Louis Vuitton Lv Logo Monogram Pleated Explorer Bag MM Brown Tan Red Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
- Brown monogram exterior - Black leather cord shoulder strap - Red Tassel Condition: The bag is in overall great condition with no major imperfections Measurements: ( App...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM, crafted in brown pleated monogram coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, exterior side zip pocket with...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM, crafted in brown pleated monogram coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, exterior side zip pocket with...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM, crafted in brown pleated monogram canvas, features a smooth leather shoulder strap, exterior side zip pocket with...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM, crafted in brown pleated monogram canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, exterior side zip pocket with tassel...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM, crafted in brown pleated monogram canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, exterior side zip pocket with tassel...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Minor wear on exterior edges, strap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag, Box Measurements: Handle Drop 7", Height 12", Width 8.5", Depth 1...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 22", Width 28", Depth 2", Strap Drop 15" Designer: Louis Vuitton Mod...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor wear on base corners, moderate wear on tassel and strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 14", Wi...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
These are professional pictures of the actual item offered by Rebag. Condition: Great. Minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Heigh...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Slight wear on base corners and opening edge, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 11.5", Width 9", Depth...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Minor wear on base and slight discoloration in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 22", Width 28", Dep...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Light wear on base corners and in interior, slight scuffs on tassel, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 1...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Minor wear on strap and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 14", Width 16", Depth 1", Strap Dr...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Odor in interior. Minor wear along base and in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 21", Width 28", Depth 2", Strap Dro...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Minor wear on base and slight discoloration in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 22", Width 28", Dep...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 20", Width 30", Depth 1", Strap Drop 7" Designer: Louis Vuitton Mode...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Odor in interior. Minor wear on base corners, moderate wear on tassel and strap, scratches on hardware. Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 14", Wi...
Louis Vuitton Pleated Monogram Explorer GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Monogram Explorer GM bag made of pleated Louis Vuitton signature canvas. The bag features a smooth leather shoulder strap, a bold red tassel charm as the side zipper pull, and a sing...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas MM, crafted in brown pleated monogram canvas, features a smooth leather shoulder strap, exterior side zip pocket with...
Louis Vuitton Explorer Shoulder Bag Pleated Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Excellent. Light wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 7.5", Height 11.5", Width 8.5", Depth 0.5" Designer: Louis Vuitto...
LOUIS VUITTON x MURAKAMI white Monogram Multicolore 2025 SPEEDY 25 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton x Takeshi Murakami Speedy Bandoulière 25 is crafted in white Monogram Multicolore canvas with natural cowhide leather trims. Accented with gold-tone...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
$5,596Sale Price|20% Off
H 16 in L 18 in
Louis Vuitton LV x TM Murakami White Speedy Bandoulière 25 New 2025 Release
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in West Chester, PA
LOUIS VUITTON EXTREMELY LIMITED EDITION Remake of the original ICONIC Murakami White Multicolor Speedy Our pictures are of the actual bag you will receive Dimensions: 9.8" L x 7.5"...
ROBERTO CAVALLI 2005 Vintage Silk Runway Mini Dress Coral Leopard
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Roberto Cavalli SS05 Vintage Runway Leopard and Coral Print Popover style 100% silk Size Small Excellent Vintage Condition, minor feeling of wear FINAL SALE
$13,000
Size: Fits Small + Medium
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Hand Beaded Bridal Gown w. Gloves + Shawl
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown in an art deco print with matching gloves and shawl Vintage 1990's 100% ivory s...
Hermès Birkin Picnic 25cm Havane Limited Edition Osier Wicker
By Hermès
Located in Palm Beach, FL
The Hermès Limited Edition Birkin 25cm “Picnic” in Havane Swift and Osier wicker with palladium hardware captures one of the maison’s most imaginative expressions of craftsmanship, w...
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
By Gucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...
Very Rare 1990s Chanel Coco Mark Black Patent Vanity Heart Bag
By Chanel
Located in Jakarta, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta
Collector’s item chanel vintage heart vanity in black patent with gold hardware. Original condition. No touch ups or recoloring. Slight cloudiness to the patent surface due to storag...
White backless evening dress with braid belt CHRISTIAN DIOR
By Christian Dior, MARIA GRAZIA CHIURI
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
White backless evening dress with braid belt . No fabric composition tag but probably rayon. Invisible zip closure on the left side. Belt lenght = 3m SIZE 36/38 (Fr) 6/8 (US)
$8,246Sale Price|25% Off
Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag Brown Lambskin Brushed Gold Hardware Furry Coco
By Chanel
Located in West Chester, PA
CHANEL This Chanel Mini Shearling Flap Bag is of dark brown lambskin leather and beige shearling with brushed gold Hardware, featuring a mixture of signature diamond quilted lambskin...
Hermès Portefeuille pochette 2010 Kelly Black Epsom Leather Wallet Clutch Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès Kelly model wallet in black leather (Epsom) and silver metal (palladium), 2 large interior compartments separated by a zipped coin purse with pull tab in the Kelly padlock mot...
$1,168
H 3.15 in W 2.37 in L 5.91 in
Cute Hermès Budy Bag Charm Buddy Fox Terrier Dog Wool Sesame Leather
By Hermès
Located in Corcoué Sur Logne, Loire-Atlantique
Adorable Authentic Hermès Bag Charm In shape of a Fox Terrier dog Made of Merinos Wool and Milo lambskin Leather Colorway: Sesame Stamp U for 2022 "HERMÈS PARIS MADE IN FRANCE"...
$49,191
H 9.85 in W 13.78 in D 7.09 in
Hermès Birkin 35 Miel Shiny Porosus Crocodile Palladium Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Banbury, GB
Investment Piece and Great Deal SKU 33301488 Comes With Hermès Dust Bag, Keys,Padlock,Clochette Date 2007 Model Birkin 35 Serial Number [K] Metal Palladium Materials Crocodile Leath...
Chanel Sac Pochette Ceinture Classique Silver Star Leather Classic mini bag NIB
By Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
Small Chanel Classic series bag or clutch in silver quilted leather and silver metal, small flap closed by a magnetic snap topped with a large star encrusted with rhinestones and CC ...
HERMES Beige Marfa Togo leather BIRKIN 30 Bag Ghw
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès Birkin 30 bag is crafted from luxurious Beige Marfa Veau Togo leather, showcasing elegant gold-plated hardware. The interior is lined in Chèvre (goat skin)...
$123,274
H 14.57 in W 19.69 in D 10.24 in
Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Havane Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Birkin 50cm Retourne Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1486 Brand: Hermès Model: Birkin 50cm Type: Tote Serial Number: [P] Age: 2012 Accomp...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.