$5,000
H 14 in D 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton French Company Round Hat Box Wig Case Monogram Travel Bag Vintage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Extremely rare Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Company Wig Case or Round Hat Trunk, likely made
Stunning 20th Century Louis Vuitton Hat Case, circa 1950
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A charming Louis Vuitton cubed hat case, second half of the 20th century with original key and
Canvas
1970's Louis Vuitton Hard Case Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gresham, OR
VERY RARE Hard case hat box purchased from Paris store in 1970's
1970's Louis Vuitton Hard Case Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Gresham, OR
VERY RARE Hard case hat box purchased from Paris store in 1970's
Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Round Hat Box Wig Case Travel Bag 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Extremely rare Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Company Wig Case or Round Hat Trunk, circa the
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H 8.27 in W 16.15 in D 16.15 in
20thC Louis Vuitton Hat Case In Monogram Canvas, Converted Into A Humidor c.1950
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A beautiful Louis Vuitton hat case, crafted in France circa 1950. It has been expertly converted
Brass
Louis Vuitton Monogram Square Hat Case, circa 1955
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
An unusually proportioned LV monogram Louis Vuitton case with brass fittings, lozine trim and
Brass
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Azur Rare Hat Trunk Case 40cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Louis Vuitton House. When not in use for
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D 7.5 in L 15.7 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Round Hat Box Boite Chapeau Travel Case + ID Tag 40cm 80s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Travel in style with this classic hat box from Louis Vuitton. Crafted in 1981, this piece features
Pair of French Louis Vuitton-Style Hat Trunks, c.1900
Located in Pasadena, CA
Louis Vuitton trunks of the same time period. The trunks have been recently relined in appropriate off
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux 40 Monogram Canvas Hat Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux 40 Hat Box in monogram canvas. Inside is one open pocket with rubber
Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Travel Storage Top Handle Case Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Hat Travel Storage CarryOn Top Handle Case Box
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Boite Chapeaux 50 Hat Box Trunk Case Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeaux Hat Box 50. Extra large trunk case made from gorgeous black epi
Louis Vuitton Hat Box, circa 1910
Located in Aspen, CO
Take a step back in time with this gorgeous steel-bound Louis Vuitton Hat Box. Produced circa 1910
1910 Louis Vuitton Lady's Hat Box
Located in Aspen, CO
Rare 1910 Louis Vuitton double hat box. Exterior shows character in its wear, as well as a red
Louis Vuitton Monogram Hat Box 40, Tunk Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
This elegant hat box in Monogram canvas features a secure sealed closure. Rests on protective
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress
Located in Naples, FL
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage 1990's Sheer Open Knit Crochet Fishnet Black Maxi Dress M/L Dolce & Gabbana vintage dress featuring V-neck, button closures at center front neckline and open...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Alexander McQueen New Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cashmere blend mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frames the face beautifull...
Paco Rabanne Gold Chain Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Never worn Paco Rabanne Gold chain link sleeveless cocktail dress. New with tag. In excellent condition. Fit size 4-6
Gucci Faux Fur Coat with Contrast Colored Tips IT 44
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
Gucci Faux Fur Coat with Contrast Colored Tips White and violet faux-fur Long sleeves Crew-neck Side pockets Hook front closure Oversized style Made with a soft blend of 60% modacryl...
Issac Mizrahi New Crochet Cardigan with Appliques and Bead Trim 1990s
By Isaac Mizrahi
Located in Water Mill, NY
A very pretty black crochet cardigan from Issac Mizrahi. It has long sleeves, applique matching crochet flowers around the neck, front, hem and on the sleeves. There are black glass ...
UNWORN Emilio Pucci by Peter Dundas 2011 Navy Crochet Knit Maxi Dress Gown 42
By Emilio Pucci, Peter Dundas
Located in Switzerland, CH
ABSOLUTELY INSANE EMILIO PUCCI MIDNIGHT BLUE CROCHET KNIT CUTOUT GOWN DESIGNED BY PETER DUNDAS SOLD OUT IMMEDIATELY WORN BY TOPMODELS AS CLAUDIA SCHIFFER, MIRANDA KERR AND MANY OT...
23S Chanel Caged Heart Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag Gold Small 68434
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68434 23S Chanel Caged Heart Minaudière Evening Clutch Bag Gold Small There are two sizes of this caged heart - this is the smaller size in gold; as of the time of this ...
NWT Tom Ford $7, 000 Runway Fall 2015 Size 42 / 8 White Open Back Fringe Dress
By Tom Ford
Located in San Diego, CA
SOLD OUT Brand new with tags TOM FORD Fall 2015 runway white fringe flapper style dress! Impeccably designed, this rare gem features fabulous white tiers of fringe throughout on a ra...
Rare Chanel 1989 Vintage Blue Lizard Square Mini Evening Bag 24k GHW 68656
By Chanel
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Store item: 68656 In blue lizard and 24k gold plated hardware. This item is in excellent condition with very few signs of normal use. Corners are clean with no rubbing or scuffi...
Chanel Jewel Black Resin Minaudière Clutch
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
- 2005 - 2006 Collection by Karl Lagerfeld - Black - Glossy finish - Crystal embellishment - Signature interlocking CC logo - Clasp fastening - Main compartment - Silver-tone hardwar...
$12,451
Size: FR 34 - UK 6 - IT 38 - XS
Gucci by Tom Ford monogram canvas and leather pant suit, fw 2000
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford; monogram canvas and tan leather pant suit. Flared high-rise pants with leather waist band and zip closure attaching both legs together. Single breasted mid-length ...
$9,920
H 7.9 in W 17.7 in L 4.3 in
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Shopping XL Quilted Jumbo Vintage 90's Runway Tote Black Calfskin Bag W 17.7 x H 7.9 x D 4.3 " Handle Drop. 11.8 " Similar bag from the same collection (slightly smaller and...
NWT Tom Ford for Gucci 2004 Collection Gold Embellished Cocktail Dress It. 42
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Gucci Gold Cocktail Sexy Dress 2004 Collection Designer size 42 Mischa Barton wore the same dress for InStyle magazine! Exquisitely embellished, beautifully crafted ...
Thierry Mugler "Solo in the Spotlight" Beaded Tulle Mermaid Dress Gown Rare
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare mid 90's Thierry Mugler strapless mermaid style evening gown with elongated bodice of handsewn black paillettes and skirt fashioned of layers of black chiffon. Lined. A very d...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cite Bag NM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cite Bag NM combines timeless style with practical design. Made from durable Monogram canvas and natural leather, it features gold-tone hardware, a ...
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.