Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Image 5 shows a page from a 1901 Louis Vuitton catalog, with this style of bag circled.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Image 5 shows a page from a 1901 Louis Vuitton catalog, with this style of bag circled.
LOUIS VUITTON Leather Monogram Doctor Light Pink Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Vuitton vintage bag. Can't get it anywhere else. Ivory textured leather, pink material, white monograms, gold hardware, magnetic and clasp closure, and one large spacious po...
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H 14.5 in D 10 in L 17.5 in
Rare Louis Vuitton Doctors Bag Steamer Tote Keepall Vintage 50s Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous doctors bag or steamer tote was made by Louis Vuitton, most likely in the 1950s.
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H 8 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Louis Vuitton Winter White Ivory Leather Gold Doctor Top Handle Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES AMAZING price reduction for a limited time only! Leather Gold tone hardware Slide lock closure Made in France Date code TH3057 Handle 13.5" Measures 12.5"...
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H 9.5 in W 12.5 in D 5 in
Gucci Runway Black Leather Kelly Style Top Handle Satchel Doctor Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Gucci Runway Black Leather Kelly Style Evening Top Handle Satchel Doctor Flap Bag Leather Velvet Gold tone hardware Woven lining Pull-through and push lock closur...
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Suhali Lingenieux Frame Doctor Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Suhali L'ingenieux Frame Bag Materials: leather, goldtone metal, fabric liniong Two small side pockets with zippers Interior zippered pocket P...
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H 12 in D 11 in L 23 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Bag Steamer Keepall Doctors Bag Rare 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this ultra rare travel bag from Louis Vuitton! It was made by The French Company under special license from Louis Vuitton, most likely in the early 1970s, and l...
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H 15.5 in D 9.5 in L 16 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag Carry All Monogram Canvas 1950s Doctors Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Louis Vuitton monogram canvas steamer carry all doctors-style bag, circa the late 50s.
Victorian Crocodile Doctor's Hand Bag Luggage Lock Key
By Louis Vuitton, Hermès
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful survivor, complete. Alligator or crocodile hide/skin. After flipping up the side locks, you have to turn the key into unlock position and then push it towards the Locking M...
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Louis Vuitton Doctor Bag Utah Leather,
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Doctor Bag Utah Leather, crafted in brown Utah leather, features a rolled top handle, printed LV lettering and aged gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Doctor Bag Taurillon Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Doctor Bag Taurillon Leather is a glamorous bag that adds a stylish touch to your look.
Rare Louis Vuitton Doctor's Bag
Located in New York, NY
In the Gladstone style. This bag is awesome, and great for everyday or travel.
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Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Speedy Doctor 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
An ideal everyday companion, the Louis Vuitton Speedy Doctor 25 bag is inspired by the classic doctor's bag.
Louis Vuitton Cuir Orfèvre Leather Speedy Doctor 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
An ideal everyday companion, the Louis Vuitton Speedy Doctor 25 bag is inspired by the classic doctor's bag.
Louis Vuitton Speedy Doctor Bag Cuir Orfevre Leather 25
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Indentations and moderate scuffs on exterior, light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7.5", Width 10", D...
Louis Vuitton Speedy Doctor Bag Monogram Canvas And Leather 25
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Speedy Doctor Bag Monogram Canvas and Leather 25, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas and black leather, features dual-rolled monogram handles, detachable stra...
Rare! Louis Vuitton Sequin Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous, rare, Louis Vuitton Satchel "Doctor's Bag" in pristine condition.
Louis Vuitton Suhali L'ingenieux Bicolor Blue ** AS NEW **
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
This Louis Vuitton chic doctor shaped bag is designed by Marc Jacobs and comes in a fine goat leather.
1970s Louis Vuitton Monogram Doctors Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
1970s Louis Vuitton monogram handbag with structured closure (resembles suit case craftsmanship and design). The brass buckle closure is located in the front of the bag and matches t...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Leather Deauville Doctor Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Deauville bag with gold-tone hardware, tan vachetta leather lining, dual rolled handles, single open compartment at exterior front,...
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H 14.18 in W 19.69 in D 11.03 in
Antique Brown Leather Gladstone Doctors Bag Vintage Case, France, circa 1900s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Vienna, AT
Antique brown leather Gladstone doctors bag vintage case - France circa 1900s. We have seen them being from Louis Vuitton as well, unfortunately this one is not marked.
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John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Off-white satin beaded evening dress Neiman Marcus Circa 1950's
By Neiman Marcus
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Off-white satin beaded evening dress. Tulle and acetate petticoat. Boned bustier. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. size 38 (FR) M
Vivienne Westwood Corset Top Boned Drunken Sleeveless Flower
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
There is something gloriously defiant about a corset top by Vivienne Westwood. It never simply dresses the body - it stages it. This piece feels like a love letter to 18th-century se...
Glittering Crystal Encrusted Penguin Evening Bag c 21st c
Located in University City, MO
Glittering crystal encrusted penguin evening bag - clutch 21 c The charming penguin evening bag transitions from an endearing clutch; converts into an elegant handbag carried with a...
Very Rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 Seductively Sexy Evening Dress Gown New!
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A rare Gucci by Tom Ford 2002 evening dress fashioned in eggshell white outlined in eye catching seam illusion. Dress boasts a tasteful plunging neckline extending into a full skir...
Vintage 1950's Aqua Blue Floral Rhinestone Cotton Day Dress US 2 UK 6
By Rappi
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most eye-catching combination of aqua blues and greens with purple and white accents, embellished with a scattering of matching coloured claw set rhinestones, this or...
Pale blue slip dress with tulle lace edge and thread embroideries Circa 1950's
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Pale blue slip dress with tulle lace edge and thread embroideries. Fabric composition: nylon. Fabric belt to tied on the middle back. Bow on the middle front. SIZE 38 (Fr) M
Vintage 1950's Cream Leather Floral Embroidered Clutch Bag
Located in Nashville, TN
his wonderful 1950's clutch bag, rendered in a soft cream leather, embellished with a repeat embroidered floral pattern, in shades of blue, pink, green and yellow, is the perfect sta...
Vintage 1930's Chartreuse Lamé Green Evening Gown US 2 UK 6
Located in Nashville, TN
This mesmerising 1930's chartreuse green and brown botanical print dress with gold lamé thread accents, is a rare piece to behold Her rounded neckline is framed by a soft turned dow...
$150Sale Price / set|50% Off
W 0.13 in D 0.16 in L 1.02 in
Silvorra Natural Blue Sapphire Linear Dangle Earrings in Diamond Jewelry for Her
Located in New York, NY
These sleek 925 sterling silver dangle earrings cascade seven 4x2 mm baguette blue sapphires per ear in a linear ladder design, framed by 1 mm diamonds for subtle scintillation. The ...
Diamond, Sapphire, Blue Sapphire, Silver, Sterling Silver
Vintage FW 2009 Alexander McQueen White & Black Houndstooth Knit Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
A striking example of Alexander McQueen’s sharp tailoring and graphic sensibility from the Fall/Winter 2009 collection, this vintage knit dress is rendered in a bold black-and-white ...
Chanel Vanity Case Black
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- Black - Gold-tone clasp fastening - Tassel detail - Rectangular face - Condition: Fair This pre-owned item is in fair condition with visible signs of use. This may include fading o...
Mink Headband Brown
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This mink headband is made of soft and supple mink We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details; Color; dark brown Thick and warm band Lined with some stretch Ci...
Emporio Armani - Black sleeveless dress with back bow and purple lining
By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7, Giorgio Armani
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Refined black Emporio Armani suit, made in Italy, a perfect example of the Maison's timeless elegance. The design is minimal in the front, with a round neckline and flared line that ...
$2,249
Size: UK 6 US 4
Vintage 1930's Gold Satin Evening Gown and Jacket Set 1930's Gown UK 6-8 US 2-4
Located in Nashville, TN
Made in the most sumptuous gold silk satin, this original 1930's dress and matching jacket, is a rare set to behold and never again find. The sweetheart neckline of the dress is fr...
Stunning Mugler Dress Black CocktaiL Gown
By Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
This archival Mugler little black dress is true beauty. Designed at the turn of the millennium, it belongs to that electric in-between moment of 1999–2000, when Les Chats had sharpen...
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.