$5,000
H 14 in D 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton French Company Round Hat Box Wig Case Monogram Travel Bag Vintage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
shows the piece along with two other Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Boxes: a 50cm Damier (on right
Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Round Hat Box Wig Case Travel Bag 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Extremely rare Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Company Wig Case or Round Hat Trunk, circa the
Louis Vuitton Monogram 40cm Boite Chapeaux Ronde Hat Box GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram 40cm Boite Chapeaux Ronde Hat Box Features leather handle/strap and
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
2007 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Boite Chapeaux 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Boite Chapeaux 40 Reference: HB2385 Serial Number
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H 14.18 in W 15.75 in D 7.29 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Boite Chapeaux 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Boite Chapeaux 40 Xupes Reference
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 30 Trunk Steamer 98lk719s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 929015 Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 2.5"-4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Ver...
Louis Vuitton 50cm Boite Chapeaux Large Hat Box Damier Canvas Luggage Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This large 50cm Damier Ebene Canvas hat box was made by Louis Vuitton in 2004. It fastens with two
Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm By The French Company 1975
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This incredible round hat box or 'Boite Chapeaux' was made by The French Company via special
Rare Louis Vuitton Hat Box by The French Company Monogram Boite Chapeaux 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
by Louis Vuitton. Made from their signature monogram canvas, this piece is trimmed in tan saddle
Louis Vuitton x The French Company Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box 45cm Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Company Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box 45cm
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H 19.68 in D 8 in Dm 20 in
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50cm XL Round Monogram Travel Bag 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this incredible Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux hat box, made in the
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H 19.5 in D 7 in L 19.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeaux 50cm French Company 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this fabulous round hat box or Boite Chapeaux from Louis Vuitton, and
Louis Vuitton for The French Co. 50cm Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton for The French Company, also labeled Saks Fifth Ave. 50cm Boite Chapeaux, round hat
Louis Vuitton The French Company Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box 50cm Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Here's a rare 50cm Boite Chapeaux or hat box, made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under
Louis Vuitton x The French Company Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box 45cm Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Company Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box 45cm
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good condition Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux 50 Give your interior an update with this chic
Vintage Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux 40 Monogram Canvas Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux 40 Hat Box in monogram canvas. Inside is one open pocket with rubber
Vintage Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux 40 Monogram Canvas Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux 40 Hat Box in monogram canvas. Inside is one open pocket with rubber
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Boite Chapeaux 50 Hat Box Trunk Case Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50. Extra large trunk case made from gorgeous black epi
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 Vintage in excellent condition. This elegant hat
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 Vintage in excellent condition. This elegant hat
Vintage (1984) Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in By Appointment Only, GB
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Vintage (1984) Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50. This is a
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Damier Ebene 50 Travel Round Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Damier Ebene 50 Travel Round Case is more commonly known as the
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Boite Chapeaux Hat Box features a rounded case with flattened
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 40 in excellent condition. This elegant hat box in Epi
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress M/L Dolce & Gabbana vintage dress featuring V-neck, button closures at center front neckline and open...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6
Gucci Faux Fur Coat with Contrast Colored Tips IT 44
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci Faux Fur Coat with Contrast Colored Tips White and violet faux-fur Long sleeves Crew-neck Side pockets Hook front closure Oversized style Made with a soft blend of 60% modacryl...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68656 In blue lizard and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in excellent condition with very few signs of normal use. Corners are clean with no rubbing or scuffi...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
23S Chanel Caged Heart Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag Gold Small 68434
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68434 23S Chanel Caged Heart Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag Gold Small There are two sizes of this caged heart - this is the smaller size in gold; as of the time of this ...
NWT Tom Ford $7, 000 Runway Fall 2015 Size 42 / 8 White Open Back Fringe Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
SOLD OUT Brand new with tags TOM FORD Fall 2015 runway white fringe flapper style dress! Impeccably designed, this rare gem features fabulous white tiers of fringe throughout on a ra...
$12,305
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - XS
Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and leather pant suit, fw 2000
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford; monogram canvas and tan leather pant suit. Flared high-rise pants with leather waist band and zip closure attaching both legs together. Single breasted mid-length ...
Chanel Jewel Black Resin Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- 2005 - 2006 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - Black - Glossy finish - Crystal embellishment - Signature interlocking CC logo - Clasp fastening - Main compartment - Silver-tone hardwar...
$9,920
H 7.9 in W 17.7 in L 4.3 in
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag W 17.7 x H 7.9 x D 4.3 " Handle Drop. 11.8 " Similar bag from the same collection (slightly smaller and...
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Collection Gold Embellished Cocktail Dress It. 42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Cocktail Sexy Dress 2004 Collection Designer size 42 Mischa Barton wore the same dress for InStyle magazine! Exquisitely embellished, beautifully crafted ...
Thierry Mugler "Solo in the Spotlight" Beaded Tulle Mermaid Dress Gown Rare
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare mid 90's Thierry Mugler strapless mermaid style evening gown with elongated bodice of handsewn black paillettes and skirt fashioned of layers of black chiffon. Lined. A very d...
$58,885
Size: 38 French
Rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Signature Avant-Garde Fuchsia wool with velvet coat
By Thierry Mugler
Located in New York, NY
This Rare, never worn, still with tags, Iconic Thierry Mugler signature Avant-Garde Neon Fuchsia coat has black velvet interior edging along the opening front, neck, and sleeve cuffs...
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.
Why not add a dose of class to your travels even if you’re flying coach? With the broad range of sophisticated designer and vintage luggage available for sale on 1stDibs, packing and unpacking doesn’t have to be such a chore.
Let’s face it: Stuffing the car trunk or loading up your luggage before takeoff and then doing the opposite when you arrive is often the worst part of any trip, but there’s nothing stopping you from reintroducing the glamour and luxury that defined the so-called Golden Age of Travel.
Romanticized in recent years on hit TV shows such as Mad Men, the Golden Age of Travel generally began during the 1940s, when the big commercial airlines of 20th-century America deployed the newest in large airplanes to carry scores of usually well-dressed travelers to foreign destinations. This era of aspirational air travel was marked by luxurious in-flight dining, copious cocktails and high spirits, promoted in part by the sleek, graphically rich airline brochures and vibrantly colored illustrated travel posters that hung in the windows of travel agencies. Those drawn to the history of this now well-documented era — or those who lived it, having caught the travel bug thanks to revered magazines such as Holiday or the photography of Slim Aarons — will find lots to love in vintage travel bags and suitcases, particularly luggage that originated in the world’s best luxury fashion houses.
With top brands like Louis Vuitton and Gucci offering their take on essential travel bags, every brisk walk through the airport can feel like a runway. After all, why would you want to hide all of the fun inside your suitcase when you could make a statement with its exterior?
Purchasing a first-class travel bag will render the idea of “living out of a suitcase” appealing. Any journey, be it to a summer hot spot or a cozy winter getaway, can be outfitted with functional and fashionable vintage and designer luggage thanks to a vast collection of 1970s, ’80s and ’90s suitcases and satchels available for sale on 1stDibs. With designs suited to your very particular personal travel style, you’ll rightfully have a hard time tucking these pieces into a closet when you return home.
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.