Louis Vuitton Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Bag. Patent beige leather. Very good condition,has little marks where
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Bag. Patent beige leather. Very good condition,has little marks where
LOUIS VUITTON natural VACHETTA ALMA PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Limited Edition VVN (Vache Vegetal Naturel) bag. Based on the classic
Louis Vuitton 2007 Monogram Canvas Alma PM Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Monogram Canvas, crafted from brown monogram coated canvas
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Alma PM Bag Satchel M53151
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
A Timeless Icon: The Louis Vuitton 'Alma' in Monogram Canvas There are bags-and then there are
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Dome Boston Bag 920lv41
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SD0914 Made In: U.S.A Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 6.5" Height: 9.5" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior...
Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Studded Night Lights Alma PM 95lk425s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Studded Night Lights Alma PM 95lk425s Date Code/Serial Number
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Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogramme
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: A: Excellent condition with few signs of use; carefully kept. SET: Clochet, Lock, Keys SIZE: 31/24/15 cm COLOUR: Burgundy MATERIAL: Patent Leather INSIDE COLOUR: Burgundy ...
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Louis Vuitton Alma PM EPI Orange
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dover, DE
CONDITION: A: Excellent condition with few signs of use; carefully kept. SET: Lock, Key SIZE: 30/25/16 cm. Orange color INSIDE COLOR: Orange INSIDE MATERIAL: Suede HARDWARE: Gold-ton...
LOUIS VUITTON, Alma PM in pink patent leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: Alma PM - Condition: Very good condition. Some exterior stains
LOUIS VUITTON, Alma PM in blue epi leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: Alma PM - Condition: Very good condition. Minor sign of wear on
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Epi Leather Yellow Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Yellow Material: Epi Leather Condition: Rank S Overall: Almost New Surface: Good Corners : Good Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Good Hardware: Good Bottom : Minor Stains Dimen...
Louis Vuitton Alma Pm Damier Ebene Leather Canvas Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company-Louis Vuitton Style- Alma Pm Damier Ebene Leather Canvas Handbag Outside-Handbag has wear
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H 9.45 in D 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Louis Vuitton Alma PM handbag in brown monogram coated canvas, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Timeless classic of the Maison, this PM Alma bag is ideal for everyday
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Drop 20-23" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM CONDITION - Very Good. Clean and light vachette, light
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional! Light vachette
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM CONDITION - Exceptional. Light vachette with minor
Louis Vuitton Ivory Epi Leather Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Louis Vuitton Ivory Epi Leather Alma PM Bag, 2012 - 100% authentic Louis Vuitton - White Epi
Louis Vuitton White Vernis Stickers Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
Louis Vuitton White Vernis Stickers Alma PM Satchel Spring Summer 2015 collection- EXCELLENT PLUS
Louis Vuitton Fuchsia Epi Leather Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
An icon of House Louis Vuitton the Alma bag is easily one of the most popular bags that people
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM CONDITION - Very Good. Clean and light vachette, watermarks
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Top Handle Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM CONDITION - Exceptional. Clean and light vachette, light
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Top Handle Satchel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM CONDITION - Very Good. Clean and light vachette, watermarks
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Top Handle Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Top Handle Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional! Light
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Top Handle Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma PM Satchel Top Handle Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional! Light
Louis Vuitton Orange Sunset Monogram Vernis Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton's creations are popular owing to their high style and functionality. This bag, like
Louis Vuitton Orange Sunset Monogram Vernis Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton's creations are popular owing to their high style and functionality. This bag, like
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Cipango Orange Alma Pm Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Color: Cipango orange Material: epi leather Date code: AR1907 Year: 2019 Condition: Good/fair. Large scratches and marks to leather. Made in France Measurements~ Height 9.5” Length ...
Louis Vuitton Alma Noir Pm 868296 Black Leather Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Alma Noir Pm 231337 Black Leather Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0917 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 6.4" Height: 9.4" Handle drop: 3.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Retail $212...
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H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag Limited Edition Kabuki Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Alma Handbag Limited Edition Kabuki Epi Leather PM Exterior Material
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H 9.44 in W 6.69 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Monogram Pm 868786 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...
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H 9.44 in W 6.69 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Noir Pm Bowler 869271 Black Leather Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Alma Amande Pm 232546 Green Patent Leather Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FL2172 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 6" Height: 9.25" Handle drop: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Retail $2160 Signs of Wear: ...
Louis Vuitton White Monogram Vernis and Stickers Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roslyn, NY
Limited Edition 2016. White embossed coated varnish calf patent leather. Black patent leather detail. Gold-tone hardware. Double rolled patent leather top handles. Two-way zip closur...
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H 9.44 in W 5.9 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Multicolor Blanc Pm 868555 White Coated Canvas satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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H 9.44 in W 5.9 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Florentine Alma Citrine Monogram Vernis Pm 868777 Beige Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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H 9.44 in W 5.9 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Damier Ebene Pm 867545 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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H 7.87 in W 5.9 in L 12.2 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Monogram Vernis Pm 869400 Beige Patent Leather Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.2 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 31 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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H 5.51 in W 6.69 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alma Damier Ebene Pm 868021 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 14 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...
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Damier Alma PM Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Damier Alma PM Handbag. Complete with original makers dust bag. Excellent Condition.
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Monogramed Alma PM Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Monogramed Alma PM Handbag. Red lining interior. With original makers dust bag.
White Multicoloured Murakami Alma PM Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Double zipper with logo embossed pulls. Rounded leather handles. Exterior zip pocket. Interior has cellphone pocket and addition slot pocket. Signature red suede lining. Leather...
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Epi Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Beautiful and perfect Louis Vuitton bag EPI Leather Black color Two handles Zip closure Internal
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1996.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1997.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 2001.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a classic closet staple, first introduced and inspired by the architect
LOUIS VUITTON Handbag Brown Monogram Canvas ALMA PM Top Handles Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOUIS VUITTON "Alma PM" bag comes in classic brown and beige monogram coated canvas and features
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Flamingo Pink Totem ALMA PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOUIS VUITTON "Alma PM" bag from the 2015 Totem Collection comes in classic brown coated monogram
Louis Vuitton Handbag Brown Monogram Canvas and Leather Alma PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Archive LOUIS VUITTON "Alma PM" handbag comes in classic brown and beige monogram print coated
LOUIS VUITTON Myrtille blue Epi leather ALMA PM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Alma PM handbag in Myrtille (navy blue) Epi leather featuring silver
LOUIS VUITTON black patent leather ALMA PM Bag ELECTRIC Epi
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Alma PM bag in in black Electric Epi leather. Bag features metal feet
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Alma PM was made in France and it is finely crafted of the Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Blush Monogram Vernis Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Alma PM was made in France in 2010, and it is finely crafted of the Louis
1990s Louis Vuitton Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Alma PM This LOUIS VUITTON Alma PM is in Very Good
2000s Louis Vuitton Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Alma PM This LOUIS VUITTON Alma PM is in Good Pre
1990s Louis Vuitton Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Alma PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Alma PM This LOUIS VUITTON Alma PM is in Good Pre
Vintage Maxima for Titti Dell'Acqua Cognac Tan Alligator Top Handle Bag
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Maxima for Titti Dell'Acqua Cognac Tan Alligator Top Handle Bag in excellent condition. Genuine dark cognac tan alligator leather exterior trimmed with gold hardware and two ...
LOUIS VUITTON black Epi leather SPEEDY 30 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Handbag in black Epi leather is a timeless and versatile piece. Crafted from durable Epi leather, it features a sleek, structured design w...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Aubergine Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rich, saturated Aubergine crocodile. Rarely produced this exquisite jewel toned beauty is a must have for any Hermes aficionado...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
$7,197
H 5.52 in W 9.45 in D 3.15 in
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
CHANEL Black Quilted Caviar Leather Medium Classic Top Handle Flap Bag Serial Number: 24492803 Age (Circa): 2018 Accompanied By: Chanel Dust Bag, Authenticity Card Authenticity Deta...
$454Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage 1990s Moschino by Redwall Striped PVC Sheepskin Bowling Bag
By Redwall, Moschino
Located in LAGNY-SUR-MARNE, FR
Beautiful and rare Vintage 1990s Moschino by redwall bowling bag. This piece was previously owned and gently worn you can see little signs of use or show signs of fading barely notic...
Chanel Black Quilted Timeless Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Signature interlocking CC logo - Silver-tone hardware - Diamond quilted lambskin leather - Top bar and kiss lock - Main compartment - Internal zip fastening compartment P...
Hermes Birkin 25 Rouge Exotic Lizard Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag Rouge Exotic in rare coveted Lizard. A gorgeous strawberry red that is neutral and perfect for year round wear. A glorious po...
Hermès Birkin 25 n New Vert Fonce
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermès Birkin 25 in New Vert Fonce (2024 color) Togo leather, a classic piece in a rich, deep green color. Crafted from durable textured togo leather and palladium hardware. This He...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Keepall 45 Travel Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
The Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 in Monogram Canvas is a timeless and iconic handbag, beloved for its elegant design and practical size. Crafted from Louis Vuitton's signature brown Mono...
Chanel Teal Double Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Circa 2016/17 - Teal - Exotic leather (Alligator) - Silver-tone hardware - Leather and chain-link shoulder strap - Front flap closure - Signature interlocking CC turn-lock fastenin...
$18,621
H 8.67 in W 6.3 in L 11.82 in
Hermès Birkin Bag 30cm Rouge Casaque Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware 2013
By Hermès
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Hermès Birkin Bag 30cm Rouge Casaque Togo Leather with Palladium Hardware Stamp Q_Year 2013. This bag is still in excellent condition. The leather smells as fresh as when it was new...
LOUIS VUITTON Carmel Mahina Leather Creme
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Carmel Mahina Creme Hobo Bag. Features calf skin leather with monogram perforations, braided handle, silver hardware, magnetic snap closure, LV leather charm,...
Hermès Constance Mini 18 Bleu Roy Ostrich Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Constance Mini 18 in bleu roy and ostrich leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set with the original receipt. Stamp Y (2020)
Authentic Louis Vuitton bags — including the brand’s new and vintage handbags and purses, crossbody bags, shoulder bags and tote bags — are distinctive and sumptuous, made of top-notch leathers and materials. The legendary house is a world leader in luxury fashion heralded for creative exploration, ingenuity and bold designs such as its widely beloved Louis Vuitton Alma. At 9.8 inches high and 6.3 inches wide, the Alma PM is the medium version of the Alma. (It's not as big as the Alma GM and there's a smaller one in the Alma BB; the Nano Alma is a rare miniature replica of this crossbody bag.)
The Louis Vuitton Alma is a go-anywhere satchel that has a practical flat bottom and roomy interior that makes it ideal for travel. Introduced in 1992, it traces its origins to the Squire bag, designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton in 1934 — the era is evident in its bold Art Deco lines. Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel is rumored to have commissioned Vuitton to create the bag that became the Squire.
In blue denim and monogram leather, the Louis Vuitton Alma PM is a modern way to wear luxury. Other interpretations of the Louis Vuitton Alma PM, including collaborations with Stephen Sprouse and Takashi Murakami, are also highly sought after.
Over the years, Louis Vuitton has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art. In his early days as creative director of Louis Vuitton, American fashion designer Marc Jacobs sent an email to the Japanese Pop artist Murakami, and soon, the two were brainstorming ideas for combining “the spirit of Takashi and the history of Vuitton.” The Monogram Multicolor they came up with was dubbed by Vogue the “defining collaboration of the noughties,” and the playful and provocative Louis Vuitton x Murakami Neverfull and Louis Vuitton x Murakami Alma bags were the fruit of that partnership.
Find a collection of vintage Louis Vuitton Alma PM bags on 1stDibs.
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.