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 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 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 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...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
$375Sale Price|34% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
$1,550
Size: 36 ( 2 / 4 )
1990s Christian Lacroix Avant Garde Size 36 2 /4 Vintage Black 90s Skater Dress
By Christian Lacroix Paris, Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic early 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX Avant Garde black rayon skater dress! Features a tailored boned bodice with curved edges at each armpit. Hidden zipper up the back with hook-and-eye ...
1960's Mollie Parnis Romantic Red Gown with Caplet
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite 1960's red chiffon hanky hem gown with matching capelet. Fitted through the bodice with spaghetti straps the dress is double layered, a feature that is accented by the irre...
Vintage 1950s Cocktail Dress
Located in London, GB
A head turning cocktail dress from the 1950s. The dress has a deep v neckline and backline. with a flared skirt and wonderful velvet flowers and detail on the hem.
30ct Flower Blue Topaz & White Sapphire Earrings
By Bijoux Num
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 30ct Flower Blue Topaz & White Sapphire Earrings The earrings feature 2 beautiful flower-shape cabochon/facet-cut genuine blue topaz (15mm size, 30ct total), adorned with 9...
Sapphire, Blue Topaz, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Bustier Jacket Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Bustier Jacket Top IT 38 Look 36 from the Spring/Summer 1993 Collection. Gianni Versace bustier top featuring double breasted closure at front...
NWT Blumarine Vintage FW 2010 Runway Sequin Evening Stretch Pants Leggings It 40
By Blumarine
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Vintage Blumarine Sequin Evening Stretch Pants Leggings F/W 2010 Runway Collection Designer size - 40 Stretch sequin fabric, Tiger print, Fully lined, No zipper, Low waist. Measu...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Clutch Bag with Suede Strip and Logo Tab
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Gucci black leather clutch. Flap bag has decorative black suede strip with Gucci logo tab in gold & silver. Center zipper compartment (lined in taffeta) inside with two open ...
CHLOE white leather MILK SALLY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
Chloé 'Sally Medium' shoulder bag in Milk (cream) grained calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Opens with a turn lock and has highlighted borders in gold-tone hardware. Intertwined...
$9,920
H 6 in W 2 in L 9 in
Chanel Minaudière Double Circle 70s Style Runway Rare Black & Metallic Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gold lambskin Chanel and white patent leather 70's style clutch with white cc enamel detail 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Gold Hardware Double kiss-lock closure Interior white satin linin...
New in Box Louis Vuitton Monogram Denim Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton brand new limited edition denim mini backpack. Contrast leather straps. External zipped pocket, internal open pocket. Comes with serial number, dust cover and box.
New in Box Louis Vuitton Denim On The Go Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brand new limited edition denim on the go. Double straps in red leather , shoulder and handle. This item includes a dust cover and box.
$7,920
H 10.5 in W 15 in L 5 in
Chanel Timeless Shopping XL Transparent Vintage See Through Dark Navy Blue Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Transparent Clear Vintage PVC See Through XL Tote Shopping Tote Year: 1990's {VINTAGE 25+ Years} Gold hardware Dark navy blue diamond quilted calfskin Clear sides made of t...
$12,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Rabbit Muff CC Logo Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black satin lining Chain drop: 19" inches Made in Italy
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.