Louis Vuitton Black & Brown Damier Ebene Belmont PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Known for its impeccable style and quality, the Louis Vuitton brand is one highly admired by the fashion
Louis Vuitton Black & Brown Damier Ebene Belmont PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
Known for its impeccable style and quality, the Louis Vuitton brand is one highly admired by the fashion
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Nocturne PM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Evening Elegance, the LV Way: The Louis Vuitton 'Nocturne PM' in Black Epi Leather Sleek
Louis Vuitton Duffle Bucket PM Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Louis Vuitton, modello Duffle Bucket nella misura PM, realizzata in tela nella
Louis Vuitton Bucket Bag PM brown Epi
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
Epi leather Logo embossed on the front two adjustable handles open at the top major subject Interior zip pocket removable pouch silver-colored fittings with logo engraving
Louis Vuitton Secchiello Marais PM Damier Ebene
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Louis Vuitton, modello Secchiello Marais nella misura PM, realizzato in tela marrone
Louis Vuitton Bucket Pm Handbag Monogram Cherry M95012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Bucket Pm Handbag Monogram Cherry M95012 Additional information: Color / Material
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Red Epi Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM in epi leather. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or in hand
Louis Vuitton Randonee PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Authentic vintage Louis Vuitton Randonee PM in monogram canvas bag. It can be carried on one
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H 5.7 in W 11.2 in L 10.2 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Sac Depaule PM Red Epi Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Red Sac D'epaule Epi leather shoulder bag. It has open access with a leather
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H 10 in W 6.25 in L 9 in
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petite Pm 231190 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FL0075 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 6.25" Height: 10" Shoulder strap drop: 6"-8.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Includes LV ...
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H 9.84 in W 6.29 in L 9.05 in
Louis Vuitton Marais Bucket (Special Order) Vachetta Pm 870343 Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
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H 10.2 in W 6.29 in L 9.05 in
Louis Vuitton Marais Bucket Monogram Petite Pm 870362 Brown Canvas Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
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H 10.2 in W 6.29 in L 9.05 in
Louis Vuitton Bucket Marais Monogram {petit Pm with Kisslock Pouch 869039 Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
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H 10.2 in W 6.29 in L 9.84 in
Louis Vuitton Bucket Marais Monogram Pm with Kisslock Pouch 868780 Brown Coated
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
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H 10.2 in W 6.69 in L 6.69 in
Louis Vuitton Bucket Monogram Pm Usa French Co 867846 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas BUCKET Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Bucket PM bag comes in classic brown monogram coated canvas with Vachetta
Louis Vuitton Noe PM Toledo Blue EPI Leather Bucket Bag, France 1992.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Vintage Louis Vuitton Noe PM Bucket Bag in Toledo Blue EPI Leather, September 1992. Made in France
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H 10.75 in D 7 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton Noe PM Bucket Bag in Toledo Blue EPI Leather, France 1995.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Vintage Louis Vuitton “Noe” Toledo Blue EPI Leather Bucket Bag, February 1995. Made in France, the
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H 10.5 in D 7.75 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton “Noe” PM Bucket Bag in Red EPI Leather Shoulder Bag, France 1993.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Vintage Louis Vuitton “Noe” PM Bucket Bag in Red EPI Leather, circa 1993. Made in France, the Noe
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas CarryAll PM Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. The Louis Vuitton CarryAll PM bag is the perfect balance of
Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Canvas Archy PM Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
will be provided at no further cost Beautiful unisex Louis Vuitton Archy PM Messenger Bag in brown
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Bloomsbury PM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. This vintage LOUIS VUITTON 'Bloomsbury PM' shoulder bag is a
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H 10.63 in W 9.06 in D 4.53 in
2014 Louis Vuitton Navy Embellished Monogram Satin & Calfskin Spotlight PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Navy Embellished Jacquard Monogram Satin & Black Calfskin Leather Spotlight PM This
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Nocturne PM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
LOUIS VUITTON 'Nocturne PM' shoulder bag, crafted in black epi leather. Structured design, it
Louis Vuitton Vintage Red Epi Leather Saint Jacques PM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Sophisticated 'Saint Jacques PM' Shoulder Bag by LOUIS VUITTON, crafted in red EPI leather. The bag
Louis Vuitton Mandarin EPI Orange Pont Neuf PM Top Handle Handbag, 2003.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Mandarin EPI Orange Pont Neuf PM Top Handle Handbag, 2003. Made in France in November
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H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 5.12 in
Louis Vuitton Xupes X Year Zero London Hand-painted Own Your Power Neverfull PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON X Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Own Your Power’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Bucket Bag PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Bucket Bag PM Made in: France Year of Production: 1998
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Petite Bucket PM 1LK0502
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: illegible Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 6.5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.25" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Marais Petite Bucket PM Tote 867356
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Small Damier Petite Bucket PM Tote Bag 74lv39s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Small Damier Petite Bucket PM Tote Bag 74lv39s Date Code/Serial Number: SD0021 Made
Louis Vuitton Small Damier Petite Bucket PM Tote Bag 28LV118
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SD0021 Made In: U.S.A Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 6" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Care Ca...
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H 10.5 in W 6 in L 9 in
Louis Vuitton Special Order Black Epi Leather Marais Petite Bucket PM 75lv322s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Special Order Black Epi Leather Marais Petite Bucket PM 75lv322s Date Code/Serial
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H 10.04 in W 9.06 in D 6.3 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Leather Bucket Bag PM with Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Bucket Bag PM with Pouch Xupes
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Sac Depaule PM Twist Bucket Bag 862932
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) (Outside) minor rubs on the edges of the corners (Inside) partial marks Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (in...
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H 10.24 in W 9.45 in D 6.3 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Bucket Bag PM with Pouch
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Mini Lin PM Bucket w/ Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
with interior zipper and patch pockets. Retail $1,150. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Mini Lin
Louis Vuitton Noe PM Bucket Bag in Red EPI Leather, France 1994.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Vintage Louis Vuitton “Noe” PM Bucket Bag in Red EPI Leather, circa 1995. Made in France, the Noe
Louis Vuitton Noe PM Bucket Bag in Red EPI Leather, June 1995.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Vintage Louis Vuitton “Noe” Carmine Red EPI Leather Bucket Bag, circa June 1995. Made in France
Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Siracusa PM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Louis Vuitton shoulder bag 'Siracusa PM' in Damier Azur canvas. Upper zipper closure. Adjustable
LOUIS VUITTON Ltd. Ed. Monogram Ambre Plastic PM Tote Bag GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Ltd. Ed. Monogram Ambre Plastic PM Tote Bag Features leather and tortoise chain link
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H 8.25 in W 9.25 in D 3.5 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown MONOGRAM Canvas VAVIN PM Tote HANDBAG Small Bucket PURSE
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
- Model : Louis Vuitton 'VAVIN PM' Small Tote - Brown Monogram canvas - Genuine leather
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H 6.3 in W 9.4 in D 9.1 in
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM White Dune Mini Lin Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM in mini lin monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one
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H 6.3 in W 9.4 in L 9.1 in
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Dark Brown Mini Lin Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM in dark brown mini lin monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on
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H 6.3 in W 10.2 in L 9 in
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Nomade all Vachetta Leather Shoulder Bag, 1998 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM in special order Nomade all Vachetta leather. Supple and spacious bag
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one shoulder or
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H 6.3 in W 9.4 in D 9.1 in
Louis Vuitton Bucket PM Monogram Cherry Canvas Shoulder Bag - 2005 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Bucket Petit in monogram cherry canvas. Supple and spacious bag carried on one
Louis Vuitton Monogram Bucket PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Bucket PM with - Brass-tone hardware - Tan
Louis Vuitton Monogram Bucket PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Bucket PM handbag with coated canvas exterior, beige leather lining
Louis Vuitton Satin Monogram Mini Papillon Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Mini Papillon Accessories Pochette Bag Excellent Condition With extra handle for long use This rare Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Mini Papi...
$7,815
H 10.24 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in
Louis Vuitton Train Case, Louis Vuitton Boite Pharmacie, Louis Vuitton Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis vuitton beauty case features monogram canvas and all brass fittings.Its main lock as well as its 2 latches are in solid brass and are stamped Louis Vuitton. All studs are ...
Hermes Gold Bolide 35”Courchevel Leather Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Gold “Bolide 35” Courchevel leather handbag featuring gold plated hardware with top zipper closure. Circa 1990 stamped T circle, leather lining with inner slip pocket, set ke...
Gucci Diana Mini Black Leather Tote Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
The black leather Gucci Diana Mini Tote features shiny gold detailing. It comes equipped with two decorative straps to help maintain the shape of the handles, as shown in the photo. ...
Fendi Vintage Leather Bag Convertible in Length
By Fendi
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage bag designed by the great designer Fendi in the 1980s, made in France. The bag has rectangular shape, leather, with a crocodile texture, black color. The bag is sig...
Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 68466
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68466 This Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW is another vintage collector's staple - from a later 90s era style with the petite CCs, a deep med...
Fendi Baguette Raffia Straw Beige and Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This exquisite Fendi Mamma Baguette is expertly crafted from premium lambskin leather, providing a luxuriously soft and lightweight feel. The addition of a gold color and sparkling c...
$2,112Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Half Moon red caviar leather CC quilted flap crossbody WOC bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Half Moon red caviar leather CC quilted flap crossbody WOC bag Reference: AAWC/A01587 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Half Moon Material: Leather Color: Red, Sil...
Gucci Iridescent Green Horsebit Chain Medium Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci Iridescent Green Horsebit Chain Medium Shoulder Bag 2024 Cruise Runway Collection This product is embedded with NFC technology Signature Horsebit detail Silver-toned hardw...
FENDI Baguette white mirror embroidery
By Fendi
Located in Rubiera, RE
FENDI Baguette yellow pink green on white canvas vintage 90s Details in white leather The instructions emphasize: "This item is completely hand-embroidered. It is an artisanal produ...
2000s Burberry Clear Perspex Floral Red White Nova Check Shoulder Bag
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
Very rare Burberry Clear Perspex bag with white patent leather trim, red an white floral inner fabric bag that is reversible one side floral the other check this is also removable wi...
2004 Chanel Pink Silk CC Classique Single Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classic Series single flap bag in pink silk satin printed with multicolored polka dots, the black polka dots being signed with the CC logo, flap closure with quart...
Prada Red Tessuto Nylon Hobo Bag with Leather Strap
By Prada
Located in Rome, Rome
Bold, effortless, and unmistakably Prada-this vintage Hobo Shoulder Bag captures the essence of early 2000s minimalism with a punch of rich red. Crafted in the brand's signature tess...
Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition. No touch ups or recoloring. Slight cloudiness to the patent surface due to storag...
CHANEL Vintage Gold Black Glitter Evening Bag with Chain Strap
By Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chanel vintage gold black glitter evening bag with chain strap. The only significant flaw with this lovely evening bag is that the glitter flakes when handled. It had been very gentl...
$552Sale Price|20% Off
H 14 in W 3.5 in L 14 in
2000s Vintage LOEWE Anagram Suede Tote Bag Beige Brown
By Loewe
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage LOEWE tote bag is crafted of calfskin suede in beige trimmed with smooth brown calfskin leather featuring rolled leather handles which sit comfortably on the shoulder. W...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.