Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Bandouliere Fornasetti Louvre Stamps
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Bandouliere Fornasetti Louvre Stamps
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out
rare LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 100% silk monogram graphic print cropped sweater S
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
/A00634 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: Fornasetti - Runway Material: 100
$472Sale Price|25% Off
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 white red logo jacquard nylon trim snood hood hat
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
/A00081 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: Fornasetti 2021 - Runway Material
$714Sale Price|30% Off
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 Statue white red logo jacquard boxy knit top S
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: Fornasetti 2021 - Runway Material: Viscose
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Sac Plat Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection. Brand new in box with dust cover mini sac
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Bandouliere Fornasetti design
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
leather, coated canvas, metal Color: gold, gray, brown Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 Bandouliere Fornasetti Museum Gold
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
actual bag offered by Luxbags. Louis Vuitton limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas
New Louis Vuitton Alma Fornasetti Limited Edition Bag with Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition Fornasetti collection, alma bag. Printed patent leather with
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 Architettura LV monogram print cotton tshirt XS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 Architettura LV monogram print cotton tshirt XS Brand: Louis Vuitton
Sold
H 11.25 in W 6.75 in L 12.25 in
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Neverfull Tote Bag in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition "Fornasetti" collection. Brand new in box with original dust
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 graphic logo Vase chain trimmed cotton tshirt S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 graphic logo Vase chain trimmed cotton tshirt S Brand: Louis Vuitton
rare LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 100% silk monogram graphic print cropped sweater S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
/A00634 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: Fornasetti - Runway Material: 100
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 Statue white red logo jacquard boxy knit top S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 Statue white red logo jacquard boxy knit top S Brand: Louis Vuitton
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 Runway gold Statues Econyl A-line skirt FR34 XS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 Runway gold Statues Econyl A-line skirt FR34 XS Brand: Louis Vuitton
LOUIS VUITTON FORNASETTI 2021 white red logo jacquard nylon trim snood hood hat
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
/A00081 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: Fornasetti 2021 - Runway Material
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Keepall 45 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Keepall 45 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Sac Plat Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection. Brand new in box with dust cover mini sac
New Louis Vuitton Fornasetti Speedy 25 Bandouliere Bag with Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out
New Louis Vuitton Fornasetti Speedy 25 Bandouliere Bag with Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out
New Louis Vuitton Fornasetti Speedy 25 Bandouliere Bag with Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out
New Louis Vuitton Fornasetti Speedy 25 Bandouliere Bag with Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out
Sold
H 11.25 in W 6.75 in L 12.25 in
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Neverfull Tote Bag in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition "Fornasetti" collection. Brand new in box with original dust
New Vuitton Fornasetti Battistero Bag In Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition Fornasetti collection, battistero bag. Printed patent leather with
New Vuitton Fornasetti Battistero Bag In Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition Fornasetti collection, battistero bag. Printed patent leather with
Vuitton Fornasetti Speedy 25 Bandouliere
By Nicholas Ghesquiere, Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out
$6,920
H 3.1 in W 3.9 in L 0.8 in
Chanel Waist Classic Flap Rare Vintage 90s Limited Edition Micro Mini Bronze Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Rare Vintage 90's Limited Edition Micro Mini Classic Flap Bag 1991 {VINTAGE 33 Years} Gold Hardware Bronze quilted lambskin leather CC Turnlock Leather lined interior 3.9" W ...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
New Emilio Pucci Runway Pumps Heels Wedges Sz 37
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Emilio Pucci Gorgeous Blue Suede Wedge Heels Size: 37 Suede Adjustable Ankle Strap Pucci Painted Cork Heel Heels: 5" Platforms: 1" New With Dust Cover
New $3190 Oscar De La Renta Bordeaux Long Floral Lace Fishtail Skirt US 8
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Montgomery, TX
Oscar de la Renta floor-length floral lace fishtail skirt. Designer size - 8 Banded natural waist, Long, slightly flared silhouette. Scalloped hem falls to the floor, Back train, Hid...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
Oscar de la Renta Resort 2009 Runway One Shoulder Silk Toga Dress $3, 200 BNWT
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing brand new with tags Oscar de la Renta silk one shoulder dress! Detailed for $3,200! Featured in the Resort 2009 Oscar Runway Collection (see pictures). One shoulder can be wo...
1960's Nina Ricci Black Couture Dress with Mink Trim
By Nina Ricci
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Elegant couture made late 1960's black silk cocktail dress with fitted corset bustier and dark brown mink fur trimmed bodice. The full skirt adds a touch of volume to the dress. Hand...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Blazer Wide Leg Trouser Pants Power Suit Set
By Valentino Garavani, Valentino
Located in Thiensville, WI
VALENTINO c.1990's 2pc White Twill Blazer & Wide Leg Trouser Pants Suit Set Circa: 1990’s Label(s): Valentino Roma Designer: Valentino Garavani Style: Pants suit set Color(s): Whit...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1996 Brown Plunging Keyhole Neck Bodycon Midi Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
$7,920
H 6.7 in W 13 in L 5.9 in
Chanel Bowling Bag Luxury Ligne Leather As Seen On Ivanka Trump Red Lambskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
As seen on Ivanka Trump, this is a gorgeous luxury ligne Chanel satchel in excellent condition.
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer Pant Suit Set
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN A/W 1996 2pc Floral & Denim Print Blazer &Pants Suit Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 1996 Designer: Alexander McQueen Sty...
Yves Saint Laurent Silk Dupioni Pleated Skirt size 34 1990s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Wallkill, NY
Stunning Yellow and blue striped YSL skirt with gold-tone buttons. The extra button still attached inside the skirt. I have the blouse that matches this skirt on our storefront. Labe...
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2011 Gold Chain-Embellished Crepe Black Jumpsuit Fr. 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Montgomery, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Gold Chain-Embellished Black Halter Jumpsuit Automne/Hiver 2011 Designer size - French 38 Black satin crepe, Gold-tone chain-embellished, Backless, Two side deep ...
$6,920
H 30 in W 2 in L 29.5 in
Chanel Gold Gold-mesh Multi Strand Chain Tortoise Cc Logo Spring 1997 Belt
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Add a splash of regal, ultra stylish appeal to your ensemble with this belt! We love the tortoise shell - it really adds such a gorgeous textural feel to the piece! Designer: Chanel...
Chanel Coral Red Suede Flap Envelop Bag Vintage Square Quilted Beads Strap
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: GOOD Very good condition with moderate signs of wear throughout. Some rubbings around the corners and edges of the flap. Light discoloration throughout. Light stains. D...
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.