Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Lin Josephine PM Strap Speedy Bandouliere 206lvs29
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI1022 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 5" Height: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19.5" Handle Drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or ...
Louis Vuitton Charcoal Black Monogram Mini Lin Josephine PM Speedy Boston
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0065 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 7.5" Handle Drop: 6.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories:...
Louis Vuitton White Clear Epi Plage Mini Lagoon Bay Tote 248lvs212
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0012 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 4" Height: 8" Handle Drop: 5.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exterio...
Louis Vuitton Khaki Olive Monogram Mini Lin Josephine Speedy Boston 860275
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Sepia Monogram Idylle Mini Lin Neverfull MM Tote 14LV1104
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA 0162 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 16 " Width: 6 " Height: 10.5 " Shoulder Handle Drop: 9 " OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wea...
Louis Vuitton Grey Monogram Mini Lin Ballad Hobo Shoulder Bag 1019lv14
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SA0162 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 9" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of W...
Louis Vuitton Metallic Monogram Python Petit Sac Plat Mini Crossbody 74lv225s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: France Measurements: Length: 5.5" Width: 2" Height: 6.6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20" Handle Drop: 2.5" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 o...
Louis Vuitton Blue Monogram Velvet Match Speedy 20 Bandouliere Mini 68lk523s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.2" Width: 4.5" Height: 6" Shoulder Handle Drop: 18.5"-21" Handle Drop: 2.75" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( ...
Louis Vuitton Grey Monogram Mini Lin Besace Angele 2way Bag 105lv11
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SR2088 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: .75" Height: 13" Shoulder Handle Drop: 18"-20" Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/...
Louis Vuitton Burgundy Monogram Mini Lin Josephine GM Speedy Boston 5LV92
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: France Made In: VI0032 Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 9.5" Handle Drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Dust Bag ...
Louis Vuitton Grey Monogram Mini Lin Marie Speedy Boston Bag 0LV124
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0621 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 4.5 " Height: 9 " Handle Drop: 5.5 " OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Accessories: None S...
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux Monogram Mini Lin Josephine GM Boston Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0091 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 9.5" Handle Drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterio...
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux Monogram Mini Lin Josephine GM Boston Bag 861329
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI 0032 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 6" Height: 9" Handle Drop: 6" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterio...
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux Monogram Mini Lin Josephine PM Boston Speedy 1130lv9
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0042 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 5.5" Height: 7.5" Handle Drop: 6.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear...
Louis Vuitton Rare Monogram Trousse Toilette 18 Mini Cosmetic Toiletry 127lv19
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 2.2" Height: 4.75" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Very Minor Marks Interior: Very Minor ...
Louis Vuitton Discontinued Black Epi Leather Mini Papillon Pochette Wristlet 125
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI1926 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2.1" Height: 2.5" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: E...
Louis Vuitton Grey Monogram Mini Lin Marie Speedy Boston Bag 23LV104
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0621 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 4.5 " Height: 9 " Handle Drop: 5.5 " OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Accessories: None S...
Louis Vuitton Metallic Gold Mini Monogram Shine Mckenna Chain Bag 6LV424C
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH0092 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2" Height: 6" Handle Drop: 6" OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wear: Ext...
Louis Vuitton Beige Monogram Mini Lin Besace Mary Kate Messenger 25lk427s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0064 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 3.2" Height: 11" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20" OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of W...
Louis Vuitton Limited Monogram Rose Mini Lin Trapeze PM Speedy 45lz428s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH1015 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 5.2" Height: 6" Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Dust Bag...
Louis Vuitton Rare 2023 Puffer Pillow Palm Spring Mini Backpack 1LVJ1020
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 3" Height: 9 " Shoulder Straps: 35" Handle Drop: 1.5 " OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accesso...
Louis Vuitton Murakami White Multicolor Monogram Mini Speedy HL Nano 1LV73K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.5" Width: 3 " Height: 4.5" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: None Signs of Wear: Exterio...
Louis Vuitton Grey Monogram Denim Mini Lin Neverfull MM Tote 2LVS61K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SA1132 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12.5" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Accessories: Du...
Louis Vuitton Pink Monogram Mini Lin Trapeze PM Speedy Boston 1LV223s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: TH1025 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 5" Height: 6.2" Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: ...
Louis Vuitton Murakami White Multicolor Monogram Mini Speedy HL Nano 3LK810K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: N/A Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.5" Width: 2.5" Height: 4.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: " Handle Drop: 2.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 o...
Louis Vuitton Olive Khaki Monogram Mini Lin Alma Haute Bag Tall 4LV1113
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Olive Khaki Monogram Mini Lin Alma Haute Bag Tall 4LV1113 Date Code/Serial Number: AR1001 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 4" Height: 13" Handle Dr...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Rose Mini Lin Trapeze PM Speedy Boston Bag 1LV0308
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Rose Mini Lin Trapeze PM Speedy Boston Bag 1LV0308 Date Code/Serial Number: TH1015 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 5" Height: 6.5" Handle D...
Louis Vuitton Navy Blue Monogram Mini Lin Josephine GM Boston Speedy s214lv82
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Navy Blue Monogram Mini Lin Josephine GM Boston Speedy s214lv82 Date Code/Serial Number: VI1012 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 6.5" Height: 9" Hand...
Louis Vuitton Olive Khaki Monogram Mini Lin Alma Haute Bag Tall 3LVL1223
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Olive Khaki Monogram Mini Lin Alma Haute Bag Tall 3LVL1223 Date Code/Serial Number: AR1001 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 4" Height: 13" Handle D...
Louis Vuitton Blue Encre Grey Monogram Mini Lin Speedy Bandouliere 30 329slk99
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Blue Encre Grey Monogram Mini Lin Speedy Bandouliere 30 329slk99 Date Code/Serial Number: TH5009 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 7" Height: 8.5" Sho...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Blue Monogram Mini Lin Romance Hobo Bag 25lk311s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Blue Monogram Mini Lin Romance Hobo Bag 25lk311s Date Code/Serial Number: AR1170 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 5" Height: 12" Handle ...
Louis Vuitton Grey x Navy Monogram Mini Lin Juliette MM Crossbody Favorite
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Grey x Navy Monogram Mini Lin Juliette MM Crossbody Favorite 27lv127s Date Code/Serial Number: TH0030 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 1.5" Height: ...
Louis Vuitton Grey Monogram Mini Lin Manon MM Hobo Idylle Artsy s214lv76
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Grey Monogram Mini Lin Manon MM Hobo Idylle Artsy s214lv76 Date Code/Serial Number: DU2008 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 2" Height: 10" Shoulde...
Louis Vuitton Rare Navy Monogram Mini Lin Juliette MM Crossbody Bag 112lv35
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Rare Navy Monogram Mini Lin Juliette MM Crossbody Bag 112lv35 Date Code/Serial Number: TH0192 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 1.6" Height: 4.2" Sho...
Louis Vuitton Grey Olive Monogram Mini Lin Josephine GM Speedy Boston 118lv29
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Grey Olive Monogram Mini Lin Josephine GM Speedy Boston 118lv29 Date Code/Serial Number: SR0061 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 6.5" Height: 9.5" Ha...
Louis Vuitton Navy x Grey Monogram Mini Lin Marie Boston Bag 4L27S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Navy x Grey Monogram Mini Lin Marie Boston Bag 4L27S Date Code/Serial Number: CA0060 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 6.5" Height: 8.5" Handle Drop: ...
Louis Vuitton Murakami Monogram Multicolor Blanc Mini Speedy HL with Strap s28lv
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Murakami Monogram Multicolor Blanc Mini Speedy HL with Strap s28lv16 Date Code/Serial Number: TH0044 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.5" Width: 3" Height: 4" ...
Louis Vuitton Grey Monogram Mini Lin Speedy Bandouliere 30 Boston with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Grey Monogram Mini Lin Speedy Bandouliere 30 Boston with Strap 9lk323s Date Code/Serial Number: MB1172 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11.5" Width: 7" Height: ...
Louis Vuitton Green/Brown Monogram Mini Lin Canvas and Leather Pumps 38.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic Make a chic style statement with these Louis Vuitton slingback pumps. They showcase sturdy heels and durable soles, perfect for your fashionable outings! Very Good ...
Louis Vuitton Taurillon Leather Tri-Color City Steamer Mini Bag France 2018.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Taurillon Leather Tri-Color City Steamer Mini Bag, France 2018.
LOUIS VUITTON Khaki Mini Lin Monogram Linen & Brown Calfskin Leather Vintage Lou
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Khaki Mini Lin Monogram Linen & Brown Calfskin Leather Vintage Louise Serial Number: VI 0032 Age (Circa): 2002 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) Gender...
LOUIS VUITTON blue cotton 2014 LEATHER TRIM DENIM MINI Dress 34 XXS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton 2014 sleeveless leather trim denim dress in blue cotton (98%) and elastane (2%). Opens with a zipper and a button on the front. Unlined. Has been worn an...
1991 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Leather Vintage Mini HL Speedy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Mini HL Speedy Xupes Reference: HB3866 Serial Number: TH0971 Age (Circa): 1991 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp...
LOUIS VUITTON Red Monogram Canvas and Burgundy Calfskin Leather Mini Lin Speedy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Red Monogram Canvas and Burgundy Calfskin Leather Mini Lin Speedy 30cm Bandoulière Serial Number: MB5009 Age (Circa): 2009 Accompanied By: Shoulder Strap Authenticity...
Louis Vuitton R20910 Bordeaux Monogram Mini Lin Small Ring Agenda PM 861224
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor marks (Inside) Light marks and rubbing in pocket Width (inch) : 4.13 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 10.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) :...
Louis Vuitton Green Khaki Monogram Mini Lin Anne Sophie Pochette Pouch 863400
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD+ CONDITION (7.25/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor marks and rubs (Inside) Minor marks (zipper) Zipper works properly Width (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 20 cm(approx) H...
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux Monogram Mini Lin Porte Monnaie Rond Coin Pouch Change
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) minor partially stains (zipper) Zipper works properly Width (inch) : 3.74 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 9.5 cm(approx) Height (inc...
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux Monogram Mini Lin Red Josephine PM Speedy Boston Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rubs mostly at corners (Inside) Some marks and rubs (zipper) Zipper works properly Width (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 27...
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux Monogram Mini Lin Key Chain Pochette Cles Keychain 862479
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) partially rubs on the bottom (Outside) partially stains (Inside) partially rubs (Inside) partially stains (zipper) Zipper works properly ...
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux Monogram Mini Lin Josephine GM with Strap Speedy 14LV712
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDIITON (7.5/10 or B+) Includes Strap (Outside) Minor rub on the leather parts, mostly at corners (Inside) Minor fading (zipper) Zipper works properly Width (inch...
Louis Vuitton Pink 872104 Monogram Mini Lin Diary Cover Agenda Pm Bordeaux
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 4.13 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 10.5 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 14 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 0.78 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 2 cm(ap...
Louis Vuitton Neverfull Ebene Idylle Mm 871291 Brown Monogram Mini Lin Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.4 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 29 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 17 cm(app...
Louis Vuitton Khaki Beige Monogram Mini Lin Josephine PM Speedy Boston Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub partially (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Minor rub on a part of handle Minor spot on a part of handle (Bottom) Minor rub...
Louis Vuitton Bordeaux Monogram Mini Lin Josephine GM Boston Speedy Large 861551
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub on the leather parts (Outside) Minor rub at the corner of the bottom (Inside) The liner benind the bottom part got uneven due to the...
Louis Vuitton Pink Monogram Mini Lin Trapeze GM Speedy Boston Bag 862977
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub partially (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Minor rub on a part of handle Minor crack on the edge of the handle Minor spot ...
Louis Vuitton Khaki Green Mini Lin Francoise 2way Folding Tote Bag 863316
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub on the edge of the upper parts (Outside) Noticeable discoloration partially (Shoulder) Minor rub on a part of shoulder strap (Botto...
Louis Vuitton Navy Blue Monogram Mini Lin Marie Speedy Boston Bag 862236
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor wrinkle on the back under parts Minor rub partially (Outside) Minor stain partially Minor discoloration on the upper parts (Ha...
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.
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 bag — Birkin, 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.
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.