New in Box Rare Louis Vuitton Mini Owl Backpack Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Super rare and collectible Louis Vuitton small charm backpack/keychain. Limited edition. Brand new
New in Box Rare Louis Vuitton Mini Owl Backpack Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Super rare and collectible Louis Vuitton small charm backpack/keychain. Limited edition. Brand new
New in Box Vuitton Monogram Mini Hatbox
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Brand new in box mini hat box bag in monogram LV canvas and cowhide leather. Comes with detachable
New in Box Vuitton Limited Edition Camo Mini Palm Springs Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition camouflage mini backpack. Monogram signature canvas with black
Louis Vuitton Mini "Courier" Trunk Jewelry Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Vanity Alert, your vanity is missing this mini courrier trunk jewelry box from Louis Vuitton
2004 LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Mini Jewelry Trunk Case Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
2004 LOUIS VUITTON mini trunk box in monogram canvas for small jewelry. Made in France with Date
Louis Vuitton Vernis Bleecker Mini Trunk Clutch Box Mini Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Rare Discontinued Louis Vuitton Mint Green Vernis Bleecker Mini Trunk Clutch Box Mint light blue
Louis Vuitton Mini Perfume Box Bag Charm and Key Holder
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Geneva, CH
The Mini Perfume Box Bag Charm and Key Holder is inspired by Louis Vuitton perfume boxes. Its
New in Box Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Bears Mini Pouchette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition Christmas 2018 mini collectible pouchette with bears. Comes with
New in Box Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Mini Logo Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition multicolor logos mini backpack. Monogram signature canvas with black
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H 3.9 in D 3.1 in L 6.3 in
Limited Louis Vuitton Mini HL Speedy Bag Comme des Garçons Multi-handle + Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
limited collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Comme des Garçons, released only in Japan back in 2008
Louis Vuitton Monogram Boit A Tout Jewerly Mini Trunk Box Case 861180
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Approximate SizeWx22cm(8.7inch) Hx9cm(3.5inch) Dx14cm(5.5inch) Handle Drop / Strap DropHandle Drop : 3cm(1.2inch) / Strap Drop : - EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Include...
Louis Vuitton For UNICEF DouDou Mini Teddy Bear Watercolors Print NEW With Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Part of the Louis Vuitton for Unicef partnership, this soft Doudou Louis toy is a warm and
Louis Vuitton Black Box Epi Noir Mini Boite Leather 207378 Coin Change Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code:MI0091 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 3.25" Width: 3" Height: 1" Button Clasp works well. Signs of Wear: Exterior and interior show light to no wear. May show ...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Virgil Abloh 2005 & 2020 Teddy Bear DouDou NEW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
The teddy was originally designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton's Men's Spring-Summer 2005
Louis Vuitton Mini Trunk Damier Canvas Travel Jewelry Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous mini trunk was made by Louis Vuitton in 2004, but is new in box, never used. So hard
New in Box Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Stickers Mini Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition custom order travel stickers mini backpack. Monogram signature canvas
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Black Mini Sac Plat with Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition petit sac in black leather with oversize powder pink logo inlay. Gold
Louis Vuitton Silver Metallic Lockit Mini Handbag Keychain Bag Charm in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Louis Vuitton lovers delight at this fun and whimsical mini Louis Vuitton Lockit
Louis Vuitton Gold Gray Malle Mini Desk Table Decorative Trunk in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Gold Gray Malle Mini Desk Table Decorative Trunk in Box Metal Gold tone Measures 4.5
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Gold Mini Small Men's Women's Travel Storage Case in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Gold Mini Small Men's Women's Travel Storage Case in Box Monogram Gold tone
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H 12 in W 11 in L 14 in
Incredibly rare Antique Louis Vuitton Top Hat Box Mini Cube Trunk Circa 1901
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Incredibly rare Louis Vuitton Tophat Trunk with provenance from Louis Vuitton dating it to 1901
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Ring Box Mini Trunk Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
This is an authentic LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Ring Box Mini Trunk Case. The case has a lid that
Mini ’Malle Chapeaux’ Louis Vuitton Trinket Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A very stylish trinket box modelled as a miniature ladies ‘Malle Chapeaux’ (hat box) circa 1895, in
Metal
Hermes Birkin 30 Bag Rose Poupre Pink Ostrich Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 30 Rose Poupre in rare ostrich. Vivid pop all grown up pink with purple undertone to carry you all the way through fall / winter! Fresh with Pallad...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
Classic Louis Vuitton Iconic Monogram Cell Phone Case or Holder
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tustin, CA
Iconic and stylish Louis Vuitton monogram coated canvas cell phone case or holder in classic brown will cover and protect your phone in style. Includes the original box. Exterior o...
$4,319Sale Price|20% Off
H 7.5 in W 3.5 in L 13.5 in
Limited Edition Chanel Maxi Grey Rain Jacket Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Chanel limited edition grey lambskin quilted maxi flap with silver tone hardware. Special edition with retractable rain jacket. Measurements: 13"L x 3"W x 7"H, shoulder drop, 10"/17"...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top stitch...
Pierre Balmain White Bodycon Dress
By Balmain, Pierre Balmain
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous white body conscious bandage dress from Pierre Balmain. It has long sleeves, a square cut neckline, and fabulous ribbed panels accentuating the waist and bust. It is unl...
New Badgley Mischka Couture Beaded Evening Dress Gown Sz 4
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Conroe, TX
Badgley Mischka Gown Brand New with Tags Shell: 100% Silk Lining: 100% Polyester Sequined Neckline Flowing down one side and at back strap Zipper and Hook Closure Bust 36" Empire W...
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...
$29,920
H 4.5 in W 13.25 in D 7.5 in
Chanel Black Vanity Case Limited Edition Rare Home Decor Cosmetic Jewelry Box
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Limited Edition Pearl Lambskin Quilted Leather Rare Jewelry Box Vanity Case Home Decor Gold hardware Quilted Lambskin leather CC studded pearl drawer knob Features removable ...
$4,550
H 8.3 in D 6.7 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019. The iconic speedy was first introduced in the 1930's and was designed as an alternative for the larg...
Gianni Versace Leather and Lace Dress
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather and lace dress by Gianni Versace. It has flower pattern lace cap sleeve semi fitted bodice and around the hem. The leather skirt portion has a subtle A lin...
Vuitton XxL Alma Handbag Yellow Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Alma Handbag yellow Epi Leather rare and collectible xxl size. The bag is in new condition, protective plastic still on the feet.The handles measure 3.5 inches. The bag...
Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Dewdrop Roses One of a Kind Poussiere Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an extraordinary one of a kind Hermes Birkin 35 HSS bag featured in unicorn Poussiere. Exquisite neutral no longer produced Poussiere porosus crocodile appliqued w...
Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Exceptional Piece - Chanel Lion Head Pearl & Leather Evening Bag Black, round shaped evening bag crafted from lambskin leather designed with iconic diamond quilting. Featuring over...
$22,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in D 2 in
Chanel 2014 Electric Blue Patent Leather Quilted Retractable Frame Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel electric blue quilted patent leather clutch with rectangle metal frame Year: 2014 Metallic blue cc logo Satin interior lining Zippered back pocket 10.5" W x 5.5" H x 2" D Ma...
New Louis Vuitton Fornasetti Speedy 25 Bandouliere Bag with Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. Sold out worldwide speedy bandouliere 25 cm in printed patent leather, gold metal hardware an...
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.