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Louis Vuitton Christopher Monogram Macassar

Vuitton NIB Macassar Christopher Bag
Vuitton NIB Macassar Christopher Bag

Vuitton NIB Macassar Christopher Bag

$2,799

H 7 in W 3.5 in L 6 in

Vuitton NIB Macassar Christopher Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Louis Vuitton limited edition Maccassar Christopher cross body bag. Classic brown monogram coated

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Christopher PM Backpack
Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Christopher PM Backpack

Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Christopher PM Backpack

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

equally chic at work and play and evokes a fine lifestyle. Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram

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Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Purple Christopher MM Backpack
Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Purple Christopher MM Backpack

Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Purple Christopher MM Backpack

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Corona Del Mar, CA

100% Authentic This attractive backpack is crafted of Louis Vuitton monogram on toile coated

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2010s French Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Color: Brown Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Color: Brown Interior

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Bumbag Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Width 20", Depth 2", Strap Drop 13-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Bumbag Macassar

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21st Century and Contemporary Belt Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM, crafted in brown macassar

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM, crafted in brown monogram

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas

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Louis Vuitton Christopher Messenger Bag Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Messenger Bag Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Messenger Bag Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Messenger Bag Macassar Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Color: Brown

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

19-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Width 6", Depth 2", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Wearable Wallet

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Height 16.5", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 12-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Backpack

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Height 7", Width 6", Depth 2", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Wearable

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated) Exterior Color: Brown

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Height 7", Width 6", Depth 2", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Wearable

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

6", Depth 3", Strap Drop 18-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets and Small Accessories

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Height 7", Width 6", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Wearable

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Wallets

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Christopher Wearable Wallet Macassar Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Color: Brown

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Model: Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated) Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 12-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Macassar Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 12-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Christopher Backpack Macassar

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21st Century and Contemporary Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Canvas Christopher PM Backpack
Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Canvas Christopher PM Backpack

Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Canvas Christopher PM Backpack

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

The Christopher PM backpack from Louis Vuitton is an on-point travel bag. This stylish creation is

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2010s French Backpacks

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet
Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet

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H 6.7 in W 3.15 in L 5.91 in

Louis Vuitton Christopher Wearable Wallet

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Nicosia, CY

Monogram Macassar coated canvas and cowhide leather Cowhide-leather trim Textile lining Matte black

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2010s Unknown Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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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.

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 bagBirkin, 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.”

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