LOUIS VUITTON Orient red Monogram Empreinte SECRET Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Empreinte Secret Compact Wallet in Orient red grained calfskin
LOUIS VUITTON Orient red Monogram Empreinte SECRET Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Empreinte Secret Compact Wallet in Orient red grained calfskin
$554
H 3.75 in W 0.2 in L 7.5 in
Louis Vuitton Red Leather Monogram Empreinte Felicie Zip Pouch Insert Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Red Leather Monogram Empreinte Felicie Zip Pouch Insert Case 112lv37 Measurements
Louis Vuitton Scarlet Monogram Empreinte Pochette Metis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Scarlet Monogram Empreinte Pochette Metis SKU: 149563 MSRP: 3000.00
Louis Vuitton Vintage Cherise Empreinte Trocadero Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Empreinte Trocadero is beautifully crafted of Louis Vuitton monogram embossed
$4,950
H 11 in W 6.5 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Kusama Monogram Empreinte Neverfull MM Red Pumpkin 13LV0123
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, Tags sku : 13L...
$1,661
H 11.5 in W 6 in L 17.5 in
Louis Vuitton Red Leather Monogram Empreinte Lumineuse PM 2way Bag 1lk516s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AH1122 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: 6" Height: 11.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 14.5"-17" Handle Drop: 6.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/...
Louis Vuitton Coral Empreinte Leather Lumineuse PM , Monogram with Box and Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Coral Empreinte Leather Lumineuse PM Bag We guarantee this is an authentic LOUIS
Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs F/W 2009 Empreinte my Deer Enigme clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Rare Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs Fall Winter 2009 red glossy leather Empreinte my Deer Enigme
Louis Vuitton Vosges Empriente Leather Satchel Red
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Red Empreinte leather Vosges whipstitch shoulder bag. Features signature
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Sarah Wallet in Red
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Empreinte Sarah Wallet in Red CONDITION - Exceptional! No visibile signs of
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Leather Red Citadine PM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The Louis Vuitton Aurore Monogram Empreinte Leather Citadine Bag is a fusion of style and
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Speedy 25 in Red Satchel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Empreinte Speedy 25 in Red CONDITION - New! No signs of wear. SKU - 2693
Louis Vuitton Cherry Monogram Empreinte Leather Clemence Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This classy LV red wallet brings along a touch of luxury and immense style. It comes perfectly
Unavailable
H 11 in W 4.33 in L 13.7 in
Louis Vuitton Bastille Empreinte Mm 2way Tote 2189962 Red Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Color : Reds Material :Monogram Empreinte Country of Manufacture : France Code, Number etc. : AH1142
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Empreinte Sully PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This chic handbag is finely crafted of embossed Louis Vuitton monogram leather in red. It features
LOUIS VUITTON Orient red Monogram Empreinte FASCINATE Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
Louis Vuitton 'Fascinate' cross-body bag in Orient red empossed Monogram Empreinte calfskin
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H 5 in W 1.5 in L 8.5 in
Louis Vuitton Red Leather Monogram Empreinte Pochette Felicie Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Red Leather Monogram Empreinte Pochette Felicie Crossbody Bag 112LV36 Date Code
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H 8 in W 1 in L 9.5 in
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Leather Empreinte Pochette Metis Crossbody Bag 41lk78
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Leather Empreinte Pochette Metis Crossbody Bag 41lk78 Date Code/Serial
Louis Vuitton Red Empreinte Cerise Leather Monogram Pochette Metis Bag 598lvs615
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AR2147 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 2" Height: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 18.5" Handle Drop: 1" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10...
Louis Vuitton SCARLET MONOGRAM EMPREINTE LEATHER CLÉMENCE WALLET
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton SCARLET MONOGRAM EMPREINTE LEATHER CLÉMENCE WALLET CONDITION NOTES The exterior is
Louis Vuitton 2017 Empreinte Pochette Métis Cross-body
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the 2017 Collection. Scarlet Red Empreinte leather Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis with brass
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Leather Empreinte Mazarine PM 2way s28lv18
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Leather Empreinte Mazarine PM 2way s28lv18 Date Code/Serial Number
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Empreinte Leather Pont Neuf MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost. Elegant Louis Vuitton red Monogram Empreinte 'Pont Neuf MM
Louis Vuitton Blue Red Monogram Empreinte Pochette Metis Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Vuitton 'Pochette Metis' handbag. Crafted in blue Monogram Empreinte with red borders, this classic piece
Louis Vuitton Kusama Red Empreinte Neverfull MM with Pouch 14LV0123
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Dust Bag, Box, Tags SKU : 1...
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H 2.5 in W 0.25 in L 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Kusama Red Leather Monogram Empreinte Key Pouch 5LK0216
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4.5" Width: .25" Height: 2.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Tags, Dust Bag, Box SKU...
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H 6 in W 0.25 in L 9.75 in
Louis Vuitton Kusama Monogram Empreinte Neverfull Pochette Red White 12LV0123
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 9.75" Width: .25" Height: 6" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Tags sku : 12LV0123
Louis Vuitton Artsy MM Monogram Empreinte Navy and Red Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Geneva, CH
leather trimmings. It features Louis Vuitton engraved eyelets, rings and bag charm in a gold-tone finish
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H 2.5 in W 0.5 in L 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Kusama Monogram Empreinte Key Pouch Pochette Cles Red 3LK0125
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4.5" Width: .5" Height: 2.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Tags, Dust Bag, Box ...
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Pochette Felicie Chain Wallet in Scarlet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Pochette Felicie Chain Wallet in Scarlet. This wallet is crafted of Louis
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Orient Monogram Empreinte Leather Lumineuse PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This red leather Louis Vuitton tote is the perfect every day handbag! From Marc Jacobs's 2012 Louis
Louis Vuitton 2012 Monogram Secrète Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Jacobs's 2012 collection for Louis Vuitton. Gorgeous cherry red empreinte is contrasted with a subtle
Louis Vuitton Empreinte 18K Yellow Gold Red Cord Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banbury, GB
SKU AT-2496 Model Empreinte Q95648 Serial Number E1**** Metal 18k Yellow Gold Weight approx 5.3 g
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Empreinte Lumineuse PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Empreinte Lumineuse PM - Made of monogram Empreinte embossed supple
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Empreinte Leather Zippy Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Louis Vuitton Zippy wallet is conveniently designed for everyday use. Crafted from Monogram
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Empreinte Autume Hiver Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designed to last, this wonderful leather bag from Louis Vuitton with iconic in Monogram Empreinte
Louis Vuitton Red Empreinte Lumineuse PM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Red Empreinte Lumineuse PM Shoulder Bag with top handle, adjustable strap, fabric
Louis Vuitton Empreinte Leather Red Felicie Pochette (2020)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This pochette with a chain bag is constructed of Louis Vuitton monogrammed empreinte leather in red
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Empreinte St Germain Shoulder PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A perfect bag to instantly get recognized is this St Germain bag from Louis Vuitton. Crafted in red
Louis Vuitton Red Monogram Empreinte Leather Sarah Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
One of the most famous wallets by Louis Vuitton is the Sarah. This one here comes made from
Louis Vuitton Red Empreinte Citadine PM Tote Bag w/ Attached Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Vuitton Red Empreinte Citadine PM Tote Bag w/ Attached Pochette. This beautiful bright red Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Clemence Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Clemence Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted from red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Twice Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Twice Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather, Crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Twice Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Twice Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Junot Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Junot Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted from red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Junot Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Junot Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather is a stylish crossbody bag
Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted from red monogram
Louis Vuitton Metis Hobo Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Metis Hobo Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in dark red empreinte monogram
Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted in red monogram empreinte
Louis Vuitton Clemence Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Clemence Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather is compact and stylishly
Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather,
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted from red monogram
Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted from red monogram
Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather,
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted from red monogram
Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Trocadero Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather, crafted from red monogram
Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Zippy Wallet Monogram Empreinte Leather is a perfect small functional
Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025 Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Birkin is in Gold Togo leather with Gold hardware and features a front flap, two straps, a clochette with lock, and double-rolled handles. The interior is lined with tonal Chèvr...
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
White backless evening jersey dress with rhinestone embellishment LORIS AZZARO
By Loris Azzaro Paris
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening slip dress with rhinestone embellishment. SIZE S
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
Louis Vuitton Crafty Red Neverfull Pochette GM or MM tribal Limited African
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
New (10/10 or N) Includes Care Tag This is A Brand a new Rare item for VIP's
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
$1,295
Size: 46 / US 10
Vintage Missoni Spring 2004 SZ 46 2000s Fully Sequin Blue Y2K Knit Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Never worn early 2000s MISSONI fully sequined striped knit halter dress ! Features vibrant colors of blue, turquoise, navy blue and yellow throughout. Thousands of hand-sewn clear se...
White wedding ( or evening) dress CHRISTIAN DIOR by Maria-Grazia Chiuri
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White wedding ( or evening) dress. No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. Button and buttonhole closure on the cuffs and...
1993 Vintage Hermès Black Mini Kelly Sellier, GHW
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage HERMES Mini Kelly black box leather in very good condition, with no signs of wear., delivered in its HERMES box. This rare model can be carried by hand or on the shoulder wi...
Chanel Grand Sac Boy 2015 Black Leather Golden HDW Chanel Large Boy Bag
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Large Chanel Boy bag in aged quilted black leather and gold metal, wide front flap with double-press Boy clasp, black canvas interior with a large pocket closed by a zip with a logo ...
$2,500
Size: Fits like a Medium
RANDOLPH DUKE 2000 Vintage Runway Beaded Evening Gown Maxi Dress Front Slit
By Randolph Duke
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Randolph Duke Vintage FW00 Runway Grey Size USA 8 but fits smaller like a USA 6 Excellent Condition, only 1 flaw is a tonal pen mark that gets covered in the folds of the front slit...
Vintage 1960's Pastel Floral Beaded Purse 1960's Beaded Wallet coin purse
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the softest shade of cream rayon and embellished with iridescent white rocaille beads, surrounding pastel coloured floral embroidery accented by pearlescent beads, this o...
$3,737
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 11.42 in
Large Louis Vuitton Bag 40, Large Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag, Louis Vuitton Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Beautiful travel bag in monogram canvas and leather. This elegant and convenient size is no longer available in Louis Vuitton stores. This is a collector piece. It features its seria...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
$93,437
H 7.49 in W 9.85 in D 5.12 in
Hermès Birkin 25 Crocodile Porosus Lisse Rose Mexiko Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 25 in rose mexiko and shiny crocodile porosus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the original receipt and Cites. Stamp Z...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Empreinte Speedy Bandouliere 25
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Speedy Bandouliere 25 is expertly crafted from embossed monogram leather in a rich Burgundy hue. Featuring polished brass hardware, rolled leath...
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.