$9,560Sale Price|46% Off
NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare LOUIS VUITTON Fuchsia Cartoon Firebird, the most luxurious of them all. One of a kind and only a few were released Worldwide in 2008! Cartoon Limited Collection ba...
Louis Vuitton Sac Alma MM Cuir Epi Noir LV Alma Medium Black Leather Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Alma Medium handbag in black Epi leather, with a double-slider zip closure, gray-black suede interior with two slip pockets and one zipped pocket, padlock and key, pull...
Louis Vuitton 2006 Black Red Epi Leather Noe GM Shoulder Bag for Women
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton black and red Epi Leather Noe GM shoulder bag. Features the classic Epi leather, top pull string closure, and a large, very roomy black Alcantara-lined interi...
Louis Vuitton Python Perfore Lutece Shoulder Bag Black Silver Logo AW 2008 Y2k
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
- Black Silver Python Exterior - Chain Linked Shoulder Strap - Button Clasp Top Front Closure Condition: The bag is in great shape for its age, not major exterior stains or disco...
LOUIS VUITTON gold-tone ALZER SUITCASE MIRROR Key Chain Bag Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Alzer key ring is crafted in gold-tone metal and features a miniature suitcase pendant in Monogram canvas with a contrasting stripe down the center....
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Denim Jeans Travel Bag Weekender including Strap & Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
LIMITED EDITION - A rare gem by Louis Vuitton designed by Marc Jacobs Indigo blue distressed denim with the famous LV monogram "Bags and Trunks" on front with zip pocket Vachetta le...
Louis Vuitton Golf Cup 2002 Japan Sac Polochon Duffle Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Louis Vuitton Golf Cup Sac Polochon Duffle Damier. Louis Vuitton 2002 Golf Damier Ebene Cup Sac Polochon Duffle. This Large Louis Vuitton Golf Cup Sac Polochon Duffle Damier is a rar...
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Brown Monogram Vintage Cherries Keepall 45
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Cherries Keepall 45 Product Details Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Keepall 45 Product Title: x ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sac Flanerie Brown Canvas Zipper Tote Bag 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Sac Flanerie in brown. Features monogram canvas, leather straps, zipper top closure, the interior has a brown textile lining with slip pocket. Great ...
$11,550Sale Price|30% Off
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Alzer Damier Azur Rare Travel Trunk 80cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The special order trunk takes timeless creation to a new level of sophistication and charm. Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Louis Vuitton House. When no...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Stephen Sprouse Monogram Rose Accessories Pochette
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in PARIS, FR
Marc Jacobs took an iconic motif from the Stephen Sprouse and created the limited edition Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Roses Accessories Pochette as a tribute to the late artist. Th...
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag is a striking fusion of luxury and contemporary art, embodying the playful spirit of the Y2K aestheti...
Louis Vuitton White Monogram Multicolor Lodge GM Shoulder Bag (Murakami, 2005)
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in Rubiera, RE
Authentic Louis Vuitton "Lodge GM" (Grand Modèle) shoulder bag crafted in white ("Bron") Monogram Multicolor coated canvas, designed in collaboration with artist Takashi Murakami. Th...
$2,639Sale Price|40% Off
LOUIS VUITTON Exotic LV Monogram Canvas Leopard Fur Bag 2006 Sprouse Tribute
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Limited Edition! A collector’s dream! Louis Vuitton Top Handle Bag Designed by Marc Jacobs for the Vuitton Fall 2006 collection A rare tribute piece for designer Stephen Sprouse So...
2003 Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Porte Tresor Black Multicolor Wallet
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2003 Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Porte Tresor Black Multicolor Wallet represents a stunning fusion of art and luxury fashion, embodying the visionary collaboration between t...
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Multicolor Insolite Wallet
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Multicolor Insolite Wallet is a stunning fusion of luxury, artistry, and functionality. Crafted from black canvas leather, thi...
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Suhali Le Talentueux Goatskin Shoulder Bag 2004
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton Suhali Le Talentueux Goatskin Shoulder Bag from circa 2004 is a stunning example of designer craftsmanship, blending the elegance of Louis Vuitton’s timeless aesthetic ...
Tagashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton "Eye Miss You" Multicolor Monogram Bag Y2K
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton "Eye Miss You" Multicolor Monogram Bag is a vibrant and playful accessory that captures the essence of luxury and creativity. Crafted from Louis Vuitton’s signature...
LOUIS VUITTON by Marc Jacobs x Murakami 2003 Monogram Multicolore Speedy 30 Bag
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Multicolor Monogram 30 Speedy Bag Designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2003 collection in collaboration with the world famous artis...
Antique Vintage Fashion Piece - Unique Design, Circa 1900, One Size
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) Watercolor monogram canvas 'Speedy' bag with natural leather. Piece with a zipper fastening, a double handle, keys, a padlock. 2008 Spring-Summer Col...
Hermès 2008 Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne Product Details Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 32cm Product Title: Rouge Garance Togo Leather Kelly 32cm Retourne Type: Top Handle,...
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.