epi Noe Bi colour Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This vintage 1991 Louis Vuitton black and red Noe bucket shoulder bag features a bicolor epi
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monceau Handbag - '90s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, IT
Louis Vuitton Monogram Monceau 28 Handbag. Louis Vuitton logo buckle with adjustable shoulder strap
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H 27 in D 11.5 in L 23.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sac Marin Large Duffle Bag XL Travel Tote Vintage 90s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this incredible Louis Vuitton monogram Sac Marin GM with shoulder strap. Made
1990 Louis Vuitton Felicie double face bag clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton bag composed of a Félicie style clutch, double, in Monogram canvas decorated with a
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sirius Suitcase 65cm Luggage Weekender Travel Bag 90´s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sirius Suitcase 65cm Luggage Weekender Travel Bag 80s This beautiful luggage
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Sac Marin Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Rare vintage Louis Vuitton large 'Sac Marin' travel bag from the 90s. The bag is crafted in
Louis Vuitton Black And Red Epi Leather Noe Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton black and red epi leather Noe shoulder bag with this vintage 1991 features a bicolor
Louis Vuitton Black and Red Bicolor Epi Leather Noe Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton black and red bicolor epi leather Noe shoulder bag with black suede lining, an
90's Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram handbag, unisex purse. Classic.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kashiwa, Chiba
1990s. Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram handbag, unisex purse. Elegant and classic purse that would
NEW-Louis Vuitton keepall 50 strap Travel bag Glitter silver by virgil Abloh
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
ULTRA EXCLUSIVE - SOLD OUT - LAST VIRGIL ABLOH COLLECTION Keepall Shoulder Strap 50 is lined with
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H 47 in D 3 in L 23 in
90'S Louis Vuitton Canvas & Leather "LV" Monogram Hanging Travel Garment Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
1990S Louis Vuitton Canvas, Leather & Brass Folding "LV" Logo Monogram Travel Hanging Garment Bag
Silk Guipure Lace Exquisite 1930s Jacket Top
Located in Water Mill, NY
An intricate, stunning, vintage beige silk lace jacket, bolero, shrug, vest in varying stitches and patterns of flowers and petals- very elaborate. The shoulders are extended forming...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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 ...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Button Front Dress
By Givenchy, Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN Ruby Red Wool Knit Fitted Button Front Dress Circa: 1998 Label(s): Givenchy / Couture / Made In France / Paris / 8HG 8520152830 Desig...
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress
By Junya Watanabe Comme des Garçons
Located in New York, NY
JUNYA WATANABE COMME DES GARÇONS Linen Knee-Length Dress Bust: 46" Waist: 42" Hip: 38" Length: 37.5" Fabric: 100% Linen FINAL SALE
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket
By Paco Rabanne
Located in New York, NY
Rare 1960s Paco Rabbane Chainmail Jacket; Comprised of gold-tone linked metal discs. Open front with no closure.
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
Size: XS
1970s Arnold Scaasi Vintage Metallic Gold Lamé Silk Dress/ Gown (Skirt + Top)
Located in Sparks, NV
Stunning vintage 1970s 2-piece evening dress ensemble by Arnold Scaasi in metallic gold printed silk lamé. This ensemble fits like a modern size XS. The top is fully lined with rear ...
$1,418
Size: Recommended; UK 6 / 27" waist
S/S 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano Brown Distressed Leather zip side pants
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2001 Christian Dior by John Galliano leather Pants, Ornately crafted from a distressed brown suede effect leather with decorative rhinestones, metal studs and full zi...
Ca. 1977 Pierre Cardin Haute Couture Black Harem Dress w/Pagoda Sleeves
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Studio City, CA
Ca.1977 Pierre Cardin black jersey harem dress with pagoda sleeves and attached belt. The dress is actually sewn closed at the hem with two openings for either leg. In excellent cond...
Black Persian Lamb with Black Fox Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black Persian lamb with attached black fox at collar Rare to find We offer more exclusive coats, view our frontstore Details: with 2 pockets, 3 closing hooks Fully lined Vintage ...
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
1980s Christian Dior Black Fine Wool Tuxedo Dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
1980s black fine wool Christian Dior cocktail dress. The dress looks like a double breasted tuxedo jacket and pencil skirt ensemble from the front, and a dress from the back. Deep cu...
Christian Dior Haute Couture Black and White Dress, Betsy Bloomingdale 1980
By Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a black and white long "sailor" style day dress by Christian Dior Haute Couture, from 1980. This dress has a full skirt with gathers at the hip, and a 16" zipper on the side ...
$2,270
Size: Equivalent French Size 36/38
Chanel Dress and Bolero - Karl Lagerfeld Spring Summer 2013 Collection
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Toulon, FR
Spring Summer 2013 Collection - France Dress and bolero set in wide white fishnet from the ready-to-wear 2013 collection of the designer House Chanel - Karl Lagerfeld. Retro bolero w...
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Mesh Overlay Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Montgomery, TX
John Galliano S/S 1998 see on Jennifer Aniston SAG Awards Lace Overlay Dress Vintage John Galliano Mesh Overlay Maxi Dress S/S 1998 Collection Jennifer Aniston stole the show with h...
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.