LOUIS VUITTON Monogram set jacket and skirt vintage famous
By Louis Vuitton
Located in CACHAN, FR
LOUIS VUITTON Tailor set consisting of a jacket and a mini skirt. LV logo monogram motifs. Very
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram set jacket and skirt vintage famous
By Louis Vuitton
Located in CACHAN, FR
LOUIS VUITTON Tailor set consisting of a jacket and a mini skirt. LV logo monogram motifs. Very
LOUIS VUITTON 100% silk green Damier Check Jacquard monogram pajama shirt FR36 S
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 100% silk purple green Damier Check Jacquard monogram pajama shirt FR36 S Reference
$761
Size: 16 (XL, Plus 0x)
Louis Vuitton Men's XL Monogram Logo Swim Trunk Shorts Bathing Suit lmlv1028
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 20" Width: .5" Height: 10.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A) Size: XL Men's Signs of Wear: Leg Opening: 10" Exterior: Excellent In...
Unavailable
Size: 16 (XL, Plus 0x)
Louis Vuitton Dark Grey Monogram Logo Trunks Bathing Suit 226169 Shorts
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) Mens Large or Womens XL Measurements: Waist: 15.5" (elastic) Inseam: 2" Outseam: 9" Leg Opening: 11" Front Rise: 9.5" Back ...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogrammed Suit Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful and well preserved Louis Vuitton hard sided suit case. Monogrammed canvas with
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogrammed Suit or Shoe Case
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful and well preserved Louis Vuitton hard sided suit or shoe case. Monogrammed canvas
Brass
Louis Vuitton Blue Logo Monogram Nylon Active Set Sz34/38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Krakow, PL
Louis Vuitton Monogram print, adding a touch of luxury to your activewear collection. The body-hugging
LOUIS VUITTON 2018 blue LV monogram cotton velour zip up track jacket XL
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2018 blue LV monogram cotton velour zip up track jacket XL Reference: TGAS/C01738
Louis Vuitton Size 36 Navy Mahina Monogram One-Piece Bathing Swim Suit 1112lv62
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA36929 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: .3" Height: 23" Size: 36 OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Pouch, Receipt...
L.Vuitton Brown Monogram Print Hard Suit Case, Circa 1948
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage classic "Alzer" hard suit case with brown/tan monogram print by Louis Vuitton
L.Vuitton Brown Monogram Hard Back/Trunk Suit Case, Circa 1948
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage classic "Alzer" hard suit case with brown/tan monogram print by Louis Vuitton
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogrammed Suit Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful and well preserved Louis Vuitton hard sided suit case. Monogrammed canvas with
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogrammed Suit Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful and well preserved Louis Vuitton hard sided suit case. Monogrammed canvas with
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogrammed Suit Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very beautiful and well preserved Louis Vuitton hard sided suit case. Monogrammed canvas with
Brass
Louis Vuitton Blue Logo Monogram Nylon Active Wear Set S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton's activewear set comes carefully tailored using quality materials for the right fit
Louis Vuitton Kabul Garment Suit Cover Monogram Canvas Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Kabul Garment Cover travel Boston bag in monogram canvas. This gorgeous garment cover
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Portable Bandouliere Garment Suit Travel Bag - bro
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Baarn, NL
This is the Louis Vuitton Portable Bandouliere Garment Travel Bag, very handy! Unfolded this bag
Yohji Yamamoto Wrap and Drape Silk Jacket Top
By Yohji Yamamoto
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous jacket/shirt in black silk by Yohji Yamamoto. It has a shirt collar which closes with a front button tab at the neck, long sleeves with 2 button cuffs and a pocket on one...
Gianni Versace Leather Lace up Dress S/S 2002
By Gianni Versace
Located in Water Mill, NY
An extraordinary and collectible supple black leather dress from Gianni Versace. This has all of the couture details Versace is known for- a fine fringe hem, laser perforated leather...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
RARE Gucci by Tom Ford S/S 2003 Pink Embroidered Kimono Clutch Bag Purse
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
EXTREMELY RARE „KIMONO“ Bag by TOM FORD for GUCCI SS 2003 Very rare and exclusive GUCCI signature piece Collector's Item! Pink frayed, layered silk Black hand-embroidery Mat black t...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 38
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Burgundy Red Wet-Look Strappy Runway Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Divine wet-look effect dress, crafted from a shiny, red satin material from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/ Summer 1999 Collection. Featuring square neck-line, fully adjustable shoul...
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...
Giuseppe Di Morabito 2000s “Naked” Strapless Mini Dress Covered w/Crystals
By Giuseppe Zanotti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully embellished with sparkling crystals, this Giuseppe Di Morabito strapless mini dress is a shining example of the ever-popular "naked dress" that evolves with the trends of every...
Alexander McQueen New Fur Jacket 'ESHU' A/W 2000
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible rare black, shiny, soft, silky goat fur jacket from Alexander McQueen's F/W 2000 Eshu collection. It has a standup collar, V neckline, front fur hook closures and is li...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
$5,665
Size: FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10 - US 6
Dolce & Gabbana black silk spandex and leather lace up dress, ss 2003
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in London, GB
Dolce & Gabbana; black silk spandex figure hugging evening dress. - Lambskin leather grommet trim - Open on both sides with lace up fastenings - Invisible side zip closure ...
Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2015 Runway Leather & Fox Fur Belted Jacket Coat
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Naples, FL
Roberto Cavalli Pre-Fall 2015 Runway Leather & Fox Fur Belted Jacket Coat Size IT 42 Excellent Condition
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sheer Bronze Gold Knit Mini Dress 1999 2000
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Berlin, BE
Christian Dior by John Galliano Fall 1999/ 2000 Extremely sexy dress by John Galliano for Dior - a dress that transcends mere fabric to become an emblem of audacious elegance. This...
Roberto Cavalli Astrological Print Silk Halter Dress with Chain Straps, FW 2003
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in London, GB
This Roberto Cavalli silk dress features a halter neckline with gold chain straps. The fabric showcases a rich brown base with intricate astrological-themed prints, including constel...
S/S 2001 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway Sheer Black Backless Sequin Gown
By Donatella Versace, Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Gianni Versace gown from the Spring/Summer 2001 collection by Donatella Versace is crafted from sheer black jersey. The backless silhouette features a draped front, ruched detai...
Dolce & Gabbana Black Dress 2005
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Eivissa, ES
This stunning Dolce & Gabbana dress from the 2003 collection perfectly embodies the brand’s bold and sensual aesthetic. Crafted from luxurious black fabric, the dress features a st...
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.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.