Louis Vuitton Empreinte Leather Artsy Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Leather Artsy Tote Bag Ivory bag designed with embossed LV monogram
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Leather Artsy Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Leather Artsy Tote Bag Ivory bag designed with embossed LV monogram
$2,768
H 12.5 in W 5.5 in L 16.5 in
Louis Vuitton Navy Monogram Leather Empreinte Audacieuse PM 2way Hobo Artsy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Navy Monogram Leather Empreinte Audacieuse PM 2way Hobo Artsy 24lv127s Date Code
Louis Vuitton Ivory Neige Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CR4181 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 7" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exter...
$2,340
H 12.5 in W 8 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Terre Leather Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM Hobo Bag 26lu712s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TR3171 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 8" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 5.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Retail $3500 Signs of W...
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Artsy MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Neige Monogram Empreinte leather Louis Vuitton Artsy MM with - Brass hardware - Single rolled top
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
Louis Vuitton Black Empreinte Leather Artsy Mm Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This hobo style shoulder bag is made of Louis Vuitton monogram embossed calfskin leather in black
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
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Monogram Empreinte
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Brand: Louis Vuitton Pattern: Monogram Colours: Brown and Beige with Brass Hardware Code: DU0056
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H 13 in W 7 in L 16.75 in
Louis Vuitton Artsy (Ultra Rare) Empreinte Orage Mm Braid 4lz0116 Blue Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA4192 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 16.75" Width: 7" Height: 13" Shoulder strap drop: 5" OVERALL EXCELLENT/ALMOST NEW CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+ ) Inc...
LOUIS VUITTON Empreinte Artsy MM Blue
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy MM shoulder hobo bag in blue empriente leather. The Artsy MM handbag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Retail price $3,800. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram Empreinte embossed supple grained
Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Hobo. This handbag
Louis Vuitton Noir Empreinte Monogram Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Retail $3,800. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram Empreinte embossed supple grained cowhide
Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram Empreinte embossed supple grained cowhide leather and supple
Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Retail price $3,800. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram Empreinte embossed supple grained
Louis Vuitton 2016 Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Retail price $3,800. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram Empreinte embossed supple grained
Louis Vuitton 2012 Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Retail price $3,800. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram Empreinte embossed supple grained
Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Blue Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram Empreinte embossed supple grained cowhide leather and supple
Louis Vuitton Brown Empreinte Monogram Embossed Leather Artsy MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Empreinte Monogram Embossed Leather Artsy MM Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1641
Louis Vuitton Aurore Empreinte Artsy MM Hobo Bag 42lk613s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SD1103 Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 7" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim...
Louis Vuitton Bleu Infini Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Bag has a unique and modern structure. This
LOUIS VUITTON Ombre taupe Monogram Empreinte leather ARTSY MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy MM shoulder bag in Ombre (taupe) Monogram Empreinte supple
Louis Vuitton White Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Elegant Louis Vuitton white Monogram Empreinte 'Artsy MM
LOUIS VUITTON Artsy MM Bag in Grape Embossed Empreinte Monogram Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM bag in grape color embossed empreinte monogram leather. Gilded metal
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H 13 in D 7.09 in L 16.15 in
LOUIS VUITTON Artsy MM Bag in Grape Embossed Empreinte Monogram Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM bag in grape color embossed empreinte monogram leather. Gilded metal
Louis Vuitton Navy Leather Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM Hobo 75lu629s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TR0152 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Dus...
Louis Vuitton Navy Monogream Empreinte Leather Artsy MM HObo 2LVJ1011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TR0152 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 6" Height: 13" Shoulder Handle Drop: 6" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Access...
Louis Vuitton Dark Navy Blue Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant Louis Vuitton navy blue Monogram Empreinte 'Artsy MM' Tote Bag. It features open top
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H 12.5 in W 16 in D 7.25 in
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Empreinte LV Monogram Bag - Leather - Aurore Purple
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
interior. Louis Vuitton Top Handle Bag From the 2014 Collection by Marc Jacobs Purple Empreinte Leather LV
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Size: 16.5"L x 7.0"W x 12.0"H
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Artsy MM Black Infini Monogram Shoulder Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Louis Vuitton Artsy MM shoulder hobo bag in black empriente leather. The Artsy
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Monogram Empreinte Navy and Red Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Geneva, CH
leather trimmings. It features Louis Vuitton engraved eyelets, rings and bag charm in a gold-tone finish
Louis Vuitton Aurore Leather Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM Braided Hobo 831lv37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0162 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 7" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear:...
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H 11.5 in W 5.5 in L 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton Purple Monogram Empreinte Audacieuse MM Hobo 2way Artsy 42lv217s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP5101 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 11.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16"-18.5" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDIT...
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H 12.5 in W 8 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Terre Leather Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM Hobo Bag 3LV411
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Brown Terre Leather Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM Hobo Bag 3LV411 Date Code/Serial
Louis Vuitton Ivory Neige Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM Hobo Braided Bag 93lv91
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA2131 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 17" Width: 7" Height: 13" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Dust Ba...
Louis Vuitton Brown Terre Leather Monogram Empreinte Artsy MM Hobo Bag 62lvs723
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TR3171 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 8" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 5.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Retail $3500 Signs of W...
Louis Vuitton Purple Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Purple Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Brand- Louis Vuitton Model- Artsy MM
Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
ndulge in understated luxury with the Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Hobo. Made
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H 12.5 in W 16 in D 7.25 in
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Empreinte LV Monogram Bag Leather in Aurore Purple
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Empreinte LV Monogram Bag. Louis Vuitton Top Handle Bag from the 2014
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Aurore Empreinte
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Louis Vuitton Artsy MM comes in a beautiful burgundy and crafted of monogram canvas. Bag is
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Monogram Empreinte
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westmount, Quebec
Imported - Spain Designer - Louis Vuitton Colors: Black with gold hardware Material - Embossed
Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM is as elegant as it is sturdy
Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM is as elegant as it is sturdy
Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM is as elegant as it is sturdy
Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM is as elegant as it is sturdy
Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM is as elegant as it is sturdy
Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Empreinte Leather MM is as elegant as it is sturdy
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from brown monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from brown monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from purple monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from neutral monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from brown monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from blue monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from purple monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from blue monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from dark blue monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from purple monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from neutral monogram
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather MM, crafted from purple monogram
$1,768Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Jackie 1961 White Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Small
By Gucci
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Gucci Jackie 1961 White Leather Bag with Adjustable Strap Size Small These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. The Gucci Jackie 1961 White Small bag is a mo...
$375Sale Price|21% Off
H 2.75 in D 1.25 in L 4.5 in
Opulent Mother of Pearl Crystal Encrusted Compact Evening Bag by Elgin c 1950s
By Elgin
Located in University City, MO
Opulent mother of pearl crystal encrusted evening bag- compact case designed by Eligin c 1950s The elegant evening purse - cosmetic case is designed with exotic mother of pearl ti...
GUCCI black leather BAMBOO HANDLE Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci by Tom Ford Bamboo hobo bag in black pigskin leather featuring black bamboo handle. Lined in black suede with an attached pouch inside and gold-tone hardware. H...
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
$1,995Sale Price|33% Off
$2990 New 2025 Oscar De La Renta "The Topaz" Calf Leather Tote Bag
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Conroe, TX
Oscar De La Renta Brand New Pre-Spring 2025 "The Topaz" $2990 Deep Red Wine With Dust Cover & Tags Crafted from full-grain pebbled leather, this large tote seamlessly blends el...
Cartier Baignoire Mini 18K Yellow Gold Bangle Watch 17
By Cartier
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Sold out worldwide with a waitlist extending over a year, this petite timepiece is a masterpiece of craftsmanship. Skilfully created in the house's Swiss atelier, it boasts 18-karat ...
$360Sale Price|25% Off
H 10 in W 2.5 in L 8.5 in
Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Mini Book Tote Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI mini book tote is crafted of smooth calfskin leather in black and black enameled hardware. Top zipper closure opens to a black nubuck leather interior featuring a ...
$1,580Sale Price|20% Off
New With Tags Valentino Fall 2018 Python Evening Bag Minaudière $2975
By Valentino
Located in Conroe, TX
Valentino Minaudière $2975 Fall 2018 New With Tags & Box Python and Leather Exterior Gold-Tone Hardware Chain-Link Shoulder Strap Leather Lining Push-Lock Closure at Top Shoulder S...
HERMES Grenat red Epsom leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Hermès 'Birkin 30' bag in Rouge Grenat (dark red) Veau Epsom leather with palladium hardware. Lined in Chevre (goat skin) with an open pocket against the front and a z...
Louis Vuitton Nigo Keepall Bandouliere
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton x NIGO Blue Monogram Denim Drip & Taurillon Keepall Bandoulière 50 with gold hardware from 2021.This bag is lined with blue textile material. The bag wa...
Louis Vuitton Purple Exotic Crocodile Brea Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is the most iconic and beautiful piece to add to your collection! A bag made to make a statement! This bag is vintage, made in 2001, and is perfect for the Louis Vuitton collect...
Ralph Lauren Purple Label Silver Hand-Beaded Bustier Gown, Fall 2005, Met Gala
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
A true showstopper from Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label, this silver hand-beaded bustier gown from the Fall 2005 runway is pure red-carpet fantasy. Worn on the runway by supermodel Anna ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Grand Palais Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Grand Palais Handbag showcases classic dark brown monogram canvas paired with natural leather rolled handles for a refined look. Featuring gold-tone hardwa...
LOUIS VUITTON Rubis red Taurillon leather CAPUCINES BB PYTHON Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines BB bag in Rubis red full-grain Taurillon leather, it features a distinctive flap which can be worn two ways: outside to reveal a Monogram Flowe...
F/W 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Genuine Crocodile White Two-Tone Dragon Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as Gucci's creative director, this white and brown two-tone crocodile bag from the Fall/Winter 2004 collection is an ultra-luxurious mus...
Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Artsy GM Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Artsy GM Hobo Bag offers elegant practicality with its supple canvas, natural cowhide trim, laced handle, and golden hardware. Its spacious, orga...
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.