2003 Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Porte Tresor Black Multicolor Wallet
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The 2003 Takashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton Porte Tresor Black Multicolor Wallet represents a stunning fusion of art and luxury fashion, embodying the visionary collaboration between t...
Louis Vuitton 2003 LV Ceinture T70 Murakami White Canvas Monogram Belt S 28in
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton belt by Murakami circa 2003 in white Monogram coated canvas with multicolored LV "icons" pattern, closure with a gold metal pin buckle.
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Nano Speedy bag 2003 limited edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) Multicolored and black 'Murakami' monogram canvas Nano Speedy bag with natural leather, golden brass, and a padlock with its keys.
LOUIS VUITTON by Marc Jacobs x Murakami 2003 Monogram Multicolore Speedy 30 Bag
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Multicolor Monogram 30 Speedy Bag Designed by Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2003 collection in collaboration with the world famous artis...
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H 9.45 in W 7.09 in L 17.72 in
Rare 2003 Louis Vuitton x Murakami White Monogram Multicolore Keepall 45 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
The iconic original release of the Takashi Murakami and Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore Keepall 45 Bag in white. Still in its original condition. Slight yellowing on the two front...
Louis Vuitton Murakami Multicolor Monogram Eye Love You Sac Retro GM (2003) RARE
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Designed by Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton with creative director Marc Jacobs in 2003.
Louis Vuitton 2003 Limited Murakami Pink Cherry Blossom Sac Retro Handbag
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Lake Park, FL
Louis Vuitton Murakami cherry blossom Sac Retro bag was released in spring/summer 2003 by collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami.
Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Murakami Multiple colors Monogram Bag, 2003
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Louis Vuitton limited edition monogram bag. Created in collaboration with Takashi Murakami. Material: coated canvas Lining: fabric. Date code: Condition: very good. Measu...
2003 Louis Vuitton X Takashi Murakami Dalmatian shoulderbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
2003 Louis Vuitton X Takashi Murakami Dalmatian shoulderbag This rare Louis Vuitton shoulder bag from 2003 is one of the most distinctive pieces from the collaboration between the ho...
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H 5 in D 2 in L 9 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Pochette Bag, 2003
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Black Multicolor Pochette Bag, 2003.
Louis Vuitton X Takashi Murakami Limited Edition Luck It Bracelet, 2003.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton X Takashi Murakami Limited Edition Luck It Bracelet, 2003.
Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami Papillon bag
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Takashi Murakami Papillon bag A cherry blossom monogram papillon by Takashi Murakami LOUIS VUITTON, 2003
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H 4.34 in W 8.27 in
LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Takashi Murakami white multicolour monogram Ansoritto wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Takashi Murakami white multicolour monogram Ansoritto wallet Reference: TGAS/C00001 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Collection: 2003 Material: Canv...
Louis Vuitton Black Boulogne Multi Murakami Shoulder Bag - GHW - 2003
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Black Boulogne Multi Murakami Shoulder Bag - GHW - 2003.
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H 9 in D 8 in L 12 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Speedy 30 Bag, 2003
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Speedy 30 Bag, 2003.
LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Takashi Murakami white multicolour monogram Ansoritto wallet
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Takashi Murakami white multicolour monogram Ansoritto wallet Reference: TGAS/C00001 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Model: Takashi Murakami Ansoritto Co...
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Murakami Panda Onion Head 100% silk LV pink scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Murakami Panda Onion Head 100% silk LV pink scarf Reference: ANWU/A00579 Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Silk Color: Pink Pattern: Floral Made in: Italy ...
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Murakami Panda Onion Head 100% silk LV pink scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Murakami Panda Onion Head 100% silk LV pink scarf Reference: ANWU/A00579 Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Silk Color: Pink, White Pattern: Floral Made in: Italy...
Vintage Louis Vuitton 2003 Coloured Monogram Pochette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami 2003 black pochette bag.
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H 5 in D 2 in L 9 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Pochette Bag, 2003.
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Pochette Bag, 2003.
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H 8 in D 3 in L 10 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Sologne Bag, 2003
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Sologne Crossbody Bag, 2003.
Louis Vuitton Murakami Multicolor Monogram Flower Pin Brooch, Circa 2003
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Geneva, CH
We all know how important a little detail for an outfit can be ! This Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton brooch will be the icing on the cake for so many looks ! Made of white lamina...
LOUIS VUITTON X Takashi Murakami 2003 Exotic Cherry Blossom LV Logo Hand Bag
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Evening Bag From a special limited edition designed by Marc Jacobs & Artist Takashi Murakami Details: A Louis Vuitton signature piece that will last yo...
LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Takashi Murakami white multicolour monogram Ansoritto wallet
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2003 Takashi Murakami white multicolour monogram Ansoritto wallet Reference: TGAS/C00001 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Model: Takashi Murakami Ansoritto Co...
Louis Vuitton Vintage 2003 White Pochette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami 2003 white pochette bag.
Louis Vuitton Murakami White Multicolor Monogram Belt 2003 (80/32)
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This Louis Vuitton belt is from the 2003 collection and is made of coated canvas. The belt features white coated canvas with multicolour monogram, gold Tony buckle and red leather tr...
Louis Vuitton Murakami Cherry Blossom Sac Retro Bag (2003)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This handbag is made of classic Louis Vuitton monogram, printed with artwork by Takashi Murakami of smiling cherry blossom faces on coated canvas. This bag features pyramid cone stud...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cherry Blossom Papillon 30 Bag Murakami 2003
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The classic rounded shape with two straps are supposed to take the form and spirit of the butterfly (Papillon in French). The Louis Vuitton Cherry Blossom Monogram Canvas is a limit...
Louis Vuitton Murakami Black Monogram Multicolor Alma PM Handbag (2003)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
The Japanese pop artist Takashi Murakami worked to revamp the traditional monogram toile and give it a splash of colour. He created a new vibrant canvas with 33 colours on as seen in...
Collectible 2003 Louis Vuitton Retro "Eye Love You" Bag by Murakami
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Collectible bag from Louis Vuitton "Eye Love You" from the collaboration between Marc Jacobs & Murakami Bag used but in good condition, some small signs of wear. ...
Louis Vuitton Murakami Multicolor Monogram Flower Brooch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Multicolor monogram flower brooch by Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton 2003 Ivory laminated plastic Multicolored LV monogram print throughout Silver-metal pin closure on the back ...
Louis Vuitton Multicolor Monogram Canvas Dalmatian Sac Rabat Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The multicolor monogram was created by the Japanese designer Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton in 2003. The monogram canvas, paired with Dalmatian printed calf hair, adds a unique t...
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.
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.