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Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Pochette
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Pochette

Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Pochette

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Pochette in extremely nice condition. Marc Jacobs and Julie Verhoeven collaborated on a limited-edition collection based on fairy tales for the 2002 seaso...

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Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Louis Vuitton Vernis Conte de Fees Frog Pochette Bag, 2002
Louis Vuitton Vernis Conte de Fees Frog Pochette Bag, 2002

Louis Vuitton Vernis Conte de Fees Frog Pochette Bag, 2002

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Limited edition Spring 2002 Louis Vuitton Vernis Conte de Fees Frog Shoulder Bag in Sapin. This charming limited edition baguette is crafted of Louis Vuitton monogram embossed vernis...

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Early 2000s Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Green Vernice Conte De Fees Pochette Frog L.E.
Louis Vuitton Green Vernice Conte De Fees Pochette Frog L.E.

Louis Vuitton Green Vernice Conte De Fees Pochette Frog L.E.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Clutch bag signed Louis Vuitton, Conte De Fees Frog, limited edition, made in green patent leather with cowhide inserts and golden hardware. Equipped with a zip closure on the back, ...

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Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Black Monogram Patchwork Conte De Fees Musette Bag
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Black Monogram Patchwork Conte De Fees Musette Bag

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Black Monogram Patchwork Conte De Fees Musette Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Roslyn, NY

Navy blue satin monogram. Silver-tone hardware. Patchwork design throughout front. Front flap closure with magnetic snap. Exterior slip pocket at back. Adjustable shoulder strap.

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Early 2000s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees handbag Limited Edition 2002
Louis Vuitton Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees handbag Limited Edition 2002

Louis Vuitton Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees handbag Limited Edition 2002

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This limited edition bag is from Louis Vuitton and was designed by Marc Jacobs and Julie Verhoeven (fashion illustrator/artist) in 2002. As the name implies, this piece is "like a fa...

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Musette Conte De Fees Limited 4lk0108 Grey Monogram Patchwork
Louis Vuitton Musette Conte De Fees Limited 4lk0108 Grey Monogram Patchwork

Louis Vuitton Musette Conte De Fees Limited 4lk0108 Grey Monogram Patchwork

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: LM0042 Made In: Spain Measurements: 9.5" L x 1.5" W x 7.5" H Exterior Pockets: One rear flat pocket Interior Pockets: One long flat pocket Handles: Sing...

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20th Century Top Handle Bags

Monogram Vernis Conte de Fees Butterfly Bag 5LK1130K
Monogram Vernis Conte de Fees Butterfly Bag 5LK1130K

Monogram Vernis Conte de Fees Butterfly Bag 5LK1130K

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: N/A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 0.25 " Height: 6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 21.5" Handle Drop: " OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/1...

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

2000s LOUIS VUITTON Conte De Fees Musette Bag Limited Edition
2000s LOUIS VUITTON Conte De Fees Musette Bag Limited Edition

2000s LOUIS VUITTON Conte De Fees Musette Bag Limited Edition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bangkok, TH

2002 LOUIS VUITTON Conte de Fees Musette bag in monogram black satin decorated with patent leather monogram mushroom and giraffe motif in checkered pony hair. This bag features one i...

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Conte De Fees Frog Crossbody Bag c. 2002
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Conte De Fees Frog Crossbody Bag c. 2002

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Conte De Fees Frog Crossbody Bag c. 2002

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

Limited edition. Hunter green and yellow monogram vernis leather Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Frog Crossbody Bag with tan vachetta and black leather trim, brass hardware, adjustable s...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

LOUIS VUITTON Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees handbag limited edition 2002
LOUIS VUITTON Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees handbag limited edition 2002

LOUIS VUITTON Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees handbag limited edition 2002

By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

In response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Marc Jacobs and Julie Verhoeven teamed up with Louis Vuitton to create the Conte de Fees ( Fairy Tale ) limited edition line o...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Musette Conte De Fees 3lk0103 Grey Monogram Mini Lin Canvas Cross
Louis Vuitton Musette Conte De Fees 3lk0103 Grey Monogram Mini Lin Canvas Cross

Louis Vuitton Musette Conte De Fees 3lk0103 Grey Monogram Mini Lin Canvas Cross

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: LM0052 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 1" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 18" OVERALL EXCELLENT- CONDITION ( 8.75/10 or A- ) Signs of...

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Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram
Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram

Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram Patchwork, crafted in black monogram patchwork, features a quirky applique patchwork of vernis, epi, damier canvas, and...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees Flap Bag
Louis Vuitton Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees Flap Bag

Louis Vuitton Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees Flap Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in US

Louis Vuitton Musette Conte De Fees bag from their 2002 limited edition collection. Bag is featured in a black monogrammed satin fabric with a flat leather adjustable shoulder strap,...

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram Patchwork
Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram Patchwork

Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram Patchwork

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Musette Shoulder Bag Monogram Patchwork designed by Marc Jacobs and illustrator Julie Verhoeven from its highly-inspired fairytale collecti...

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Conte De Fees Pochette Bag
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Conte De Fees Pochette Bag

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Conte De Fees Pochette Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Perfect for conveniently housing your essentials in one place this Louis Vuitton pochette is a worthy investment. It has notable details and offers a look of luxury.

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Early 2000s Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Owl Crossbody Bag Monogram Vernis
Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Owl Crossbody Bag Monogram Vernis

Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Owl Crossbody Bag Monogram Vernis

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Excellent. Minor darkening on strap and leather trim, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 6.5", Width 8", Depth 1", Strap Drop 18.5-21.5...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Limited Edition Patchwork Conte de Fees Musette Bag
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Limited Edition Patchwork Conte de Fees Musette Bag

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Limited Edition Patchwork Conte de Fees Musette Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

This Louis Vuitton Musette Conte de Fees bag is a dream to own. This lovely creation was part of the Spring/Summer 2002 collection, formed in collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Ju...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton x Marc Jacobs Limited Edition Conte De Fees Giraffe Pochette
Louis Vuitton x Marc Jacobs Limited Edition Conte De Fees Giraffe Pochette

Louis Vuitton x Marc Jacobs Limited Edition Conte De Fees Giraffe Pochette

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Atlanta, GA

NEVER CARRIED and from the 2002 Collection! This LV by Marc Jacobs piece is detailed in black LV monogram satin, pony hair with lizard and patent leather trim, silver-tone brass hard...

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Butterfly Conte De Fees Monogram Vernis Magenta Cross Body Purse
Louis Vuitton Butterfly Conte De Fees Monogram Vernis Magenta Cross Body Purse

Louis Vuitton Butterfly Conte De Fees Monogram Vernis Magenta Cross Body Purse

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Brand: Louis Vuitton Style: Cross Body Purse Handles: Natural Cowhide Leather Adjustable Shoulder Strap Measurements: 6.5" x 0.25" x 8.75" Materials: Vernis Magenta Patent Leathe...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Owl Crossbody
Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Owl Crossbody

Louis Vuitton Conte de Fees Owl Crossbody

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Westhampton Beach, NY

Limited Edition Bronze monogram Vernis leather Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Owl crossbody bag w/ brass hardware, tan vachetta leather trim & yellow contrast stitching, black Verni...

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Louis Vuitton Vernis Conte de Fees Frog shoulder bag Limited Edition 2002
Louis Vuitton Vernis Conte de Fees Frog shoulder bag Limited Edition 2002

Louis Vuitton Vernis Conte de Fees Frog shoulder bag Limited Edition 2002

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Lugano, Ticino

Louis Vuitton Vernis Conte de Fees Frog shoulder bag Limited Edition 2002 - 100% authentic Louis Vuitton - Green patent leather with cowhide leather trim - Debossed monogram pattern ...

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Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Bags For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, there are many options to choose from in our collection of louis vuitton conte de fees bags. Our collection of louis vuitton conte de fees bags includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Beige, Gray and more. Finding the perfect accessories for you may mean sifting through those that were made during different time periods — popular versions of these were made as early as the 20th Century and a newer one, made as recently as the 21st Century, can also be found on the site. There aren’t many items for unisex if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for men and women.

How Much are Louis Vuitton Conte De Fees Bags?

Prices for louis vuitton conte de fees bags can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $505 and can go as high as $4,954, while these items, on average, fetch $850.

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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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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.”

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.