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Louis Vuitton French Co

Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Wig Case Round Hat Trunk Travel Bag
Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Wig Case Round Hat Trunk Travel Bag

Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Wig Case Round Hat Trunk Travel Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Louis Vuitton / French Co monogram luggage tag (no keys included), this is a standout archival piece

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1970s American Suitcases and Trunks

Louis Vuitton Sac Weekend GM in Monogram Canvas, The French Co.
Louis Vuitton Sac Weekend GM in Monogram Canvas, The French Co.

Louis Vuitton Sac Weekend GM in Monogram Canvas, The French Co.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

. Unsigned, likely made by the French Co, a US collaboration with Vuitton in the period. Completely, fully

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1980s American Tote Bags

Vintage Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Co. Travel Bag/Diaper Bag Monogram Canvas
Vintage Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Co. Travel Bag/Diaper Bag Monogram Canvas

Vintage Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Co. Travel Bag/Diaper Bag Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rochester, NY

: Louis Vuitton Licensed Manufacturer: French Luggage Co. Style: Travel Bag / Diaper Bag / Weekender

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1980s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

1970s Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Co Monogram Tote Bag Carry On for Saks
1970s Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Co Monogram Tote Bag Carry On for Saks

1970s Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Co Monogram Tote Bag Carry On for Saks

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Travel in timeless style with this authentic vintage 1970s Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Co

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

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Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Co Short Garment Travel Bag
Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Co Short Garment Travel Bag

Vintage Rare Louis Vuitton French Co Short Garment Travel Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Lake Park, FL

This is a rare vintage Louis Vuitton French Company short length garment travel Deep multi hanger

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1970s American Garment Bags

Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) French Co 870586 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) French Co 870586 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) French Co 870586 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 28 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century American Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Bucket Monogram Pm Usa French Co 867846 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
Louis Vuitton Bucket Monogram Pm Usa French Co 867846 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

Louis Vuitton Bucket Monogram Pm Usa French Co 867846 Brown Coated Canvas Tote

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Width (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(approx) ...

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20th Century Unknown Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton French Co Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 121lv51
Louis Vuitton French Co Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 121lv51

Louis Vuitton French Co Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 121lv51

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton French Co Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 121lv51 Made In: U.S.A Measurements

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton French Co Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 218LV0
Louis Vuitton French Co Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 218LV0

Louis Vuitton French Co Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 218LV0

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: U.S.A Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 8" Height: 13.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Tyvek Tag Present but Detached Signs of...

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton French Co USA Vintage Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 58lz429s
Louis Vuitton French Co USA Vintage Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 58lz429s

Louis Vuitton French Co USA Vintage Monogram Marais Bucket GM Tote Bag 58lz429s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Made In: U.S.A Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 8" Height: 13.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Very Minor C...

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare French Co USA Keepall 119lv58
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare French Co USA Keepall 119lv58

Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare French Co USA Keepall 119lv58

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare French Co USA Keepall 119lv58 Made In: U.S.A Measurements: Length: 17.5

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21st Century and Contemporary Luggage and Travel Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co Monogram Bandouliere Crossbody Bag 1222lv26
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co Monogram Bandouliere Crossbody Bag 1222lv26

Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co Monogram Bandouliere Crossbody Bag 1222lv26

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co Monogram Bandouliere Crossbody Bag 1222lv26 Made In: U.S.A

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co USA Monogram Speedy 30 Boston Bag 1123LV24
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co USA Monogram Speedy 30 Boston Bag 1123LV24

Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co USA Monogram Speedy 30 Boston Bag 1123LV24

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Vintage French Co USA Monogram Speedy 30 Boston Bag 1123LV24 Made In: U.S.A

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Vintage Louis Vuitton Tote Bag Travel Carry On Monogram Canvas French Co. 1970s
Vintage Louis Vuitton Tote Bag Travel Carry On Monogram Canvas French Co. 1970s

Vintage Louis Vuitton Tote Bag Travel Carry On Monogram Canvas French Co. 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

license by Louis Vuitton, most likely in the late 1970s. Made from their signature monogram canvas, it

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton The French Co. Saks Monogram Train Case Vanity Travel Bag, 1970s
Louis Vuitton The French Co. Saks Monogram Train Case Vanity Travel Bag, 1970s

Louis Vuitton The French Co. Saks Monogram Train Case Vanity Travel Bag, 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

special license from Louis Vuitton, long before LV had a boutique presence in the USA. These LV x FC bags

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Vintage Louis Vuitton French Co Train Case Vanity Beauty Travel Bag
Vintage Louis Vuitton French Co Train Case Vanity Beauty Travel Bag

Vintage Louis Vuitton French Co Train Case Vanity Beauty Travel Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, vintage Louis Vuitton x French Company Monogram Train Case Carry On Bag, early

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1980s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Carry On Bag Travel Tote Monogram Canvas & Leather French Co 1970s
Louis Vuitton Carry On Bag Travel Tote Monogram Canvas & Leather French Co 1970s

Louis Vuitton Carry On Bag Travel Tote Monogram Canvas & Leather French Co 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

. Tagged LOUIS VUITTON UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE TO THE FRENCH COMPANY. Note that this bag has been

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton for The French Co. 50cm Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box Rare
Louis Vuitton for The French Co. 50cm Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box Rare

Louis Vuitton for The French Co. 50cm Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box Rare

By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Louis Vuitton for The French Company, also labeled Saks Fifth Ave. 50cm Boite Chapeaux, round hat

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1980s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Large Duffel Bag Overnight Travel Keepall Rare French Co w/Strap
Louis Vuitton Large Duffel Bag Overnight Travel Keepall Rare French Co w/Strap

Louis Vuitton Large Duffel Bag Overnight Travel Keepall Rare French Co w/Strap

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

. Inner TYVEK patch states LOUIS VUITTON UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE TO THE FRENCH COMPANY. It measures 18in L x

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Carry On Bag Luggage Tote Monogram Canvas French Co. Saks 70s
Louis Vuitton Carry On Bag Luggage Tote Monogram Canvas French Co. Saks 70s

Louis Vuitton Carry On Bag Luggage Tote Monogram Canvas French Co. Saks 70s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

LOUIS VUITTON UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE TO THE FRENCH COMPANY and SAKS FIFTH AVENUE. Authenticated by

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Train Case Vanity Bag French Co Monogram Travel Carry On 1970s
Louis Vuitton Train Case Vanity Bag French Co Monogram Travel Carry On 1970s

Louis Vuitton Train Case Vanity Bag French Co Monogram Travel Carry On 1970s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

This fabulous train case or vanity was made by The French Company for Louis Vuitton, most likely in

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Bag Carry On Shoulder Bag French Co New Old Stock
Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Bag Carry On Shoulder Bag French Co New Old Stock

Louis Vuitton Monogram Travel Bag Carry On Shoulder Bag French Co New Old Stock

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

1970s for Louis Vuitton under special license by The French Luggage Company, this fabulous carry on bag

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Co Diaper Bag Satchel Travel Carry On Vintage
Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Co Diaper Bag Satchel Travel Carry On Vintage

Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Co Diaper Bag Satchel Travel Carry On Vintage

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

Authentic, preowned, late 70s Louis Vuitton x French Luggage Company diaper bag carry on travel bag

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1970s American Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

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Louis Vuitton French Co For Sale on 1stDibs

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How Much is a Louis Vuitton French Co?

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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.

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