Louis Vuiton 2012 Old Speedy 25 Flap Bag Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Old Speedy Flap model bag from the Les Extraordinaires 2012 collection sold in a very
Louis Vuiton 2012 Old Speedy 25 Flap Bag Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Old Speedy Flap model bag from the Les Extraordinaires 2012 collection sold in a very
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into timeless sophistication with this vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Trousse Toiletry 28
$1,320
H 12.5 in D 5 in L 15 in
1970s Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Co Monogram Tote Bag Carry On for Saks
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in timeless style with this authentic vintage 1970s Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Co
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into timeless sophistication with this vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Trousse Toiletry 28
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into timeless sophistication with this vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Trousse Toiletry 28
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Louis Vuitton's iconic brown monogram coated canvas, this toiletry bag is more than just a functional
Louis Vuitton LV Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into timeless sophistication with this vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Trousse Toiletry 28
Louis Vuitton LV Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Step back into timeless sophistication with this vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Trousse Toiletry 28
Sold
H 14.5 in D 10 in L 17.5 in
Rare Louis Vuitton Doctors Bag Steamer Tote Keepall Vintage 50s Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous doctors bag or steamer tote was made by Louis Vuitton, most likely in the 1950s
Louis Vuitton "Keep All 55" travel bag in canvas and leather.
Located in København, Copenhagen
Louis Vuitton "Keep All 55" travel bag in canvas and leather. Height 33 cm. Length 55 cm. In
Louis Vuitton Metis Brown Monogram Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Metis Estimated Retail - $1,960.00 Style - Hobo Bag Material
Louis Vuitton Saumur30 Womens shoulder bag M42256
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
old smell. Product name Louis Vuitton Saumur30 Womens shoulder bag M42256 20200221 item Womens
Louis Vuitton Coussin GM Brown Monogram Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Coussin GM Estimated Retail - $795.00 Style - Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Brittany Brown Damier Ebene Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Brittany Estimated Retail - $2,550.00 Style - Hand Bag Material
Louis Vuitton New Wave MM Black Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - New Wave MM Estimated Retail - $2,880.00 Style - Hand Bag
Neverfull limited Edition Bag PORTO CERVO Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milan, IT
model that certainly concerns us most closely, was produced in a limited edition of only 500 pieces. You
Louis Vuitton Porte Tresor International Brown Monogram Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Model/Date Code - SD1005 Comes With - Dustbag Feature - Wallet Product Line - Louis Vuitton Porte Tresor
Louis Vuitton Marine Multicolor Monogram Blocks Tote Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
-year old Louis Vuitton began as an apprentice to a Parisian box and luggage maker. Vuitton made a name
Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 Brown Monogram Duffle Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
-year old Louis Vuitton began as an apprentice to a Parisian box and luggage maker. Vuitton made a name
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Brown Monogram Idylle Tote Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
/Date Code - CA3192 Size - Large Feature - Inner Pockets Product Line - Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Bag
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Black Quilted Tote Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
- Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Depth - 6 in Bag Width - 13.25 in Bag Height - 9.5 in Certificate of
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Twist Bloom Flower Black Epi Leather Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
- Small Feature - Wallet on Chain Accent - Floral Product Line - Louis Vuitton Twist Bloom Flower Bag
LOUIS VUITTON Nevrefull GM Monogram "PORTO CERVO " Limited Edition, 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milan, IT
model that certainly concerns us most closely, was produced in a limited edition of only 500 pieces. You
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Brown Monogram Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Artsy MM Estimated Retail - $2,180.00 Style - Hobo Bag Material
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Brown Monogram Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
-year old Louis Vuitton began as an apprentice to a Parisian box and luggage maker. Vuitton made a name
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Brown Monogram Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
.881 Size - Large Feature - Luggage Tag Accent - Buckle Product Line - Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Bag
AlexanderMcQueen HandCutSilkChiffon UniquelyDrapedWool Black Gown Dress, 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen (1969-2010) designed this curvaceous uniquely-draped wool and hand-shredded intricately-ruched silk-chiffon black evening-gown cocktail-dress for his Autumn/Winter ...
Vicky Tiel 1980s Silk Strapless High Low Bustier Dress
By Vicky Tiel
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great pink silk high low dress from Vicky Tiel. It has a drop waist horizontally ruched boned bustier bodice onto which is gathered a full skirt knee length in the front, ankle len...
Iconic extremely rare Tom Ford for Gucci Damask « Dragon » purse FW 2004
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in NICE, FR
The iconic «Dragon» handbags in alligator skin and the incredibly beautiful velvet with gold dusting from the era of Tom Ford at Gucci. Fall Winter 2004 collection. Material: exter...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Roberto Cavalli Summer Top
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
A pretty Summer top by Roberto Cavalli. The top has a v neckline, frill sleaves , adn is a blue and yellow print with gathering at the bust.
$580
H 8.5 in W 8.5 in L 12.5 in
1970s Vintage GUCCI Brown Interlocking GG Jacquard Vanity Trunk Bag Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI vanity trunk is crafted of interlocking GG jacquard in brown trimmed with smooth leather in light brown. This vanity bag features three locks with one on top and o...
Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Soft Lambskin Bubble Quilted CC Bag Top Handle Tote Bag Year 2006 {VINTAGE 17 Years} 13"W x 8"H x 7.5"D Made in Italy
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Dragonfly Minaudiere in Micro Guccissima Embossed Gold tone Metal and Enamel Clutch 2000"s Collection This striking Gucci Minaudiere is rendered in Micro Gucc...
$800Sale Price|33% Off
H 8 in W 8 in L 17 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Boston Shoulder Bag Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI boston bag is crafted of soft smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and rolled leather handles. Top zipper closure opens to a luxurious nu...
1990's Vintage Chanel Black Caviar Supermodel Weekender Travel Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
1990s Chanel weekender bag in black caviar with gold tone hardware. Shoulder drop, 15"L. Hologram ( partially scratched) and original dust cover. Collection 3. Minor scuffs due to us...
Sold|$9,354
H 7.49 in D 1.19 in L 8.47 in
Hermès Vintage Sequana Bag Magic Purple Blue Porosus Crocodile Golden Hdw RARE
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Absolutely Stunning Authentic Hermès Vintage Bag "Séquana" This bag is magic! Depending on the weather, the light, your outfit, its color changes! It will sometimes look purple, s...
Exclusive Black Exotic Leather Kelly Style Handbag
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage "Hermes look" bag is made of glossy quality exotic leather. The interior is leather and has 3 compartments, 1 with a inside closure. Gold hardware In preloved condition ...
VivienneWestwood HandCutMoire CorsetStyle Velvet Red EveningCocktailDress, 1998
By Vivienne Westwood, Vivienne Westwood Gold Label
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...
Bob Mackie 1980s Size 6 Light Pink + Grey Silk Chiffon Strapless Grecian Gown
By Bob Mackie
Located in San Diego, CA
Phenomenal vintage late 80s Bob Mackie Couture light pink and gray silk chiffon, lace and rhinestone encrusted strapless Grecian gown ! Features grey lace and rhinestones on the bodi...
Chanel 90s Vintage Canvas & Leather Duffle Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel late 80s early 90s canvas and leather quilted duffle bag. Gold tone hardware. Handle drop 6.5". Detachable strap measures 44". Small glue residue on top, interior smell due to...
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.