Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Wig Case Round Hat Trunk Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Company round wig case / hat trunk, likely produced in the 1970s, and an exceptionally rare example of Louis Vuitton’s ...
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 insert tray.
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 Monogram Hat Travel Storage Top Handle Case Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
CURATOR'S NOTES Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Hat Travel Storage CarryOn Top Handle Case Box Monogram canvas Leather trim Canvas lining Brass hardware Push lock closure Date cod...
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 70s.
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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.
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 original interior including tray and two keys, circa 1955. Dimensions: 49.5 cm/19½ inch...
Brass
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Azur Rare Hat Trunk Case 40cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The special order hat 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. Whe...
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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 their signature monogram canvas and is trimmed in natural vachetta leather. The i...
Pair of French Louis Vuitton-Style Hat Trunks, c.1900
Located in Pasadena, CA
It is a highly unusual to find a pair of matched of early 20th century, French canvas and leather Hat Trunks. The wide-striped canvas combined with the patinated horse tack toned lea...
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.
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 leather.
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, this original piece is in wonderful condition for its age. Still possessing its or...
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 monogrammed side. Interior displays the beautiful double hat ribbon cage. There is a wa...
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 golden brass feet. Material : Monogram Canvas Comes with : Key Condition : Exc...
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.
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The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.