Louis Vuitton Nocturne PM Epi Nero
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The item is in good condition. ------- Sac Louis Vuitton Nocturne, taille PM, en cuir Epi noir avec finitions dorées.
Louis Vuitton Nocturne PM Epi Nero
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
The item is in good condition. ------- Sac Louis Vuitton Nocturne, taille PM, en cuir Epi noir avec finitions dorées.
Bumbag Louis Vuitton x Supreme
By Louis Vuitton Supreme
Located in SÈVRES, FR
Marque : Louis Vuitton X Supreme Modèle : Bumbag / Banane / Belt Bag Matière : Cuir Épi rouge Finitions : Métal argenté Fermeture : Zip supérieur Porté : Taille, crossbody ou ép...
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H 11.4 in W 5.9 in L 10.2 in
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule Epi 866272 Red Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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H 13.7 in W 5.7 in L 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule Epi 867008 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.70 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14.5 cm(approx...
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H 11.2 in W 5.7 in L 10 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule PM Red Epi Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Red Sac D'epaule Epi leather shoulder bag.
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H 14.1 in W 5.9 in L 11.4 in
Louis Vuitton Sac d'épaule Bucket Hobo 870592 Black Epi Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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H 14.1 in W 5.9 in L 11.4 in
Louis Vuitton Sac d'épaule Noir Single Strap 870590 Black Epi Leather Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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H 11 in W 7.08 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Sac d'épaule Twist Noir Pm with Pouch 870627 Black Epi ShoulderBag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule 867233 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule 866320 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.70 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14.5 cm(approx...
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule 866998 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.70 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14.5 cm(approx...
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H 11 in W 7.08 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule Hobo 868199 Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx) ...
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H 11 in W 7.08 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule With Pouch 868278 Red Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx) ...
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H 14.1 in W 5.7 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule Noir with Pouch 868218 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.70 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14.5 cm(approx...
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H 11 in W 7.08 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule Noir with Pouch 868192 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx) ...
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H 11 in W 7.08 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule Bucket Twist Noir Drawstring Hobo 869540 Black Leathe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.08 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 18 cm(approx) ...
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H 14.1 in W 5.7 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule Noir with Pouch 868216 Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.70 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14.5 cm(approx...
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H 5.7 in W 11.2 in L 10.2 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Depaule PM Red Epi Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Red Sac D'epaule Epi leather shoulder bag.
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H 5.7 in W 11.2 in L 10.2 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Sac Depaule PM Red Epi Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Red Sac D'epaule Epi leather shoulder bag.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Sac d’Epaule Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, ON
Louis Vuitton Vintage 1996 Black Epi Sac d’Epaule Bag.
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Sac D'Epaule GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- This Louis Vuitton black Sac D' Epaule GM bag features epi leather, an open top with a belt closure secured by a magnetic clasp, an adjustable shoulder strap, and Alcantara lining
Louis Vuitton Caramel Epi Leather Sac D Epaule GM Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Caramel “Epi”leather “Sac D’Epaule” GM bucket shoulder bag featuring an Epi leather, a bucket shape, an adjustable shoulder strap (85cm X 3cm), a front logo leather sna...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Sac d'Epaule Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
A refined classic from the Louis Vuitton archives, this 'Sac d'Épaule' Shoulder Bag is a striking example of minimalist sophistication.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Sac d'Epaule Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Sophisticated 'Sac d'Epaule' Shoulder Bag by LOUIS VUITTON, crafted in black Epi leather.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Sac d'Epaule Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Sophisticated 'Sac d'Epaule' Shoulder Bag by LOUIS VUITTON, crafted in black Epi leather.
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H 11.42 in W 6.7 in L 10.24 in
Louis Vuitton Caramel Epi Leather Sac D Epaule GM Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Caramel “Epi”leather “Sac D’Epaule” GM bucket shoulder bag featuring an Epi leather, a bucket shape, an adjustable shoulder strap (85cm X 3cm), a front logo leather sna...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Sac D'epaule Twist Bucket 113lv44
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Sac D'epaule Twist Bucket 113lv44 Date Code/Serial Number: VI1905 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 5.5" Height: 11" Shoulder H...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Sac D'epaule Twist Bucket with Pouch 1012Lv35
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0935 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 14" Shoulder Handle Drop: 14.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Acc...
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H 14 in W 5.5 in L 13 in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Sac D'epaule Sling Backpack Hobo 1015lv34
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0929 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 5.5" Height: 14" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12"-14" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Si...
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H 14 in W 5.5 in L 11.5 in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Sac D'epaule Twist Bucket with Pouch 1012Lv35
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0935 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 14" Shoulder Handle Drop: 14.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Ac...
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H 14 in W 5.75 in L 11.5 in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Sac D'epaule with Pouch Twist Bucket 1LV104
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI 1927 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 5.75" Height: 14" Shoulder Strap Drop: 14-15.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 or AB) A...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Sac D'epaule with Pouch Twist Bucket 1LV104
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI 1927 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 5.75" Height: 14" Shoulder Strap Drop: 14-15.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 or AB) A...
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H 13.5 in W 5.5 in L 11.5 in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Sac D'Epaule Twist Bucket with Pouch 26lk53
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0964 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 13.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 15" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Acces...
Louis Vuitton Sac D'epaule Twist Bucket (Ultra Rare) with Pouch 869908
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.70 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14.5 cm(a...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Sac D'epaule Sling Backpack Hobo 1015lv34
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0929 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 5.5" Height: 14" Shoulder Handle Drop: 12"-14" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Si...
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Sac D'Epaule GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
This Louis Vuitton red Sac D' Epaule GM bag features epi leather, an open top with a belt closure secured by a magnetic clasp, an adjustable shoulder strap, and Alcantara lining
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H 14.5 in W 11.75 in D 5.5 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage Tan Epi Leather Sac d'Epaule Bucket Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Sophisticated 'Sac d'epaule' Shoulder Bag by LOUIS VUITTON, crafted in tan Epi leather.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black EPI Sac D'Epaule GM Bucket Bag w/ Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Experience luxury and style with this Louis Vuitton Vintage 1995 Epi Sac D'Epaule GM. Crafted in France from high-quality leather and Alcantara, this designer bag exudes elegance.
Louis Vuitton Brown Epi Leather Sac D'epaule
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Brown Epi Leather Sac D'epaule with an adjustable shoulder strap, gold tone hardware, snap closure and suede lining. 75008MSC
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Epi Leather GM is crafted with sturdy epi leather in black and features a reinforced base that allows the bag to be kept free-strand...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Epi Leather PM is perfect for a casual chic look.
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Sac D'Epaule Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Everybody wants a bag that isn't common or available everywhere and that's why this Sac D'Epaule from Louis Vuitton is such a desirable and wise buy.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM, crafted black epi leather, features an adjustable shoulder strap and matte silver-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM, crafted black epi leather, features an adjustable shoulder strap and silver-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM, crafted brown epi leather, features an adjustable shoulder strap and aged gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM, crafted with black epi leather, features adjustable shoulder strap and gunmetal-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM, crafted black epi leather, features an adjustable shoulder strap and silver-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM,
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM, crafted black epi leather, features an adjustable shoulder strap, a reinforced base that allows the bag to be kept fre...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM is the perfect bag for on the go moments.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM is the perfect bag for on the go moments.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Epi Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Epi Leather Shoulder Bag is crafted with sturdy epi leather in black and features a reinforced base that allows the bag to be kept f...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM is the perfect bag for on the go moments.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac D'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM is the perfect bag for on the go moments.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM is the perfect bag for on the go moments.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM is the perfect bag for on-the-go moments.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Height 14", Width 11.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM Exterior Material:...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 11", Width 10.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 13-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM Exterior Mat...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 14", Width 11.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM Exterior Material:...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 11", Width 10", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather PM Exterior Mat...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Height 14", Width 11.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM Exterior Material:...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Pochette Measurements: Height 13", Width 11.5", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-18" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vintage Sac d'Epaule Handbag Epi Leather GM Exterior Materi...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Sac D'epaule PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Own this Sac D'Epaule bag from Louis Vuitton that is limited and can longer be bought in stores.
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.