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
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy GM Tote Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Step into the world of timeless luxury with this Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy GM Tote. A
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 Brown Empreinte Monogram Embossed Leather Artsy MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Artsy MM Type: Shoulder, Tote Serial Number: TR3160 Age: 2013 Accompanied By
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Hobo bag in White Monogram embossed calfskin leather, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Tote bag in White snow monogram embossed
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Hobo bag in Beige monogram embossed calfskin leather, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Louis Vuitton Artsy MM tote bag in beige monogram embossed leather
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Tote Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost Elegant Louis Vuitton brown Monogram canvas 'Artsy MM' Tote
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Like new Louis Vuitton Artsy MM bag Monogram leather Togo color Louis Vuitton engraved eyelets
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy GM Tote Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Monogram canvas 'Artsy GM' Tote Bag, a stunning piece that combines both luxury and practicality. Crafted
Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This brown, beige and red leather monogram oversized tote from Louis Vuitton Vintage featuring a
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
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 Artsy Bag In Brown Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
The Louis Vuitton Artsy bag is made of Monogram coated canvas. Its handle is smooth woven cow
Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy GM Hobo Bag 10LV719
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AR1110 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 18" Width: 6.5" Height: 14.5" Handle Drop: 2" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy MM Hobo Bag 427lv61
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CH0141 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7" Height: 12.2" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy MM Hobo Bag 831lv53
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AR2100 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 7.2" Height: 12" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior...
White & Grey Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Artsy MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Product details: White and grey damier azur Artsy MM hobo bag by Louis Vuitton. Single leather
Louis Vuitton Black Denim Monogram XL Hobo Bag Artsy 114lv5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Black Denim Monogram XL Hobo Bag Artsy 114lv5 Date Code/Serial Number: FL3057 Made In
Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy MM Hobo Bag Braided Handle 2L14
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA2150 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 20" Width: 7" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Ca...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy MM Hobo Bag Braided Handle 1025lv21
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA2150 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 20" Width: 7" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Ca...
Louis Vuitton HARD TO FIND Monogram Artsy MM Hobo Bag 378lvs525
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior
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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
" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Dust Bag, Care Booklet, Care
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...
2010 Louis Vuitton Gris Python Embossed Monogram Artsy MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Gris Python Embossed Monogram Artsy MM This LOUIS VUITTON Artsy MM is in Excellent
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
2011 Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Artsy GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Artsy GM Bag has a unique and modern structure. This roomy
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 Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Bag has a unique and modern structure. This roomy tote
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Bag has a unique and modern structure. This roomy tote
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy GM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This large tote is crafted of classic Louis Vuitton monogram coated toile canvas. The bag features
Louis Vuitton 2010 Monogram Canvas Artsy Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This large tote is crafted of classic Louis Vuitton monogram coated toile canvas. The bag features
Louis Vuitton 2015 Monogram Canvas Artsy Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This large tote is crafted of classic Louis Vuitton monogram coated toile canvas. The bag features
Louis Vuitton 2017 Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Bag has a unique and modern structure. This roomy tote
Louis Vuitton Brown Empreinte Monogram Embossed Leather Artsy MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Artsy MM Type: Shoulder, Tote Serial Number: TR3160 Age: 2013 Accompanied By
Louis Vuitton Black Python Embossed Monogram Artsy MM 2010s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Closure: Open Top Type: Shoulder, Shopper, Tote Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Tag, Care Booklet
2013 Louis Vuitton Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Artsy MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Coated Monogram Canvas Artsy MM This LOUIS VUITTON Artsy MM is in Excellent
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H 13 in W 16.93 in D 8.27 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Artsy MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
: CB1640 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Artsy MM Type: Shoulder, Tote Serial Number: AR1120 Age: 2010 RRP
LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Lilac Tahitienne Cabas PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
A chic and artsy blend makes this Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Lilac Tahitienne Cabas PM Bag truly
Louis Vuitton Black Embossed Monogram Artsy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This black calf leather embossed monogram oversized tote from Louis Vuitton Vintage featuring a top
Louis Vuitton Artsy GM Blu Leather Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Louis Vuitton bag, Artsy model, size GM, limited edition, made of blue leather with gold hardware
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 Limited Edition Beige Tahitienne Cabas Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A chic and artsy blend makes this Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Beige Tahitienne Cabas PM Bag truly
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Hobo bag in dark blue monogram calfskin leather, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Louis Vuitton Artsy tote bag in dark blue print monogram calfskin leather, gilded metal
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Hobo bag in dark blue monogram calfskin leather, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Beautiful Louis Vuitton Artsy tote bag in dark blue print monogram calfskin leather, gilded metal
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Monogram Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, ON
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Monogram Tote Bag. Classic roomy tote bag with rolled vachetta leather
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Monogram Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Monogram Bag - Monogram classic print - Large bag with a lot of space
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Canvas Monogram Hand Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Monogram W/added Insert to help keep Structured
Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy MM Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
LV Artsy MM. This large tote is made of Louis monogram coated toile canvas. with leather finishes
Louis Vuitton Artsy Damier MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Damier MM is an elegant and iconic bag that adds a stylish flair
Louis Vuitton Aurore Monogram Empreinte Leather Artsy MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Flaunt this Louis Vuitton Artsy bag like a fashionista! Crafted from their signature Monogram
Louis Vuitton Monogram Artsy MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This vintage Artsy MM hobo bag is made from brown monogram canvas with natural cowhide leather trim
Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Canvas GM is an elegant and iconic bag that adds a
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Damier MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Artsy Handbag Damier MM Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated) Exterior Color
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM is an elegant and iconic bag that
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM is an elegant and iconic bag that
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM is an elegant and iconic bag that
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM is an elegant and iconic bag that
Louis Vuitton Artsy Monogram Canvas MM Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM is an elegant and iconic bag that
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas GM is an elegant and iconic bag that
Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Artsy Handbag Monogram Canvas MM is an elegant and iconic bag that
VivienneWestwood HandCut Moire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktail Dress 1998
By Vivienne Westwood Gold Label, Vivienne Westwood
Located in Chicago, IL
Vivienne Westwood (1941-2022) designed this corset-style hourglass-shaped red velvet evening cocktail dress with its outsized double bow and sheer moire faux-underlay while producing...
Louis Vuitton Sac Deauville 2002 LV Monogram Canvas Deauville Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Deauville model bag in monogram coated canvas, natural leather and gold metal, 1 large patch pocket on the front, beige coated canvas interior trimmed with natural leat...
$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...
$2,200
H 31 in W 14 in D 5.5 in
Louis Vuitton Pre-Owned Montaigne MM Shoulder Handbag in Monogram Canvas 2018
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rochester, NY
An iconic Louis Vuitton Montaigne bag, crafted from the house’s signature Monogram coated canvas with natural Vachetta leather trim. Designed for both structure and versatility, this...
UNWORN Gucci by Tom Ford Black Dragon Pearl Jeweled Mink Fur Evening Bag Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE GUCCI BY TOM FORD GORGEOUS FUR EVENING BAG WITH STUNNING JEWELED DRAGON DETAIL DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years From one of GUCC...
$672Sale Price|30% Off
Gucci Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag GG Supreme Beige Brown
By Gucci
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
Gucci Jackie Medium Shoulder Bag An enduring icon of the House of Gucci, the Jackie Medium embodies effortless sophistication and timeless Italian craftsmanship. Defined by its soft...
S/S 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Acid Flower Print Nylon Medium Jackie Bag Blue Flora
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting a classic Jackie bag from Tom Ford's famous 'Las Vegas hippy' collection with Gucci. The S/S 1999 collection is remembered for its drastic departure from Tom Ford's signat...
Gucci x Tom Ford Era Campaign S/S 2000 Beaded Snake Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Gucci’s Spring/Summer 2000 Beaded Snake Bag, created under Tom Ford’s audacious vision, is a standout from one of the house’s most iconic runway eras. A masterpiece of embellishment,...
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 ...
Chanel Black Caviar Medallion Tote Bag
By Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel
Located in Oakland, CA
The Chanel Medallion Tote was produced in one size and measures approximately 12.5 inches in width, 10 inches in height, and 6 inches in depth, with a 6.5-inch handle drop. It was in...
Sold|$959
H 8.27 in W 12.21 in D 4.34 in
2010 Louis Vuitton Wilshire Pm Vernis Deep Olive Hue Hand-Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning Louis Vuitton Wilshire PM is a masterclass in vibrant luxury, featuring the iconic Monogram embossed Vernis leather in a deep, olive-green Bronze hue. The high-gloss pa...
$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 ...
$2,075Sale Price|46% Off
H 8 in D 2 in L 12 in
New Fendi Bronze Metallic Foil Chef Baguette Bag Fully Lined in Shearling
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Fendi Shearling Chef Baguette Brand New * Shearling Lined & Shearling Accents * Foil Leather (Finished with a Film of Metal) * Fendi Gold Hardware * Detachable Fendi Dangle Charm * M...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin Speedy 30 is crafted from iconic Ebene monogram canvas, complemented by dark brown leather trim and dual rounded handles. Measuring 11.8" ...
Hermes Garden Party 49 Voyage Bag Ecru Beige Navy and Indigo
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Garden Party 49 Voyage bag featured in Ecru, Beige, multicolore Indigo. H Plume canvas in Ecru with an adventurous Teddy H motif in Navy. Negonda calfskin...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
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.