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Louis Vuitton Crossbody Favorite Pm

Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Damier Ebene Chain Bag
Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Damier Ebene Chain Bag

Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Damier Ebene Chain Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Amman, JO

Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Damier Ebene Chain Bag A coveted Louis Vuitton classic, the Favorite PM is crafted from the house's iconic Damier Ebene coated canvas.

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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

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H 5 in W 8.5 in D 2 in

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Creasing and wear on exterior, moderate darkening and watermarks on strap and leather trims. Splitting on strap wax edges, discoloration and wear u...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite PM Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite PM Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite PM Crossbody Bag

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H 5.25 in W 8.25 in D 2.25 in

Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite PM Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Elevate your style with the Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite PM Crossbody Bag.

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2010s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite PM Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite PM Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite PM Crossbody Bag

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H 5.25 in W 8.25 in D 2.25 in

Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite PM Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This stylish bag is crafted of a long and thin pouch of durable Monogrammed Louis Vuitton coated canvas with natural vachetta cowhide leather piping at the sides and trimmed with a f...

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2010s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Bloomsbury PM Bag
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Bloomsbury PM Bag

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Bloomsbury PM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Bloomsbury PM Bag is a newer creation and will be your new favorite bag. With its chic design, pleated details and adjustable long shoulder str...

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Brown Monogram Canvas PM Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Favorite Brown Monogram Canvas PM Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Favorite Brown Monogram Canvas PM Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Brown Monogram Canvas Cross Body Bag with material Monogram Canvas, gold-tone hardware, interior slip pocket, burgundy canvas lining, Removeable chain strap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM, crafted from damier ebene coated canvas, features a chain link strap, long leather strap and gold-tone hardware. Its hidden magnetic cl...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM, crafted from damier ebene coated canvas, features a chain link strap and gold-tone hardware. Its hidden magnetic closure opens to a red...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

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H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 2 in

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM, crafted from damier ebene coated canvas, features a chain link strap and gold-tone hardware. Its hidden magnetic closure opens to a bur...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Slight creasing on exterior, loss of shape on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Slight creasing on exterior, loss of shape on strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 5", Width 8.5", Depth 2...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Darkening and wear on base corners, marks underneath flap, wear in interior, scratches on hardware, Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurem...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Creasing on exterior and strap, minor wear and marks underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Creasing on exterior and strap, minor wear and marks underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Creasing on exterior and strap, minor wear and marks underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Creasing on exterior and strap, minor wear and marks underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Creasing on exterior and strap, minor wear and marks underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Creasing on exterior and strap, wear on flap ad exterior edges. Slight discoloration underneath flap and in interior, marks in interior, scratches and discolora...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Creasing and moderate wear on exterior and strap, heavy splitting on strap base wax edges. Moderate wear and marks underneath flap and in interior,...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Creasing on exterior and strap, wear and darkening on exterior edges, wear and scuffs on leather trims and strap. Moderate wear, darkening and marks underneath ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Moderate wear and darkening on base corners and flap edges, creasing and wear on strap. Heavy splitting on strap wax edges. Wear and marks undernea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Creasing and wear on exterior, moderate wear and darkening base corners, cracking on flap opening corners. Creasing, wear and scuffs on strap, splitting on strap wax...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Moderate odor in interior. Wear and creasing on exterior and strap, darkening along exterior and flap edges, heavy wear, marks and discoloration underneath flap and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Creasing and wear on exterior, moderate wear and darkening base corners, cracking on flap opening corners. Creasing, wear and scuffs on strap, splitting on strap wax...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing, moderate wear and darkening on exterior, heavy darkening and wear on leather trims and strap, splitting on strap wax edges. Heavy wear, d...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Moderate odor in interior. Wear and creasing on exterior and strap, darkening along exterior and flap edges, heavy wear, marks and discoloration underneath flap and ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM, crafted from brown monogram coated canvas, features flat leather strap, chain strap, LV plated logo, and gold-tone hardware. I...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor wear on base corners, darkening, wear and scuffs on strap. Wear in interior, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: With Strap ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor creasing on exterior and underneath flap, moderate darkening, wear and watermarks on leather trims and strap, wear in interior, scratche...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Moderate wear on exterior and in interior, heavy darkening, creasing, scuffs and stains on strap and leather trims, heavy splitting on strap wax ed...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Heavy wear on base corners, heavy darkening and wear on strap snd leather trims, splitting and peeling on strap wax edges. Wear in interior, scratc...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Minor wear on base corners, darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims and strap. Wear and moderate stains underneath flap and on inte...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Wear on base corners and flap edges, heavy darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims and strap. Wear and marks underneath flap and in...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Creasing in on exterior, wear on exterior corners, flap edges and in interior, wear and heavy darkening on strap and leather trims. Marks underneat...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing on exterior, wear on base corners and in interior, heavy wear and darkening on strap. Heavy splitting and peeling on strap wax edges, crac...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Heavy odor in interior. Creasing on exterior, wear on base corners and flap edges. Moderate darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims and straps, wear,...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing and wear on exterior, heavy darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims and strap, splitting and peeling on strap wax edges. C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Model: Favorite Handbag Damier PM
Louis Vuitton Model: Favorite Handbag Damier PM

Louis Vuitton Model: Favorite Handbag Damier PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Heavy wear and discoloration on exterior edges, moderate darkening on exterior, underneath flap and in interior, heavy darkening, wear and scuffs o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Favorite Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing and wear on exterior, heavy darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims and strap, peeling on strap wax edges. Cracking on fla...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Brown Monogram Canvas MM Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Favorite Brown Monogram Canvas MM Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Favorite Brown Monogram Canvas MM Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Brown Monogram Canvas Cross Body Bag with material Monogram Canvas, gold-tone hardware, interior slip pocket, burgundy canvas lining, Removeable chain strap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite Brown Monogram Canvas MM Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Favorite Brown Monogram Canvas MM Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Favorite Brown Monogram Canvas MM Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Brown Monogram Canvas Cross Body Bag with material Monogram Canvas, gold-tone hardware, interior slip pocket, burgundy canvas lining, Removeable chain strap...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Brown Monogram Canvas Cross Body Bag
Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Brown Monogram Canvas Cross Body Bag

Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Brown Monogram Canvas Cross Body Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

Louis Vuitton Favorite PM Brown Monogram Canvas Cross Body Bag with material Monogram Canvas, gold-tone hardware, interior slip pocket, Removeable strap and flap closure. 44103MSA

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene District Pm Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene District Pm Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene District Pm Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very good condition Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene District Pm Crossbody Bag This practical Louis Vuitton everyday bag is crafted of brown damier patterned canvas leather.

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Favorite PM (2014)
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Favorite PM (2014)

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Favorite PM (2014)

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Montreal, Quebec

This bag is made of classic Damier toile canvas. The shoulder bag features a polished brass chain-link wristlet strap and an optional brown leather crossbody strap. The crossover fla...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Bags and Minaudières

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Favorite PM Bag
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Favorite PM Bag

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Favorite PM Bag

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H 5.32 in W 1.78 in L 8.47 in

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Favorite PM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Flawless craftsmanship and sophistication make this Louis Vuitton Favorite bag a great accessory. Its Damier Ebene canvas exterior has a front flap carrying a gold-tone brand plaque ...

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2010s French Shoulder 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.

Finding the Right Crossbody-bags-messenger-bags for You

Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.

Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.

Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.

Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.

For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes on 1stDibs.