New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Red Heart Clutch Belt Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition heart shape pink leather bag with logo silver and gold charms.
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Red Heart Clutch Belt Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition heart shape pink leather bag with logo silver and gold charms.
$560Sale Price|20% Off
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sarah Vernis Portofoyille Bi-fold wallet Rose Ballerine
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Wallet LOUIS VUITTON LV Monogram Verni Portofoyille Sarah Bi -fold Pink DETAILS Louis Vuitton Sarah vernis wallet in rose ballerine.
Vuitton New Name Tags Silk Bandeau
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton silk bandeau "name tags" design. Brand new in original box .
Louis Vuitton Color Blossom Mini Star Mother of Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Louis Vuitton Metal Purity: 18k Pink Gold Main Stone: Diamond Size: 6 (Stamped size 52) Condition: Excellent Accessories: Our Gift Box
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Louis Vuitton Color Blossom Mini Star Mother of Pearl Diamond Ring 18k Rose Gold
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Feasterville, PA
Brand: Louis Vuitton Metal Purity: 18k Pink Gold Main Stone: Diamond Size: 6 (Stamped size 52) Condition: Excellent Accessories: Our Gift Box
Diamond, Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
Vuitton Passport Vendome Xmas 22 NIB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Passport Cover in pink belongs to the Vivienne Holidays 2022 collection.
Vuitton Black Rabbit Logo Scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton black rabbit scarf with pink logo.
rare LOUIS VUITTON Vivienne Fashionista Tennis mink leather hardware bag charm
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON Vivienne Fashionista Tennis pink mink nude leather LV logo gold hardware bag charm Reference: TGAS/G00200 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: ...
LOUIS VUITTON 2022 Since 1964 Monogram silk cotton jacquard gold chain sweater
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2022 Since 1964 Monogram pink grey silk cotton jacquard gold chain sweater XS Reference: AAWC/A01768 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: Since 1854...
Vuitton New Blue Flower Silk Small Scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton silk flower scarf in pink and brown.
Vuitton Pencil Pouch Vendome Xmas 22 NIB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton Pencil map in pink belongs to the Vivienne Holidays 2022 collection.
rare LOUIS VUITTON genuine leather enlarged lattice lace print boxy top FR36 S
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON genuine leather pink enlarged lattice lace print boxy top FR36 S Reference: PYCN/A00142 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Material: Leather Color: Pink, B...
LOUIS VUITTON 2024 Monogram Preppy cream black velvet trim fitted blazer FR34 XS
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2024 Monogram Preppy cream pink black velvet trim fitted blazer FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A01679 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Material: Tweed Color: ...
LOUIS VUITTON 2018 Runway silk floral stripes pussybow tie-neck blouse FR36 S
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2018 Runway 100% silk pink floral stripes pussybow tie-neck blouse FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00248 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: Spring Su...
LaChapelle Land Photographs by David LaChapelle (Book)
Located in North Yorkshire, GB
Lil' Kim becomes the ultimate status symbol, tattooed in the Louis Vuitton pattern. Madonna rises from pink waters as a mystical dragon princess.
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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.