LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas 2018 MICRO BOITE CHAPEAU Case Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Micro Boite Chapeau in brown Monogram canvas with gold-tone metal hook & chain. This hatbox inspired currency purse is crafted of Louis Vuitton Monogram ...
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H 4 in W 1 in L 4.25 in
Louis Vuitton Brown (Runway) Coddington Catogram Micro Boite 7lz1102 Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Includes Box, Dust Bag, Copy of Receipt, Care Tag, Barcode Tag and Sticker Price Tag. This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unle...
Louis Vuitton Micro Dauphine Two Way Bag - '20s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Louis Vuitton Micro Dauphine Two Way Bag, the perfect combination of style and functionality. Made from Monogram and Monogram Reverse coated canvas, this small handba...
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H 3 in W 1 in L 4.5 in
Louis Vuitton Pink Monogram Denim Rose Micro Pochette Accessories Pouch 7lv228s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4.5" Width: 1" Height: 3" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, Care Card, Bar...
Louis Vuitton Rare Vachetta Leather Micro Pochette Accessories 1LVJ1021
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Rare Vachetta Leather Micro Pochette Accessories 1LVJ1021 Date Code/Serial Number: LW0010 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 5.5" Width: 1" Height: 3.5" Strap: 16" OVERALL VE...
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H 3 in W 0.75 in L 4.75 in
Louis Vuitton Khaki Green x Beige Monogram Giants Micro Pochette Change Pouch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Khaki Green x Beige Monogram Giants Micro Pochette Change Pouch 74l24S Date Code/Serial Number: SF2119 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4.75" Width: .75" Height:...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires Monogram Jacquard Denim Micro
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Accessoires Monogram J...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires Monogram Jacquard Denim Micro
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Accessoires Monogram J...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires Monogram Jacquard Denim Micro
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Accessoires Monogram J...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires Monogram Jacquard Denim Micro
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Slight creasing on exterior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: P...
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeau Coin Purse Monogram Vernis Animania Micro
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Glue stains on zipper tape, creasing, wear, marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box Measurements: Height 4", Width 4.5", Depth 1" Designer:...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires Monogram Jacquard Denim Micro
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Accessoires Monogram Jac...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Accessoires Monogram Jacquard Denim Micro
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Height 3", Width 4.5", Depth 1.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Accessoires Monogram J...
Louis Vuitton Boite Chapeau Coin Purse Monogram Canvas Micro
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Pristine. Faint scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 4", Width 4.5", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Boite Chapeau Coin Purse ...
Louis Vuitton Mini Lin Extra Small Micro Pochette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, ON
Louis Vuitton Micro Mini Lin Extra Small Pochette Bag. This Monogram Mini Lin Pochette features a canvas body with leather trim, a front exterior zip pocket, a gold-tone chain handl...
Blue monogram denim Louis Vuitton Micro Pochette pouch with zip closure
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Blue monogram denim Louis Vuitton Micro Pochette pouch with zip closure, red Alcantara interior lining and gold-tone hardware. 110245MSC
Hermes Sunset Rainbow Sellier Birkin 35 Rare Limited Edition Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare, limited edition Hermes 35 Birkin Sellier bag featured in Sunset Rainbow. This exquisite bag is a collectors treasures and very rare to market in new, never...
Kathrine Baumann Leopard Design Swarovski Crystal Minaudiere Evening Bag
By Kathrine Baumann Beverly Hills
Located in Tustin, CA
Exquisite handmade designer, Kathrine Baumann, who is the celebrated handbag maker to the stars, leopard pattern pillow shaped minaudière, evening bag or evening clutch is completely...
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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 2.76 in
Chanel 1996 Vintage Pink Lambskin Leather Small Classic Top Handle Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Pink Quilted Lambskin Leather Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4951 Brand: Chanel Model: Small Top Handle Classic Single Flap Bag Type: T...
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...
Chanel Timeless Classic Flap Medium Rare Patchwork Multicolor Raffia Gold Hardwa
By Chanel
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved authentic Chanel bag is in very good condition. Light rubbing around the corners and flap. Scratches to the hardware. Light stains. DETAILS Ci...
Chanel Lurex Linen Mini Tote
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Mini Tote in lurex linen with gold leather lining. Linen is metallic gold with over quilting with signature chain handles. Charming miniature shopping bag size with logo clasp...
Louis Vuitton Cruise Runway Monogram Macassar Studded Alma Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Cruise Runway Monogram Macassar Studded Alma Bag Brown, textured handbag designed with the iconic 'LV' monogram throughout and detailed with gold and silver studs alo...
Eygptian Revival Deco Purse, 1920's
Located in New York, NY
Eygptian revival butter silk faille with scarab tinsel embroidery in silver and gold threads. Large emerald cut citrine paste and clear stones set into frame. Beautiful quality impor...
$5,295
Size: Extra Large
Vintage 1990s Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse Gold CC Charm
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
Discover this Vintage 1990s Authentic Chanel Brown Quilted Jumbo Tote Shoulder Bag Purse with iconic gold CC charm — the ultimate statement for any Chanel collector or luxury lover. ...
Hermès Customised Bandana Print Kelly 28 Black Box GHW
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
This one of a kind Hermès Kelly in Box Leather features a white intricate bandana print . The bag is customised and the stencil is not original to the piece. Its black leather facade...
$9,920
H 12 in W 6 in L 18 in
Chanel 2008 Cruise Yacht Coated Canvas Beige CC Limited Edition Beach Tote Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel 2008 Cruise Yacht Coated Canvas Beige CC Limited Edition Beach Tote Bag This gorgeous rare Chanel Cruise Tote is made of beige coated canvas, braided handles, an open top de...
$5,706
H 7.49 in W 12.01 in D 1.78 in
Chanel 2013 Burgundy Lizard Leather & Pink Lambskin Perfect Edge Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Burgundy Lizard Leather & Dusky Pink Quilted Lambskin Large Perfect Edge Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4694 Brand: Chanel Model: Large Perfect Edge C...
$4,957
H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 2.76 in
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Single Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Vintage Mini Classic Single Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4591 Brand: Chanel Model: Mini Classic Single Flap Bag Type: Shoulder Serial Number: ...
Louis Vuitton Luggage Tag Vachetta w/ Sunburst
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Louis Vuitton Vachetta Sunburst luggage tag. Sunburst is pressed into leather with Louis Vuitton is embossed inside. Beautiful and rare. Strap has stud embossed with Louis Vuitton. ...
GUCCI Jackie Mini 1961 Shoulder Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Hobo Patent Leather Mini Crystal Hobo in Black. Rare Limited Edition piece by Gucci The Gucci Jackie 1961 Small Hobo in black patent leather is a ...
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Black Shirley Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Black Shirley Shoulder Bag. This beautiful and original bag from the Spring/Summer 2003 collection is a rare piece design by the contemporary artist ...
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.
Vintage and designer wallets and small accessories, such as wristlets, belt bags, clutches and other compact items, can be the perfect accessory for a night out or running everyday errands.
The invention of paper money dates back to the 7th century in China, but, globally, it took a while to catch on. It wasn’t until 1690 in the United States that paper money could finally be printed and used to pay taxes, for example, following the General Court of Massachusetts’s order that a limited batch be produced to pay soldiers owing to a shortage of coins.
As paper money became more common, so too did carrying wallets. Coin purses were no longer the most convenient option for carrying cash.
Today, just as the world’s best-known luxury houses are celebrated for their iconic handbags and purses, brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès, Gucci, Chanel and others offer a sweeping array of sophisticated wallets and small accessories for any event. While wallets seem to be getting smaller and the role of cash is dwindling, we simply cannot live without our bags and bag-like accessories. More options have emerged for carrying our essentials, with cardholders, pouches and belt bags made of nylon and leather gaining popularity in recent years.
On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and designer wallets and small accessories.
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.