Louis Vuiton Sac Main Rare 2012 Old Speedy 25 Flap Bag Very 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 limited edition (3 colors, 10 of each color), in soft exotic leather in light blue...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in Louis Vuitton's iconic brown monogram coated canvas, this toiletry bag is more than just a functional carryall; it's a piece of heritage.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in Louis Vuitton's iconic brown monogram coated canvas, this toiletry bag is more than just a functional carryall; it's a piece of heritage.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in Louis Vuitton's iconic brown monogram coated canvas, this toiletry bag is more than just a functional carryall; it's a piece of heritage.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in Louis Vuitton's iconic brown monogram coated canvas, this toiletry bag is more than just a functional carryall; it's a piece of heritage.
A 2000 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram 60 cm Boston Bag Keepall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic Louis Vuitton Keepall Boston Bag is a timeless travel essential featuring the iconic brown monogram coated canvas and natural cowhide leather trim.
Louis Vuitton LV Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in Louis Vuitton's iconic brown monogram coated canvas, this toiletry bag is more than just a functional carryall; it's a piece of heritage.
Louis Vuitton LV Vintage Monogram Trousse de Toilette 28 Cosmetic Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in Louis Vuitton's iconic brown monogram coated canvas, this toiletry bag is more than just a functional carryall; it's a piece of heritage.
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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.
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 - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - Monogram Hardware Material - Goldtone Model/Date Code...
Louis Vuitton Saumur30 Womens shoulder bag M42256
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Takamatsu-shi, JP
A little rubbed. A little old smell. Product name Louis Vuitton Saumur30 Womens shoulder bag M42256 20200221 item Womens shoulder bag Material Monogram canvas Designer LOUIS VU...
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 Material - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - Monogram Closure - Zip Hardware Material - Gol...
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 - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - Damier Ebene Closure - Snap Hardware Material - Go...
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 Material - Lambskin Color - Black Closure - Push Lock Hardware Material - Goldtone Model/...
Neverfull limited Edition Bag PORTO CERVO Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milan, IT
These are very exclusive limited edition pieces, just think that the Neverfull Porto Cervo, the model that certainly concerns us most closely, was produced in a limited edition of on...
Louis Vuitton Marine Multicolor Monogram Blocks Tote Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Marine Estimated Retail - $3,800.00 Style - Tote Material - Canvas Color - Multicolor Pattern - Monogram Blocks Closure - Zip Hardware Material - G...
Louis Vuitton Porte Tresor International Brown Monogram Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Porte Tresor International Estimated Retail - $630.00 Style - Wallet Material - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - Monogram Closure - Snap Hardware Mat...
Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 Brown Monogram Duffle Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Keepall 55 Estimated Retail - $1,990.00 Style - Duffle Material - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - Monogram Closure - Zip Hardware Material - Goldton...
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Brown Monogram Idylle Tote Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Neverfull MM Estimated Retail - $1,200.00 Style - Tote Material - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - Monogram Idylle Closure - Hook & Loop Hardware Mat...
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Black Quilted Tote Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - New Wave Chain Estimated Retail - $2,680.00 Style - Tote Material - Leather Color - Black Pattern - Quilted Closure - Magnetic Hardware Material - ...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Twist Bloom Flower Black Epi Leather Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Twist - Bloom Flower Estimated Retail - $4,400.00 Style - Crossbody Material - Epi Leather Color - Black Pattern - Floral Closure - Turn Lock Hardw...
LOUIS VUITTON Nevrefull GM Monogram "PORTO CERVO " Limited Edition, 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milan, IT
These are very exclusive limited edition pieces, just think that the Neverfull Porto Cervo, the model that certainly concerns us most closely, was produced in a limited edition of on...
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 - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - Monogram Hardware Material - Goldtone Model/Date C...
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Brown Monogram Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Keepall 50 Estimated Retail - $1,970.00 Style - Duffle Material - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - Monogram Closure - Zip Hardware Material - Goldton...
Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Brown Monogram Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - Keepall 50 Estimated Retail - $1,970.00 Style - Duffle Material - Canvas Color - Brown Pattern - Monogram Closure - Zip Hardware Material - Goldton...
Louis Vuitton Les Extraordinaires Tupelo PM Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Rare Louis Vuitton spring les extraordinaires Tupelo PM edition from the 2006 spring-summer season in excellent condition. The white leather exterior has gold embroidery and set jewe...
Louis Vuitton Alma BB Epi Coquelicot Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Louis Vuitton Alma BB Epi Coquelicot Shoulder Bag Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Additional information: Color: Coquelicot Hardware: Silver Fits: Handle drop 4 in, strap drop 22 in Dimens...
Louis Vuitton 30 Ramages Speedy bag 2015
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON -(Made in France) 'Ramages' monogram coated canvas 30cm Speedy bag with natural leather, golden brass, a padlock and keys. A 2015 Collection - limited edition. Conditi...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Nano Speedy Bandouliere
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Nano Speedy Bandouliere 32lk37s Date Code/Serial Number: TY0232 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.5" Width: 3" Height: 4" Shoulder Handle Drop: 17.5"...
LOUIS VUITTON Rare Ostrich XL Alma Top Handle Bag - Special Color
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last you for many years, from one of Vuitton's most stunning collections designed by Marc Jacobs Very rare Collector's item - only very few...
Louis Vuitton 30 Game Speedy bag 2020 limited edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - Multicolored 'Game' monogram coated canvas 30 Speedy bag with natural leather, golden brass, a padlock with its keys, and a removable strap. A 2020 Collection - limit...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Suhali Le Talentueux Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Louis Vuitton Vintage Suhali Le Talentueux shoulder bag. Crafted from high-quality goatskin leather, this designer bag is both elegant and durable. Featur...
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Alma BB Handbag With A Logo Jacquard Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
We Adore - Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Alma BB Handbag With A Logo Jacquard Strap Lilac mini bowling-style bag crafted from the brand's signature textured epi leather. Designed with ...
$7,480
H 10.24 in W 11.82 in D 10.63 in L 7.09 in
Louis Vuitton Comédie Karussell Top Handle bag ostrich leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
Iconic Louis Vuitton bag, Comédie Carousel model, year of production 2010/2011, made of lurex fabric with leather inserts and gold hardware. Equipped with a zip closure and a silver ...
Louis Vuitton 'Alma' bag 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) Mimosa cob leather Alma bag. Zipper fastening with two sliders, a double handle, and keys under a tiny cloche.A 2011 Collection. Condition: Very goo...
2006 Louis Vuitton Les Extraordinaires Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Louis Vuitton handbag, limited edition Les Extraordinaires, fall/winter 2006 collection, made in bordeaux emprainte leather with inserts in dark brown leather and golden hardware. Eq...
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 pattern. Detailed with gold, branded hardware and keyring attachment. Featuring rolled ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Nolita Bag, Special Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This iconic and timeless piece from the house of Louis Vuitton is crafted in the brand’s signature Monogram canvas with natural vachetta leather trim and polished gold-tone hardware...
Louis Vuitton 30 Trunk Speedy bag 2018 limited edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON -'Trunk' monogram coated canvas 30 Speedy bag with natural leather, golden brass, a padlock, keys, and a removable adjustable strap. A 2018 Collection - limited edition...
Louis Vuitton Ivorie EPI Leather Passy GM Handbag Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
A chic and sophisticated Louis Vuitton bag to carry all your daily essentials. This Louis Vuitton Ivorie Epi Leather Passy GM Bag features a roomy interior with three separate compar...
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Medium Soufflot Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Medium Soufflot Handbag Black bag crafted from signature Epi leather with clean lines and a cylindrical silhouette. Detailed with LV logo embossed at the ...
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.