Louis Vuitton White Canvas Capri Articles De Voyage Cabas GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Mayfair, London, London
A stunning Louis Vuitton GM white canvas bag from the Capri Articles De Voyage Cabas. The limited edition bag features leather top handles with silver-tone brass hardware and red tex...
Louis Vuitton Light Blue Leather Articles de Voyage Zippy Wallet Zip Around
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Retail $1100 Notes : 2 Note Compartments 1 Coin Compartments 12 Cards2 Pockets (Outside) minor rubs and marks, mostly at edges (Inside) minor marks and r...
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Beach Cabas Printed Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor creasing on exterior, wear and darkening on base edges, indentations on handle base trims. Darkening and watermarks on leather trims, scratches on hardwar...
Louis Vuitton Grey and Black Canvas Articles De Voyage ToteBag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Limited edition Louis Vuitton 'Articles De Voyage' large tote bag, crafted from canvas with black leather print. Genuine leather trim and handles. Gold metal hardware. Upper zipper c...
Louis Vuitton Orange Articles De Voyage Travel Bag PM 2LV1010K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FO4038 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 2.5" Height: 10.5 " Shoulder Handle Drop: 17" Handle Drop: " OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION (...
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H 11 in W 6.5 in L 18.5 in
Louis Vuitton Red Pink Striped Denim Articles De Voyage Soleil Cabas PM 84lz817s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FO1112 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of W...
Louis Vuitton Ltd Edition Pink Cosmic Blossom Voyage Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
c.2010 Part of a collaboration between Takashi Murakami & Louis Vuitton. Shiny rose pink vinyl with patent leather handles and trim. Cherry blossom print stamped "ARTICLES D...
Louis Vuitton Fuchsia Monogram Neoprene Scuba MM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful Bag will come with a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Entrupy. The certificate will be provided at no further cost Louis Vuitton Monogram Scuba MM in fuchsia pi...
Louis Vuitton Denim Articles De Voyage GM Beige Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Denim Articles De Voyage GM Beige Tote Bag is a perfect blend of style and functionality, embodying the luxury brand's iconic heritage. Crafted from durable beige d...
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Size: One Size Large
Louis Vuitton 1st Generation Damier Azur Neverfull GM Tote Bag Everyday Carryall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Diego, CA
A beautiful first-generation Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM in Damier Azur from the 2007 introduction collection. This early model features the now-discontinued Articles de Voyage stripe...
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Malles Handbag Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Malles Handbag Canvas, crafted from gray canvas, features dual rolled handles, LV typography detailing, leather trim, and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Cabas Denim XL
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Cabas Denim XL, crafted in taupe denim, features dual textile strap and gold-tone hardware. It opens to a brown fabric interior with zip pocket....
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Pink Rider Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Brand: Louis Vuitton Handles: Pink Leather Rolled Shoulder Straps; Drop: 17.25" Bag Measurements: 11.75" x 3.5" x 10" Materials: Pink and Beige Canvas Exterior, Pink Leather Trim,...
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Cities Cabas Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Creasing, light marks and wear on exterior, heavy melting and peeling on handle wax edges, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories ...
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Rider Travel Shopper Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor wear on exterior and in interior, cracking on handle wax edges, glue stain on front and interior opening trim, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Clochet...
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H 11.4 in W 6.7 in L 12.6 in
LOUIS VUITTON Rare -louis Vuitton Limited Edition Articles De Voyage Ikat Neverf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
New - RARE -Louis Vuitton limited edition Articles De Voyage Ikat Neverfull MM in Blue Velours. This classic tote is made of Louis Vuitton Monogram coated canvas with Articles De Vo...
Louis Vuitton Articles De Voyage Beach Cabas Denim PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Beach Cabas Denim PM, crafted in neutral denim, features dual textile handles and gold-tone hardware. Its hook closure opens to a neutral fabric...
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Discovery Backpack Taiga Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Light creasing on exterior, moderate wear on base corners and handle, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle ...
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Beach Cabas Printed Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Beach Cabas Printed Canvas PM, crafted in burgundy and red striped printed canvas, features dual textile handles, Articles de Voyage logo printe...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Articles de Voyage Cabas Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Articles de Voyage Cabas Canvas MM is perfect for summer getaways and light travels. Crafted in off-white canvas with voyage lettering, t...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Articles de Voyage Cabas Denim XL
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Articles de Voyage Cabas Denim XL is the perfect bag for your light travels. Crafted in brownish green denim with voyage lettering, this ...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Articles de Voyage Cabas Denim XL
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Articles de Voyage Cabas Denim XL is the perfect bag for your light travels. Crafted in brownish green denim with voyage lettering, this ...
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H 11.23 in W 7.49 in L 12.01 in
Louis Vuitton Rouge Grenadine Denim Striped Articles De Voyage Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Part of the Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2014 collection, this rouge grenadine Articles De Voyage bag is crafted from fabric and styled with leather trims. The bag features dual handl...
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Beach Cabas Printed Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Discoloration and wear on exterior, threadbare on base corners. Darkening on base and handle base, pen marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Acce...
Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Beach Cabas Printed Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Articles de Voyage Beach Cabas Printed Canvas PM, crafted in yellow and orange striped printed canvas, features dual textile handles, Articles de Voyage logo print...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Articles de Voyage Beach Cabas Damier PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Articles de Voyage Beach Cabas Damier PM released in the brand's 2012 Collection is perfect for summer getaways and light travels. Crafte...
Louis Vuitton Articles De Voyage Saphir PM White Cotton Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Saphir PM Articles de Voyage tote bag in white cotton. It has hook closure with 1 zipper pocket inisde. Very practical item to have. Made in: France Serial Number: ...
Louis Vuitton Ikat Articles De Voyage Isolite Wallet LV-W0910P-0003
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Downey, CA
If you are bored with the same old Plain Jane wallet, Louis Vuitton's Ikat Articles de Voyage Wallet can help you break free! This limited-edition wallet with gold logo hardware is c...
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H 11.42 in W 6.3 in L 12.6 in
Louis Vuitton Grand Blue Monogram Canvas Neverfull Articles De Voyage MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton’s Neverfull was first introduced in 2007, and even today it is a popular design. Crafted from Monogram canvas and leather, this Neverfull is gorgeous. The bag has draws...
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H 13 in W 7 in L 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton Cabas Articles De Voyage Portofino Gm 214863 White Cotton Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: CA1154 Made In: Spain Shoulder strap drop: 9" Closed Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 7" Height: 13" Opened Measureme...
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.