$3,800
H 12.6 in W 16.15 in D 4.34 in L 16.15 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and solid brass stamped Louis
$3,800
H 11.42 in D 4.34 in L 15.75 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and brass lock. It also has got
$4,100
H 10 in D 9.5 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, early 20th century Louis Vuitton Sac Cabine, a rare and highly collectible example from
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
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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 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 3.94 in L 16.54 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and solid brass stamped Louis
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H 15.75 in W 15.75 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and solid brass stamped Louis
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H 12.6 in W 16.15 in D 4.34 in L 16.15 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and solid brass stamped Louis
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H 12.6 in W 16.15 in D 4.34 in L 16.15 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and solid brass stamped Louis
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H 11.82 in W 16.54 in D 3.94 in L 16.54 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and golden lock. It also has got
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and solid brass stamped Louis
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and solid brass stamped Louis
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H 11.42 in W 17.33 in D 3.94 in L 17.33 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and solid brass stamped Louis
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H 11.82 in D 5.12 in L 16.54 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and golden lock. It also has got
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H 12.21 in W 16.54 in D 5.12 in
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Pilot or Doctor's Briefcase, Louis vuitton Serviette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very unusual Louis Vuitton briefcase features beautiful black episodes leather and solid brass
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
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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
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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
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
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
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
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
Louis Vuitton Speedy Doctor Bag Cuir Orfevre Leather 25
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 6", Strap Drop 17" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Speedy Doctor Bag Cuir Orfevre Leather 25
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
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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"...
Rare! Louis Vuitton Sequin Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Teaneck, NJ
Gorgeous, rare, Louis Vuitton Satchel "Doctor's Bag" in pristine condition. Special Edition...MM
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
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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
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
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
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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
being from Louis Vuitton as well, unfortunately this one is not marked. This said, this Gladstone Bag is
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LOUIS VUITTON pink shawl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubiera, RE
LOUIS VUITTON PARIS Pink monogram shawl 60% silk 40% wool 100% fox fur cm. 142 x cm. 142 Made in Italy Excellent condition ATTENTION: The shawl does not come with a CITES certif...
$7,007
Size: H 7.09 in. x Dm 15.75 in. H 18 c
Round Louis Vuitton Hat Trunk 50, Louis Vuitton Hat Box, Louis Vuitton Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This gorgeous Louis Vuitton hat box features Monogram canvas and natural cowhide reinforcements on a wood structure . It is equipped with an adjustable leather strap . It has a brass...
$6,652
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 11.42 in
Louis Vuitton x NBA Brown Monogram & Embossed Calfskin Trio Pocket Keepall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton x NBA Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Embossed Calfskin Leather Trio Pocket Keepall Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4339 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Trio Pocket Keepa...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
Tom Ford for Gucci New Silk Velvet Dress F/W 2001
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous black silk velvet dress from Gucci as worn in a 2001 ad campaign. It has a square neckline with the center bust highlighted with sheer areas which contrast with the rich v...
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lace Camisole and Skirt Set
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous 2 piece set in white lace from Christian Dior. It consists of a scoop neck camisole tank style top and straight midi length skirt in alternating lines of lace and sheer. ...
Gucci 2004 by Tom Ford Slipper Satin Silver Harlowesque Bias Cut Out Dress Gown
By Gucci
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek and chic Tom Ford's 1930's style gown for Gucci showcases a bias cut silhouette coveted by many. Designed with cut out bodice with center tie and dramatic open back with trai...
New Gucci Nouveau Python Fringe Bamboo Runway Clutch Bag in Red $3750
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags $3750 A Rare Find New Hand Stitched Stunning Red Python Bamboo Python Accent Leather Lining & Dual Zippered Interior Pockets Magnetic Closure at Front I...
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...
Hermes Kelly Depeches 38 Briefcase Electric Blue Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes coveted Kelly Depeches 38 briefcase. Very rare in Electric Blue. Epsom leather with Palladium hardware. Two large accordion compartments. Front wall ha...
Unavailable|$8,788
H 10.24 in D 3.75 in L 13.59 in
LOUIS VUITTON Jewelry Case in Brown Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Interpreted in monogram canvas, this Louis Vuitton Jewelry Case is a refined travel accessory. With 13 compartments of different sizes. The interior is made of leather and velvet. T...
Louis Vuitton Monogramm Briefcase, Louis Vuitton President Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This elegant Louis Vuitton briefcase features monogram canvas and a comfortable leather handle. Closed by a solid brass lock, it is accompanied by two crafted brass trunk latches. It...
Tom Ford for Gucci Lavender Silk Halter Dress S/S 2003
By Gucci, Tom Ford
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous lavender stretch silk dress by Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2003 collection. It has a plunging front neckline and racer back with multiple seams emanating from it and the side ...
GIA Certified 54.52 Carat Emerald Cut Diamond and Platinum Tennis Bracelet
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
The Ultimate Emerald Cut Tennis Bracelet Each stone weighing 2 carats each with GIA Certificates grading the stones D-F color and VS-VVS clarity. Set in Platinum. 7 inches. Weights...
Diamond, Platinum
1960s Vintage Victoria Royal Pink Silk Beaded Cocktail Dress US 4 UK 8
By Victoria Royal
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of pale pink shantung silk and embellished with bright gold beads, pearlescent beads and pink claw set rhinestones, in a swirling paisley pattern, this ...
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.