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Louis Vuitton Champs Elysees Bag

Louis Vuitton Rare Snow Globe Suitcase Eiffel Tower Home Decor
Louis Vuitton Rare Snow Globe Suitcase Eiffel Tower Home Decor

Louis Vuitton Rare Snow Globe Suitcase Eiffel Tower Home Decor

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

the 1st anniversary of the reopening of Maison Vuitton on the Champs Élysées, and draws inspiration

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LOUIS VUITTON Paris 1970 Alzer-70 Luggage Trunk LV Pattern With Cover & Service
LOUIS VUITTON Paris 1970 Alzer-70 Luggage Trunk LV Pattern With Cover & Service

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Miami, FL

saw the Steamer Bag launch and new premises on the Champs Élysées. Georges was never one to shy away

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

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Brass, Bronze

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Vintage Louis Vuitton Concorde Monogram Canvas
Vintage Louis Vuitton Concorde Monogram Canvas

Vintage Louis Vuitton Concorde Monogram Canvas

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H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 3.94 in

Vintage Louis Vuitton Concorde Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, FR

, which sits between the Champs-Élysées and Jardin des Tuileries.The bag has Vachetta leather trims and

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1980s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Canvas Damier Ebene Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Brown Canvas Damier Ebene Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Brown Canvas Damier Ebene Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

credentials "“Depose en France et a l'etranger Louis Vuitton Inventeur 101, avenue des Champs-Elysees, Paris

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Ltd Edition Pink Cosmic Blossom Voyage Tote Bag
Louis Vuitton Ltd Edition Pink Cosmic Blossom Voyage Tote Bag

Louis Vuitton Ltd Edition Pink Cosmic Blossom Voyage Tote Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

Vuitton 101 CHAMPS ELYSEES PARIS" Four goldtone feet protect the base Double handle tote, similar to

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Louis Vuitton Ivory EPI Leather Alma PM Top Handle Bag, 2008
Louis Vuitton Ivory EPI Leather Alma PM Top Handle Bag, 2008

Louis Vuitton Ivory EPI Leather Alma PM Top Handle Bag, 2008

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was originally named “Champs-Elysées” after the famous

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Mimosa Yellow EPI Leather Alma PM Top Handle Bag, 1996.
Louis Vuitton Mimosa Yellow EPI Leather Alma PM Top Handle Bag, 1996.

Louis Vuitton Mimosa Yellow EPI Leather Alma PM Top Handle Bag, 1996.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was originally named “Champs-Elysées

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

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H 13.63 in W 35.88 in D 20.5 in

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

A well proportioned natural leather covered Louis Vuitton cabin trunk that has built up an

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Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930
Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

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H 13.63 in W 35.88 in D 20.5 in

Louis Vuitton Leather Cabin Trunk, circa 1930

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

A well proportioned natural leather covered Louis Vuitton cabin trunk that has built up an

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Louis Vuitton Rare Snow Globe Suitcase Eiffel Tower Home Decor
Louis Vuitton Rare Snow Globe Suitcase Eiffel Tower Home Decor

Louis Vuitton Rare Snow Globe Suitcase Eiffel Tower Home Decor

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

. Made to celebrate the 1st anniversary of the reopening of Maison Vuitton on the Champs Elysées, Louis

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21st Century and Contemporary French Decorative Objects

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1996.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1996.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1996.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1997.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1997.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1997.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 2001.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 2001.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 2001.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma Vernis PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 2011.
Louis Vuitton Alma Vernis PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 2011.

Louis Vuitton Alma Vernis PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 2011.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Denim Articles De Voyage GM Beige Tote Bag
Louis Vuitton Denim Articles De Voyage GM Beige Tote Bag

Louis Vuitton Denim Articles De Voyage GM Beige Tote Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

-Elysees store and the phrase "Articles De Voyage Louis Vuitton," lending a unique touch to the bag. With

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton Amande EPI Vernis Leather Alma PM Top Handle Bag, 2014.
Louis Vuitton Amande EPI Vernis Leather Alma PM Top Handle Bag, 2014.

Louis Vuitton Amande EPI Vernis Leather Alma PM Top Handle Bag, 2014.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was originally named “Champs-Elysées

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1994.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1997.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1997.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1997.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.
Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.

Louis Vuitton Alma PM Monogram Top Handle Handbag, France 1995.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

of the Art Deco era of the early 1930's. Originally designed by Gaston-Louis Vuitton, the bag was

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1990s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Galliera PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Galliera PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Galliera PM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Galliera PM shoulder bag in monogram canvas. Outside has a stylish Gold-tone plate

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Beautiful Louis Vuitton Alma GM handbag in Fig épi leather, SHW
Beautiful Louis Vuitton Alma GM handbag in Fig épi leather, SHW

Beautiful Louis Vuitton Alma GM handbag in Fig épi leather, SHW

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, IDF

-respecting​ ​fashion​ ​fan.​ ​Originally​ ​named​ ​«Squire​ ​Bag»​ ​by​ ​Gaston-Louis​ ​Vuitton,​ ​this

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

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Louis Vuitton for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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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.

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