1980s Escada Bikini
By Escada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vuitton beach bag to complete the look. In excellent vintage condition, please see photos. Size 40. Made
1980s Escada Bikini
By Escada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vuitton beach bag to complete the look. In excellent vintage condition, please see photos. Size 40. Made
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon White Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM beach bag in white epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon GM Red Vinyl Beach Bag + Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM red epi vinyl Tote beach Bag. This bag was limited to the years 2000
Unavailable
H 4.3 in W 3.1 in L 6.5 in
Louis Vuitton Translucent Ss19 Giants Beach Pouch Camera 870432 Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
NEW IN BOX CONDITION (10/10 or NIB) Includes Box, Gift Receipt and Dust Bag 6.50 x 4.33 x 3.15
Unavailable
H 6.7 in W 13.8 in L 22 in
Louis Vuitton Cabas Ipanema GM Sandy Monogram Cotton Beach Bag - 2009 Collection
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
This is Louis Vuitton Cabas Ipanema GM 2009 limited edition hand bag. The bag is secured with hook
Unavailable
H 12 in W 7 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Plage Clear Epi Translucent Gm 16lz0821 White Vinyl Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0022 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7" Height: 12" Shoulder strap drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Includes Luggage...
Louis Vuitton Clear White Epi Place Lagoon Bay Baia Beach Tote Bag 1015lv36
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0011 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 7" Height: 12.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accesso...
Louis Vuitton Clear White Epi Plage Lagoon Bay Baia Beach Tote Bag 1018lv6
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0021 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 7" Height: 12.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wea...
Louis Vuitton Coral Monogram Nylon Nouvelle Vague Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coming from the house of Louis Vuitton, this handbag is a dream come true for every beach-lover
Louis Vuitton Coral Monogram Nylon Nouvelle Vague Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coming from the house of Louis Vuitton, this handbag is a dream come true for every beach-lover
Louis Vuitton Coral Monogram Nylon Nouvelle Vague Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coming from the house of Louis Vuitton, this handbag is a dream come true for every beach-lover
Louis Vuitton Coral Monogram Nylon Nouvelle Vague Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coming from the house of Louis Vuitton, this handbag is a dream come true for every beach-lover
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon GM Red Vinyl Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM red epi vinyl Tote beach Bag. This bag was limited to the years 2000
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon White Vinyl Beach Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon GM beach bag in white epi vinyl. It is a from a limited 2000-2001 Cruise
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon MM Red Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH MM beach bag in red epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001 and
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon White Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag + Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM beach bag in white epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon MM Orange Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH MM beach bag in red epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001 and
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon MM White Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH MM beach bag in red epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001 and
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H 5.9 in W 11.8 in D 19.7 in
Louis Vuitton Cabas Ipanema PM Rose Red Monogram Cotton Beach Bag - 2009
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Cabas Ipanema PM 2009 limited edition hand bag. The bag is secured with hook and the
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H 11 in W 7.08 in L 15.3 in
Louis Vuitton Plage Clear Epi Lagoon Tote 868688 White Vinyl Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 39 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon White Vinyl Mini Beach Tote Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton white vinyl mini Lagoon beach bag. It is from the limited collection from the years
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon Red Orange Vinyl Mini Beach Tote Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton red vinyl mini Lagoon beach bag. It is from the limited collection from the years
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H 8.1 in W 9.4 in D 4.3 in
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon White Vinyl Epi Mini Beach Tote Handbag + Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton white vinyl mini Lagoon beach bag. It is from the limited collection from the years
Louis Vuitton Special Collection Beach Terry Cloth Bag
Located in New York, NY
White and blue "LV" Monogram terry cloth beach bag.
Louis Vuitton Plage Lagoon GM Red Vinyl Beach Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM red epi vinyl Tote beach Bag. This bag was limited to the years 2000
Louis Vuitton Plague Lagoon White Vinyl Beach Tote Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton PLAGE BEACH GM beach bag in white epi vinyl. It was limited to the years 2000-2001
Pierre Cardin Iconic 1960s Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic 1960s yellow linen dress from Pierre Cardin. It has a stand up collar and cap sleeves with trapunto embroidery around them, the hem and front pocket. It has a handstitched...
$175Sale Price|30% Off
Size: French 36 (Best Fits US 2-4)
Thierry Mugler Silk Animal Leopard Print Top, C.1990
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Purrrr-fection! This Thierry Mugler C.1990 silk top is loaded with feline details beyond the animal print. It snaps at the back with an hourglass silhouette which nips at the waist...
ALAÏA Rare Runway F/W 1986 Turquoise Blue Ribbed Zip Knit Cardigan Sweater
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Azzedine Alaïa’s Fall 1986 runway collection, this rare cardigan is a striking example of the designer’s mastery of sculptural knitwear. Crafted in turquoise stretch wool knit, ...
1970 Adolfo Sailor Stripe Navy & Cream Knit Maxi Dress W/ Button Front
By Adolfo
Located in Gresham, OR
1970s Adolfo body-conscious rayon knit sailor striped navy and cream maxi dress with front button placket closure. Gives a modern Gaultier vibe. Size 6-8.
1930s Sexy Gold Floral Brocade Lamé Bias-Cut Gown with Extreme Plunging Back
Located in Gresham, OR
1930s Siren gown in gold floral lamé brocade: Racer back with extremely low plunge! Full cowl neck front. The sexiest dress in the room!
new AZZEDINE ALAIA bordeaux plisse knit dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Bordeaux knit dress with intricate plisse woven pleats from Azzedine Alaia. New with tags. French size 40 however runs small and best fits a FR 36 or 38. Approximate measurements (un...
Vivienne Westwood Vintage F/W1991 Dressing Up White Gold Satin Boulle Corset Top
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Jersey City, NJ
This is an iconic Vivienne Westwood corset from the Autumn/Winter 1991 "Dressing Up" collection, showcasing the designer's renowned craftsmanship and attention to detail. This long-s...
Alexander McQueen Rare Runway Caftan Dress NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen caftan style dress designed by Sarah Burton in her debut s/s 2011 collection for the brand. Empire style fashioned of silk chiffon in warm shades of muted gold w...
KENZO FW 1982/83 Archival Wool Coat Japanese Jacket Documented
By Kenzo
Located in Berlin, BE
Extremely rare archival KENZO FW 1982/83 Wool Coat. A truly beautiful coat that captures the essence of Kenzo's design philosophy. A masterful creation that embodies the brand's sign...
Alexander McQueen Stunning Poppy Print Daffodil Gown NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Alexander McQueen gown in layers of silk organza. Strapless fitted bodice extends into a voluminous ballgown skirt. Designed in a rich daffodil yellow ground overlaid in...
Rare Archival Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown 1979 Eveing Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning extremely rare Thierry Mugler Goddess Gown from one of his earliest Collections ca.1979. A masterful embodiment of ethereal elegance and avant-garde artistry. The dress cas...
Valentino circa 1990 vintage sleeveless brown leopard print backless dress gown
By Valentino
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Valentino circa 1990 Floor length leopard print gown - Please note are model is extremely tall, so this would fall longer on someone else creating much more of a train at the back - ...
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Runway Cutout One Piece Bodysuit Swimsuit Swimwear
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Naples, FL
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2004 Runway Cutout One Piece Bodysuit Swimsuit Swimwear Size M Condition: Excellent, liner still attached Look 24 from the Gucci Spring 2004 Collection.
2015 CELINE By Phoebe Philo Khaki Wool Coat With Open Closure
By Celine, Phoebe Philo
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Stunning, khaki wool coat with open closure designed by Phoebe Philo for Celine dating to pre-fall of 2015, look 5. Labeled a French 36 however due to oversized cut, it will accommod...
I Magnin Travilla 1980s White Lace Mermaid Bridal Dress
By Travilla, I Magnin and Co
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introducing the I Magnin Travilla 1980s White Lace Mermaid Bridal Dress – a true masterpiece of bridal fashion that captures the essence of timeless elegance with a contemporary twis...
$450
Size: none; comparable to size medium
Peck & Peck Ochre Tiki Sarong-Tie Play Suit Swimsuit Beach Romper – M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Mix a Mai Tai and get ready to do the “limbo,” because your beach party wardrobe is covered. A departure from the classic, WASP-y fashion for which the brand was known, this rare tik...
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.