Vintage Louis Vuitton Y2K Monogram Canvas Looping PM Shoulder Bag Made in USA
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Diego, CA
Finished with golden brass hardware and the classic “Louis Vuitton Paris, Made in U.S.A.” heat stamp, this vintage piece carries the date code SD0052, denoting May 2002 production fr...
$2,485
H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
Louis Vuitton Rose Ballerine Calfskin Leather & Brown Monogram Pallas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Rose Ballerine Calfskin Leather & Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Pallas MM Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1590 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Pallas MM Type: Tote Serial ...
$5,950
H 24 in W 18 in
Peter Max - Land of the Free Home of the Brave Acrylic and collage Signed Framed
By Peter Max
Located in New York, NY
The young Peter was given brightly colored crayons and paper to play with by his mother Salla, but when she left the room, he started to draw on her beautiful set of Louis Vuitton st...
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Rag Paper
Louis Vuitton Monogram Montaigne GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Montaigne GM was made in the USA and it is finely crafted of the Louis Vuitton Monogram coated canvas with leather trimming and gold-tone hardware features.
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Azur Neverfull GM Rt. $1, 100
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Neverfull GM Rt. $1,100 Age: c. 2012 Made in USA Materials: coated canvas, leather Classic Neverfull has interior zippered pocket and ...
LOUIS VUITTON Damier "Thames" PM Shoulder Bag ( Rt. $1, 190)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier "Thames" PM Shoulder Bag (Rt. $1,190) Age: 2008 Made In USA Goldtone Hardware Stamped On Interior: "LOUIS VUITTON PARIS" "MADE IN USA" Date Stamp Reads: "SD...
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Azur Siracusa PM Crossbody Bag (Rt. $1150)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Siracusa PM Crossbody Bag Age: c. 2012 Made in USA Inside slip pockets Top zipper closure Adjustable shoulder strap Date stamp reads "SD0142" Stamped...
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H 8.27 in W 11.03 in D 4.34 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Trouville
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Trouville Serial Number: SD0084 Age (Circa): 2004 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Padlock Authenticity Details:...
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas 'Cabas Piano' Tote c. 2003
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Comes with dust bag. Stamped LOUIS VUITTON PARIS MADE IN USA Blind stamp reads SD1023 Length: 11" Height: 9.5" Depth: 4.5" Strap drop: 8.5" Excellent pre-owned condition.
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H 6.7 in W 9.06 in D 4.73 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Alma BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Alma BB Xupes Reference: CB613 Serial Number: SO4163 Age (Circa): 2013 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Box, Sho...
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H 11.42 in W 21.66 in D 9.85 in
1990 Louis Vuitton Hand-Painted '$weet Tooth' Keepall Bandouliere 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON X Year Zero London Hand-Painted '$weet Tooth' Keepall Bandouliere 55 Reference: HB1781 Serial Number: FH0970 Age (Circa): 1990 Accompanied By: Padlock, Keys, Luggage ...
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Damier Check Canvas 'Westminster GM' Tote c. 2012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Comes with logo padlock. Stamped LOUIS VUITTON PARIS MADE IN USA Blind Stamp reads SD0132 Length: 12" Height: 11" Depth: 6 1/2" Strap drop: 8 1/2" Very good pre-owned cond...
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H 9.45 in W 10.83 in D 4.93 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Popincourt Haut
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Popincourt Haut Xupes Reference: HB5123 Serial Number: SD0056 Age (Circa): 2006 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made ...
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H 9.45 in W 10.83 in D 4.93 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Popincourt Haut
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Popincourt Haut Xupes Reference: HB5123 Serial Number: SD0056 Age (Circa): 2006 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made ...
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H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Thames PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Thames PM Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5822 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Thames PM Type: Shoulder, Tote Serial Number: S...
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H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Musette Salsa PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Musette Salsa PM Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5767 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Musette Salsa PM Type: Shoulder ...
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H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Musette Salsa PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Musette Salsa PM Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5767 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Musette Salsa PM Type: Shoulder ...
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H 10.24 in W 13.78 in D 6.7 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Thames PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Thames PM Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5822 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Thames PM Type: Shoulder, Tote Serial Number: S...
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H 9.45 in W 9.45 in D 2.76 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Vintage Musette Salsa PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Musette Salsa PM Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5767 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Musette Salsa PM Type: Shoulder ...
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H 8.27 in W 10.63 in D 4.73 in
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Cabas Piano
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Cabas Piano Xupes Reference: CB700 Serial Number: SD0023 Age (Circa): 2003 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in US...
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H 7.88 in W 6.7 in D 3.55 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Mini Palm Springs Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Black Calfskin Leather Mini Palm Springs Backpack Xupes Reference: CB430 Serial Number: SD5116 Age (Circa): 2016 Authenticity Details: D...
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H 9.85 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
Louis Vuitton Rose Ballerine Calfskin Leather & Brown Monogram Pallas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Rose Ballerine Calfskin Leather & Brown Monogram Coated Canvas Pallas MM Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1590 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Pallas MM Type: Tote Serial ...
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H 5.91 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
2005 Louis Vuitton Blue Monogram Denim & Vachetta Leather Neo Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Blue Monogram Denim & Vachetta Leather Neo Speedy 30 Xupes Reference: HB4099 Serial Number: SD1015 Age (Circa): 2005 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenticit...
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H 12.5 in D 7.5 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Rayures Neverfull Tote Bag GM Limited Edition + Dust Cover 2011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
In very good condition overall, we note several scuffs to the cream Rayures on the exterior and marks to the interior from prior use. Stamped Louis Vuitton and Made in The USA with ...
Louis Vuitton The French Company Carry On Travel Bag Monogram Canvas 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This vintage travel bag was made in the USA by The French Company under special license from Louis Vuitton, likely in the mid 1970s.
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H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 30 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5771 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Speedy 30 Type: Tote Serial Number: SD1...
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H 13 in D 9 in L 21 in
Louis Vuitton Carry All Soft Side Suitcase Weekender Luggage French Company 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Note that this piece was formerly owned by Alice Meyer, editor of The Fashion Newsletter and is embossed with her initials ASM, though the gold from the heat stamp is all but gone. T...
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H 9 in D 9 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton The French Co. Saks Monogram Train Case Vanity Travel Bag, 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Note that a previous owners initials are heat stamped to the front. Stamped LOUIS VUITTON MADE UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE BY THE FRENCH COMPANY USA and SAKS FIFTH AVENUE.
Louis Vuitton French Company Monogram Round Hat Box Wig Case Travel Bag 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Made from Louis Vuitton's signature monogram canvas and created in the USA under special license by The French Luggage Company, this piece is trimmed in coated leather & features a t...
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H 15 in D 8 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton by The French Company Carry On Travel Bag Monogram Canvas 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This vintage travel bag was made in the USA by The French Company under special license from Louis Vuitton, likely in the mid 1970s.
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H 10.5 in D 8.75 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Now you AND your small pet can travel in style with this chic and super rare dog carrier bag. It was made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under special license from Louis ...
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H 10.5 in D 8.75 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Now you AND your small pet can travel in style with this chic and super rare dog carrier bag. It was made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under special license from Louis ...
Murakami Panda with Panda cubs on Flower Ball
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offset print with cold stamp 28 in diameter 71 cm diameter Edition of 300 Signed and numbered Made in Japan, with copyright cold stamp at bottom: © Takashi Murakami / Kaikai Kiki Co...
Offset
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H 0.2 in Dm 28 in
Murakami Panda with Panda cubs on Flower Ball, Gold Version
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offset print with cold stamp 28 in diameter 71 cm diameter Edition of 300 Signed and numbered Made in Japan, with copyright cold stamp at bottom: © Takashi Murakami / Kaikai Kiki Co...
Offset
Louis Vuitton LV Brown Monogram Clothes Hangers Luggage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Lining in brown canvas, two large zipped pockets. Stamp Louis Vuitton Paris Made in "USA". Circa 1990s In good vintage condition.
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas "Totally MM" Tote Bag GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas "Totally MM" Tote Made in: Exterior- France, lining- USA Year of Production: 2014 Color: Brown, tan and gold Hardware: Goldtone ...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Tennis Racket Cover French Company Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
It measures appx 14in L x 10in W (somewhat smaller than most modern racquets). Stamped on tag LOUIS VUITTON MANUFACTURED UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE BY THE FRENCH COMPANY USA.
Louis Vuitton Tennis Racquet Cover French Company Monogram Canvas Travel Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Racquet shown not included, but depicted to show scale. Stamped on tag LOUIS VUITTON MANUFACTURED UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE BY THE FRENCH COMPANY USA.
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H 10 in D 8 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton Saks Large Monogram Duffel Bag Overnight Travel Keepall Rare 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Please note that this piece is monogrammed on its leather patch with the initials JMO, but can likely be replaced with another by LV. Stamped SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, the clochette reads ...
Louis Vuitton The French Company Boite Chapeaux Round Hat Box 50cm Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Tagged LOUIS VUITTON MADE UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE BY THE FRENCH COMPANY USA and Saks 5th Avenue.
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H 10.5 in D 8.75 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton French Company Sac Chien Monogram Dog Carrier Travel Bag 40cm 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Now you AND your small pet can travel in style with this chic and super rare dog carrier bag. It was made for Saks 5th Avenue by The French Company under special license from Louis ...
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H 9 in D 9 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Train Case Vanity Travel Bag Saks French Co Carry On 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
It measures appx 15in L x 9in H x 9in D with an adjustable strap of up to 8in drop. Stamped LOUIS VUITTON UNDER SPECIAL LICENSE TO THE FRENCH COMPANY MADE IN THE USA.
LOUIS VUITTON 2013 Teal Epi Leather Neverfull MM Tote Bag rt $2, 050
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton 2013 Teal Epi Leather Neverfull MM Tote Bag Features removable zippered pouch with matching epi leather and suede interior Made in: USA Year of Production:...
Homage to IKB 1957 E Yellow - Framed
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
(Framed - add about 3 inches all around) Offset print with cold stamp Made in Japan, with copyright cold stamp at bottom: “An Homage to IKB, 1957 E” © 2020 Takashi Murakami / Kaikai ...
Offset
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H 0.2 in Dm 28 in
Murakami Panda with Panda cubs on Flower Ball, Gold Version
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offset print with cold stamp 28 in diameter 71 cm diameter Edition of 300 Signed and numbered Made in Japan, with copyright cold stamp at bottom: © Takashi Murakami / Kaikai Kiki Co...
Offset
Murakami Panda with Panda cubs on Flower Ball
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Offset print with cold stamp 28 in diameter 71 cm diameter Edition of 300 Signed and numbered Made in Japan, with copyright cold stamp at bottom: © Takashi Murakami / Kaikai Kiki Co...
Offset
Louis Vuitton Monogram Jewellery Case M47120
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hiroshima City, JP
This is a beautiful used Louis Vuitton Jewelry case. This jewellery case in Monogram canvas is the ideal refined travel accessory.
Beautiful Vintage White Sheer Pearl + Beads + Sequins Encrusted Shawl Scarf
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage white sheer oversized piano shawl / scarf! Feature thousands of hand-sewn pearl, beads, rhinestones and sequins. Pearl tassels feature pink iridescent pailliettes o...
Celine Wrap Bodycon Dress
By Celine
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous red jersey dress from Celine. It has a wide V neckline, 3/4 length sleeves and a wrapped ruched bodice. The dress is semi fitted through to the hips then falls straight ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
John Galliano Lace Cardigan and 2 Camisoles Set
By John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous cardigan and camisole set in black knit lace plus an additional matching red camisole all from John Galliano. The set consists of 2 flower pattern lace knit camisoles one ...
1990s Giorgio Armani Size 6 / 8 Vintage Crimson Red Merlot 90s Silk Velvet Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in San Diego, CA
Insanely beautiful 1990s GIORGIO ARMANI COLLEZIONI crimson red silk velvet full length evening dress! Couture quality, with an amazing fit! Hidden interior weight on inner bust creat...
Versace Silk Cut out Back Dress
By Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful pink silk dress from Versace. It is is a simple sleeveless sheath from the front. The back is exposed from the shoulders to low back with the exception of draping framin...
John Galliano for Christian Dior One Shoulder Silk Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful ethereal one shoulder dress from Christian Dior comprised of layers of semi sheer black silk over an opaque silk under dress. It has one shoulder with 2 panels of softly...
1990s Badgley Mischka Size 10 / 12 Gold Lace Sequins and Beads Vintage 90s Top
By Badgley Mischka, BADGLEY MISHCKA
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful late 1990s BADGLEY MISCHKA Couture gold lace beaded and sequined sleeveless top! Features high quality French lace. Hundreds of sequins and beads hand-sewn throughout. Hidd...
$1,675
Size: Extra Small
Beautiful 1960s Extra Small XS Couture Black Silk Chiffon Vintage 60s Gown Dress
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s demi couture black silk chiffon sequin evening gown! Features thousands of hand-sewn black sequins throughout the sleeves and skirt. Thin spaghetti strap underlay wit...
$790Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 6
Bill Blass Pink White Polka Dot Hand Painted Fit and Flare Vintage Dress, 1990
By Bill Blass
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic 90s BILL BLASS pale pink and white hand painted polka dot fit n' flare cocktail silk taffeta dress! Features large handpainted polka dots throughout. Attached white lace underla...
Bill Blass Cross Back Dress 1980s
By Bill Blass
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black jersey dress from Bill Blass. It is semi fitted with a full gathered skirt. The back is bare to just below the waist with the exception of straps which meet at a me...
Issey Miyake Open Sleeve Draped Top
By Issey Miyake
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous blue top, shirt from Issey Miyake. It overlapping at the front exposing the waist and buttons at the shoulder. The back is fuller and longer and the sleeves are open fro...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.