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 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 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 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
Sold
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
Sold
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
1950s Neiman Marcus Couture Black Silk Chiffon Strapless Vintage 50s Wiggle Gown
By Neiman Marcus
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous bombshell 1950s NEIMAN MARCUS couture strapless silk chiffon evening dress! Impeccable construction, with so much detail and workmanship. Built in interior bustier keeps eve...
Yves Saint Laurent Coco Brown Form-Fitting Lined Jersey Dress
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent coco brown form-fitting lined jersey scoop-neck dress features a handkerchief hemline on both the dress's hem and also on the bell-sleeve's cuff. Detaile...
Anna Molinari cream chiffon coral embellished gown
By Anna Molinari
Located in New York, NY
Anna Molinari cream colored double-layer chiffon spagetti strap gown is cut on the bias for a form-fitting fit. The embellishment is of micro-coral seed beading and also micro pink s...
Donna Karan Collection Sexy Draped Jersey Dress
By Donna Karan
Located in New York, NY
Donna Karan Collection's Sexy Draped Jersey Dress in deep chocolate stretch rayon jersey with greenish gold knit tulle cascade. Donna Karan gowns are seemingly simple in cut but are ...
Hervé Leger Couture Cerulean Blue Bandage Dress, c. 1998
By Herve Léger
Located in Geneva, CH
This couture royal blue (or cerulean blue) zip-front tailored bandage dress (c. 1998) is a signature from the designer Hervé Leger. Each strip is hand-stitched for a form-fitting/fig...
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...
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...
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Evening Gown with Red Flower S/S 2012 Sz 6
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label - Full length white evening gown with dramatic red flower. Spring/Summer 2012 Size 6 US
Roberto Cavalli animal print dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in New York, NY
Roberto Cavalli animal print dress, fitted bottom and loose chiffon top Size – IT 40 / XS-S Fabric – 12% elastane, 88% poliamide-nylon Condition – very good ........Additional in...
$695
Size: Small / Medium
1960s Ann Barry Vintage Chantilly Lace Taupe + Brown A - Line Shift Tiered Dress
By Ann Barry
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 60s ANN BARRY taupe and brown Chantilly lace tiered A-Line / Shift dress! Chic brown silk ribbon sleeve straps, that feature a bow on each strap. Flattering shape, that eas...
VIVIENNE WESTWOOD FW 94 Rare Crochet Stockings and Bag
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Milano, MILANO
Fall Winter 1994 rare crochet set from "On Liberty" Collection by Vivienne Westwood. Stockings and bag with raffia flowers and tassels. The composition is 85% cotton and 15% raffia.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2003 Brown Leather Crocodile Embossed Buckle Box Handbag
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2003 Brown Leather Crocodile Embossed Buckle Box Handbag Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Circa: 2003 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Handbag Color(s):...
Ralph Lauren Black Label Pale Pink Cashmere Strapless Sweater Knit Gown Medium
By Ralph Lauren Black Label
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Ralph Lauren, Black Label, pale pink cashmere strapless, sweater knit gown, marked size medium. Bandeau bodice dress is fitted through the bust and skims the hips, falling slightly A...
ELIE SAAB Evening Gown in Red Chiffon Size 38EU
By Elie Saab
Located in Paris, FR
Elie Saab evening gown in red chiffon. It is embroidered under the chest with iridescent red sequins, embellished with a muslin and sequins flowers. Zip closure in the back. It is l...
Blue crêpe top-stitched dress with crochet collar, bow and ruffles Circa 1925's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue veil crêpe top-stitched dress ( on the hips) with crochet collar, bow and ruffles. Bicolore silk lining ( ivory on the top and blue in the skirt, altered) transparent on the bac...
Christian Dior Resort 2018 brown cream floral print corset bustier midi dress
By Christian Dior
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Christian Dior Resort 2018 Cream midi length dress with brown floral print Boned corset upper with underwire cups Button up front which is further secured by invisible hooks and a po...
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.