$946
H 10.24 in W 11.82 in D 5.12 in L 16.93 in
1999 Louis Vuitton Houston Pepper Mint Vernis Houston Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston tote is crafted from the House's signature Monogram Vernis leather in the refreshing and rare Peppermint colorway.
$1,302
H 11.82 in W 10.24 in D 5.52 in L 16.93 in
2002 Louis Vuitton Beige, Gold Vernis Patent Leather Houston Hand-Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant Louis Vuitton Houston tote bag is crafted from the signature Monogram Vernis patent leather in an exquisite gold shade, presenting a striking glossy finish that beautifu...
Louis Vuitton Brown Vernis Houston Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roslyn, NY
Louis Vuitton brown Vernis Houstan tote with gold-tone hardware, tan vachetta leather trim, brown leather interior lining, two pockets at interior walls; one with zip closure and zip...
Unavailable
H 9.84 in W 5.51 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Houston Monogram Vernis 870262 Beige Patent Leather Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...
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H 9 in W 5.9 in L 11.5 in
Louis Vuitton Houston Monogram Vernis 220519 Gris Coated Canvas Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number:TH0091 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width:5.9 " Height: 9" Handle drop: 8" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B ) Retail $1630 Si...
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H 9.84 in W 5.51 in L 11.4 in
Louis Vuitton Houston Zip 870609 Yellow Vernis Leather and Calfskin Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...
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H 10 in W 5.75 in L 11.25 in
Louis Vuitton Houston Monogram Vernis Zip 229314 Yellow Patent Leather Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: LW1909 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 11.25" Width: 5.75" Height: 10" Handle drop: 7.25" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Retail $1630 Sign...
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H 9.84 in W 5.9 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Houston Zip Tote 870593 Green-gold Vernis Leather and Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Vernis Houston Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vernis monogram patent leather Louis Vuitton Houston tote with brass hardware, tan Vachetta leather trim, dual flat shoulder straps, beige leather lining, dual pockets at interior wa...
Louis Vuitton Bronze Monogram Vernis Houston Zip Tote Bag 112lv11
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: LM1000 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 5.5" Height: 9.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of...
Sold
H 9.5 in W 5 in L 14 in
Louis Vuitton Copper Bronze Monogram Vernis Houston Zip Shoulder Bag 2LVJ1021
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Copper Bronze Monogram Vernis Houston Zip Shoulder Bag 2LVJ1021 Date Code/Serial Number: LM1000 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 14 " Width: 5 " Height: 9.5 " Shoulder Handle Dro...
Louis Vuitton Yellow Monogram Vernis Houston Zip Tote bag 23lv104A
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH1928 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5 " Width: 5.5" Height: 9.5 " Handle Drop: 7 " OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: None Sign...
Louis Vuitton Yellow Monogram Vernis Houston Zip Tote bag 23lv104A
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH1928 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5 " Width: 5.5" Height: 9.5 " Handle Drop: 7 " OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: None Sign...
LOUIS VUITTON Yellow Leather Houston Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Houston shoulder bag tote.
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Yellows Vernis Houston Shoulder Bag/ Tote handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Poudre Vernis leather LV Houston tote with VISIBLE brass hardware. VACHETTA dual shoulder straps INTERIOR GREY leather lining HAS --2 interior pockets , Very clean Top Zip closure...
Louis Vuitton Houston Tote Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Tote Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Tote Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Vernis Houston Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
In excellent condition, this Louis Vuitton Vernis Houston Tote is so chic. Leather has its original color.
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Vernis Houston Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Vernis Houston Tote with Vernis means varnish in French, which explains the shiny and sparkly effect of the Vernis leather bags.
Louis Vuitton Lime Vernis Monogram Houston Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
So, this Houston tote is a creation you should be proud to own.
Louis Vuitton Lime Vernis Monogram Houston Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
So, this Houston tote is a creation you should be proud to own.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
this authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis is a stylish and functional bag made for everyday use or weekend getaways.
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis, crafted from brown monogram vernis leather, features dual flat vachetta leather handles and gold-tone hardware. Its zip closure op...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis, crafted from metallic gold monogram vernis leather, features dual flat vachetta leather handles, vachetta leather trim, and gold-t...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis, crafted from brown monogram vernis leather, features dual flat vachetta leather handles, vachetta leather trim, and gold-tone hard...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis, crafted from pink monogram vernis leather, features dual flat vachetta leather handles, vachetta leather trim, and gold-tone hardw...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis, crafted from brown monogram vernis leather, features dual flat vachetta leather handles, vachetta leather trim, and gold-tone hard...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis, crafted from green monogram embossed vernis leather, features dual flat tall vachetta leather handles and gold-tone hard...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Odor in interior. Wear, scuffs and marks on exterior, minor darkening and wear on leather trims and handles, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measuremen...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Minor odor in interior. Wear on base corners, creasing, darkening and watermarks on handles, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measuremen...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Moderate darkening, scuffs, wear and watermarks on leather trims and handles, scuffs on exterior, scratches and tarnish on hardware. Accessori...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Creasing and wear on exterior, moderate darkening and watermarks on handles. Splitting on handle wax edges, peeling on interior opening trim and in interior, scratch...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Creasing and scuffs on exterior, wear on base corners, moderate darkening, scuffs and watermarks on handles and leather trims, scratches and d...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Creasing and wear on exterior, darkening and watermarks on handle and leather trims. Small marks and scuffs in interior, scratches and tarnish...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Estimated Retail Price: $1,630 Condition: Very good. Creasing on base, marks on exterior, minor wear and darkening on leather trims, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessorie...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Slight odor in interior. Small marks on base and in interior, darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on handles and leather trims. Glue stains on opening edges,...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Discoloration on exterior, darkening, wear, watermarks and scuffs on handles and leather trims, glue stains on zipper tape. Creasing on interior op...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Creasing on exterior near base, wear and scuffs on exterior, watermarks, darkening and creasing on handles. Splitting on handle wax edges, marks in interior, scratch...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Creasing and scuffs on exterior and in interior, darkening, wear and watermarks on base piping and handles. Minor splitting on handle wax edges, mo...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Peeling on base, opening and interior opening edges, creasing, wear and scuffs on exterior. heavy darkening, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims...
Louis Vuitton Houston Handbag Monogram Vernis
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Creasing and scuffs on exterior and in interior, darkening, wear and watermarks on base piping and handles. Minor splitting on handle wax edges, mo...
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.
From classic medium-sized Louis Vuitton leather tote bags to authentic cube-like Loewe shoulder bags woven in raffia, the large selection of vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs offers something for special occasions as well as everyday needs.
Although part of a modern look, tote bags have been roomy and versatile accessories since at least 1944, with the launch of L.L.Bean’s “ice bag.” The Maine retailer, then largely known for rugged field coats and hunting shoes, had introduced a big, durable canvas bag that was initially intended to carry firewood or ice. In those days, to keep produce and other foods cool in refrigerators, consumers had to regularly replace the blocks of ice that were doing all the work in their bulky appliances. There was no better bag to help haul big blocks of ice from the trunk of your car to your front door and, subsequently, to your kitchen.
Years later, during the 1960s, L.L.Bean’s Boat and Tote was introduced as an overhauled structured canvas version of the ice bag. Tested to lug up to 500 pounds, the Boat and Tote became a best seller. Also during the 1960s, American designer Bonnie Cashin created the Cashin Carry for Coach. Cashin was Coach’s first lead designer, and she liked leather, large pockets and earth tones. Her modern interpretation of the tote bag introduced a touch of elegance to this increasingly ubiquitous accessory.
In the subsequent decades, more brands debuted their own iterations of the tote bag, from Tory Burch’s Perry leather tote bag to Goyard’s luxurious Saint Louis.
Pay tribute to this long and interesting history of a well-loved accessory by browsing the vintage and designer tote bags on 1stDibs.
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