Louis Vuitton Monogram Montsouris Backpack PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton brown monogram Montsouris Pm backpack. Features brown monogram canvas with leather trim, front zippered pouch, top string closure with buckle front flap, the ...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas MONTSOURIS MM Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Montsouris MM NM backpack in Monogram coated canvas (100%) with natural cowhide-leather trim (100%). Named after Montsouris Park in Paris, this luxury Lo...
Unavailable
H 12 in W 9 in D 5.5 in
Louis Vuitton Montsouris NM Backpack Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 12", Width 9", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 10-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris NM Backpack Monogram Canvas ...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Montsouris Backpack PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Louis Vuitton monogram Montsouris backpack Pm. Features monogram canvas with leather trim, front zippered pouch, top string closure with buckle front flap, the i...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Montsouris PM Backpack 862437
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP4157 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10" Width: 4" Height: 12" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessor...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Montsouris PM Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic This stylish backpack is crafted of classic Louis Vuitton monogram on coated canvas in brown. It features a front zipper pocket, a vachetta leather trim, rolled vache...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Montsouris PM Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Montsouris PM with - Brass-tone hardware - Tan Vachetta leather trim - Single rolled top metal handle - Dual flat shoulder straps ...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Darkening, scuffs and watermarks on straps and leather trims, wear on exterior wax edges, slight discoloration in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No A...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris PM in monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dublin, IE
Montsouris PM in monogram canvas with vachetta leather base and details, adjustable canvas straps and golden brass tone hardware. 1 front zip pocket. Drawstring and buckle closure. B...
Louis Vuitton Black Montsouris PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Nicosia, CY
Black Monogram coated canvas and cowhide leather Cowhide leather trim Textile lining Gold-colour hardware Leather handle for hand carry 2 adjustable leather straps (length: min. 77 c...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor wear and creasing on exterior, wear and small marks in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Light creasing on exterior, minor wear on base corners, underneath flap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Charms, Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Han...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor wear on base corners, creasing on exterior, scuffs on leather trims, handle and straps. Light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. A...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Creasing on exterior, wear on base corners and in interior. Marks and scuffs on handle, flap closure and charm, scratches and discoloration on hardware. Accesso...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor wear on base corners, creasing on closure trim and drawstrings, moderate glitter and marks in interior, scratches n hardware. Accessorie...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Creasing on rear near base, heavy darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims, handle and straps. Wear underneath flap and in interior,...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Slight creasing on exterior, moderate darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims, handles and straps. Wear underneath flap and in interior, scratch...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing on exterior, heavy darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims and straps, peeling and splitting on handle and strap wax edges...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Moderate odor in interior. Moderate darkening, scuffs, wear and watermarks on base, leather trims, handle and straps, splitting on closure trim wax edges. Loose thre...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Moderate odor in interior. Moderate darkening, scuffs, wear and watermarks on base, leather trims, handle and straps, splitting on closure trim wax edges. Loose thre...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Good. Odor in interior. Ceasing on exterior, moderate darkening, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims, handle and straps. Wear on drawstring and flap closure, stains in ...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing and wear on exterior, heavy darkening, scuffs, wear and watermarks on leather trims, handle and straps, cracking on strap bases. Moderate ...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Wear on base corners, creasing on exterior, moderate darkening, wear and scuffs on leather trims, handle and straps. Discoloration and moderate sta...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Outlet. Odor in interior. Creasing on exterior, heavy wear, darkening, scuffs and water stains on leather trims, handle and straps, splitting on strap base wax edges. Wear...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris Backpack Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Fair. Odor in interior. Creasing and wear on exterior, heavy darkening, scuffs, wear and watermarks on leather trims, handle and straps, cracking on strap bases. Moderate ...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris PM Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Montsouris PM with - Brass-tone hardware - Tan Vachetta leather trim - Single rolled top metal handle - Dual flat shoulder straps ...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 12", Width 10", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leat...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 11.5", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 13-15" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empre...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 12", Width 10", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leat...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 12", Width 10", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leat...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 12", Width 9", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empre...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 12", Width 9.5", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 15-18" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leath...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 12", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 11.5", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14.5-16.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Lea...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms, Box, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 12", Width 10", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 11", Width 9", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empre...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 12", Width 10", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empr...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms, Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 11", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Em...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 11", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Creasing on exterior, minor wear and scuffs on leather trims, handle and straps, cracking on closure trim wax edges. Small marks underneath flap and in interior...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 12", Width 9.5", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 10-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Mo...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM Exteri
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 11", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Emprein...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 11", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Odor in interior. Minor peeling and wear on base corners, marks underneath flap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 1...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2", Height 11", Width 9", Depth 6", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Creasing on exterior, minor wear on base corners and handles. Marks and discoloration in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Charms Measurements: Hand...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Moderate darkening, scuffs, wear and watermarks on leather trims and straps, cracking on drawstring wax edges. Minor wear underneath flap and in interior, scrat...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Wear on base corners, minor wear, scuffs and creasing leather trims, handle and straps. Wear and marks underneath flap and in interior, scratc...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Light odor in interior. Light wear on base corners, minor wear and marks on handle, staps and in interior. Creasing on straps, scratches on hardware. Accessories: D...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Marketplace Only. Odor in interior. Missing closure trim and hardware. Wear on base corners, creasing on exterior, minor creasing and wear on leather trims, straps and han...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris NM Backpack Monogram Canvas with Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 1.5", Height 12", Width 9", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 10-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris NM Backpack Monogram Canvas with Lea...
Louis Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 12", Width 10", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 14-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Montsouris Backpack NM Monogram Empreinte Leat...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Discovery Backpack PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Experience luxury and sophistication with the Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Discovery Backpack PM. Crafted with black coated canvas and leather trim, this backpack features silver-t...
Louis Vuitton Boshore Bag Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
Material/Color: Canvas Monogram; Dimensions: 30 x 36 x 13 cm (width x height x depth); Golden accessories; Two front zip pockets; Front flap; buckle closure; drawstring closure; Adju...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas PETITE BOITE CHAPEAU Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Boîte Chapeau is a modern reinterpretation of the House’s iconic hatbox, crafted in classic coated Monogram canvas with natural cowhide leath...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Titanium Backpack PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Titanium Backpack PM combines durable titanium grey coated canvas with vachetta leather trim for a sophisticated, modern look. Designed for everyday use, i...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas SPEEDY 35 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 is a timeless icon that blends heritage design with everyday practicality. Crafted from brown and olive green monogram canvas, it features...
$1,768
H 14.38 in W 1.58 in L 14.18 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sac a Dos Bosphore Backpack Bag in Brown Coated Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Bold, functional, and unmistakably iconic, this Louis Vuitton Sac à Dos Bosphore backpack showcases the House’s signature brown Monogram coated canvas in a spacious, utility-driven s...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas BOETIE MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Boétie MM bag is crafted from iconic Monogram canvas in a classic brown/ébène, offering a timeless and versatile look. The softly structured silhoue...
LOUIS VUITTON Caramel brown Monogram canvas MANHATTAN NM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Manhattan NM bag in classic Monogram canvas and Caramel brown leather combines timeless elegance with utilitarian detail. It features structured fla...
$1,356
H 9.65 in W 8.86 in D 4.34 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Looping MM Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6052 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Looping MM Type: Shoulder Serial Numbe...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas PALM SPRINGS PM Backpack Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Pochette Métis shoulder bag is crafted from luxurious black Monogram Empreinte leather, offering a refined, embossed finish with timeless appeal. De...
Louis Vuitton Metis Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amman, JO
Louis Vuitton Metis Hobo shoulder bag Timeless and effortlessly elegant, this Louis Vuitton Métis Hobo bag is crafted in the house’s iconic Monogram canvas with luxurious natural l...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Discovery PM Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
$2,892
H 17.3 in W 4.9 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton Christopher Backpack Brown Black Lv Logo Monogram Travel Carry On
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
- Brown monogram exterior - Stud and drawstring closure - 2 side pockets Condition: The backpack is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( ...
Louis Vuitton 1997 Monogram Canvas Montsouris GM Backpack
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Expertly crafted in France, the Louis Vuitton Vintage Montsouris GM Backpack is the perfect blend of luxury and functionality. Made with the iconic brown Monogram coated canvas and l...
Louis Vuitton Montsouris Monogram Canvas Backpack MM Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Montsouris Backpack MM (medium size). Features brown monogram canvas with leather trim, front zippered pouch, top string closure with buckle front fl...
Louis Vuitton Bosphore Backpack Monogram Canvas Rucksack Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Condition: Normal wear, hardware scratches, corner wear, minor surface scratches/creases, interior small stains. Accessories: No Accessories size: Width:32cm,height:40cm Designer:...
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 backpacks do more than carry our books, notebooks, electronic devices and other possessions to and fro. They are also a reflection of personal taste and style. Whether it’s an understated solid color — black backpacks will remain forever timeless — or it’s emblazoned with a dazzling graphic pattern or an iconic fashion house’s logo, a backpack makes a statement.
In 1908, decades before the JanSports and Eastpaks of the world materialized, Norwegian Ole Bergan crafted the first backpack, whittling and shaping a juniper branch to support a robust canvas rucksack on his back. Twenty-five years later, the patent on Bergan’s wildly convenient and functional accessory expired, and backpacks became popular with hikers, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts as other designers and companies scrambled to develop their own iterations. During the late 1930s, the first zippered backpack appeared — for students, it was a significant improvement over carrying their books with a leather belt.
Some designer backpacks are sleek and sporty, while others attract attention with flashy brass hardware and a textured exterior flap. While the innumerable handbag lovers of our modern times continue to gravitate toward iconic labels — classic bags still rule — today’s shoppers are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Backpacks designed by universally renowned brands such as Gucci, Dior and Burberry are similarly alluring when it comes to finding the perfect carryall.
Heavy-duty nylon backpacks or those made with polyester are likely the most common, but many alternatives can be found in canvas, leather and suede. The best backpack for you might be one that is modest in size and discreet, and thus ideal for carrying a few items. If that sounds like what you need, explore crossbody bags and messenger bags, as they’re a bit easier to access and you don’t have to remove the bag to get to its contents. Others may seek a bag that is spacious enough to fit all of the supplies for an overnight hike, in which case, a sturdy, structured backpack might be a better fit.
Whether it is for fashion, function or both, there is a backpack suited to every individual. Find yours in the extensive collection of vintage and designer backpacks on 1stDibs.
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.
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