Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami Retro Vintage Bow Monogram Wedge Sandals 37.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami Retro Vintage Bow Monogram Wedge Sandals 37.5 Color Multi Size 37.5
Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami Retro Vintage Bow Monogram Wedge Sandals 37.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Mechanicsville, VA
Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami Retro Vintage Bow Monogram Wedge Sandals 37.5 Color Multi Size 37.5
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Rivoli Rainbow Sneakers Size 44
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Step into fashion-forward luxury with these Louis Vuitton sneakers. These premium kicks offer a
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Tattoo High Top Sneakers Size 42
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
sneakers from Louis Vuitton are finely crafted from leather and fabulously designed with round toes, lace
Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Alma Python BB presented in the brand's 2011 Collection is a limited
Louis Vuitton iPhone Pouch Flash Fragment Monogram Eclipse Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton iPhone Pouch Flash Fragment Monogram Eclipse Canvas, crafted in black monogram
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Ruffle Hem Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous silk dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior in brightly colored flowers on a navy and burgundy background. The spaghetti strap bodice is semi fitted and adorned on one ...
BADGLEY MISCHKA Vintage Iridescent Lilac Beaded Evening Bag
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Badgley Mischka Vintage Heavily embellished with sequins, crystals, and beading Iridescent lilac purple with pinks Ornate silver hardware and unique chain Pristine Measurements in in...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alzer 60 Trunk Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This classic hard suitcase is finely crafted of traditional Louis Vuitton monogram on toile canvas. The case features toffee colored leather trim and a reinforced vachetta leather to...
A/W 2004 Vivienne Westwood Black long sleeved body con Midi Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Autumn / Winter 2004 Vivienne Westwood dress crafted from a stretchy black jersey, featuring long sleeves, scooped neckline and midi length hem. The Cut features a superbly flatterin...
Tom Ford Black Nylon Puffer Coat 2011
By Tom Ford
Located in London, GB
Tom Ford - Black nylon Puffer coat and fur trim with belt - Dramatic buckle detailing on the sleeves and waist - Real fur and real leather cuffs and belt - Fall 2011 collection ...
$490
Size: Medium - Large
Rozae Nichols Charcoal Gray Ombre Sequins A - Line Silk Trapeze Top / Blouse
By Rozae Nichols
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic Rozae Nichols charcoal gray ombre trapeze top! 100% silk, with hundreds of sequins encrusted throughout the entire blouse. Adjustable straps, so you can make shorter or longer. ...
Roberto Cavalli 2000s Silk Tiger Print Bias-Cut Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
A show-stopping vintage Roberto Cavalli dress, featuring the designer’s iconic tiger print, as seen on Cindy Crawford on the early 2000s runway. Crafted from fluid silk, this maxi dr...
Verheyen London Unisex Raccoon Fur Detachable Collar, 100cm Natural
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Mens Detachable Fur Collar in Raccoon PRODUCT DETAILS Verheyen London’s mens detachable fur collar is our classic staple for effortless style for casual wear. To t...
Late 1990s Gianni Versace Couture Gold Metal Mesh Backless Gown
By Gianni Versace
Located in New York, NY
Gowns of this quality are literally unheard of in the second-hand market. This gown technically is not second hand, it still has the original store tag attached. That said there is m...
2000s Christian Dior Galliano red silk robe, kimono
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
2000s Christian Dior Galliano red silk robe, kimono Size F 40 good condition, but the silk appears to have been slightly washed mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35 i...
Spectacular Thierry Mugler Black Fur Maxi Coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Praha 4, Hlavní město Praha
Thierry Mugler Couture black fur maxi coat from fall/winter 2000 collection. Design of this spectacular coat is inspired by Mugler’s iconic hairy looks from “Les Chimeres” FW 1997 a...
$38,281
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...
Sable fur coat swing full length (Size L)
By Christian Dior
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Sable Fur Swing Coat with Full Length Maxi Brown L The design and craftsmanship of this Sable fur coat is exquisite with a beautiful unique scallop design of the fur pelts, lovely b...
Gianni Versace Couture, Maxi dress
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Gianni Versace Couture, Catwalk 1996 Maxi cow print dress with black and grey print and medusa rhinestone buttons on the straps. The item is in excellent condition.
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.