Louis Vuitton Cream Bouclé Wool Skirt Suit Fur Collar 2000s UK 12 US 8
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nashville, TN
Size: UK 12 US 8 EU 40 Condition: This suit is in perfect condition and comes with its original Louis Vuitton Hanger. Washing instructions: This garment should be dry cleaned Fa...
Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Monogram Wardrobe Trunk with Fourteen Hangers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
This Louis Vuitton upright wardrobe trunk, dating from 1910 to 1930, exemplifies the elegance of the clear lozine series, known as the 1st series after 1914.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Brown Garment Cover With Hanger 230671
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 20" Height: 39.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Signs of Wear: Minor rubs, and light scratches on the hardware. This item does not c...
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H 39.3 in W 3 in L 20 in
Louis Vuitton Garment Cover Khaki with Hanger 868894 Green Nylon Weekend/Travel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 20.0 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 51 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 39.3 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 100 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Color : Browns Material :N...
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H 49.2 in W 3 in L 24.8 in
Louis Vuitton Garment Cover Damier Hanger 870282 Black Coated Canvas Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 24.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 63 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 49.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 125 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Handle (inch) : 11.42 inch...
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H 39.7 in W 2 in L 20.4 in
Louis Vuitton Garment Cover And Hanger 868120 Brown Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 20.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 52 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 39.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 101 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Color : Browns Material :N...
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas PORTABLE HOMME Garment Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON "PORTABLE HOMME" garment travel bag in brown monogram coated canvas with Vachetta leather featuring double leather belt closure, leather top handle, embossed lu...
Louis Vuitton Moka Taiga Pegase 55 Roller Bag Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New Hope, PA
This Louis Vuitton Moka Taiga Pegase 55 roller bag has silver tone hardware, flat handles at the top and the side, a retractable handle at the top, a slip pocket on the front, two wa...
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H 45.28 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1930s Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk in Monogram, Double Hanging Section
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Its interior is very nice and complete too with its two folding hanging sections, a series of Louis Vuitton hangers and its two shoe suitcases.
Brass
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H 44.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Double Hanging Section Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Its interior is very nice and complete too with its two folding hanging sections and a series of original Louis Vuitton hangers. It also features 2 removable new shoe cases.
Brass
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H 35.44 in W 21.26 in D 11.03 in
1980 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Custom Wardrobe Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Custom Wardrobe Trunk This LOUIS VUITTON Wardrobe Trunk is in Very Good Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by 7 Louis Vuitton Hanger...
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H 40.95 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in
Louis Vuitton Wardrobe Trunk, Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunk with Double Hanging
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Its interior is all original and complete with its double folding hanging section and a lot of original stamped Louis Vuitton hangers. It still bears its Louis Vuitton label showing ...
Brass
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H 33.47 in W 21.26 in D 9.06 in
1980 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Wardrobe Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Custom Wardrobe Trunk Reference: HB1623 Serial Number: 961059 Age (Circa): 1980 Accompanied By: 6 Louis Vuitton Hangers, 3 Trouser...
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H 40.95 in W 21.26 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Louis Vuitton Trunks, Pair of Louis Vuitton Steamer Trunks, LV Wardrobes
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Its interior is all original and complete with its double folding hanging section and a lot of original stamped Louis Vuitton hangers. Both of them still bear their Louis Vuitton l...
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Louis Vuitton Vintage Suitcase with Hangers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Water Mill, NY
Vintage Louis Vuitton 24" hard suitcase with compartment separation,four wood hangers and key.
Brass
Louis Vuitton Monogram Garment Bag with 5 Hangers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Long Island City, NY
Louis Vuitton monogram garment bag with 5 hangers.
Leather
Louis Vuitton Gold x Grey Retractable Hanger 13lk323s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Gold x Grey Retractable Hanger 13lk323s Measurements: Length: 16.2" Width: .2" Height: 5.4" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Ex...
Louis Vuitton Gold x Grey Retractable Hanger 14lv323s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Gold x Grey Retractable Hanger 14lv323s Measurements: Length: 16.2" Width: .2" Height: 5.4" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Ex...
Louis Vuitton Grey x Silver Retractable Hanger 48lv53
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Grey x Silver Retractable Hanger 48lv53 Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: .2" Height: 4.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Excelle...
Louis Vuitton Grey x Silver Retractable Hanger 48lv51
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Grey x Silver Retractable Hanger 48lv51 Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: .2" Height: 4.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Excell...
Louis Vuitton Grey x Silver Retractable Hanger 48lk52
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Grey x Silver Retractable Hanger 48lk52Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: .2" Height: 4.75" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: Ver...
Louis Vuitton Black Nylon Garment Cover with Hanger 16lk616s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 19.2" Width: .1" Height: 38.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Accessories: Hanger Signs of Wear: Exterior Nylon: Very Minor Marks Interior: Ve...
Louis Vuitton Brown Nylon Garment Cover with Hanger 60lv77s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 21" Width: .1" Height: 39" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessories: Hanger Signs of Wear: Exterior Nylon: Very Minor Marks I...
Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Garment Cover 1 Hanger 6lz516s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: NZ0189 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 24.75" Width: .1" Height: 15.5" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Dust Ba...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Garment Cover 1 Hanger 41lk62s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FY4189 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 24.75" Width: .1" Height: 46" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Dust Bag,...
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Eclipse Garment Cover 1 HAnger 42lz62s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FY4189 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 24.75" Width: .1" Height: 46" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Dust Bag,...
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H 45 in W 0.25 in L 25 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Porte Housse Habits Garment Cover 2 Hanger 4LVJ1025
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: Vintage (No Code) Made In: France Measurements: Length: 25" Width: .25" Height: 45" Handle Drop: 3 " OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Accessor...
LOUIS VUITTON LV brown monogram canvas leather trim hook hanger garment bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON LV brown monogram canvas leather trim hook hanger garment bag Reference: GIYG/A00123 Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Brown, Tan Brown Pattern: Mon...
Authentic Louis Vuitton Rolling Suitcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Authentic Louis Vuitton rolling suitcase with original hanger, flannel bag and has been authenticated.
Leather, Faux Leather
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H 23.63 in W 24.41 in
1999 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Vintage Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Travel Bag Xupes Reference: CB273 Serial Number: SP0979 Age (Circa): 1999 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Ba...
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.
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.