A 1994 Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Malesherbes Hand-Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This authentic 1994 vintage Louis Vuitton Malesherbes handbag is a timeless, structured classic crafted in France from iconic Monogram coated canvas and warm brown grained leather.
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H 8.3 in W 10.2 in D 2.8 in
Louis Vuitton Rare Discontinued Malesherbes Black Epi Leather Satchel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Stunning, rare and discontinued, Epi leather Louis Vuitton "Malesherbes" top handle satchel bag.
1995 Louis Vuitton Yellow Epi Leather Malesherbes Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This is your chance to get this rare 1995 Louis Vuitton Yellow Epi Leather Malesherbes Bag.
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H 9 in D 2 in L 10 in
Louis Vuitton Malesherbes Bag Black Epi Leather Top Handle Handbag + Dust Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This iconic bag was made by Louis Vuitton in 1997 and is made from their Epi Leather in black. In very good preowned condition, we note one fingernail scratch on the back (see image ...
Louis Vuitton Malesherbes Ebene Damier Canvas Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Malesherbes hand bag in Ebene damier canvas.
Louis Vuitton Malesherbes Handbag Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 4.5", Height 8", Width 10", Depth 3" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Malesherbes Handbag Epi Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterio...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Malesherbes Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
With a structured design and an elegant look, this Malesherbes Bag from Louis Vuitton will be a great addition to your ensemble.
$1,314
H 10.5 in W 14.5 in D 7 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Beverly GM Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Introduced during the Marc Jacobs era, the Beverly GM is a glamorous, structured shoulder bag with vintage-inspired details. Crafted in traditional Monogram coated canvas, it feature...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Alma BB 2way 35lv824s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 4.5" Height: 6.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20.5" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ...
$2,400
H 9.5 in W 10.25 in D 2 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Leather Top Handle Shoulder Bag Monceau Original
By Louis Vuitton
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A vintage Louis Vuitton Monceau handbag, featuring the classic monogram coated canvas and distinctive gold-tone front lock closure. Complete with shoulder strap, key, dustbag, box an...
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Louis Vuitton Monogram Nano Speedy Bandouliere
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Nano Speedy Bandouliere 32lk37s Date Code/Serial Number: TY0232 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.5" Width: 3" Height: 4" Shoulder Handle Drop: 17.5"...
Louis Vuitton Sac Deauville 2002 LV Monogram Canvas Deauville Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Deauville model bag in monogram coated canvas, natural leather and gold metal, 1 large patch pocket on the front, beige coated canvas interior trimmed with natural leat...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Trouville Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amman, JO
Louis Vuitton Monogram Trouville Handbag The Louis Vuitton Trouville is a beloved vanity-inspired handbag crafted from the House's signature Monogram canvas. Featuring natural Vache...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Montorgueil PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Montorgueil PM SKU: 157645 MSRP: 980.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in P...
$1,084
H 7.88 in W 12.21 in D 5.12 in L 14.57 in
2000s Louis Vuitton Josephine Bordeau Monogram Hand-Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This elegant Louis Vuitton Josephine PM is a refined take on the classic doctor-style satchel, featuring the sophisticated Monogram Mini Lin canvas in a rich bordeaux cerise colorway...
Louis Vuitton Mirada Monogram Vernis Amarante Handbag Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition Signs of normal wear. Corners have scuffs and darkening. Hardware has scratches. Size Width: 27cm, Height: 22cm Designer LOUIS VUITTON Model Mirada Monogram Vernis Amarant...
Louis Vuitton 2004 Vintage Monogram Pochette Accessoires Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted in signature Monogram coated canvas, the classic Pochette Accessoires is an iconic Y2K silhouette that remains a core essential. Fitted with a top brass zipper closure, the i...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Manhattan GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very elegant Louis Vuitton bag features two generous front flap pockets with engraved LV push-lock closures, a central belted strap detail, and rolled leather top handles for c...
$940Sale Price|20% Off
H 8.25 in W 12 in D 3.5 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Boulogne Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Step out in timeless style with this authentic Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Boulogne Shoulder Bag. Crafted in May 2004 in France, this classic piece features durable Monogram coate...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas One Handle MM Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Petit Noe Trunk Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Petit Noe Trunk handbag is crafted of monogram coated canvas with a calfskin leather trim. Features brass hardware, single flat top handle drop 4.5", detac...
$34,340Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Monogram Twist Box Top Handle Shoulder Box Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Charlotte, NC
Pre-Owned Vintage Condition From 2014 Collection Monogram Canvas Leather Trim Measures 8" W x 4.25" H x 4.25" D Handle Drop 4" Shoulder Drop20-23.5" Includes Dust Bag 100% Authentic...
Louis Vuitton 1970's Monogram Sac Vendome Shoulder Bag 7lz419s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton 1970's Monogram Sac Vendome Shoulder Bag 7lz419s Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 2" Height: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 7.5" and 16" OVERALL GOOD ...
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.
Usually characterized by simplicity and sporting a classic and beloved silhouette, vintage and designer top-handle bags can easily find a place among your wardrobe staples. From the Haut à courroies — Hermès’s original top-handle bag, created in 1892 — to the smaller and timeless Sac à dépêches that inspired both iconic accessories the Kelly bag in the 1950s and the Birkin in the 1980s, the discerning shopper has had no shortage of options to choose from.
Small and mini designer top-handle bags, including vintage top-handle box bags and micro clutches, offer an alternate dynamic and usually feature sleek lines and modest features to perfectly complement your evening look. Styling with jeans and a comfortable sweater works, too — a classic top-handle bag or other type of handbag designed by the likes of Prada, Celine or other widely loved fashion label is an ideal accessory to pair with casual attire. For a personal touch or pop of color, add a key chain, a patterned scarf or a handbag chain.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage top-handle bags from Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci and more. The numerous styles of this cherished accessory that we have available also include the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Alma GM handbag, Fendi Baguette purses and modern leather Longchamp handbags.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.