$6,500
H 12 in W 12 in
Alex Katz - No Kids – Come Into My House (Cover art Hand Signed by Alex Katz)
Located in New York, NY
Additionally, Katz’s work can be found in the Albertina (Austria), Museum Moderne Kunst (Austria), the Ateneum Taidemuso (Finland), the Sara Hildén Art Museum (Finland), Museum Brand...
Offset
Louis Vuitton Pale Blue Floral Coat 2013
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in London, GB
A pale blue floral coat by Louis Vuitton. Designed by Marc Jacobs, the coat is a sample from the Louis Vuitton 2013 Fall ready-to-wear collection (first look).
Louis Vuitton Floral-Embroidered Wool, Cashmere & Silk Blend Jacket
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Floral-Embroidered Wool, Cashmere & Silk Blend Jacket Navy blazer from 2013 Fall/Winter Collection designed by Marc Jacobs.
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H 14.97 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition "North South" Sunshine Express Purple Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
This beautiful bag is from the 2012-2013 fall/winter runway collection. It has got unusual shape and features luxurious leather, a multitude of luminous purple sequins painstakingly ...
Leather, Wool
2012 Louis Vuitton Leopard Speedy Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Inspired by the vintage glamour of train travel from years gone by, the 2012-2013 Fall/Winter runway collection had exotic shapes, luxurious leather and bold patterns. This stunning ...
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H 10 in D 5 in L 12.5 in
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Leopard Speedy Bag, 2012.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This extremely rare and highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history was handcrafted in France in limited quantities for the Fall/Winter 2012 - 2013 runway collection.
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H 14.57 in W 23.23 in D 9.45 in
Louis Vuitton-Stephen Sprouse Bag Limited Edition "North South" In Leopar Canvas
By Louis Vuitton, Stephen Sprouse
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This beautiful bag is from the 2012-2013 fall/winter runway collection. It has got unusual shape and features luxurious black leather, gorgeous black colored leather trim and brushed...
Louis Vuitton Limited W Cuir Orfevre Tote Noisette PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
This luxurious and elegant handbag is one of the unique pieces of Louis Vuitton's Fall 2013 collection. Finely crafted out of cuir orfevre calfskin with monogram details The bag ha...
LOUIS VUITTON – Green Pants with Side Strip Pre-Fall 2013 Documented Size 6US
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Cuggiono, MI
These pants are documented to be part of the 2013 Pre-Fall collection, designed by Julie de Libran for Louis Vuitton.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather BB is sophisticated and fresh in design from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM is sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather MM is a sophisticated and ladylike luxurious bag from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Lockit Chain Boudoir Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Lockit Chain Boudoir Leather is a stunning bag from the brand's Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Collection.
Louis Vuitton Lockit Chain Handbag Boudoir Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Lockit Chain Handbag Boudoir Leather is a stunning bag from the brand's Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Collection.
Louis Vuitton Lockit Chain Handbag Boudoir Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Lockit Chain Handbag Boudoir Leather is a stunning bag from the brand's Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Collection.
Louis Vuitton Baby Limited Edition Sunshine Express
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Limited Edition Sunshine Express Baby Bag created by Marc Jacobs for LV's Fall 2012/2013 collection is crafted using wool and luminous dark violet sequins forming the ...
Louis Vuitton Baby Limited Edition Sunshine Express
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Limited Edition Sunshine Express Baby Bag created by Marc Jacobs for LV's Fall 2012/2013 collection is crafted using wool and luminous dark violet sequins forming the ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sunshine Express Baby Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Monogram Sunshine Express From the 2012/2013 Fall-Winter collection Comes with original dust bag The measurements of the items are 24 cm by 17 cm by 9 cm, with a drop length of...
Louis Vuitton Speedy Limited Edition Caresse Mink 25
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Released during the brand's Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Collection, this rare speedy is crafted with genuine plush mink fur with brown undertones and features dual-rolled leather handles, ...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Exotique Monogram Etoile GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Exotique Monogram Etoile GM presented in the brand's Fall/Winter 2013-2014 Collection is a highly-crafted and fashion-forward statement t...
Louis Vuitton Speedy Limited Edition Devoile Python 20
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Limited Edition Devoile Python 20 presented in the brand's Fall/Winter 2013 Collection updates the classic speedy in a luxurious, elegant miniatur...
Louis Vuitton Black Sequin Sunshine Express Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
From the Fall Winter 2012-2013 Runway collection, it is totally sold out and particularly difficult to find in always most coveted black.
Louis Vuitton Red Sunshine Sequin Expressed Baby Speedy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Made from wool with sequin-embroidery in the monogram pattern with dark red leather finishes. Limited edition bag features silver tone hardware, leather finishes, 2 rolled leather to...
Louis Vuitton Baby Speedy Bag Limited Edition Sunshine Express
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Baby Speedy Bag Limited Edition Sunshine Express, created by Marc Jacobs for LV's Fall 2012/2013 collection, is crafted using brown wool and luminous gol...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas and Orfevre Leather W PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The bag was introduced in the Fall 2013 collection. Includes: Info Booklet, Original Dustbag
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H 9.85 in W 11.03 in D 4.73 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Grey Suede Monogram Tuffetage Deauville Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good preloved condition Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Grey Suede Monogram Tuffetage Deauville Bag This stunning limited edition bag from the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2013 fashio...
Hermes Birkin 30 Grizzly Argile
By Hermès
Located in Paris, FR
Hermes Birkin 30 Grizzly Argile Special Collection Fall -Winter 2012-2013 Collector. Very hard to find.
Alice Aycock Drawing Circling Round the Ba, 1985, Framed
Located in Essex, MA
She had her first solo exhibition of new sculptures with Marlborough in the fall of 2017. Her works can be found in numerous collections including the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitn...
Plexiglass, Paper, Wood
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W 11.42 in D 3.55 in L 7.09 in
Louis Vuitton Transsiberian Fall Collection leather and goat hand bag, 2012-2013
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Paris, FR
Created for the 2102 – 2013 ” Transsiberian”Fall Winter Collection Width 29 cm (11.5 in); Length (without goat hair) 18 cm (7 in); Depth 9 cm (3.5 in); Handles length 28 cm (11 in).
Louis Vuitton Rose Boudoir Leather Lockit Chain Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York City & Hamptons, NY
Louis Vuitton Rose Boudoir Leather Lockit Chain Bag- Retail price $2,860.00 Fall Winter 2013-2014 Collection Mild corner rubbing only signs of prior ownership.
$300
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in
Fondation Maeght (Red, Yellow, Blue) /// Abstract Geometric Ellsworth Kelly
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Fondation Maeght (Red, Yellow, Blue)" *Issued unsigned Year: 2005 Medium: Original Lithograph on Stonehenge paper Limite...
Lithograph
$1,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 16.63 in W 12.69 in
Fernand Leger, Untitled, from Circus, 1950
By Fernand Léger
Located in Southampton, NY
This exquisite lithograph by Fernand Leger (1881–1955), titled Sans titre (Untitled), from the album Cirque, Lithographies Originales (Circus, Original Lithographs), originates from ...
Lithograph
$592
H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 1.58 in
Summer Birches - Atmospheric Nature Painting, Framed
By Grzegorz Wójcik
Located in Salzburg, AT
This painting is signed on the back, the frames are made of oak A few words of the artist about his art: When i painting landscapes, I usually choose simple geometric arrangements,...
Cotton Canvas, Acrylic
Conversation
By Thomas Hart Benton
Located in New York, NY
A leading figure of American Modern Regionalism and also a musician, Thomas Hart Benton conceived sound as a vital expressive force, embedding auditory resonance into the visual rhyt...
Oil, Tempera, Board
Bulldog with a Food Bowl-oil on board, early 20th century, French.
Located in SANTA FE, NM
Bulldog with a Food Bowl French, early 20th century Oil on board Illegibly signed, lower left 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 (15 x 18 frame) inches A tender and thoughtful portrayal of a seated bul...
Oil, Panel
$16,586Sale Price|30% Off
H 48.82 in W 60.63 in D 1.19 in
"Landscape with dog " Dog, Spring, oil cm. 140 x 110
By Georgij Moroz
Located in Torino, IT
Dog, Green,Landscape,Russian Painter,russian art Signed to lower right Georgij MOROZ (Dneprodzerzinsk, Ucraina, 1937 - St. Petersburg, 2015) 1937: he was born in Dneprodzerzinsk, ...
Canvas, Oil
$10,000
H 29.5 in W 38 in
Anish Kapoor - Flow (Pink), Abstract Color etching from the UK, Signed/N, Framed
By Anish Kapoor
Located in New York, NY
Color etching on wove paper Pencil signed and numbered 19/39 on the verso This work has been elegantly framed in a museum quality handmade wood frame by the prestigious fine art fram...
Etching
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.