Versace Inspired Violet Paisley Ari Metallic Embroidery Jeweled Rhinstone Silk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Asheville, NC
Vintage, theatrically created for celebrities in a violet iridescent raw silk fabric with highly embellished dramatic paisley design of hand-hooked metallic embroidered gold and silv...
Silk
Navajo Squash Blossom Sterling Silver & Turquoise Stone Vintage Necklace
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This necklace pairs beautifully with high-end designer items such as a tailored Chanel blazer, a classic Hermès silk scarf, a sleek Gucci dress, or a sophisticated Louis Vuitton hand...
2010 Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Cheche Bohemian Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This vibrant and playful Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Blue Monogram Cheche Bohemian Bag is one amazing bag.
LOUIS VUITTON 2009 Cheche Bohemian silk linen rainbow striped monogram scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2009 Cheche Bohemian silk linen rainbow striped monogram scarf Reference: ANWU/A00585 Brand: Louis Vuitton Collection: Cheche Bohemian Material: Silk Color: Brown ...
Louis Vuitton Batignolles Vintage Monogram Louis Vuitton Purse LV Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rochester, NY
Date code CA1068 The Louis Vuitton date code CA1068 indicates that the item was manufactured in Spain (CA) in the 10th week of 2008. The "CA" letters signify the manufacturing locat...
Leather, Canvas
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram leather suitcase / luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
This is a vintage set of Louis Vuitton 1970's. French Company monogram great looking vintage suitcases. This set of 2 vintage Louis Vuitton suitcases with a zip around. The 2 sma...
Leather
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Artsy MM embodies understated bohemian style. Louis Vuitton's iconic and divinely supple Monogram canvas is enhanced by rich golden color metallic pieces and an exquisite handcra...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Artsy MM embodies understated bohemian style. Louis Vuitton's iconic and divinely supple Monogram canvas is enhanced by rich golden color metallic pieces and an exquisite handcra...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy GM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Artsy embodies understated bohemian style. Louis Vuitton's iconic and divinely supple Monogram canvas is enhanced by rich golden color metallic pieces and an exquisite handcrafte...
Louis Vuitton 2010 Monogram Canvas Artsy Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Artsy embodies understated bohemian style. Louis Vuitton's iconic and divinely supple Monogram canvas is enhanced by rich golden color metallic pieces and an exquisite handcrafte...
Louis Vuitton 2015 Monogram Canvas Artsy Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Artsy embodies understated bohemian style. Louis Vuitton's iconic and divinely supple Monogram canvas is enhanced by rich golden color metallic pieces and an exquisite handcrafte...
Louis Vuitton 2017 Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Artsy MM embodies understated bohemian style. Louis Vuitton's iconic and divinely supple Monogram canvas is enhanced by rich golden color metallic pieces and an exquisite handcra...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Artsy MM embodies understated bohemian style. Louis Vuitton's iconic and divinely supple Monogram canvas is enhanced by rich golden color metallic pieces and an exquisite handcra...
Louis Vuitton Cheche Bohemian Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
In good condition Louis Vuitton Cheche Bohemian Tote Bag This bag is a limited edition from the Spring/Summer 2010 collection.
Louis Vuitton Cheche Bohemian Monogram Jacquard Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cheche Bohemian Monogram Jacquard Canvas presented in the brand's Spring/Summer 2010 Collection is unique and playful in design ideal for free-spirited, ...
Louis Vuitton Cheche Bohemian Handbag Monogram Jacquard Fabric
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 14", Width 13.5", Depth 10", Strap Drop 11-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Cheche Bohemian Handbag Monogram Jacquard Fabric Exter...
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H 13.78 in W 8.27 in L 13.78 in
Louis Vuitton Rouge Monogram Canvas Limited Edition Cheche Bohemian Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Renowned for its exclusive craftsmanship, this Louis Vuitton bag will live up to your expectations. Let your audience be dazzled when you make your own style statement with this tren...
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H 13.78 in W 8.27 in L 13.78 in
Louis Vuitton Rouge Monogram Canvas Limited Edition Cheche Bohemian Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Renowned for its exclusive craftsmanship, this Louis Vuitton bag will live up to your expectations. Let your audience be dazzled when you make your own style statement with this tren...
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H 14.5 in W 18.5 in D 8.7 in
Louis Vuitton - LV - Artsy GM in Monogram Canvas - Brown - Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sanford, FL
Louis Vuitton - Excellent - Artsy GM in Monogram Canvas - Brown - Handbag Description "The Artsy GM embodies understated bohemian style.
S/S 2000 Dolce & Gabbana Purple Sheer Paisley Runway Button Rhinestone Cuff Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana button-down shirt from the Spring/Summer 2000 collection is cut in a relaxed silhouette in sheer silk with an allover paisley print in purple and pink. It has a ...
GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE S/S 2000 Purple Silk Blouse Shawl Collar Swarovski 38
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful GIANNI VERSACE COUTURE SS 2000 silk blouse Shawl collar Finest light purple fabric Versace SS 2000 Jungle Collection Extremely versatile Swarovski crystal buttons Made in I...
Navajo Morenci Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Morenci turquoise and sand cast sterling squash blossom necklace. Each sand cast petal with 10 raised natural stones ending in a matching additional 5 stone sand cast naja. Ea...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo Kingman turquoise and sterling squash blossom. Ten raw stones on sides set in twisted rope and leaf border with hand stamped palmettes. Naja in same fashion with an additional...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Yves Saint Laurent Large Paisley Sheer Wool Shawl Scarf Wrap c 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Large paisley sheer wool shawl scarf c 1970s The large light weight paisley wool shawl scarf is infused with egg plant purples accented with earth tone fall colo...
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo squash blossom necklace. The turquoise is from the Kingman Mine in Arizona. Eighteen turquoise stones total in shadowbox setting with twisted rope border and sterling bead acc...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Kingman Turquoise Squash Blossom
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo turquoise and sterling squash blossom necklace. 12 quality Kingman turquoise stones on each side with 7 stones on naja and another single naja drop. Each stone surrounded by h...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Vintage Navajo Southwestern Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Navajo craftsmanship, this vintage squash blossom necklace is crafted in sterling silver and set with natural turquoise stones showcasing unique matrix patterns...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Roberto Cavalli Purple Print Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Ardmore, PA
Roberto Cavalli Purple Print Dress Size EU 44
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Navajo sterling silver and turquoise squash blossom necklace. 18 exceptional Kingman turquoise stones set in shadow box with twisted rope border. Great patina that can be buffed out ...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Etro Large Paisley Shawl with Purple Center
By Etro
Located in New Hope, PA
This large Etro paisley shawl has a bright purple center surrounded by elaborate patterns. The shawl has green, grey, olive, rust, mustard yellow and black designs surrounding the vi...
Oscar de la Renta Lavender floral with gold etching wool scarf
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
Oscar de la Renta Lavender Floral print with gold etching wool challis scarf measures 35" x 35" finished with fringe edges.
Navajo Native Indian Sterling Silver Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
This striking Navajo squash blossom necklace is crafted in sterling silver and set with vivid blue turquoise cabochons, each showing natural matrix that highlights the stone’s charac...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Navajo Turquoise Squash Blossom Necklace
By Navajo
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
Exceptional Navajo sterling silver and Morenci turquoise squash blossom necklace. Large natural turquoise stones and hand stamped silver beads. Stones are a bright blue with stunning...
Turquoise, Sterling Silver
Adrienne Vittadini Violet Border With Eye-Popping Jungle Floral Silk Scarf
By Adrienne Vittadini
Located in New York, NY
Adrienne Vittadini violet border with eye-popping jungle floral silk scarf accented with rolled edges, measures 30 inches by 30 inches. Made in Italy.
Antique Velvet and Gold Embroidery Textile
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional textile made of purple color velvet, with beautiful intricate gold embroidery floral motifs, center medallion. Some minor velvet oxidization, few small rips, see photo. ...
Metallic Thread
$12,000
H 720 in W 53 in D 0.13 in
Dusty Rose Dupioni Silk, Finely Woven Hand Embroidered Designer House Fabric
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful dusty rose tone raw silk Dupioni fabric featuring intricate hand guided chain stitch embroidery of saffron, garnet, amethyst floral and celedon trellis motif. 100% hand dye...
Silk
$12,000
H 720 in W 53 in D 0.13 in
French Blue and Gold Silk Woven Scalamandre Style Designer Damask Fabric
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Asheville, NC
Silk woven Damask Designer House vintage remnant fabric yardage, in a classical and popular Napoleonic Abusson Design. Finely woven on jacquard looms in 100% silky fibers, in a class...
Damask
$12,000
H 720 in W 53 in D 0.13 in
Coral Gujarati Fine Satin Weave, Brilliant Embroidered Paisley Silk, Ari Work
Located in Asheville, NC
This unique vintage handicraft made by tailored artisans, is likely to never to be created again. This brilliant coral colored raw silk woven into a fine satin weave and embellished ...
Silk
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.
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.