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Louis Vuitton Marignan Black

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Louis Vuitton Monogram Marignan Sesame Handbag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Marignan Sesame Handbag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Marignan Sesame Handbag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Montreal, Quebec

LOUIS VUITTON MONOGRAM MARIGNAN SESAME HANDBAG This Louis Vuitton Marignan bag is made of

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21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags

LOUIS VUITTON, Marignan in brown monogram canvas
LOUIS VUITTON, Marignan in brown monogram canvas

LOUIS VUITTON, Marignan in brown monogram canvas

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H 8.27 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in

LOUIS VUITTON, Marignan in brown monogram canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Clichy, FR

- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: Marignan - Condition: Very good condition. Minor scuff on the

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Monogram Bag - '10s
Louis Vuitton Marignan Monogram Bag - '10s

Louis Vuitton Marignan Monogram Bag - '10s

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Milano, Lombardia

The Louis Vuitton Marignan Monogram Brown & Red Bag features the classic monogram design with bold

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2010s Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Marignan Top Handle Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Marignan Top Handle Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Marignan Top Handle Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Brown and tan Monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Marignan bag with brass hardware, tan Vachetta

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marine & Rouge Monogram Empreinte Leather Marignan
Louis Vuitton Marine & Rouge Monogram Empreinte Leather Marignan

Louis Vuitton Marine & Rouge Monogram Empreinte Leather Marignan

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton Marine & Rouge Monogram Empreinte Leather Marignan Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1252

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marine & Rouge Monogram Empreinte Leather Marignan
Louis Vuitton Marine & Rouge Monogram Empreinte Leather Marignan

Louis Vuitton Marine & Rouge Monogram Empreinte Leather Marignan

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton Marine & Rouge Monogram Empreinte Leather Marignan Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1252

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Beige Python Leather Marignan
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Beige Python Leather Marignan

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Beige Python Leather Marignan

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Beige Python Leather Marignan Product Details Xupes

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Navy Monogram Leather Empreinte Marignan 2way Padlock Bag s126lv59
Louis Vuitton Navy Monogram Leather Empreinte Marignan 2way Padlock Bag s126lv59

Louis Vuitton Navy Monogram Leather Empreinte Marignan 2way Padlock Bag s126lv59

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Louis Vuitton Navy Monogram Leather Empreinte Marignan 2way Padlock Bag s126lv59 Date Code/Serial

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton, Marignan in brown canvas
Louis Vuitton, Marignan in brown canvas

Louis Vuitton, Marignan in brown canvas

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H 8.67 in W 11.03 in D 3.55 in

Louis Vuitton, Marignan in brown canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Clichy, FR

- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: Marignan - Condition: Very good condition. Scratches on the

Category

2010s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

LOUIS VUITTON, Marignan in brown canvas
LOUIS VUITTON, Marignan in brown canvas

LOUIS VUITTON, Marignan in brown canvas

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H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 3.55 in

LOUIS VUITTON, Marignan in brown canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Clichy, FR

- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: Marignan - Condition: Very good condition. Minor sign of wear on

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Marignan Bag
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Marignan Bag

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Marignan Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Louis Vuitton's creations are popular owing to their high style and functionality. This bag, like

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2010s Italian Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather Exterior Material: Leather

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Width 11", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Empreinte Leather Exterior Material

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Marignan Bag
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Marignan Bag

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Marignan Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Louis Vuitton's creations are popular owing to their high style and functionality. This bag, like

Category

2010s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Marignan Bag
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Marignan Bag

Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas and Leather Marignan Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Louis Vuitton's creations are popular owing to their high style and functionality. This bag, like

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather, crafted in brown monogram coated

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21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather, crafted in brown monogram coated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather, crafted in brown monogram coated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather, crafted in brown monogram coated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather, crafted in brown monogram coated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather, crafted in brown monogram coated

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

LOUIS VUITTON Marignan Shoulder bag in Brown Canvas
LOUIS VUITTON Marignan Shoulder bag in Brown Canvas

LOUIS VUITTON Marignan Shoulder bag in Brown Canvas

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H 8.67 in W 11.42 in D 3.55 in

LOUIS VUITTON Marignan Shoulder bag in Brown Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Clichy, FR

- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: Marignan - Condition: Very good condition. Scratches on the

Category

2010s Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather, crafted in brown monogram coated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Drop 4", Height 8", Width 11.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan

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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Width 11", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 11.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas Coated, Leather

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Width 11.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Drop 19-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-23" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas Coated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 9", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Height 9.5", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 19.5-21.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 11.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Height 9.5", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 19.5-21.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather
Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather

Louis Vuitton Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas With Leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

: Louis Vuitton Model: Marignan Handbag Monogram Canvas with Leather Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Marignan in brown canvas
Marignan in brown canvas

Marignan in brown canvas

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H 8.67 in W 11.82 in D 3.55 in

Marignan in brown canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Clichy, FR

- Designer: LOUIS VUITTON - Model: Marignan - Condition: Good condition. Scratches on the clasp

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

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Louis Vuitton for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.