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Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Limited Edition Kalahari PM Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Limited Edition Kalahari PM Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Limited Edition Kalahari PM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Montreal, Quebec

Color: Brown monogram Material: Coated canvas and vachetta Measures: H 13” x L 14” x D 3.5” Drop: 6” Condition: Fair. Discoloration, rips, marks and scratches throughout. Made in F...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Hobo Bags

2009 Louis Vuitton Kalahari shoulder bag
2009 Louis Vuitton Kalahari shoulder bag

2009 Louis Vuitton Kalahari shoulder bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Capri, IT

2009 Louis Vuitton Kalahari shoulder bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Bag
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Bag

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Capri, IT

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Bag

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

2009 Louis Vuitton Kalahari Paprika Monogram Pm Limited Edition.
2009 Louis Vuitton Kalahari Paprika Monogram Pm Limited Edition.

2009 Louis Vuitton Kalahari Paprika Monogram Pm Limited Edition.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Paprika Monogram Pm Limited Edition, made of soft bordeaux leather full of

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Yellow Leather Kalahari Paprika Limited Edition Bag
Louis Vuitton Yellow Leather Kalahari Paprika Limited Edition Bag

Louis Vuitton Yellow Leather Kalahari Paprika Limited Edition Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Paprika Monogram Pm Limited Edition, made of soft mustard leather rich in

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

2009 Louis Vuitton Yellow Monogram Kalahari Epices Pm Limited Edition Bag
2009 Louis Vuitton Yellow Monogram Kalahari Epices Pm Limited Edition Bag

2009 Louis Vuitton Yellow Monogram Kalahari Epices Pm Limited Edition Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Monogram Pm Limited Edition, made of soft yellowleather full of colorful

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Early 2000s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

2009 Louis Vuitton Monogram Kalahari bag
2009 Louis Vuitton Monogram Kalahari bag

2009 Louis Vuitton Monogram Kalahari bag

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W 15.36 in D 2.76 in L 18.51 in

2009 Louis Vuitton Monogram Kalahari bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Capri, IT

2009 Louis Vuitton Kalahari bag Monogram Kalahari GM shoulder Bag. Leather has developed into

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21st Century and Contemporary French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Kalahari GM Masala
Louis Vuitton Brown Kalahari GM Masala

Louis Vuitton Brown Kalahari GM Masala

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Capri, IT

LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Epices Kalahari GM Masala This stylish shoulder bag is crafted of caramel

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Burgundy Leather Epices Kalahari PM
Louis Vuitton Burgundy Leather Epices Kalahari PM

Louis Vuitton Burgundy Leather Epices Kalahari PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

CONDITION is Very good. Hardly any visible wear to bag is evident on this used Louis Vuitton

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21st Century and Contemporary British Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Paprika Monogram Leather Kalahari GM- Limited Edition
Louis Vuitton Paprika Monogram Leather Kalahari GM- Limited Edition

Louis Vuitton Paprika Monogram Leather Kalahari GM- Limited Edition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Louis Vuitton Paprika Monogram Leather Kalahari GM - NEW condition From the Spring Summer 2009

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Early 2000s Italian Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Limited  Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 5V44LS
Louis Vuitton Limited  Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 5V44LS

Louis Vuitton Limited Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 5V44LS

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Limited Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 5V44LS Date Code/Serial Number: FL1039 Made In

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 58lk38s
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 58lk38s

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 58lk38s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 58lk38s Date Code/Serial Number

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

LOUIS VUITTON Bag Epices Kalahari GM 2009 RUNWAY Limited Edition Rare
LOUIS VUITTON Bag Epices Kalahari GM 2009 RUNWAY Limited Edition Rare

LOUIS VUITTON Bag Epices Kalahari GM 2009 RUNWAY Limited Edition Rare

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Miami, FL

authentic LOUIS VUITTON Epices Kalahari Masala GM tote bag. Rare to find GM Limited Edition Runway bag

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Handbags and Purses

2009s Louis Vuitton Kalahari Shoulder Bag Limited Edition
2009s Louis Vuitton Kalahari Shoulder Bag Limited Edition

2009s Louis Vuitton Kalahari Shoulder Bag Limited Edition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Guarda un'altra incredibile creazione di Louis Vuitton! La Louis Vuitton Kalahari GM è in edizione

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

2009 Louis Vuitton Leather Kalahari Bag
2009 Louis Vuitton Leather Kalahari Bag

2009 Louis Vuitton Leather Kalahari Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

Unique bag, designed by the designer Marc Jacobs, the Kalahari is part of the spring / summer 2009

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Early 2000s French Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Kalahari PM Hobo Bag
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Kalahari PM Hobo Bag

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Kalahari PM Hobo Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

$2,660. Designer: Louis Vuitton Material: Monogram Coated Canvas w/ Vachetta Leather Trim Date

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Early 2000s French Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Monogram Canvas GM presented in the brand's Spring/Summer

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas

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21st Century and Contemporary Structured Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM aptly named after the beautiful

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM is aptly named after the beautiful

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM presented in the brand's Spring

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM presented in the brand's Spring

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM aptly named after the beautiful

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM presented in the brand's Spring

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM presented in the brand's Spring

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM presented in the brand's Spring

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM presented in the brand's 2009

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas PM presented in the brand's Spring

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM, crafted from brown monogram

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM, crafted from brown monogram

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM, crafted from brown monogram

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM presented in the brand's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM presented in the brand's

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM aptly named after

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM aptly named after

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM presented in the

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM presented in the

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM presented in the

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari PM Monogram Canvas Hand Bag - 2009 Limited
Louis Vuitton Kalahari PM Monogram Canvas Hand Bag - 2009 Limited

Louis Vuitton Kalahari PM Monogram Canvas Hand Bag - 2009 Limited

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Kalahari PM handbag in monogram Canvas. It has flap closure with limited charm on

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Early 2000s French Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari PM Monogram Canvas Hand Bag - 2009 Limited
Louis Vuitton Kalahari PM Monogram Canvas Hand Bag - 2009 Limited

Louis Vuitton Kalahari PM Monogram Canvas Hand Bag - 2009 Limited

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Authentic Louis Vuitton Kalahari PM handbag in Monogram Canvas. It has a flap closure with resin

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Height 13", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 12", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 12", Width 13", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 12.5", Width 12", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Kalahari Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated

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Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices PM Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Hobo Bags

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM
Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

Louis Vuitton Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Kalahari Handbag Limited Edition Monogram Epices GM Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Epices Kalahari GM Bag
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Epices Kalahari GM Bag

Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Epices Kalahari GM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Antwerp, BE

Epices Kalahari GM Bag Another incredible creation from Louis Vuitton! This limited Louis Vuitton

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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.

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