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 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 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 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
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 55 Bandouliere Lion Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This authentic Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 55 Bandoulière Lion in navy Encre Monogram canvas is a rare limited-edition travel bag from the house’s celebrated Savane coll...
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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...
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.