Louis Vuitton Vavin PM Damier Ebene Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Louis Vuitton Vavin PM Damier Ebene Crossbody Bag Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Additional information: Material: Calfskin, Damier Ebene canvas Color: Brown, black Fits: Sliding golden c...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Pimlico Crossbody Bag 4LV1018
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0968 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.5 " Width: 1 " Height: 7 " Handle Drop: 20 " - 22.5" OVERALL GOOD- CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Accessories: ...
2000s Louis Vuitton Musette Salsa Damier Ebene Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Louis Vuitton Musette Salsa in vinyl coated canvas with the Damier Ebene print. The bag features dark brown leather trim and old gold toned hardware. The interior is lined ...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Melville Crossbody
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
2010 Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Bloomsbury GM Shoulder Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
This Louis Vuitton Bloomsbury GM shoulder bag is crafted from classic Damier Ebene canvas with smooth brown leather trim and gold-tone hardware. The front pocket and main compartment...
Louis Vuitton 2008 Brooklyn Damier Ebene Messenger PM Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Impeccably designed, this Louis Vuitton Brooklyn Messenger PM showcases the iconic Damier Ebene Canvas pattern with refined brown hardware accents.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Pochette Melville Crossbody Bag 1014lv9
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FL0077 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 1" Height: 9.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16"-27" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of We...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Jake Messenger PM Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This elegant Louis Vuitton Jake Messenger PM crossbody bag is crafted from iconic Damier Ebene canvas, a classic pattern with a heritage dating back to 1888.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Besace Rosebery Crossbody flap Bag 8LV712
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: DU0122 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4.5" Height: 9.75 " Shoulder Strap Drop: 17.5-20" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Acc...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Dorsoduro Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Dorsoduro Messenger Bag in very good condition.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Duomo Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the luxurious Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Duomo Messenger Bag. Crafted with iconic Damier Ebene canvas and dark brown leather detailing, this lightweight bag o...
Louis Vuitton District PM Damier Ebene Messenger Bag Brown Canvas Crossbody
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Normal signs of wear, worn corners, scratches on metal hardware, minor scratches on the surface, and clean interior lining. Size Width: 25cm, Height: 22cm Designer LOUIS VU...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Messenger Bag is a stylish and functional piece that embodies the brand's signature craftsmanship, blending practicality with luxury. The bag is craf...
LOUIS VUITTON Bastille Ebene brown Damier LV logo canvas messenger crossbody bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Bastille Ebene brown Damier LV logo canvas messenger crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/C01570 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Bastille Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Brown Pa...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Reporter PM Crossbody Messenger 30lk324s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Reporter PM Crossbody Messenger 30lk324s Date Code/Serial Number: SP0084 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 5" Height: 8" Shoulder Handle ...
LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Damier Ebene Geronimos Sling Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Very Good Condition details: Collapsed in shape. Tarnishing on hardware. Wear on interior. Includes • Entrupy certificate of authenticity Details • Damier Ebene Co...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Santa Monica Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Naviglio Shoulder Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Naviglio Shoulder Messenger Bag Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Additional information: Material: Damier Ebene canvas Color: Brown Exterior: Damier canvas...
Louis Vuitton Discontinued Damier Ebene Santa Monica Crossbody Camera Box 29lk37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Discontinued Damier Ebene Santa Monica Crossbody Camera Box 29lk37s Date Code/Serial Number: CA2119 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 2.75" Height: 5....
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Brooklyn PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Brooklyn PM SKU: 158095 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 1854, th...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Olave PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Olave PM is finely crafted of the classic Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene coated canvas with leather trimming and gold-tone hardware features. It has a fla...
Louis Vuitton 2009 Ipanema GM Damier Ebene Canvas Shoulder Bag, Unisex
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are offering this Louis Vuitton Ipanema GM shoulder bag. Made in France, this bag was crafted of the house's signature Damier Ebene coated canvas exterior with a fine leather shou...
1999 Louis Vuitton Naviglio Camera Shoulder Bag in Damier Ebene Coated Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
Louis Vuitton Naviglio shoulder bag made of coated canvas with Damier Ebene pattern, brown leather finish, and brass-colored hardware. The inside is lined with red canvas and in addi...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Geronimos Bum Bag Fanny Pack Waist Pouch 106lv0
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0034 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 4.5" Width: 1.75" Height: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 5"-18.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) S...
Louis Vuitton Naviglio Damier Canvas Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
Louis Vuitton Shoulder Bag Naviglio in Brown Damier Ebene and Golden Brass hardware. The grade condition of the product is: A which means the product is in Excellent Condition . Dim...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Rosebery 2way Crossbody Tote Bag 41lk81
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Rosebery 2way Crossbody Tote Bag 41lk81 Date Code/Serial Number: AR0122 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 5.5" Height: 11" Shoulder Handl...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Geronimos Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Geronimos Shoulder Bag Brown crossbody bag crafted in coated canvas signature Damier Ebene with gold 'LV' engraved hardware.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Felicie Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Felicie Pochette SKU: 156830 MSRP: 1630.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first tru...
Louis Vuitton Eva Brown Damier Ebene Monogram Shoulder Bag with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Eva Brown Damier Ebene Monogram Shoulder Bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton Eva Brown Damier Ebene Monogram Shoulder Bag with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Eva Brown Damier Ebene Monogram Shoulder Bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Pochette Eva Bag with Chain Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in France between 2000 and 2009, this small shoulder bag is dressed in the iconic Damier Ebene coated canvas, featuring a rich brown palette accented by a gleaming gold metal...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Monogram Vintage Pochette Navona
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Monogram Coated Canvas & Brown Calfskin Leather Vintage Pochette Navona Product Details Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Navona Product Title: Damier ...
Louis Vuitton LV x Nigo Soft Trunk - '20s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
A unique collaboration between two historical brands with distinct cultural roots, this Louis Vuitton x Soft Mini Trunk adapts to the unique vision of merging two different fashion a...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Damier canvas KEEPALL 55 Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Keepall 55 Bandoulière bag in Damier Ébène canvas is a timeless travel essential that blends durability with iconic style.
Louis Vuitton 2012 Damier Ebene Besace Rosebery Brown Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Besace Rosebery crossbody bag.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Berkeley Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Combining Louis Vuitton's rich heritage with exquisite craftsmanship this Berkeley bag is one you shouldnt miss. Made from signature Damier Ebene canvas this fabulous style is finish...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Speedy 35 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The iconic Speedy from Louis Vuitton was first created for everyday use as a smaller version of their famous Keepall bag. It is one of the most popular bags in the world today. This ...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Naviglio Messenger Bag (2017)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The Naviglio messenger bag is made with damier ebene canvas and features a flat shoulder strap, a top flap with snap closure, top zip closure, and an interior slip pocket. COLOR: Br...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Musette Salsa
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Musette Salsa is a sleek and stylish shoulder bag that embodies understated elegance.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Bastille Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Bastille Messenger Bag This is an authentic Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Bastille Messenger Bag. Made in damier canvas, this shoulder bag feat...
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H 8 in W 1.25 in L 3.75 in
Louis Vuitton Mini Pc 21lz0724 Damier Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 0021 Measurements: Length: 3.75" Width: 1.25" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 18" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Working Condition Signs of Wear: Exter...
Unavailable
H 10.6 in W 1.18 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Bloomsbury Damier Ebene Pm 868703 Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.18 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 3 cm(approx) S...
Unavailable
H 10.6 in W 1.18 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Pm 870040 Brown Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.18 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 3 cm(approx) H...
Unavailable
H 9.84 in W 1.57 in L 6.49 in
Louis Vuitton Portobello Damier Ebene 867998 Brown Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 6.49 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 16.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.57 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 4 cm(approx)...
Unavailable
H 3.75 in W 1.25 in L 8 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Windows Ce Computer 6lz0810 Brown Plastic Laptop Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
LVJ 25th Anniv. 1978- 2003 Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 1.25" Height: 3.75" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Includes LV Gift Bag, Stylus and Charger Signs of We...
Unavailable
H 7.48 in W 1.96 in L 4.52 in
Louis Vuitton Bum Waist Pouch 870583 Brown Damier Ébène Canvas Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 4.52 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 11.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 19 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.96 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 5 cm(approx)...
Unavailable
H 5 in W 1.5 in L 10 in
Louis Vuitton Eva Damier Ebene 2way 3lz1128 Brown Coated Canvas Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SD0152 Made In: USA Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 1.5" Height: 5" Shoulder strap drop: 25" Handle drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC )...
Unavailable
H 5.11 in W 1.57 in L 9.84 in
Louis Vuitton Eva Damier Ebene Sophie 2way Crossbody Eva) 867019 Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 13 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.57 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 4 cm(approx) H...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Trotteur Beaubourg
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Trotteur Beaubourg is a sleek and functional crossbody bag that combines modern design with iconic Louis Vuitton craftsmanship.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Favorite MM Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish bag is crafted of a long and thin pouch of durable damier checkered Louis Vuitton coated canvas with natural vachetta cowhide leather piping at the sides and trimmed wit...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Felicie Crossbody Bag 59lk63s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI5108 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.4" Width: 1.2" Height: 4.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 21" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs o...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Danube Crossbody Bag 4lv1018A
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH 4087 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6 " Width: 2 " Height: 8.25 " Handle Drop: 18 "- 25" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: None...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Geronimos Crossbody Bag 1013lv5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA4047 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 4.5" Width: 1.75" Height: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 5"-18.5" OVERALL GOOD minus CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Bloomsbury PM Crossbody Bag 9lk412s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Bloomsbury PM Crossbody Bag 9lk412s Date Code/Serial Number: SP1130 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 2" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Dr...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Bloomsbury PM Crossbody Bag 86lvs727
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: DU4102 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: .75" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 21" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: E...
Louis Vuitton Felicie Damier Ebene Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton Felicie Damier Ebene Crossbody Bag.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Rosebery Besace Crossbody Flap Bag 861643
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD+ CONDITION (7.25/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor marks on the leather parts (Shoulder) Minor twist near the root of the shoulder strap Minor spot on a part of shoulder strap (Out...
LOUIS VUITTON Musette Salsa Long Shoulder Strap Crossbody Bag Damier Ebene
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Louis Vuitton Musette Salsa Damier Ebene Long Strap Messenger Crossbody bag 100% Authentic Pre-Owned Rating B very good, well maintained, shows minor signs of wear Material dam...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Brooklyn PM Crossbody Table Bag 93lv96
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SR4098 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2.5" Height: 10.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 13"-24.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) ...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Reporter Melville Messenger Crossbody Bag 861639
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI066 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 17" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: N...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Pochette Eva 2way Crossbody Bag 1013lv11
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: DU3182 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.2" Width: 1.75" Height: 4.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 24.5" Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 o...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Pochette Ipanema 3way Crossbody Bag 23lk824s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0094 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 1.5" Height: 5.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 22.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of...
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.
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.
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.