Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Nautical Damier BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Nautical Damier BB Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Nautical Damier BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Nautical Damier BB Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior
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H 7 in W 9.25 in D 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton - Alma Epi Leather BB - Race Limited Edition Top Handle w/ Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sanford, FL
Louis Vuitton - Good - Alma Handbag Limited Edition Race Epi Leather BB - Black / Blue / Green
Louis Vuitton Vernis Trunk Stickers Alma BB
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This limited-edition Louis Vuitton Alma BB from the 2015 collection, designed by Kim Jones, is
LOUIS VUITTON Alma BB Graffiti Limited Edition in Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
LOUIS VUITTON Alma BB Graffiti handbag in leather. This model comes from a limited edition by
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2016 "Alma BB World Tour" Monogram Canvas & Leather Purse NIB
By Nicholas Ghesquiere, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Louis Vuitton Fall 2016 "Alma BB World Tour" monogram canvas and leather purse; New in box
Limited Edition louis Vuitton Alma BB Malletage Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Nice Louis Vuitton Alma BB Malletage bag created in limited edition so no longer available in the
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis BB, crafted from striped red
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis BB, crafted with burgundy monogram
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis BB, crafted with burgundy striped
Louis Vuitton Alma Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Alma Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB presented in the brand's
Louis Vuitton Alma Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Alma Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB presented in the brand's
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Time Trunk BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Drop 19-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Time Trunk BB Exterior Material
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Epi Leather BB updates its classic design
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Damier Karakoram BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Damier Karakoram BB Exterior Material: Canvas Coated
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Time Trunk BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Height 6.5", Width 9", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Azteque Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Azteque Epi Leather BB, crafted in black and white
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Azteque Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Azteque Epi Leather BB, crafted in blue Azteque epi
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By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB, crafted in brown monogram
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Azteque Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Azteque Epi Leather BB, crafted in printed epi
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB, crafted in brown monogram
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB, crafted in brown monogram
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB presented in the
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Drop 22.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB
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By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Tropical Epi Leather BB is unique and
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Totem Monogram
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Azteque Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Width 9", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Azteque
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Stickers Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
4.5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Stickers Epi Leather
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Print Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
7", Width 9", Depth 5", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Azteque Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Width 10", Depth 5", Strap Drop 21.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis Rayures BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis Rayures BB Exterior Material: Leather
Louis Vuitton Alma Bag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis Rayures BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7", Width 9", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 22.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Eclipse Sequins BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 4.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Kabuki Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Kabuki Epi Leather BB Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Multi
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis Rayures BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis Rayures BB Exterior Material: Leather
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis Rayures BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Vernis Rayures BB Exterior Material: Patent
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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB, crafted in pink
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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB, crafted in pink
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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB, crafted in pink
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition World Tour Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition World Tour Monogram Canvas BB, crafted in brown
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition World Tour Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition World Tour Monogram Canvas BB, crafted in brown
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition World Tour Monogram Canvas BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition World Tour Monogram Canvas BB, crafted in brown
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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB Exterior
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H 7 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB Exterior Material: Leather
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H 7 in W 9.5 in D 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Floral Patchwork Epi Leather BB Exterior
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H 7 in W 9 in D 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Fornasetti Architettura Print Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Fornasetti Architettura Print Leather and Monogram Canvas BB
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By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Alma Python BB presented in the brand's 2011 Collection is a limited
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H 3.94 in W 0.79 in L 7.49 in
Louis Vuitton Zippy Totem Mask Monogram Zip Around Long Wallet / BRAND NEW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in VERGT, FR
BRAND NEW / COLLECTOR EDITION LIMITED Louis Vuitton Monogram Totem Zippy Wallet Code date inside
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.