$9,560Sale Price|46% Off
H 12.5 in D 4 in L 14.5 in
NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare LOUIS VUITTON Fuchsia Cartoon Firebird, the most luxurious of them all. One of a
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Cartoon Cover Book 1LVJ0106
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Cartoon Cover Book 1LVJ0106 Date Code/Serial Number: R09018
LV Neverfull GM Tote bag in monogram canvas customized "TAZ" #72 by PatBo !
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
, Tasmanian devil in cartoons. Signature: "Louis Vuitton Paris, Made in France". 40.0 x 33 x 20.0 cm (Length
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
Versace S/S 2004 Bustier Open Back High Slit Blue Dress Gown
By Versace
Located in Naples, FL
Versace S/S 2004 Sexy Cutout Bustier Open Back Thigh High Slit Dress Gown IT 40 Blue Versace silk sleeveless evening dress featuring sweetheart neck, cutout accent at bust, crossove...
$2150 New Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL F/W 2001 Jacket Blazer SZ 36
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Fall / Winter 2001 Brand New Without Tags A Rare Find Size: FR 36 $2150 100% Virgin Wool Black Virgin Wool Jacket With Ruffle Trim Shown at the 2001 ...
1980s Escada Vintage Black + White Polka Dot Striped Print Strapless Dress
By Amen Wardy, Escada Margaretha Ley
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage 1980s black and white strapless tube dress by Margaretha Ley for Escada with a polka dot and stripe print. Fully lined with rear zip closure. The marked size is 34, and the d...
Chanel F/W 2011 Metallic Grey Boucle Knit Coat w/Violet and Burgundy
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A moody and chic collectible Chanel coat as seen on the Fall/Winter 2011 RTW runway. The subdued tones of charcoaled purple play beautifully with the classically feminine elements of...
Jean Paul Gaultier Deconstructed Patchwork Mesh Top, Late 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Berlin, DE
An original late-1990s Jean Paul Gaultier mesh top exemplifying the designer’s iconic exploration of the body, transparency, and deconstructed form. Crafted in Italy from fine stretc...
Iconic Thierry Mugler Couture FW 2001 LES FAUVES Ensemble Dramatic Skirt Suit
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
The iconic Thierry Mugler Fall/Winter 2001 LES FAUVES In Les Fauves, Manfred Thierry Mugler unleashed the woman as predator: elegant, dangerous, exquisitely controlled. This ensembl...
Christian Lacroix bustier top
By Christian Lacroix
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
CHRISTIAN LACROIX - (Made in France) Black and white striped bustier top. Size 85B. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: 85B SKU:FH310
1990s Christian Lacroix Large Size Brown Black Silk Chenille 90s Mini Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX brown and black silk chenille larger size strapless mini dress ! Features a beautiful brown silk chenille fabric embrodiered with hearts and pa...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Lotus Slides * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977 His Final Coll...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 Chinoiserie Jacquard Skirt Suit Fr 38
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Chinoiserie Skirt Suit Inspired by the 1977 Chinese Collection that coincided with the launch of Opium. F/W 2004 Collection French size 38 A mixture o...
Vintage Chanel Karl Lagerfeld Large Size 44 Pink 80s Logo Silk 1980s Shirt Dress
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare vintage CHANEL late 80s larger size pink and white logo print silk shirt dress! Unbelievably chic print with a flattering fit. Interior hook-and-eye closures at waist. Elastic w...
$17,090
Size: One Size
Jean Paul Gaultier Reversible Tricolour Sheared Rabbit Fur Blanket Coat, FW 1999
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Rabbit Fur ▪ Size: One Size ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Excellent ▪ Ma...
Valentino Black Python Bag Or Clutch
By Valentino
Located in North Miami, FL
This stunning and rarely used Valentino black python bag / clutch has a removable shoulder strap so becomes two kinds of handbags in one. It has his iconic bow in the center made of ...
F/W 1995 Dolce & Gabbana Runway Black Satin Bow Sleeveless Mini Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Dolce & Gabbana sleeveless mini dress from the Fall/Winter 1995 collection is crafted in black wool. The design features a square neckline and a fitted silhouette, accented by a...
$792Sale Price|20% Off
CHLOE white leather MILK SALLY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
Chloé 'Sally Medium' shoulder bag in Milk (cream) grained calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Opens with a turn lock and has highlighted borders in gold-tone hardware. Intertwined...
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.