Louis Vuitton Red Black Floral Printed Dress
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
. The same floral print was featured in a dress of Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2014 runway show by
Louis Vuitton Red Black Floral Printed Dress
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
. The same floral print was featured in a dress of Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2014 runway show by
Louis Vuitton “New Walkers” Graphic Hoodie – Autumn/Winter 2019 Size S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
From Louis Vuitton’s Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, the “New Walkers” graphic hoodie delivers a
LOUIS VUITTON David Sims 2022 Runway floral jacquard portrait sweater XS
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
throughout Louis Vuitton’s Autumn/Winter 2022 collection is no mere coincidence – after all, the
Vintage Louis Vuitton Black Empreinte Monogram Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Vintage Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2009/2010 collection monogram Empreinte black monogram leather
Supreme for Louis Vuitton Reversible Camouflage Trench Coat, AW17
By Louis Vuitton Supreme
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-Incredibly rare and sought after trench coat from Louis Vuitton Supreme collaboration of Autumn
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2006 Black Wool Double Breasted Ruffle Hem Coat
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2006 black wool double breasted ruffle hem coat. Bal collar with square
2011 Louis Vuitton Lockit East-West Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Louis Vuitton handbag Limited Edition, collection Autumn – Winter 2011/2012, in black leather with
LOUIS VUITTON David Sims 2022 Runway floral jacquard portrait sweater XS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
throughout Louis Vuitton’s Autumn/Winter 2022 collection is no mere coincidence – after all, the
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2012 "Upside Down" LV Monogram Embossed Patchwork Sneakers
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Autumn / Winter 2012 Manufacturer Style Name: Upside Down Sneaker Style
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2009 Black Knit Ruched Peplum Long Sleeve Cocktail Dress
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Autumn / Winter 2009 Designer: Marc Jacobs Style: Peplum dress Color(s
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2010 "Meteor" Navy Blue Ostrich Leather High Top Sneakers
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Autumn / Winter 2010 Designer: Marc Jacobs Manufacturer Style Name
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2012 "Upside Down" LV Monogram Patchwork Low Top Sneakers
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Autumn / Winter 2012 Designer: Marc Jacobs Manufacturer Style Name
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2016 Navy Blue Multicolor Colorblock Knit Pencil Skirt NWT
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Louis Vuitton Autumn / Winter 2016 multi-color colorblocked knit pencil skirt; New with tags
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2004 "Gracie MM" Green Monogram Velour & Alligator Purse LTD
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter "Gracie MM" green velour LV monogram and alligator
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2006 Heathered Brown Wool Knit Velvet Detail Ruched Blouse Top
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2006 heathered brown wool knit ruched blouse. Designed by Marc Jacobs
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2012 Violet "Monogram Sunshine Express Baby" Handbag Purse LTD
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2012 Violet "Monogram sunshine express baby" purse; Limited Edition
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2005 Cream Alpaca Classic Heavy Knit Cardigan Sweater LTD
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 Designer: Marc Jacobs Style: Cardigan Color(s
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2012 "Heroes" Red Suede & Leather High Top Sneaker Boot
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
/ Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Autumn / Winter 2012 Designer: Marc Jacobs Manufacturer Style Name
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2012 "Heroes" Graphite Damier Canvas & Leather Low Top Sneaker
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Autumn / Winter 2012 Designer: Marc Jacobs Manufacturer
LOUIS VUITTON A/W 2005 "Mizi" LV Monogram Coated Canvas Top Handle Satchel LTD
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
Estimated Retail: $1,560 Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 Designer
Louis Vuitton Red Lambskin Monogram Coussin Pm Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This bag if from Louis Vuitton's Autumn/Winter 2022 collection, where iconic logo prints take
Louis Vuitton Autumnal Paisley Printed A/W 2009 Collection Dress - Size XS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Vuitton's Autumn Winter 2009 collection. The autumnal colours and rich contemporary paisley pattern make
Ultra limited Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 handbag with strap in black leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
inscription "Louis Vuitton" of the Louis Vuitton Fashion Shows Autumn-Winter 2008-2009, black leather shoulder
F/W 2000 Gucci by Tom Ford Rhinestone Beaded Plunge Silver Beige Lace Mini Dress
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Presenting an incredible silver embellished Gucci mini dress, designed by Tom Ford. From the Fall/Winter 2000 collection, this stunning dress debuted on the season's runway as 48, mo...
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Located in New York, NY
1930S Black Silk Chantilly Lace Gown With Tiered Ruffle Hem & Puff Sleeves
Fendi Karl Lagerfeld Silk Print Dress S/S 2008 Runway
By Karl Lagerfeld for Fendi, Fendi
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Fendi’s aesthetic can easily be described as experimental. Constantly changing and evolving, Fendi truly captures the meaning of the unexpected. Incorporating stark hues and geometri...
$4,800
Size: Size Top 38 Skirt 34
Yves Saint Laurent Ysl Black & Gold Corset Top & Fancy Peasant Skirt 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent black and gold corset top and fancy peasant skirt ensemble, The corset features laces up the front, fitted body ...
$4,999
Size: 40 (Jacket) 38 (Skirt)
UNWORN Chanel Metallic Fantasy Tweed Sequin Trim Jacket Skirt Suit 38-40
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Switzerland, CH
Beautiful CHANEL fantasy tweed jacket & skirt suit A true CHANEL signature ensemble that will last you for many years Jacket closes in front with concealed hooks Slim, fitted sty...
1993 AZZEDINE ALAIA black lace dress with molded bustier
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Very rare, black lace dress with blush pink lining and molded busier designed by Azzedine Alaia dating to spring of 1993. This is a very collectible and highly documented piece. Lace...
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR
By Christian Dior
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Christian Dior Runway/Editorial Tarot Gown Spring/Summer 2017 Size 34FR The dress is a runway sample and missing size and fabric tags. Measurements: Bust 32" Waist 24" Estimated to...
Yves Saint Laurent Smocked Floral-Print Silk-Chiffon Maxi Dress, SS1977
By Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Geneva, CH
Cut from airy sheer silk chiffon, this rare 1977 Spring-Summer Saint Laurent Rive Gauche maxi dress is shirred from under the chest to the hips for a flattering - though comfortable ...
Tom Ford for Gucci Dragonfly Gold Metal MicroGuccissima Enamel Minaudiere Clutch
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Dragonfly Minaudiere in Micro Guccissima Embossed Gold tone Metal and Enamel Clutch 2000"s Collection This striking Gucci Minaudiere is rendered in Micro Gucc...
$37,874
Size: approx. FR36 - UK8 - US4
Azzedine Alaia Gold Lamé Couture Gown with Sequin Mosaic Detail, FW 1990
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This rare, likely one-of-a-kind Azzedine Alaïa couture dress from the Fall-Winter 1990 collection is crafted from metallic gold lamé with a mosaic-like sequin overlay, creating a str...
Vintage Valentino 1990s Does 1940s Size 4 navy Blue White Polka Dot 90s Dress
By Valentino
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s does 40s vintage VALENTINO navy blue and white polka dot silk blended long sleeve dress ! Features a curved notch collar with a tailored bodice and flirty forgiving skirt. P...
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 10
NWT Oscar de la Renta S/S 2009 Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress US 10
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
NWT Oscar de la Renta Green Embellished Silk Taffeta Peplum Dress Gown This Strapless Gown Embodies the Facets of Timeless Fashion and Grace Effortlessly. S/S 2009 Collection US si...
Important Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture Coat, 1970 Fall/Winter
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Extraordinary Museum Quality Yves Saint Laurent Early Haute Couture coat from fall/winter 1970 in a Russian style which predates his Opera Ballets Russes collection by half a decade...
$7,462
Size: FR36 - UK8 - US4
Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière Evening Slip Dress Dress with Lace, fw 2017
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
▪ Louis Vuitton Runway Evening Slip Dress ▪ Creative Director: Nicolas Ghesquière ▪ Fall-Winter 2017 ▪ Crafted from an exceptional blend of viscose and silk coated with polyurethane,...
Rare 1990s Azzedine Alaia Black Lycra Gown Runway Sample Museum
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in New York, NY
Rare Iconic 1990s Azzedine ALAIA Black Ribbed Lycra and Net Sleeveless Gown; V-Neck with Paneled Bodice; Deep V-back with Single Hook and Eye Strap; Full Length Skirt with Fishtail H...
GIVENCHY Couture A/W 1998 ALEXANDER McQUEEN 2pc Tailored Blazer Skirt Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen for Givenchy Haute Couture
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Givenchy Collection: A/W 1998 Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Skirt Suit Set Color(s): Shades of gray, pink Lined: Yes Marked Fabric Content: "84% wool, 8% ...
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.