Louis Vuitton Crocodile Print Lambskin Leather Boots - Size 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Krakow, PL
Condition: Very good – minor signs of wear on soles, insoles, and slight scratches on leather Description: Crocodile leather Features round toe, gold-tone hardware, lace-up closure...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Les Extraordinaire alligator handle shoulder bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition crocodile leather handle shoulder bag The stunning Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Moka Embossed Monogram Leather and Black Alligator Les Extraordinaires ...
Louis Vuitton Brown Crocodile Leather Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
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 White Himalaya Matte Crocodile Leather Capucines MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON White Himalaya Matte Crocodile Leather Capucines MM Xupes Reference: CB880 Age (Circa): 2021 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Box, Rain Cover, Shoulder Strap, P...
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H 9.06 in W 13.78 in D 5.52 in
2014 Louis Vuitton Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Leather Capucines MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Matte Porosus Crocodile Leather Capucines MM This LOUIS VUITTON Capucines MM is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Care Book...
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H 11.82 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram & Red Patent & Crocodile Leather Rubis Salina GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas, Vachetta Leather, Red Patent & Shiny Crocodile Leather Rubis Salina GM Xupes Reference: CB349 Serial Number: RC4057 Age (Circa): 2007 Ac...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Crocodile St Cloud Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This vintage shoulder bag from Louis Vuitton features a shiny crocodile leather exterior, adjustable shoulder strap with logo detailing, gold-tone hardware, internal slit-pocket, and...
LOUIS VUITTON Patent crocodile green leather ankle boots
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Good condition Louis Vuitton dark green patent crocodile leather ankle boots.
Louis vuitton Men Loafers in blue crocodile stylished leather// New!
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Louis Vuitton Loafers in blue leather (Crocodile style) Model: Shade For how Crocodile blue Size: 10 (44.5) Brand new, sold with box
Louis Vuitton Brown Crocodile Leather Monte Carlo Loafers Size 42.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Look sharp and neat with this pair of Monte Carlo loafers from Louis Vuitton. They have been crafted from crocodile and designed with the art of fine stitching and the signature 'LV'...
Customized Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 handbag Butterfly with Blue Crocodile leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional and Unique Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 handbag in brown monogram coated canvas customized with butterfly patterns and genuine blue Por...
Customized Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Travel bag with Pink Crocodile leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptional and Unique Louis Vuitton Keepall 45 Travel Bag in Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Customized with Genuine Pink Crocodile Porosus Leat...
Customized Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 handbag Flowers with Pink Crocodile leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Exceptionnel et Unique Sac à main Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 en toile enduite monogram marron customisé ...
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H 9.06 in D 7.49 in L 14.18 in
Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola Black Nile Crocodile Leather Sc Bag, 2010
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milan, IT
Amazing and rare piece made of Nile River Crocodile leather and gold finishes make it even more elegant.
Louis Vuitton Pink Crocodile Exotic Leather Logo Charm Evening Clutch Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
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 Black Crocodile Leather Exotic Top Handle Shoulder Small Mini Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
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
NEW Louis Vuitton Mini Twist shoulder bag in White Crocodile leather and GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
This Exceptional and precious Twist Mini bag in white Crocodile leather from Niloticus is embellished with the LV Twist clasp and the nautical chain that characterize the classic Twi...
New-Rare Virgil Abloh FW 2022-Multiple Wallet in Blue/Pink Crocodile leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
The multiple wallet is made from the rare crocodile (Crocodylus Niloticus) leather in neon blue with pink veining, a colorway reminiscent of the electronic lights and lasers of the ...
New-Rare Virgil Abloh FW 2022-Multiple Wallet in Blue/Pink Crocodile leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
The multiple wallet is made from the rare crocodile (Crocodylus Niloticus) leather in neon blue with pink veining, a colorway reminiscent of the electronic lights and lasers of the ...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Black Top Handle Satchel Evening Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Black Crocodile Leather Top Handle Satchel Evening Bag Leather (Crocodile) Satin Gold tone hardware Leather liining Zipper closure Made in Italy Date ...
Vuitton Collector LTD Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Verviers, BE
Limited Edition shoulder bag from Louis Vuitton. Red Suede monogram pattern, crocodile leather trims, red lamb leather lining.
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H 11.11 in W 5.4 in L 12.3 in
Authentic Louis Vuitton * VERY RARE* Neverfull MM Crocodile Exotic Leather Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Crocodile leather has perfect condition. Handles are good.
$12,640Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 40IT
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
By Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Gianni Versace Couture Vintage Leopard Evening Gown Size 40IT Spring/Summer 2002
$2,495
Size: 44 / US 10 - 12
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Sz 44 Black Corset / Bustier Dress YSL
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Drop dead gorgeous vintage Yves Saint Laurent 'Rive Gauche' YSL black dress! Quite possibly the most flattering dress I have ever seen! This rare beauty does wonders for the body! Co...
F/W 1996 Gucci by Tom Ford Black Pony Hair Oversized Runway Shoulder Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this incredible large black Gucci pony hair bag for the Fall/Winter 1996 collection. This oversized tote is constructed entirely of pony hair and is complete with a...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 Beige Metallic Tweed Tie Neck Blazer & Skirt 2pc Suit
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Chicago, IL
Alexander McQueen F/W 2004 "Pantheon As Lecum" tweed skirt suit. As seen on the runway; look #3. Beige with copper and navy metallic basket weave wool blend fabric. Beautiful asymmet...
$7,151
H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 1996 Vintage Pink Lambskin Leather Small Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4951 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Type: T...
$1,320Sale Price|20% Off
H 9 in D 3.5 in L 16 in
New Fendi Aspen Shearling and Suede FF Brown Hobo Tote Bag
By Fendi
Located in Conroe, TX
Rare Fendi Shearling Aspen Bag Brand New * Stunning Rare Shearling Bag * Rich Soft Chocolate Brown * Full Shearling Lining and Piping * Rope Braided & Leather Strap * Two Front Snap...
$6,214Sale Price|25% Off
Christian Dior By John Galliano S/S 2005 Chocolate Couture Runway croco bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by John Galliano - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 2005 Couture Runway - Chocolate couture runway detective croco bag - Two front pockets - Large silver tone ‘CD’ c...
F/W 1997 Gucci by Tom Ford Blue Metallic Crocodile Embossed Heel Boots Size 10B
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed these divine metallic blue crocodile embossed leather boots for his Fall/Winter 1997 Gucci collection. The more common variations of these tall boots were highlight...
S/S 1996 Thierry Mugler Sculptural Runway Museum Skirt Suit Ensemble
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Concord, NC
Own a piece of fashion history with this extraordinary documented Thierry Mugler Spring Summer 1996 skirt suit. Black and white jacket with a large folding collar and a large white s...
$5,295
Size: Extra Large
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover. ...
Alexander McQueen F/W 2008 Runway Mink Fur White Black Coat It 40 - US 4/6
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Mink Fur White Black Coat F/W 2008 Runway Collection IT 40 - US 4/6 Content: 100% Mink Fur, A-Line Style, Knee Length, Two Side Pockets, Black Silk Lining, Hooks ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano purple velvet and crystal mini bag, c. 1998
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior mini evening bag ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Crushed purple velvet with signature 'Cannage' quilting ▪ Silk handles and interior ▪ Four 'DIOR' silver charms ado...
Dolce&Gabbana Vintage S/S 1995 White Crystal Embellished Midi Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Introducing an exceptionally rare find: a white crystal dress from Dolce&Gabbana's Spring/Summer 1995 collection. Famously worn by Monica Bellucci, Brooke Shields, Celine Dion and Ma...
Hermes Limited Edition Mini Kelly 20 Sellier Beton Matte Alligator Bag Gold Hard
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in Beton Matte Alligator. This mini Kelly bag is light gray with bone undertone (beton + concrete), and the n...
F/W 2002 Gucci by Tom Ford Oversized Genuine Ostrich Skin Tan Wood XL Tote Bag
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This oversized tote bag from Gucci’s Fall/Winter 2002 collection, designed by Tom Ford, is crafted from tan ostrich skin. It features a single wooden top handle and structured silhou...
Vintage 2004 Christian Dior by Galliano Silk Bias-Cut Gown dress, with stole
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
The vintage John Galliano creation for Christian Dior showcases his signature flair for dramatic elegance, crafted in 2004. This black silk gown is adorned with intricate metallic fl...
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.