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Louis Vuitton 2008 Mahina L Black Perforated Leather Hobo Bag
Louis Vuitton 2008 Mahina L Black Perforated Leather Hobo Bag

Louis Vuitton 2008 Mahina L Black Perforated Leather Hobo Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Louis Vuitton Mahina L is crafted of beautiful Louis Vuitton perforated monogram leather in

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Early 2000s French Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton, Monogram Monte Carlo jewellery box
Louis Vuitton, Monogram Monte Carlo jewellery box

Louis Vuitton, Monogram Monte Carlo jewellery box

$1,415

H 6.5 in W 8.67 in D 2.37 in

Louis Vuitton, Monogram Monte Carlo jewellery box

By Louis Vuitton

Located in AMSTERDAM, NL

Louis Vuitton, Monogram canvas Monte Carlo jewellery box. The item is in very good condition and

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Early 2000s Jewelry Rolls

Louis Vuitton Brown Perforated Monogram Coated Canvas, Fuschia Mini Trocadero
Louis Vuitton Brown Perforated Monogram Coated Canvas, Fuschia Mini Trocadero

Louis Vuitton Brown Perforated Monogram Coated Canvas, Fuschia Mini Trocadero

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton Brown Perforated Monogram Coated Canvas, Fuschia Mini Trocadero Product Details

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Perle Monogram Vernis & Vachetta Leather Vintage Sunset Boulevard
Louis Vuitton Perle Monogram Vernis & Vachetta Leather Vintage Sunset Boulevard

Louis Vuitton Perle Monogram Vernis & Vachetta Leather Vintage Sunset Boulevard

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton Perle Monogram Vernis & Vachetta Leather Vintage Sunset Boulevard Product Details

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

2005 Louis Vuitton Mahina Onatah PM Shoulder Bag/Clutch in Yellow Suede
2005 Louis Vuitton Mahina Onatah PM Shoulder Bag/Clutch in Yellow Suede

2005 Louis Vuitton Mahina Onatah PM Shoulder Bag/Clutch in Yellow Suede

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Arnhem, NL

Louis Vuitton Mahina Onatah PM shoulder bag/clutch made of yellow suede with perforated LV monogram

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Xupes x Year Zero London Hand-painted Cherries Speedy 30
Louis Vuitton Xupes x Year Zero London Hand-painted Cherries Speedy 30

Louis Vuitton Xupes x Year Zero London Hand-painted Cherries Speedy 30

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton x Year Zero London Hand-painted ‘Cherries’ Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Speedy 30

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

2006 Louis Vuitton Brown Suede Mahina Onatah GM Hobo Bag
2006 Louis Vuitton Brown Suede Mahina Onatah GM Hobo Bag

2006 Louis Vuitton Brown Suede Mahina Onatah GM Hobo Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Suede mahina onatah GM bag. Very easy to wear for daily. In good condition overall no significant signs of wear. Minor marks and scuffs. Comes as is.

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Early 2000s Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Nile
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Nile

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Nile

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Nile Product Details Xupes

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram & Vachetta Leather Vintage Porte Documents Pegase
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram & Vachetta Leather Vintage Porte Documents Pegase

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram & Vachetta Leather Vintage Porte Documents Pegase

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Porte Documents Pegase

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

LOUIS VUITTON Black/Red Epi Leather Large Noe Bag
LOUIS VUITTON Black/Red Epi Leather Large Noe Bag

LOUIS VUITTON Black/Red Epi Leather Large Noe Bag

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

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Early 2000s Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Louis Vuitton Keep All 55 Bandouliere Bag
Louis Vuitton Keep All 55 Bandouliere Bag

Louis Vuitton Keep All 55 Bandouliere Bag

$1,801

H 11.5 in W 9.75 in L 22 in

Louis Vuitton Keep All 55 Bandouliere Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

Year 2000 Louis Vuitton Keep All Bandouliere duffle bag in size 55. Classic LV monogram print

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Early 2000s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM Product Details

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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

Rare Louis Vuitton taiga leather, with suitcase cover
Rare Louis Vuitton taiga leather, with suitcase cover

Rare Louis Vuitton taiga leather, with suitcase cover

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Milano, IT

Louis Vuitton Alzer Suitcase in Black Taiga Leather – Custom Made. An exceptional Louis Vuitton

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Early 2000s French Suitcases and Trunks

Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Demi Lune Pochette
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Demi Lune Pochette

Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Demi Lune Pochette

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Demi Lune Pochette is crafted from Louis Vuitton's signature

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Early 2000s French Pouches and Wristlets

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Nano Speedy bag 2003 limited edition
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Nano Speedy bag 2003 limited edition

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Nano Speedy bag 2003 limited edition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) Multicolored and black 'Murakami' monogram canvas Nano Speedy bag

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Early 2000s Structured Shoulder Bags

LOUIS VUITTON white Mahina leather ONATHA GM Hobo Shoulder Bag
LOUIS VUITTON white Mahina leather ONATHA GM Hobo Shoulder Bag

LOUIS VUITTON white Mahina leather ONATHA GM Hobo Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Louis Vuitton Onatha GM Hobo in off-white Mahina leather with cognac leather

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Early 2000s French Hobo Bags

LOUIS VUITTON Chocolate brown leather MONOGRAM MAHINA L Shoulder Bag
LOUIS VUITTON Chocolate brown leather MONOGRAM MAHINA L Shoulder Bag

LOUIS VUITTON Chocolate brown leather MONOGRAM MAHINA L Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Mahina Leather Large Shoulder Bag in espresso brown Monogram

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

2000s Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Hudson GM Shoulder B ag
2000s Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Hudson GM Shoulder B ag

2000s Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Hudson GM Shoulder B ag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Arnhem, NL

A Louis Vuitton Hudson GM shoulder bag made of coated brown monogram canvas with gold toned

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton 'Sirius' suitcase by Marc Jacobs collection 2002
Louis Vuitton 'Sirius' suitcase by Marc Jacobs collection 2002

Louis Vuitton 'Sirius' suitcase by Marc Jacobs collection 2002

By Louis Vuitton

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

LOUIS VUITTON - 2002 Collection under the artistic direction of Marc Jacobs. Monogram canvas and

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Early 2000s French Suitcases and Trunks

Black leather and gold-tone hardware Le Talentueux Louis Vuitton
Black leather and gold-tone hardware Le Talentueux Louis Vuitton

Black leather and gold-tone hardware Le Talentueux Louis Vuitton

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Black leather and gold-tone hardware . One flat pocket inside. 2 keys attach to leather key-holder. Ajustable shoulder strap. Yellow top-stitching. 2 differents quality of leather. S...

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Early 2000s Spanish Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Taiga Leather ID Document Holder
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Taiga Leather ID Document Holder

Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Taiga Leather ID Document Holder

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into the world of sophisticated practicality with this Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather

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Early 2000s French Tech Accessories and Cases

Louis Vuitton Convertible Runway Soana Sacoche in Marron
Louis Vuitton Convertible Runway Soana Sacoche in Marron

Louis Vuitton Convertible Runway Soana Sacoche in Marron

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Louis Vuitton Convertible Runway Bag. Louis Vuitton messenger bag crafted in brown kangaroo skin

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Early 2000s Italian Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Pochette Eva Shoulder Bag with Chain
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Pochette Eva Shoulder Bag with Chain

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Pochette Eva Shoulder Bag with Chain

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Elegant and timeless, the Louis Vuitton 'Eva' Pochette is a versatile accessory that transitions

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Early 2000s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Louis Vuitton Small Bag in Copper and Gold Monogram Ribbed Knit, 2002
Louis Vuitton Small Bag in Copper and Gold Monogram Ribbed Knit, 2002

Louis Vuitton Small Bag in Copper and Gold Monogram Ribbed Knit, 2002

By Louis Vuitton

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Louis Vuitton - (Made in USA) Small bag in copper and gold monogram ribbed knit. Fall-Winter 2002

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Early 2000s American Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Taupe color monogram perforated crossbody bag with branded studs Louis Vuitton
Taupe color monogram perforated crossbody bag with branded studs Louis Vuitton

Taupe color monogram perforated crossbody bag with branded studs Louis Vuitton

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Taupe color monogram perforated crossbody bag with branded studs.Inside strap to attach the keys. Zip and claps to close it. Lenght of the shoulder strap= 95 cm Suede lining.

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag
NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag

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

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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton 2007 Takashi Murakami Neverfull Tote Bag
Louis Vuitton 2007 Takashi Murakami Neverfull Tote Bag

Louis Vuitton 2007 Takashi Murakami Neverfull Tote Bag

By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

on Louis Vuitton's iconic 'Neverfull' jumbo style tote bag with this classic bag featuring a gorgeous

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Early 2000s French Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton Python Perfore Lutece Shoulder Bag Black Silver Logo AW 2008 Y2k
Louis Vuitton Python Perfore Lutece Shoulder Bag Black Silver Logo AW 2008 Y2k

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...

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Early 2000s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

LOUIS VUITTON gold-tone ALZER SUITCASE MIRROR Key Chain Bag Charm
LOUIS VUITTON gold-tone ALZER SUITCASE MIRROR Key Chain Bag Charm

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

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Early 2000s French Tech Accessories and Cases

Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Canvas 6 Ring Agenda Cover PM
Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Canvas 6 Ring Agenda Cover PM

Louis Vuitton Vintage Damier Ebene Canvas 6 Ring Agenda Cover PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Agenda cover in brown Damier canvas by LOUIS VUITTON. Press stud closure. Brown leather interior

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Early 2000s Spanish Tech Accessories and Cases

Off-white and beige Speedy hand-bag in cotton jacquard Louis Vuitton "Croisette"
Off-white and beige Speedy hand-bag in cotton jacquard Louis Vuitton "Croisette"

Off-white and beige Speedy hand-bag in cotton jacquard Louis Vuitton "Croisette"

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR

Off-white and beige Speedy hand-bag in cotton jacquard. Close with zip. One flat pocket inside + gold metal key-ring. Branded studs.Cotton padded pillow to keep the shape provided. ...

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Early 2000s Unknown Top Handle Bags

Rare 2005 Louis Vuitton Murakami Monogram Cherry Keepall 45 Bag
Rare 2005 Louis Vuitton Murakami Monogram Cherry Keepall 45 Bag

Rare 2005 Louis Vuitton Murakami Monogram Cherry Keepall 45 Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

Super rare collectible Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami Cherry monogram keepall 45 bag. Very

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Early 2000s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Golf Cup 2002 Japan Sac Polochon Duffle Damier
Louis Vuitton Golf Cup 2002 Japan Sac Polochon Duffle Damier

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

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Early 2000s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

A 2000 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram 60 cm Boston Bag Keepall
A 2000 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram 60 cm Boston Bag Keepall

A 2000 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram 60 cm Boston Bag Keepall

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Aci Castello, IT

This authentic Louis Vuitton Keepall Boston Bag is a timeless travel essential featuring the iconic

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Early 2000s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 60
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 60

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 60

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 60 Bandoulière

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Early 2000s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Alzer Damier Azur Rare Travel Trunk 80cm
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Alzer Damier Azur Rare Travel Trunk 80cm

New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Alzer Damier Azur Rare Travel Trunk 80cm

$11,550Sale Price|30% Off

H 20.4 in D 10.2 in L 31.4 in

New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Alzer Damier Azur Rare Travel Trunk 80cm

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

from the finest materials that you would expect from the Louis Vuitton House. When not in use for your

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Early 2000s French Suitcases and Trunks

Rare 2003 Louis Vuitton x Murakami White Monogram Multicolore Keepall 45 Bag
Rare 2003 Louis Vuitton x Murakami White Monogram Multicolore Keepall 45 Bag

Rare 2003 Louis Vuitton x Murakami White Monogram Multicolore Keepall 45 Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta

The iconic original release of the Takashi Murakami and Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore Keepall

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Early 2000s Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K Black Monogram Judy Clutch Shoulder Bag is a striking

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Khaki Green Monogram Graffiti Keepall 50
Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Khaki Green Monogram Graffiti Keepall 50

Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Khaki Green Monogram Graffiti Keepall 50

By Stephen Sprouse, Louis Vuitton

Located in Oakland, CA

Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Stephen Sprouse Monogram Graffiti in Khaki and Green. The bag is in very

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Early 2000s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

2003 Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Porte Tresor Black Multicolor Wallet
2003 Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Porte Tresor Black Multicolor Wallet

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

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Early 2000s French Wallets

Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Suhali Le Talentueux Goatskin Shoulder Bag 2004
Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Suhali Le Talentueux Goatskin Shoulder Bag 2004

Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Suhali Le Talentueux Goatskin Shoulder Bag 2004

By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Louis Vuitton Suhali Le Talentueux Goatskin Shoulder Bag from circa 2004 is a stunning example of

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Early 2000s Spanish Structured Shoulder Bags

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Louis Vuitton Handbag 2009 For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary louis vuitton handbag 2009 for your needs in our varied inventory. Black is a pretty popular color, but we also have Brown, Gray, Beige and more in stock now. You’re likely to find the perfect louis vuitton handbag 2009 among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Louis Vuitton Handbag 2009?

On average, a louis vuitton handbag 2009 on 1stDibs sells for $900, while they’re typically $160 on the low end and $34,987 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Louis Vuitton for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.