$1,154Sale Price|20% Off
H 6.3 in W 9.06 in
Louis Vuitton New Wave Zip Pochette in Porcelain Blue Leather 2019
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
A Louis Vuitton New Wave Zip Pochette in Porcelain Blue leather with gold toned hardware. The
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Shoulder Bag Embroidered Monogram Denim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Limited edition Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag MM. Introduced in Spring-Summer 2019 season. The
Louis Vuitton New Wave MM Leopard Print Blu
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Louis Vuitton, modello New Wave nella misura MM, realizzata in pelle blu arricchita
Borsa a spalla Louis Vuitton New Wave MM Fragola
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Louis Vuitton, modello New Wave, misura MM, realizzata in pelle fuscis con hardware
Louis Vuitton Arizona Calfskin New Wave MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Arizona Calfskin New Wave MM SKU: Z149631 MSRP: 3050.00 USD Condition
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition New Wave Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Condition: very good Country of manufacture : Italy Collection : New Wave Material : denim canvas
Louis Vuitton Ecarlate Calfskin New Wave Chain Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Ecarlate Calfskin New Wave Chain Tote SKU: 140361 Condition: Pre-owned
Louis Vuitton Black Calfskin New Wave Hold Me Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black Calfskin New Wave Hold Me Top Handle Bag SKU: 149566 Condition
$3,106
H 5.32 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
Louis Vuitton Banane Yellow Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Multi-Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Banane Yellow Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Multi-Pochette Product Details Xupes
$2,130
H 5.32 in W 8.47 in D 2.17 in
LOUIS VUITTON Malibu Green Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Chain PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Malibu Green Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Chain PM Product Details Xupes Ref
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Red Quilted Leather New Wave Heart Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19"-24" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Dust Bag, Barcode, Care
New Louis Vuitton New Wave MM shoulder bag in Black quilted calf leather, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Crafted from soft, quilted calfskin leather, this New Wave chain bag comes
Louis Vuitton Black Leather Chain New Wave MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
First released in 2018 the New Wave collection of bags carries a design that mixes classic codes
Louis Vuitton Calfskin New Wave Camera Bag Smoothie Pink
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This camera bag is made of quilted calfskin leather in pink. It features a chain strap with a pink leather shoulder pad, edgy hardware with an aged gold metal finish, and strap zippe...
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote 2018
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote in Black with rainbow letters. Brand new and limited. Never used
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Shoulder Bag Embroidered Monogram Denim New
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag MM. Introduced in Spring-Summer 2019 season
LOUIS VUITTON Olive Quilted Leather New Wave Multi Pochette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOUIS VUITTON 'New Wave Multi Pochette' bag comes in a olive quilted cow hide leather featuring a
LOUIS VUITTON black leather NEW WAVE BUMBAG Belt Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton New Wave Bumbag Belt Bag in black quilted leather featuring gold-tone
Louis Vuitton Black Quilted Leather New Wave Bumbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black Quilted Leather New Wave Bumbag SKU: 120760 MSRP: 1980.00
Louis Vuitton White Calfskin New Wave Camera Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton White Calfskin Leather New Wave Bag. Camera bag with gold hardware. Nice crossbody
Louis Vuitton Calfskin Embroidered New Wave Chain MM Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
handle signed “Louis Vuitton,” edgy hardware with an aged gold finish, colorful patches and a sliding
Louis Vuitton Rose Freesia New Wave Chain Bag 59L26a
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 3" Height: 6.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11" and 20.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.5/10 o...
Louis Vuitton Rose Freesia New Wave Chain Bag 17lu82s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 3" Height: 6.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 11" and 20.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT+ CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or ...
Louis Vuitton Black Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Chain Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Black Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Chain Tote Brand- Louis Vuitton Model- New
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H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 2.37 in
Louis Vuitton Black Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Multi Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Black Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Multi Pochette Product Details Xupes Ref
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H 6.3 in W 10.04 in D 2.76 in
Louis Vuitton Black Quilted Calfskin Leather Patches New Wave Chain MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Black Quilted Calfskin Leather Patches New Wave Chain MM Brand- Louis Vuitton Model
Louis Vuitton Denim New Wave Dragonne Key Holder Bag Charm 16lv25
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Denim New Wave Dragonne Key Holder Bag Charm 16lv25 Date Code/Serial Number: M67797
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H 6.7 in W 8.27 in D 2.37 in
LOUIS VUITTON Black Chevron Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Camera Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Chevron Quilted Calfskin Leather New Wave Camera Bag Age (Circa): 2021
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H 5.52 in W 7.49 in D 1.97 in
2020 Louis Vuitton Black Chevron Quilted Calfskin New Wave Multi Pochette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Chevron Quilted Calfskin New Wave Multi Pochette Xupes Reference: HB4041
Louis Vuitton Blue Embroidered Monogram Denim New Wave MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Blue Embroidered Monogram Denim New Wave MM SKU: 144654 Condition: Pre
Louis Vuitton New Wave Bumbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Louis Vuitton New Wave Bumbag Made in France Black leather "New Wave" stitch detailing
Louis Vuitton New Wave Long Wallet Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Long Wallet Quilted Leather, crafted from pink quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather, crafted from red quilted leather, features
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather, crafted from red quilted leather, features
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM, crafted from pink quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM, crafted from pink quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather PM, crafted from blue quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather, crafted from black quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM, crafted from black quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather PM, crafted from black quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM, crafted from blue quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM, crafted from black quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM, crafted from black quilted leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Quilted Leather MM, crafted from red quilted leather
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H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 2 in
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Limited Edition Printed Quilted Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Limited Edition Printed Quilted Leather PM, crafted from pink
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H 5.5 in W 8.5 in D 2 in
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Limited Edition Printed Quilted Leather PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Limited Edition Printed Quilted Leather PM, crafted from pink
Louis Vuitton New Wave MM Black Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - New Wave MM Estimated Retail - $2,880.00 Style - Hand Bag
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H 6 in W 10 in D 2.5 in
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Limited Edition Patches Quilted Denim MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Bag Limited Edition Patches Quilted Denim MM crafted from blue
Louis Vuitton New Wave shoulder bag in hazelnut quilted calf leather, GHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
This Louis Vuitton New Wave Clutch Bag is crafted in hazelnut quilted calf leather Its golden metal
Louis Vuitton - New Wave Multi-Pochette Black Crossbody / Full Kit
By Louis Vuitton Supreme
Located in Sanford, FL
Louis Vuitton - New Wave Multi-Pochette Black Crossbody / Full Kit Description Smooth cowhide
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Black Quilted Tote Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Columbia, MO
Brand - Louis Vuitton Collection - New Wave Chain Estimated Retail - $2,680.00 Style - Tote
Louis Vuitton New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Drop 11-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 7", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 11-16" Designer: Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: White Interior
Louis Vuitton New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Louis Vuitton New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue Interior
Louis Vuitton New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Bumbag Quilted Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Blue
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Drop 10", Height 9", Width 13", Depth 5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
19.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather Exterior Material: Leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Louis Vuitton New Wave Camera Bag Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
2.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Camera Bag Quilted Leather Exterior
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Width 7.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 1", Strap Drop 19.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Width 7.5", Depth 1", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain Pochette Quilted
Louis Vuitton New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Wave Chain Tote Quilted Leather Exterior
John Galliano for Christian Dior Pink Silk Flower Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful blush pink silk dress with green and bright pink flowers by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It has ruched straps forming a front V, the skirt falls in gentle folds to ...
Christian Dior Vintage Sex And The City Pink Saddle Chain Satin Print Bag
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Jersey City, NJ
An exceptionally rare and highly collectible Christian Dior Saddle Bag, designed by John Galliano in the early 2000s. Crafted in printed canvas with tan leather trim, this model feat...
$1,200Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Beige Monogram Coated Canvas Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOUIS VUITTON Trio Pouch Reverse Monogram handbag comes in a brown signature monogram coated canvas leather featuring three different shapes and sizes rectangular, square and round, ...
Louis Vuitton Sunset Canvas Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Multicolor Monogram Sunset Coated Canvas Keepall 50 with silver hardware from 2021. This bag is lined with black fabric. It comes with a shoulder strap (16...
Louis Vuitton Illusion Leather Keepall 50 New in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Bandouliere is made from bull calfskin with a soft multicolored green. This bag is from the Virgil Abloh Illusion leather collection. Soft side and cabin...
Pierre Cardin 1960s Scarf Hem Dress
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible forest green silk maxi dress with red, orange, rust, blue and celery green dots by Pierre Cardin. The dress is sleeveless with a crew neck and attached by a point at mi...
$1,803
H 10.24 in W 12.6 in D 5.91 in
Louis Vuitton Retiro NM Monogram Coated Canvas 2 Way Shoulder Bag 2000s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
Louis Vuitton Retiro NM Monogram canvas 2way shoulder bag. The bag is made of monogram brown canvas with burgundy leather trim and gold toned hardware. The interior is lined with bur...
Hermès Horseshoe Birkin 25 cm Sellier Biscuit Craie Epsom Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Gorgeous Authentic Hermès Birkin Bag "Sellier Version" Made in France Stamp K Made of epsom leather and permabrass hardware (yellow gold tone but less bright) Colorway: Ouside i...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 20.00 Carat Fancy Intense Diamond Earring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Mind blowing perfect matching pair of Gia Certified Natural Fancy Intens...
Yellow Diamond
Louis Vuitton X Virgil Abloh Sac Plat Mirror L.E. Borsa a Mano
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsa firmata Louis Vuitton, modello Sac Plat, misura Gm, in edizione limitata in collaborazione con Virgil Abloh, collezione autunno/inverno 2021. Dotata di una chiusura centrale co...
Louis Vuitton Sunrise Pastel Onthego GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
The Sunrise Pastel theme gives Louis Vuitton’s On the go bag a bright fresh look . The House’s iconic Monogram canvas comes in a burst of soft, feminine colors for an eye-catching, u...
$12,144
H 29 in D 18 in L 35 in
Borsone A Mano Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 x Takashi Murakami Monogramouflage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Travel bag designed by Louis Vuitton, Speedy model, size 35, limited edition in collaboration with Takashi Murakami, Monogramouflage line. Made of military patterned and monogram can...
$39,683Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 54
Louis Vuitton Mink Fur Coat x Virgil Abloh White And Multicolor Fur
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Mink fur signed Louis Vuitton, limited edition fur in collaboration with Virgil Abloh. Made of white mink with multicolor LV logo. Zip closure, internally lined in canvas. Equipped w...
$1,657
Size: Recommended Size; UK 4-6
1999 Gianni Versace Couture Sparkly Pastel Pink Strapless Bustier Cocktail Dress
By Gianni Versace Couture, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in Sheffield, GB
A superbly crafted Gianni Versace Couture dress from 1999. Designed from a pastel pink linen with a silver metallic lamé textured finish, the dress has a hand stitched pleated ruffle...
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
Paco Rabanne Metal Disc Cocktail Dress
By Paco Rabanne
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rare Paco Rabanne Runway cocktail dress. Fit size 4 ** Dress weigh around 8lb
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.