Louis Vuitton Purple Exotic Crocodile Brea Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is the most iconic and beautiful piece to add to your collection! A bag made to make a statement! This bag is vintage, made in 2001, and is perfect for the Louis Vuitton collect...
LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition - Turquoise Exotic Ostrich Suede Monogram Logo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning turquoise & gold suede and ostrich skin bag by Louis Vuitton Designed by Marc Jacobs This bag was produced in a very limited edition and made to order Finest suede le...
$5,599Sale Price|20% Off
UNWORN Exotic Louis Vuitton Marc Jacobs Monogram Canvas Ostrich Tiger Eye Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs FW 2005 bag As seen on Uma Thurman Gorgeous Monogram Canvas combined with precious exotic skins - a dream! Details: A Louis Vuitton signature piece tha...
$4,399Sale Price|20% Off
UNWORN Louis Vuitton Exotic Velvet & Alligator Skin LV Monogram Logo Evening Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last you for many years, from one of Vuitton's most stunning collections designed by Marc Jacobs. Crafted from brown monogram velvet, this ...
$3,599Sale Price|40% Off
Rare LOUIS VUITTON Exotic Crocodile Skin Lipstick Red Zippy Wallet Clutch
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely rare Louis Vuitton Inventeur Zippy wallet in a wonderful red color almost impossible to find! A perfect gift for a loved one - maybe for Christmas, a birthday or Valentine...
$5,599Sale Price|20% Off
Exotic Louis Vuitton x Richard Prince 2008 Ostrich Top Handle Framed Bag Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last you for many years, from one of Vuitton's most stunning collections designed by Marc Jacobs in collaboration with artist Richard Prince...
$2,639Sale Price|40% Off
LOUIS VUITTON Exotic LV Monogram Canvas Leopard Fur Bag 2006 Sprouse Tribute
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Switzerland, CH
Limited Edition! A collector’s dream! Louis Vuitton Top Handle Bag Designed by Marc Jacobs for the Vuitton Fall 2006 collection A rare tribute piece for designer Stephen Sprouse So...
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Louis Vuitton Exotic Leather Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Deesse Exotic Leather Handbag Condition: Excellent condition Colour: Fuchsia Season: All Box: NO material: Crocodile Leather Introducing the Louis Vuitton Deesse Ex...
LOUIS VUITTON, Alma BB in red exotic leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Clichy, FR
- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: Alma bb - Condition: Very good condition. Minor sign of wear on base corners, Minor signs of wear on the handles, Sign of wear in the interior of t...
Louis Vuitton Exotic Tote MM Etoile Blue Python and Ostrich Handbag - GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This exotic Louis Vuitton MM features a quilted monogram canvas body with ostrich leather trim, rolled python leather handles, a detachable flat leather strap, an open top with a gol...
Louis Vuitton Taupe Brown Gold Exotic Kelly Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Louis Vuitton NEW Limited Edition Taupe Brown Gold Exotic Kelly Style Evening Top Handle Satchel Bag Original purchase price $32,500 Ostrich Brass gold tone hardware Leather lining...
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H 7 in W 7.5 in D 3.5 in
Louis Vuitton Rare Limited Edition Exotic Monogram Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Mink Alligator Leather Leather lining Antique gold hardware Made in France Handle drop 3" Measures 7.5" W x 7" H x 3.5" D Includes original Louis Vuitton dust bag
Louis Vuitton Brown Crocodile Leather Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crocodile Leather lining Gold tone hardware Adjustable shoulder strap 12.5-14.5" Measures 10.25" W x 11.5" H x 6.75" D 100% authenticity guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
Louis Vuitton Pink Crocodile Exotic Leather Logo Charm Evening Clutch Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crocodile Gold tone hardware Leather lining Snap closure Features 12 interior card slots Measures 7.5" W x 3.75" H x 0.50" D Includes dust bag 100% authenticity guaranteed NEWFOUN...
Louis Vuitton NEW Pink Alligator Exotic Gold Charm Small Clutch Wallet in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Louis Vuitton NEW Pink Alligator Exotic Gold Charm Small Clutch Wallet in Box Alligator Brass hardware Leather lining, Features eight card slots Snap closure Date code present Made...
Louis Vuitton Alligator Exotic Gold 2 in 1 Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Louis Vuitton Alligator Exotic Leather Gold 2 in 1 Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Bag Alligator Gold tone hardware Leather lining Zipper closure Date code present Made in France Hand...
Louis Vuitton Black Crocodile Leather Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Small Mini Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crocodile Leather lining Gold tone hardware Made in France Shoulder strap drop 6.25 Measures 6" W x 6.25" H x 5" D Includes dust bag 100% Authenticity Guaranteed by NEWFOUND LUXURY
Louis Vuitton NEW Purple Crocodile Exotic Top Handle Satchel Shoulder Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crocodile Gold tone hardware Date code present Made in France Handle drop 4" Removable shoulder strap drop 21" Measures 11" W x 8" H x 4" D Includes original dust bag and box 100% ...
Louis Vuitton NEW Purple Crocodile Exotic Logo Charm Evening Clutch Wallet W/Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Crocodile Silver tone hardware Leather lining Snap closure Features 12 interior card slots Measures 7.5" W x 3.75" H x 0.50" D Includes dust bag and box 100% authenticity guarantee...
Louis Vuitton NEW Green White Black Alligator Exotic Skin Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Alligator Leather Silver-tone hardware Leather lining Lobster claw closure Handle drop 3.5" Shoulder strap drop 21.5" Measures 10.5" W x 9" H x 5" D Includes dust bag 100% authentic...
Louis Vuitton Pink Epi Exotic Birds Twist MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Pink Epi Exotic Birds Twist MM SKU: 142141 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: The Louis Vuitton Twist collection was unveiled in 2015.
UNWORN Exotic Louis Vuitton Ostrich Top Handle Framed Bag Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
The ultra sophisticated handbag by Louis Vuitton is modeled after the retro-feminine glam of the 1940s-1950s.
RARE Louis Vuitton Exotic Black Alligator "Les Extraordinaires" Evening Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Handbag Produced Only For Selected Clients On Invitation Only From the famous EXTRAORIDINAIRES collection Details: A Louis Vuitton signature...
RARE Louis Vuitton Exotic Velvet & Alligator Skin LV Monogram Logo Evening Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Alligator Handbag Produced Only For Selected Clients On Invitation Only Details: A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last you for many years, f...
RARE Louis Vuitton Exotic Alligator Ostrich Monogram Canvas Ombre Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
An extremely rare Louis Vuitton piece A works of art with an extremely limited run Ultra-rare bag crafted in exotic Bordeaux alligator skin, mustard colored snakeskin and light brow...
LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Exotic Ostrich & Suede LV Monogram Logo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning beige & gold suede and ostrich skin bag by Louis Vuitton Designed by Marc Jacobs This bag was produced in a very limited edition and made to order Finest suede leathe...
LOUIS VUITTON Cherry Red Monogram Canvas Lizard Exotic Gold Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2005 Collection Monogram Cherry Canvas Lizard Trim Leather Trim Woven Lining Measures 13.75" W x 3.75" H x 4.75" D Handle Drop 4" Includes Dust Ba...
LOUIS VUITTON Exotic Ostrich & Suede LV Monogram Logo Bag - Limited Edition 2004
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A stunning beige & gold suede and ostrich skin bag by Louis Vuitton This bag was produced in a limited edition and made to order Finest suede leather imprinted with the famous LV mo...
LOUIS VUITTON X Takashi Murakami 2003 Exotic Cherry Blossom LV Logo Hand Bag
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Evening Bag From a special limited edition designed by Marc Jacobs & Artist Takashi Murakami Details: A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last yo...
Louis Vuitton Macha Waltz Handbag Monogram Canvas and Exotics
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 6", Width 13.5", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Macha Waltz Handbag Monogram Canvas and Exotics Item Number: 43003/31
Louis Vuitton Delft Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Mirage and Exotics
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 9.5", Width 11", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Delft Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Mirage and Exotics Exterior...
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H 6.5 in W 13.5 in D 5 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Macha Waltz Handbag Monogram Canvas and Exotics
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Macha Waltz Handbag Monogram Canvas and Exotics presented in the brand's 2005 Fall/Winter Collection is a must-have for LV lovers.
Louis Vuitton Etoile Exotic Python Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good preloved condition! Louis Vuitton Etoile Exotic Python Bag This beautiful Louis Vuitton quilted bag is the perfect bag to take with you on a day off! The bag has 3 zip po...
Louis Vuitton Blue Exotic Monogram Majestueux Tote MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Bleu Exotic Monogram Majestueux MM Tote with golden brass hardware. This chic shopper features coated canvas with expandable blue calfksin leather sides, ostrich tri...
Louis Vuitton Monogramissime Pochette Monogram Canvas and Exotics
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Monogramissime Pochette Monogram Canvas and Exotics, crafted from brown monogram coated canvas with genuine python and alligator skin trim, features resin and chai...
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.