Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Pochette Voyage Medium Lion Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Pochette Voyage Medium Lion Navy These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 45 Bandouliere Lion Elephant
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 45 Bandouliere Lion Elephant These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton White Gold Enamel Heart-Shaped Lion Pendant
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Vail, CO
Heart-shaped pendant, depicting a carved white gold lion's head in relief, the reverse side engraved "BE WELL" and set with a single circular-cut sapphire, in 18k white gold, suspend...
Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold
LOUIS VUITTON Lion Mink Monogram Keychain Bag Charm 8LV1212K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
LOUIS VUITTON Lion Mink Monogram Keychain Bag Charm 8LV1212K Date Code/Serial Number: M69512 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 4" Width: 2.5 " Height: 5 " OVERALL EXCELLENT C...
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 55 Bandouliere Lion Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 55 Bandouliere Lion Navy These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 55 Bandouliere Lion Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
You’ll be roaring in style with this limited edition Louis Vuitton keepall. Part of the the Chapman Brothers x LV 2017 collection, this duffle features a lion motif against a midnigh...
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 45 Bandouliere Lion Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
You’ll be roaring in style with this limited edition Louis Vuitton keepall. Part of the the Chapman Brothers x LV 2017 collection, this duffle features a lion motif against a midn...
Louis Vuitton Savane Monogram Lion Chapman Keepall Bandouliere 55 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in striking navy blue and white monogram canvas, this collector's gem roars to life with an overlay of a hand-sketched lion, adding a fierce yet artistic edge to Louis Vuitto...
Louis Vuitton Savane Monogram Lion Chapman Keepall Bandouliere 55 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in striking navy blue and white monogram canvas, this collector's gem roars to life with an overlay of a hand-sketched lion, adding a fierce yet artistic edge to Louis Vuitto...
Louis Vuitton Ink Blue Savane Monogram Chapman Lion Pochette Voyage MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic This chic unisex pochette is featured in navy blue and white Louis Vuitton monogram canvas complemented with a large lion and navy leather trim.
Louis Vuitton Be Well Lion Sapphire Enamel White Gold Charm Pendant
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Southampton, PA
18k White Gold Enamel Sapphire Be Well Charm Pendant by Louis Vuitton. With 1 round sapphire 3mm Details: Measurements: 1.15" x .85 inches" Weight: 10.3 grams Stamped Ha...
Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold
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H 3.5 in W 0.75 in L 5.5 in
New in Box Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Lions Ghepards Pouchette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition Christmas 2018 mini pouchette.
Louis Vuitton 18 Karat White Gold Heart-Shaped Lion Pendant
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Greenwich, CT
Heart-shaped pendant, depicting a carved white gold lion's head in relief, the reverse side engraved "BE WELL" and set with a single circular-cut sapphire, in 18k white gold, suspend...
Sapphire, White Gold
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Blue Lion Flock Print Sweatshirt L
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
For their SS 17 men's collection, Kim Jones was inspired by his trips to Africa, its wildlife, and tribes, which can be seen across various items. Here is a sweatshirt tailored from ...
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H 4.34 in L 2.76 in
Louis Vuitton Blue Savane Monogram Canvas and Leather Chapman Brothers Lion Lugg
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A splendid piece from the collaborative collection of Louis Vuitton and Chapman Brothers, this luggage tag is an astounding creation and a worthy investment for those who like blendi...
Louis Vuitton Frost Nylon Monogram Gradient LV Snow Onthego MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Frost Nylon Monogram Gradient LV Snow Onthego MM SKU: Z147073 MSRP: 3800.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: This bag says it all. The On...
$2,715
H 11.4 in W 19.7 in D 9.1 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram LV Record Keepall Bandouliere 50 Dark Green
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Louis Vuitton Monogram Bandouliere Keepall 50. Made with the exclusive Dark Green Monogram Canvas and trimmed with black leather, this spacious bag feature...
$6,599
H 25.6 in W 13.78 in D 11.42 in
Louis Vuitton x NBA Brown Monogram & Embossed Calfskin Trio Pocket Keepall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton x NBA Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Embossed Calfskin Leather Trio Pocket Keepall Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4339 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Trio Pocket Keepa...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Large Trunk with Wheels
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Louis Vuitton Large Trunk with Wheels is a stunning and rare piece of luxury luggage that blends classic craftsmanship with modern functionality. Modern trunks are des...
$4,897
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 11.03 in
Extra Large Louis Vuitton Marin Bag Louis Vuitton Bag, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This impressive 1970s Louis Vuitton bag features monogram canvas in very good condition, its leather part has very few stains and scratches. Its interior is in very good condition to...
$5,830
H 16.15 in Dm 10.83 in L 24.81 in
Hermès Tigre Royal Bucket Bag Chevrons Toile Canvas Barenia Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Rare and Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Bucket Bag Print: "Tigre Royal" (Royal Tiger) Made in France Stamp N in Square, 2010, Year of the Tiger in the chinese zodiac Made of Toile Ch...
An Iconic 1980s Gucci Vintage Monogram Canvas Travel Bag
By Gucci
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Gucci travel bag from the 1980s embodies the brand’s timeless elegance and attention to detail. Crafted from Gucci’s signature GG monogram canvas in beige and brown, it ...
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rose Poupre Pink Ostrich Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Poupre in rare ostrich. Vivid pop all grown up pink with purple undertone to carry you all the way through fall / winter! Fresh with Pallad...
Vintage Louis Vuitton XL Trunk with Wheels
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Louis Vuitton XL Trunk with Wheels is a stunning and rare piece of luxury luggage that blends classic craftsmanship with modern functionality. The trunk is made from Lo...
New Gucci Horsebit 1955 Mini Bag
By Gucci
Located in Brossard, QC
This Gucci Horsebit 1955 Mini Bag features a combination of beige and ebony GG Supreme fabric with white leather finishes and gold-colored details. The horsebit closure is secured wi...
Vuitton New Trio Poche Toilette PVC
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The translucent Trio Poche Toilette is the perfect way to organize belongings inside a travel or city bag. The three zipped pouches are each a different size. The medium-sized pouch ...
Hermès Birkin 25 Verso Epsom Rose d'Etè
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Birkin 25 verso limited edition features a epsom leather in rose d'ete` with rolled leather handles, a front flap with turn-lock closure, gold hardware, and interior zip and sli...
Louis Vuitton Cotteville Monogram Hard Case Trunk, 19.5" Brown Vintage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Cotteville monogram hard case trunk. Would make quite the statement piece in a home, office, business window, etc. Made in France SIZE 19.5"L x 5.5"W x...
Louis Vuitton 30 Trunk Speedy bag 2018 limited edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON -'Trunk' monogram coated canvas 30 Speedy bag with natural leather, golden brass, a padlock, keys, and a removable adjustable strap. A 2018 Collection - limited edition...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Garment Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Garment Travel Bag is an elegant and highly functional travel companion designed for the modern traveler. Its large square exterior, compleme...
Christian Dior Saddle Limited edition Russia Anniversary Saddle by John Galliano
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in Livingston, NJ
To mark his 10th anniversary at Dior, John Galliano designed 12 limited-edition Saddle Bags, each inspired by a different country’s culture. With only 100 of each style produced, the...
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.