$2,665Sale Price|35% Off
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 Charlotte, NC
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 Charlotte, NC
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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Emmanuelle Khanh White Silk Blouse Shirt 1980s
By Emmanuelle Kahn
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous white silk organza blouse, shirt, top by Emmanuelle Khanh. It is double breasted with large mother of pearl buttons and a large notched portrait collar. The long, full r...
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
$1,516Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 12
Beautiful 1990s Badgley Mischka Size 12 Fully Beaded Grey Vintage 90s Deco Gown
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA size 12 gray fully beaded + rhinestone deco style evening gown! Features elegant 3/4 sleeves with a fitted bodice and forgiving skirt. Hand cr...
$245Sale Price|34% Off
H 11 in D 3.5 in L 11.5 in
Unique Thespian Needlepoint Comedy and Tragedy Handbag c 1960
Located in University City, MO
Unique thespian needlepoint comedy and tragedy handbag The stylish large scale retro handbag is designed with comedy and tragedy mask on both exterior sides The theatrical ma...
CoCo Chanel Maison Gripoix Glass Enamel Flower Necklace
By Maison Gripoix for Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent Chanel poured glass enamel flower necklace. Made by Maison Gripoix of opaline and opal blue glass camellias and camellia buds . Further embellished with pale emerald pour...
Gilt Metal, Gold Plate, Bronze, Enamel
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
Emanuel Ungaro 1980s Wrap Silk Dress
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous blue and off white elaborate abstract pattern silk damask wrap dress from Emanuel Ungaro Parallele. It has a V neckline with a wrap semi fitted hip length bodice tying at...
French Couture Trompe L'oeil Printed Skirt
Located in New York, NY
French Couture Trompe L'oeil printed flared skirt. Of soft cotton twill printed with trompe l'oeil drapery swags in shades of dark and light browns with pale yellows and darker curri...
Nancy Gonzalez Pink Tote
By Nancy Gonzalez
Located in Krakow, PL
Nancy Gonzalez Pink Crocodile Tote Bag 40×30×20 cm Excellent Description: Nancy Gonzalez crocodile leather tote in vibrant pink. Structured and spacious, perfect for everyday use. Co...
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in University City, MO
Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...
$4,484Sale Price|44% Off
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag
By Gucci
Located in Capri, IT
2008 Gucci unique limited edition crocodile leather hysteria lilla bag unique and made in limited edition just for bergdorf goodman gold tone hardware and logo
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...
Saint Laurent, Heidi Slimane era FW 2016 Black Mini Dress with Tulle Shoulders
By Saint Laurent, Hedi Slimane for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A show-stopping little black dress by Hedi Slimane for Saint Laurent Fall/Winter 2016 Ready-to-Wear. This dress is oozing with 1980's YSL sensuality. Slimane called upon inspirations...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas MONTE CARLO Jewelry Case Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Monte Carlo jewelry box, crafted from iconic Monogram canvas, blends elegance and practicality, offering secure storage for your treasured jewelry. ...
$4,023
H 13.39 in W 18.51 in D 10.63 in L 18.51 in
Large Louis Vuitton Bag, Large Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag, Vuitton Boston Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This bag is a very unusual model. Horizontally, it opens on a rigid compartment to put fragile items like make up, perfume bottles, after shave and so on. There is a separation betwe...
Christian Dior Vintage 1960s For Saks White Leopard Print 60s Dress Jacket Set
By Marc Bohan, Christian Dior
Located in San Diego, CA
Approximately Size US 6 Model in the video is a true US 6, and 5’8 feet tall Measurements Dress: Bust: 34 inches Waist: 28 inches Hips: 38 inches Length (top back shoulder seam to h...
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.