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 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 Empriente Artsy MM in Neige Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Empriente Artsy MM in Neige CONDITION - Very Good. Stain on interior base
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Louis Vuitton White Gold Empriente Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
An 18k white gold Empreinte ring by Louis Vuitton. The ring is set with small 18k white gold studs
18k Gold, White Gold
Louis Vuitton Marceau NM Black Empriente Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Louis Vuitton Marceau NM Black Empriente Leather Shoulder Bag RATING: A/B
Louis Vuitton Beige Monogram Empriente Leather Montsouris PM Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Marked by flawless craftsmanship and enduring appeal this Louis Vuitton backpack for women is bound
Louis Vuitton Beige Monogram Empriente Leather Giant Onthego MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Striking a beautiful balance between essentiality and opulence this tote from the House of LV ensures that your handbag requirements are taken care of. It is equipped with practical ...
Louis Vuitton Empriente 18 Carat White Gold Band Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
This ring by Louis Vuitton is from their Empriente collection and features the iconic LV initials
White Gold
LOUIS VUITTON Empreinte Monogram Giant Neverfull MM Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Empriente Monogram Giant Neverfull MM tote. The bag features empriente
Louis Vuitton Ivory Empriente Artsy MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Ivory Empriente Artsy MM Bag. This bag is in impeccable condition with no markings
Louis Vuitton SPEEDY BANDOULIÈRE 25 Monogram Empriente Cognac
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Empriente leather in the new Cognac Color Soldout right away Perfect fall
LOUIS VUITTON OnTheGo GM Black Monogram Empriente Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Black OnTheGo GM Monogram Empriente Leather tote bag. This bag from Louis
Louis Vuitton Neverfull Black White Empriente Leather M46103 NEVERFULL MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
Louis Vuitton Neverfull SOLDOUT AT LV Done in Empriente Leather, unlike the canvas editions
Louis Vuitton Black Empreinte Leather Vavin PM Black Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
style shoulder bag features Louis Vuitton monogram embossed Empriente leather in black, brass hardware
Louis Vuitton Empriente Artsy MM in Raisin Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Empriente Artsy MM in Raisin CONDITION - Exceptional. No visible signs of
Louis Vuitton Empriente Artsy MM in Infini Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Empriente Artsy MM in Infini CONDITION - Looks NEW! No signs of wear. SKU
Louis Vuitton Brown Suede Empriente Sneakers Size 36
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Smart and chic, these Louis Vuitton sneakers are ideal shoes for everyday use. Their exterior is
Louis Vuitton Black Empriente Leather Lockme MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
For years, women have leaned towards Louis Vuitton's handbags when it comes to powering their
Louis Vuitton Bicolor Monogram Empriente Leather Patit Palais Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton. The bag is sewn with skill to deliver a refined look and an impeccable finish. Includes
Louis Vuitton Blue Monogram Empriente Leather Pochette Metis Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This attractive Louis Vuitton Pochette Metis Bag is a statement in itself. Fashioned in Monogram
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H 7.09 in W 4.93 in L 11.42 in
Louis Vuitton Bicolor Monogram Empriente Leather Petite Palais Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton's creations are popular owing to their high style and functionality. This bag, like
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H 10.63 in W 5.52 in L 13.78 in
Louis Vuitton Bicolor Monogram Empriente Leather Giant Onthego MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton is trusted to mark a striking statement in the world of fashion with phenomenal
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H 8.75 in W 4.6 in L 13.5 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Silver Shimmer Empriente Monogram Halo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Company: Louis Vuitton Handles: Silver Soft Leather Shoulder Strap; Drop: 4" Strap can be removed
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H 10.63 in W 5.52 in L 13.78 in
Louis Vuitton Bicolor Monogram Empriente Leather Giant Onthego MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
From Louis Vuitton’s Monogram Giant capsule collection comes this Onthego bag that presents the
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H 12.6 in W 18.1 in D 9.4 in
Limited Edition Black Louis Vuitton Python Empriente Artsy MM Bag Excellent
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Limited to only 50 of these in circulation in the US, this Louis Vuitton Black Python Empriente
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H 10 in W 6 in L 12 in
Louis Vuitton Mazarine MM Empriente Noir Black Crossbody Leather Handbag Purse
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Magnet Closure Condition: You’re viewing this amazing Louis Vuitton Mazarine MM Empriente Noir Black
Louis Vuitton Empriente Metis Two Way in Infini
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Empriente Metis Two Way in Infini CONDITION - Looks NEW! No signs of wear
Louis Vuitton Empriente Artsy MM in Infini Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Empriente Artsy MM in Infini CONDITION - New. No signs of wear SKU - 2154
Louis Vuitton Credit Card Insert Black Empriente Leather from Felicie Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Like New 100% Authentic Louis Vuitton Credit Card Insert Black Empreinte Leather from Felicie
$475Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Small
Rene Ruiz Couture Black and Nude Strapless Silk Net Overlay Bustier Corset Top
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous and sexy new RENE RUIZ black and nude strapless silk ruched bustier / corset! Features a nude silk backdrop, with a black net ruched overlay. Hidden zipper up the side with ...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
HERMES Havane brown Clemence leather BOLIDE 45 Travel Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes "Bolide" travel bag in Havane (chestnut brown) Taurillon Clemence leather. Open with a zipper on top. Lined in leather and beige cotton. Has been carried with two small black ...
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 ...
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...
CARMEN MARC VALVO 90's Vintage Silver Beaded Evening Gown Bridal Wedding Dress
By Carmen Marc Valvo
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Carmen Marc Valvo Vintage 1990's Silver / Grey / Icy cool toned Delicate floral beaded pattern Looks like liquid silk, but it's not silk Sexy square neckline Size USA 12 - easily tai...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Dress with Ruffle Hem 'NO. 13' S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk dress from an early collection of Alexander McQueen. It skims the body has a scoop neckline and 3 rows of ruffles beginning at knee level in the front and 8 sta...
Celine Vintage Macadam monogram Boston Handbag Bag
By Celine
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This vintage Celine Boston bag is a timeless expression of the house’s understated Parisian elegance, crafted in the iconic Macadam coated canvas with refined tan leather trim. Feat...
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...
1970s Pauline Trigere Vintage Herringbone Heavy Wool Belted Coat
By Pauline Trigère
Located in Sparks, NV
Chic vintage 1970s Pauline Trigere belted coat in a heavy herringbone wool. Pop up collar. Fully lined with front button and tie closure. (The tie is attached in the back, but can ea...
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
New Atelier Versace S/S 1994 Collection Velvet Lace Purple Pink Dress Gown
By Atelier Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Atelier Versace Velvet Lace Watercolor Purple/Pink Dress Gown S/S 1994 Collection Purple and Pink Watercolor Crushed Velvet and Lace, Corset Style, Fully Lined in Crinkle Silk, S...
HERMES Rouge H burgundy leather VIBRATO KELLY 35 RETOURNE Bag
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
Hermes 'Kelly II 35 Retourne Vibrato' bag in Rouge H (burgund) Veau Evercalf leather with multicolor Vibrato panel. Rare limited edition. Lined in Rouge H Chèvre (goat skin) with two...
Chanel Vintage Small Classic Flap Exotic Lizard Leather 24K Gold CC Black Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Chanel Small Classic Flap crafted from rare black lizard skin with iconic 24 carat gold plated hardware. A highly collectible early example from Series 1, produced between 19...
New Roger Vivier *Caviar* Black Satin Bronze Embellished Shoes Sandals 37.5
By Roger Vivier
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Roger Vivier *Caviar* Black Satin High Heel Sandals Designer size 37.5 Black Satin, Light Bronze Beads Embellished Throughout the T Strap, Buckle Closure, Thorn Shape Heel - 4.5 ...
Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 1992 brown leather corset and mini skirt
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood Spring-Summer 1992 brown leather corset with boning, zip fastening and two long tie-up sashes at the front. High waisted mini skirt with slit at the rear.
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.