Exotic Louis Vuitton x Richard Prince 2008 Ostrich Top Handle Framed Bag Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last you for many years, from one of Vuitton's most stunning collections designed by Marc Jacobs in collaboration with artist Richard Prince...
$1,675Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Jamais bag aquarelle by Richard Prince 2008 Limited Edition.
Located in Carnate, IT
Very rare wonderful bag Jamais Bag Aquarelle by Richard Prince & Marc Jacobs, Limited Edition 2008, the monogram motif in Aquarelle/Watercolor on canvas with a white hardware backgro...
$9,560Sale Price|46% Off
NEW LOUIS VUITTON Rare Fuchsia Runway Cartoon Art Firebird Limited Edition Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The Cartoon Firebird was born from the collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Richard Prince, the Firebird represents the essence of the artist.
$5,000
Sol Lewitt, Geometric Abstraction Louis Vuitton 100% Silk Scarf, Limited Ed. 250
By Sol LeWitt
Located in New York, NY
Later on, Louis Vuitton would famously collaborate with art superstars like Takashi Murakami, Richard Prince and Yayoi Kusama; but early works, like this Sol Lewitt, were done in far...
Silk, Screen
LOUIS VUITTON 2008 Richard Prince denim yellow monogram peep toe heel EU37
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2008 Richard Prince denim yellow monogram peep toe heel EU37 Reference: ANWU/A00971 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Model: Richard Prince NQ0038 Collection: ...
2008 Louis Vuitton by Richard Prince
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Born out of a collaboration between Louis Vuitton creative head Marc Jacobs and painter/photographer Richard Prince, the bag is part of the Limited Edition Monogram Jokes collection ...
Louis Vuitton x Richard Prince Graduate Jokes Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Part of the Limited Edition 2008 Monogram Jokes collection, this Louis Vuitton Graduate bag was created in collaboration with Marc Jacobs and artist Richard Prince.
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition 35 Speedy Watercolour
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
A stunning collaboration between Richard Prince and Marc Jacobs for 2008. Desirable color scheme featuring pinks and purples.
LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM JOKES DUDERANCH LIMITED EDITION BAG
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Snake skin tag on the pocket stamped with a signature of "Richard Prince", "LOUIS VUITTON", "PARIS", "MADE IN ITALY" and "Printemps-Ete 2008" stamped in gold.
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H 13.78 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Limited Edition Runway Louis Vuitton Monogram Joke Heartbreak Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Extremely rare, limited edition runway Louis Vuitton Monogram Jokes Heartbreak Bag. It was created by the collaboration of Marc Jacobs and American artist Richard prince.
Leather, Canvas
LOUIS VUITTON 2008 Richard Prince denim yellow monogram peep toe heel EU37
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2008 Richard Prince denim yellow monogram peep toe heel EU37 Reference: ANWU/A00971 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Model: Richard Prince NQ0038 Collection: ...
LOUIS VUITTON Richard Prince Pink Orange Denim Defile Weekender PM Pulp Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Richard prince and Marc Jacobs collaboration c2008 runway.
Louis Vuitton Watercolor Papillon
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Watercolor Papillon Bag by Marc Jacobs and Richard Prince Limited Edition Brand New Limited Edition Material: Watercolor monogram canvas and natural...
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H 34 in W 34 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Silk Scarf designed by James Rosenquist
By James Rosenquist
Located in New York, NY
Demonstrating the influence of art on artisanship, these collaborations became a tradition and reached a new level when Marc Jacobs joined the fashion house in 1997. Later on, Louis ...
Silk, Screen
LOUIS VUITTON, Limitées Marc Jacobs and Richard Prince Bag , 2008
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milan, IT
Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs and Richard Prince.
Rare Richard Prince x Louis Vuitton Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lisbon, PT
Design by Marc Jacobs and Richard Prince for his Louis Vuitton limited edition collection in 2008, the Duderanch bag shows off the cloud of acid colors, dear to the artist, on the mo...
LOUIS VUITTON Richard Prince Graduate Jokes LTD ED. Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Louis Vuitton Graduate Jokes Bag. This particular line of bags, done as a collaboration between artist Richard Prince and Marc Jacobs is particular Limited Editi...
LOUIS VUITTON Watercolor Aquarelle Ltd. Ed. JAMAIS Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
Part of the Limited Edition Collection designed as a collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Richard Prince, this is one of the crown jewels of the line.
DUPLICATE LOUIS VUITTON Watercolor Aquarelle Ltd. Ed. JAMAIS Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
Part of the Limited Edition Collection designed as a collaboration between Marc Jacobs and Richard Prince, this is one of the crown jewels of the line.
2008 Louis Vuitton Orange Special Edition Pulp Weekender GM Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Lugo (RA), IT
Monogram has been here re-interpreted by Marc Jacobs together with Richard Prince, one of the most innovative artists from the USA.
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H 8 in W 7 in L 12 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Watercolor Aquarelle Speedy 30 Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westlake Village, CA
The Monogram Watercolor Speedy 30 is a limited edition piece from the Spring/Summer 2008 collection. American artist Richard Prince collaborated with Marc Jacobs in the production of...
$840Sale Price|43% Off
H 24.2 in W 23.8 in D 1 in
Concrete Geometric Abstract Composition with Blue (~44% OFF LIST PRICE)
By Gottfried Honegger
Located in Kansas City, MO
Gottfried Honegger Concrete Geometric Abstract Composition with Blue 3D-construction, Screenprint on Hahnemuhle Velvet 2015 Size: 20.9 × 21.1 on 24.2 × 23.8 inches Edition: E.A. of 5...
Archival Paper, Screen
1990s Missoni Vintage Flower + Logo Silk Rayon Jersey 90s Empire Waist Top Shirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Wonderful vintage 90s MISSONI silk + rayon jersey empire waist sleeveless top! Features flowers in vibrant hues of green, purple, blue and pink throughout. Missoni logo printed in pi...
$95Sale Price|20% Off
W 27.56 in L 78.75 in
Baltic Mist Handwoven Cotton Scarf by Studio Variously, Unisex
By Studio Variously
Located in Bloomfield Hills, MI
Custom design by Studio Variously, BALTIC MIST is a light weight scarf. It is beautifully handwoven and hand knotted in cotton by master artisans in Nepal. A sustainable design br...
$750
H 26 in W 20 in
Galerie Maeght /// Abstract Geometric Minimalist Ellsworth Kelly Colorfield Art
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Galerie Maeght" Year: 1964 Medium: Original Lithograph, Exhibition Poster on light wove paper Limited edition: Unknown Printer...
Lithograph
$450
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in
Fondation Maeght (Red, Yellow, Blue) /// Abstract Geometric Ellsworth Kelly
By Ellsworth Kelly
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
Artist: (after) Ellsworth Kelly (American, 1923-2015) Title: "Fondation Maeght (Red, Yellow, Blue)" *Issued unsigned Year: 2005 Medium: Original Lithograph on Stonehenge paper Limite...
Lithograph
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
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 ...
Chanel Black Lambskin Leather CC Twistlock Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Lambskin CC Twistlock Clutch Bag Made In: Italy Year of Production: 2014 Color: Black Hardware: Darkened silvertone Materials: Lambskin leather Lining: Black silk Closu...
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
$650
Size: Medium / Large
1990s Vintage Tadashi Shoji Black + Nude 90s Sexy Body Con Dress LBD Sz Medium
By Tadashi Shoji
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy 1990s Tadashi Shoji dress! Black stretch that hugs the body in all the right places! Black, with nude peeks of fabric in between at the bust, which evokes just the right amount ...
$199Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 2
1990s Diane Von Furstenberg ' Leaf ' Print Safari Strapless Cotton Blouse
By Diane von Furstenberg
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 90s Diane Von Furstenberg green and white cotton strapless top! 3-D leaf print, with a trapeze/free flowing waist. Buttons at top back. Can easily be dressed day to night. ...
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Black - Size uk 16
By Verheyen London
Located in London, GB
Verheyen London Edward Leather Coat with Faux Fur Collar in Red - Size uk 16 The Edward Leather Coat created by Verheyen London is a romantic design inspired by the 1970s and Edward...
Andrew GN Multicolored Semi-precious Stones Bag F/W 2015
By Andrew Gn
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Andrew GN, the renowned Singapore-born designer celebrated for his luxurious and artistic creations, closed his design house after 28 years, marking the end of an era for his exquisi...
$2,500
H 16.75 in W 16.75 in D 0.5 in
Agnes Martin - Untitled #10, Minimalist lithograph on vellum paper Framed
By Agnes Martin
Located in New York, NY
Agnes Martin Untitled #10, 1990 Lithograph on vellum transparency paper Unsigned, from an edition of 2500, unnumbered, as issued. Publisher: Nemela & Lenzen GmbH, Monchengladback & S...
Vellum, Lithograph
Hermes Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline
By Hermès
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not miss out on this rare Hermès Birkin Bag 50cm in Barenia Crinoline—an extraordinary and rare piece that epitomizes luxury, craftsmanship, and timeless elegance. The generous 50...
$1,620
H 34.45 in W 66.54 in D 13.78 in
1960s Woven Wicker Single Headboard Rattan Midcentury Rustic Provence
Located in London, GB
A single woven wicker headboard from Provence, with integrated circular bedside tables. French, c. 1960s. Between bedsides 100cm.
Wicker
Suarez Avocado Lizard Convertible Clutch
By Suarez
Located in Alford, MA
Suarez convertible clutch crafted of an unusual shade of lizard, avocado, that will provide the perfect complement to a wide variety of colors in a wardrobe. the clutch has an intere...
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.
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.