Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Nocturne PM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
unique, this piece is a rare find for lovers of vintage Louis Vuitton with an eye for design that speaks
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Nocturne PM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
unique, this piece is a rare find for lovers of vintage Louis Vuitton with an eye for design that speaks
Louis Vuitton Strawberry Wedges Sandals - 2009
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, Chelsea
Very chic Louis Vuitton Strappy Sandals. These sandals are from the 2009 Spring/Summer collection
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami White Monogram Multicolore Eye Need You Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Murakami Eye Need You Bag featured in the 2003
Louis Vuitton Monogram Reverse Canvas Column Clutch Pochette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Canvas Column Pochette Bag, a perfect fusion of luxury and functionality. Crafted from Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Steven Sprouse Roses Neverfull MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Limited edition Louis Vuitton 'Neverfull MM' tote bag, designed by Stephen Sprouse. Monogram canvas
Louis Vuitton America's Cup Cobalt Latitude Josh Regatta Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
limited edition Louis Vuitton Damier Cobalt America's Cup Regatta Josh Backpack. This striking piece
Louis Vuitton Monogram Unisex Gilt Silver Signet Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, Chelsea
Ultra-Stylish Louis Vuitton Enamel and Gilt Silver Signet Ring. This gorgeous signet ring by Louis
Sterling Silver
Louis Vuitton Mimosa Monogram Mini Ankle Boots - 2006
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, Chelsea
-tone buckles. Have never been worn, they come in the original Louis Vuitton duster bag. Made in Italy
PRADA dark green & black leather MADRAS WOVEN Crossbody Bag
By Prada
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Prada Madras crossbody bag is crafted in dark green and black woven goatskin leather. It features an adjustable and detachable shoulder strap and is accented with...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
2000s Burberry Clear Perspex Floral Red White Nova Check Shoulder Bag
By Burberry
Located in London, GB
Very rare Burberry Clear Perspex bag with white patent leather trim, red an white floral inner fabric bag that is reversible one side floral the other check this is also removable wi...
Fendi Baguette Raffia Straw Beige and Brown Leather Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This exquisite Fendi Mamma Baguette is expertly crafted from premium lambskin leather, providing a luxuriously soft and lightweight feel. The addition of a gold color and sparkling c...
Vintage CHRISTIAN DIOR Navy Trotter Jacquard Chain Bag Small
By Christian Dior
Located in Bangkok, TH
This beautiful vintage Christian Dior chain bag is crafted of Dior's signature trotter jacquard in navy. Front flap closure with snap fastening opens to a coated interior in navy. Th...
$2,112Sale Price|20% Off
CHANEL Half Moon red caviar leather CC quilted flap crossbody WOC bag
By Chanel
Located in Hong Kong, NT
CHANEL Half Moon red caviar leather CC quilted flap crossbody WOC bag Reference: AAWC/A01587 Brand: Chanel Designer: Virginie Viard Model: Half Moon Material: Leather Color: Red, Sil...
Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW 68466
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68466 This Chanel 1998 Vintage Blue Denim Square Mini Flap Bag 24k GHW is another vintage collector's staple - from a later 90s era style with the petite CCs, a deep med...
2004 Chanel Pink Silk CC Classique Single Flap Shoulder Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in PARIS, FR
Chanel Timeless or Classic Series single flap bag in pink silk satin printed with multicolored polka dots, the black polka dots being signed with the CC logo, flap closure with quart...
Gucci Iridescent Green Horsebit Chain Medium Shoulder Bag 2024
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci Iridescent Green Horsebit Chain Medium Shoulder Bag 2024 Cruise Runway Collection This product is embedded with NFC technology Signature Horsebit detail Silver-toned hardw...
HERMES Vert Criquet green Epsom & Swift SANGLE KELLY POCKET 50mm Bag Strap
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Kelly Pocket bag strap in Vert Criquet (pastel green) Veau Swift leather is a striking blend of style and utility. It features a bold flap pocket crafted i...
Fendi Purple Suede Baguette Shoulder Bag
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi Circa 1990s Purple Suede & Gold-Tone Baguette Shoulder Bag. FENDI Suede Calfskin Shoulder Mini Bag in Purple. The handbag features two leather adjustable looping shoulder strap...
Fendi Oyster FF Print Shoulder Hobo Bag
By Fendi
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Fendi FF print shoulder Oyster bag. Zucca FF print shoulder hobo bag. Fendi Oyster vintage shoulder bag in great condition. Inside and outside are in great condition. Go for a mod...
Celine Classic Light Khaki Triomphe Bag GHW
By Celine
Located in London, GB
- Light khaki - Exotic - Lizard leather - Gold-tone hardware - Adjustable shoulder/ crossbody strap - Foldover top - Push-lock fastening - Inner partitioned compartments - Internal ...
Chanel Mini Kelly Shopping bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Mini Kelly Shopping Bag is made from shiny aged calfskin with a quilted design. It features a long crossbody chain strap for comfortable wear. The aged gold hardware, inc...
Chanel XXL Travel Flap Bag Black Caviar Leather
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in London, GB
Fabulous Chanel XXL Travel Flap Bag. Used once and comes with authenticity card. Crafted from black caviar leather with antiqued silver hardware, it has CC turnlock closure, adjustab...
Louis Vuiton 2012 Old Speedy 25 Flap Bag Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Old Speedy Flap model bag from the Les Extraordinaires 2012 collection sold in a very limited edition (3 colors, 10 of each color), in soft exotic leather in light blue...
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.