LOUIS VUITTON Rare Ostrich XL Alma Top Handle Bag - Special Color
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
This ultra- sophisticated, rare Louis Vuitton Alma bag is a structured, dome-shaped handbag inspired by the 1934 Art Deco original - and modeled after the retro-feminine glam of the ...
Louis Vuitton Keepall Sailing Boating Duffel Rare Limited Edition Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Vuitton Keepall Sailing Boating Duffel Rare Limited Edition Travel Bag Taupe leather LV Cup 95's travel bag from Louis Vuitton Pre-Owned featuring round top handles, a detach...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Damier Ebene Mini Computer Bag 1110lv19
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 3.5" Height: 1" Shoulder Handle Drop: 18.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) No Battery, No Charger and No Stylus Signs of Wear: Exte...
Louis Vuitton Rare Monogram Loop Chain Hobo Crossbody Croissant Bag 1118lv34
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Rare Monogram Loop Chain Hobo Crossbody Croissant Bag 1118lv34 Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2.5" Height: 8" Sh...
Rare LOUIS VUITTON Beige Monogram Canvas LV Logo Printed Shoulder Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extraordinary piece for every Louis Vuitton lover! This Louis Vuitton Monogram bag reminds of vacations spent in the beautiful areas of Nantucket, Cape Cod and of course the Hamp...
Louis Vuitton 1990s Castillan Red Epi Leather Crossbody Bag in Rare Mini Shape
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Diego, CA
Epi leather retains strong color and structure; hardware remains bright. Keywords Louis Vuitton, Louis Vuitton Epi, Castillan Red, LV Epi bag, vintage Louis Vuitton bag, 1990s Louis...
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NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare LOUIS VUITTON Fuchsia Cartoon Firebird, the most luxurious of them all.
rare LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 LV Epi Pouchette Jour GM red document clutch bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON SUPREME 2017 LV Epi Pouchette Jour GM red document clutch bag Reference: LNKO/A01400 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Epi Pochette Jour Collection: 2017 - Runway Materi...
rare LOUIS VUITTON Vivienne Fashionista Tennis mink leather hardware bag charm
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON Vivienne Fashionista Tennis pink mink nude leather LV logo gold hardware bag charm Reference: TGAS/G00200 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: ...
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2018 Runway Catogram Paname PM monogram crossbody camera bag
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2018 Runway Catogram Paname PM monogram crossbody camera bag Reference: ANWU/A00060 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: Paname PM Collection: ...
2000s Louis Vuitton Impala Brown Damier Sauvage Evening Minaudière Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This stunning Louis Vuitton Impala bag from the rare Damier Sauvage collection is an absolute showstopper for evening events or sophisticated daytime wear, dating back to October 2000.
Vintage Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Co. Travel Bag/Diaper Bag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rochester, NY
Search Terms Vintage Louis Vuitton travel bag, French Luggage Co Louis Vuitton, LV diaper bag, monogram weekender, Louis Vuitton carryall, collectible Louis Vuitton luggage, overnig...
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...
Rare Louis Vuitton Monogram Garment Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a rare Louis Vuitton monogram garment travel bag Multi Hangers Separate zipper compartment Measurements : 51" long x 23" wide x 4" deep
LOUIS VUITTON Silver Suhali Lockit Large Bag Purse Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Silver Suhali Lockit Large Bag Purse Rare.
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rare Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
First introduced in 1858, Louis Vuitton's trunks are one of their oldest and most iconic designs, inspiring countless designs throughout the brand's history. Borrowing some key eleme...
Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Company Garment Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a rare vintage Louis Vuitton French Company monogram garment travel bag with shoulder strap. 2 exterior zipper compartments.
LOUIS VUITTON Motard Biker Rare Limited Edition Runway Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Motard Biker Rare Limited Edition Runway Bag.
LOUIS VUITTON Volupte Beaute LTD ED Runway Bag RARE
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Volupte Beaute Limited Edition Bag. It is made from a delicious combination of luxe fabrics: Monogram embossed coated cotton jacquard at the base a...
LOUIS VUITTON Rare Limited Ed. Squary Red Alligator Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Here is this amazing 100% authentic, limited edition Louis Vuitton Squary red alligator bag. It is a rare and fabulous find for all of you Louis Vuitton Collectors!
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W 23 in D 6 in L 53 in
Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Garment Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a rare vintage Louis Vuitton French Company monogram garment travel bag with 2 detachable accessory large pouches Measurements: 53" long x 23" wide x 6" deep
Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Co Short Garment Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lake Park, FL
This is a rare vintage Louis Vuitton French Company short length garment travel Deep multi hanger space. Measurements: 41" long x 23.5 wide x 8" deep
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H 9 in W 8.1 in L 18.5 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall ( Extremely Rare ) Centenaire 107lva129 Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: SP0996 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 8.1" Height: 9" Handle Drop:5" Zipper works well. You w...
Unavailable
H 11.3 in W 5 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton ( Ultra Rare ) Embossed Unisex 20lva32117 Black Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: CA0072 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 5" Height: 11.3" Shoulder strap drop: 17" OVERALL VERY GOO...
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H 11 in W 11 in L 19 in
Louis Vuitton Duffle ( Rare ) Vernis Fleurs 11lv915c Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
"This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Measurements: 19" L x 11" W x 11" H Handles: Double rolled leather handles Handle Drop: 4.5" Closure/...
Unavailable
H 10 in W 1.85 in L 13.5 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Opera 7lr0705 Black Leather Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0941 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 1.85" Height: 10" Shoulder strap drop: 14-17" adjustable OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.2...
Unavailable
H 8 in W 12 in D 7 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Stephen Sprouse Roses 30 Rare Rose Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Downey, CA
Louis Vuitton Speedy Stephen Sprouse Roses 30 Rare Rose Shoulder Bag Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Rose Speedy handbag!
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H 8.75 in W 3.25 in L 6.75 in
Louis Vuitton Cabaret (Ultra Rare) Bordeaux Tall 228779 Burgundy Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0021 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.75" Width: 3.25" Height: 8.75" Shoulder strap drop: 9" - 18.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or A...
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H 9.45 in W 7.09 in L 17.72 in
Rare 2003 Louis Vuitton x Murakami White Monogram Multicolore Keepall 45 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
The iconic original release of the Takashi Murakami and Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore Keepall 45 Bag in white. Still in its original condition. Slight yellowing on the two front...
Rare Louis Vuitton Bumbag shoulder/belt bag in brown monogram canvas, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Amazing and very sought-after shoulder bag/ Belt bag Louis Vuitton Bumbag in brown monogram canvas, gold metal trim, ...
Unavailable
H 8 in W 1.25 in L 3.75 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Computer 20lz0724 Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 00581 Measurements: Length: 3.75" Width: 1.25" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 18" OVERALL VERY GOOD WORKING CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior:...
Unavailable
H 22 in W 8 in L 17.5 in
Louis Vuitton Duffle (Ultra Rare) Graphite Steamer Tote 9lz1128 Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AS3059 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: 8" Height: 22" Handle drop: 2.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear Exterior:...
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H 8.66 in W 3.14 in L 10.6 in
Louis Vuitton Rare Monogram Potomac 870283 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.66 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 22 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.14 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 8 cm(approx) S...
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H 11.8 in W 1.57 in L 15.7 in
Louis Vuitton Porte Rare Attache Briefcase Documents 870156 Brown Laptop Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.57 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 4 cm(approx) H...
Unavailable
H 8.26 in W 3.14 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton (Rare) Monogram Potomac 868706 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 21 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.14 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 8 cm(approx) S...
Unavailable
H 15.5 in W 5 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Runway Convertible 2way 228752 Brown Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FO0107 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 5" Height: 15.5" Shoulder strap drop: 18" - 21" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7.25/10 or B+ ) R...
Rare Louis Vuitton Bumbag shoulder/belt bag in blue monogram Denim, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Made from blue Monogram Denim, the Louis Vuitton High Rise bumbag is trimmed with natural leather. Notably around the zipper, where the cowh...
Unavailable
H 7 in W 4 in L 9.75 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Abloh Ss19 Soft Trunk 5lz1023 Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
THIS IS MUCH MORE RARE THAN SUPREMExLV and NOT COMING OUT UNTIL 2019 CELEBRITY CLIENTS (The version that will come out will have different hardware, this is a special release version...
Unavailable
H 13.3 in W 5.9 in L 12.2 in
Louis Vuitton Amazon ( Ultra Rare ) Gm 18962041 Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.2 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 31 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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H 5.5 in W 1.5 in L 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Danube (Rare) Grace Mini Paname 26lz1029 Black Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N) Includes Box, Copy of Receipt, Dust Bag and Care Booklet Signs of Wear: The item is Brand New. This item will ship out immediately. Previously own...
Unavailable
H 11 in W 3.54 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Bagatelle Hobo (Ultra Rare) Zip 870653 Brown Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.54 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 9 cm(approx) S...
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.