Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Brea 2way 1LV921K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AA2175 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13 " Width: 5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: " Handle Drop: 4.5 " OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 ...
Louis Vuitton Nude Monogram Vernis Brea Tote 2way with Strap 9LK725K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: DR4132 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 4" Height: 9" Shoulder Handle Drop: Longest 17.5" Shortest 15 Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD...
Louis Vuitton Vernis Amarante Monogram Brea MM Tote Bag (2010)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag has a rich deep purple Louis Vuitton embossed vernis patent leather. The bag is lined in vachetta cowhide leather including top handles and an optional vachetta shoulder st...
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H 9.75 in W 5 in L 13.5 in
Louis Vuitton Brea Epi 2way 20lr0426 Quetsche Plum Leather Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FL5103 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 5" Height: 9.75" Handle drop: 4.5" Strap drop: 11" adjustable OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 o...
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H 11 in W 6 in D 14.8 in L 14.8 in
Louis Vuitton Brea Epi Ivoire Gm 2way 27lva919 Cream Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: SR1131 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14.8" Width: 6" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 14.5" Zip...
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H 8.5 in W 4 in L 13.25 in
Louis Vuitton Brea Saphir Epi 2way 34lvty51717 Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: FL5113 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.25" Width: 4" Height: 8.5" Shoulder strap drop: 14" Handle drop: ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Brea GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Monogram Brea GM was made in France and exquisitely crafted of a burgundy-colored Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis patent leather exterior with leather trimming and g...
Louis Vuitton 2013 Monogram Vernis Brea GM Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This sophisticated satchel is crafted of rose monogram-embossed patent leather with vachetta leather handles, leather trim, and brass hardware. The top zipper opens to the interior o...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Vernis Florentine Brea 2way 4LK1226K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: N/A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 4" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: " Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 ...
Louis Vuitton Brea MM Rose Florentin Monogram Vernis Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Brea MM Bag is a feminine and modern interpretation of the classic Doctor's bag.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Rouge Fauviste Vernis Brea MM Bag GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Rouge Fauviste Vernis Brea MM Bag Features optional shoulder/crossbody strap Made In: France Year of Production: 2010 Color: Burgundy and tan Hardware: G...
Louis Vuitton Blanc Corail Monogram Vernis Brea GM 2way 108lv8
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SR0141 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 5" Height: 11.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16" Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 ...
Louis Vuitton Dark Khaki Monogram Vernis Brea MM 2way 2JLV107
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AA4120 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13 " Width: 5" Height: 9.5 " Shoulder Handle Drop: 16.5" Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 ...
Louis Vuitton 2014 Monogram Vernis Brea MM Coral Red Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton 2014 Monogram Vernis Brea MM Coral Red Satchel Shoulder Bag - Preowned Add a bold Louis Vuitton statement piece to your collection with this authentic 2014 Brea MM sat...
Louis Vuitton Brea Saphir Epi 2way 34lvty51717 Blue Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date/style Code: FL5113 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.25" Width: 4" Height: 8.5" Shoulder strap drop: 14" Handle drop: 4.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION 4 = EXCELLENT...
Louis Vuitton Ivoire White Epi Leather Brea MM with Strap 862025
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Includes Strap Retail $2500 (Outside) Minor rub partially (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Minor spot on a part of handle Min...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Electric Leather Noir Brea MM 2way 1029lv51
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FL0141 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 14" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B )...
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H 8.27 in W 13.39 in D 5.12 in L 30.71 in
A 2002 Louis Vuitton Brea Monogram Yellow Vernis Patent Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vibrant Louis Vuitton Brea bag is crafted from striking yellow Monogram Vernis patent leather, featuring an embossed iconic monogram pattern with a beautiful glossy finish.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Brea MM Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Expertly crafted in France, the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Brea MM boasts a eggplant colored patent leather exterior with gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton - Brea GM Black Electric Epi
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dublin, IE
Brea GM in black electric epi leather with patent leather handles and optional strap, silver tone hardware. 4 protective feet. Zip closure. Black fabric lined interior with 2 slip po...
LOUIS VUITTON Bréa Shoulder bag in Red Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: Bréa - Condition: Good condition.
LOUIS VUITTON Brea NM PM Vernis Leather Amarante
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Brea PM Amarante monogram Vernis leather shoulder bag.
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Electric Brea MM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag is crafted of patent textured epi leather in black. The handbag features an a smooth leather top trim, leather top handles, an optional strap and polished silver hardware. T...
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.