1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Rayee trunk in question is an unparalleled masterpiece of design and
1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Hatbox Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Rayee trunk in question is an unparalleled masterpiece of design and
Louis Vuitton Rayèe Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreton-In-Marsh, GB
A Lovely and extremely Rare Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee trunk. Condition is great considering age
Louis Vuitton Trunk Haut Courier Rayee Trunk from 1870s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a very rare haut courier Louis Vuitton trunk finished in striped or rayee canvas with
Louis Vuitton Rayee Striped Canvas Trunk, c.1876
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Louis Vuitton Rayee Striped Canvas Trunk, c.1876. Rare Louis Vuitton carriage trunk produced
Unavailable
H 22.05 in W 31.5 in D 20.08 in
Louis Vuitton Courier Trunk with Rayee Stripe Circa 1890's
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
A stately Louis Vuitton courier trunk of an early vintage due to its covering in the traditional
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
A stately Louis Vuitton courier trunk of an early vintage due to its covering in the traditional
Brass
Louis Vuitton Rayée Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New Orleans, LA
This outstanding and extremely rare Louis Vuitton steamer trunk is a treasure. Crafted in the
Canvas, Linen
1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Malle Haute Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Malle Haute Rayee Trunk stands as an imposing testament to the brand's timeless
Louis Vuitton Rayée Canvas Steamer Trunk Circa 1876 Rare
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
We love antique pieces with a story - and this Louis Vuitton Rayée steamer trunk has an incredible
Late 19th Century Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dallas, TX
Abbey'. This antique Louis Vuitton steamer trunk displays the original pattern known as the Rayee canvas
Brass
1870s Louis Vuitton Rayee Courier Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
The Louis Vuitton Rayee Trunk from the 1870s stands as a paragon of elegance and timeless
Large 1880s Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
A late 19th century Vuitton flat top steamer trunk of the classic beige and brown stripe (rayée
Brass, Zinc
Louis Vuitton Rayee / Striped Courier Trunk, Rare Model
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
For sale a unique Louis Vuitton Rayee trunk from 1870s It's the only Rayee that we have ever come
Brass, Zinc
Louis Vuitton "Rayée" Canvas Steamer Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Louis Vuitton "Rayée" canvas steamer trunk, circa 1880s. Price: $24,000. Dimensions: 39.5" length x
Brass
Vintage Louis Vuitton Striped Rayee Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Double Bay, NSW
A stately Louis Vuitton courier trunk of an early vintage due to its covering in the traditional
Brass
Antique Louis Vuitton Rayee striped steamer trunk 1887
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton trunk in the rayee striped livery. When renovated, the date of manufacture was
Wood
Louis Vuitton Striped Canvas 'Rayee' Courier Trunk, circa 1885
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
A very nice Louis Vuitton striped canvas (Rayee) courier trunk, circa 1885. Having one central
Brass
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
Late 1980s Thierry Mugler Velvet Lace-Up Pointed Strapless Bustier Corset Black
By Thierry Mugler
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the late 1980s, this black velvet Thierry Mugler lace-up corset is a major addition to any wardrobe or collection. Designed by Manfred Thierry Mugler, this shapely corset featur...
Hermes Kelly Cut Clutch Bag Blue Colvert Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Hermes Kelly Cut featured in smoky Bleu Colvert Niloticus Crocodile. Richly complimented with Gold hardware. The perfect pop of soft colour for an...
$5,360Sale Price|20% Off
NEW Gucci Broadway Gold Heart Clutch Limited Edition Crystal Enamel Collectable
By Gucci, Alessandro Michele
Located in Brossard, QC
Brand New Limited Edition Gucci Broadway Heart Crystal-Embellished Clutch Bag Runway Piece – Gucci Fall 2021 Collection by Alessandro Michele - Collectable A standout from Gucci’s ...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 25 Bag Blanc Casse Lizard Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a vintage limited edition Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in rare Blanc Casse lizard. Exquisite pale buttery cream perfectly complimented by lush Gold hardware. This ...
Hermes Birkin 35 Craie Rose Gold Chalk Off White Togo RARE
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Birkin 35cm Craie Chalk Off White Togo Rose Gold Hardware Incredibly rare combination-- do not miss! Craie with Rose Gold is simply sublime- an ultra rare find in Birkin 35cm...
Vivienne Westwood Corset SS 1992 Runway Worn Rare Collectors black lace ICONIC
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Berlin, BE
HOLY GRAIL Extremely rare original Vivienne Westwood corset. Spring Summer Collection 1992. Worn on the runway as well as seen on Susie Cave. Black lace mesh corset with signature A...
Hermes 35cm Birkin Etoupe Togo Taupe Gold Hardware Bag
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
Hermes Etoupe Togo 35cm Birkin Gold Hardware Brand New in Box. Pristine Condition (with plastic on hardware). Perfect gift! Comes in full set with lock, keys, clochette, sleeper, a...
Thierry Mugler Phenomenal Rare 1985/86 Faux Fur Coat Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Breathtaking extremely rare Thierry Mugler creation, 1985/86 Collection. Super soft faux fur crop coat in the most vibrant beautiful colour. ...
Unavailable|$43,200
Hermès 40cm HAC Black Toile/Swift Leather Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Brand: Hermès Style: HAC Size: 40cm Color: Black(Noir) Material: Toile/Swift Leather Hardware: Palladium Hardware (PHW) Dimensions: 16" W x 16" H x 9" D Handle Drop: 4.5"
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Titien Ostrich Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 in vert titien and ostrich leather with gold hardware. The bag is unworn with a little mark on the back side and comes as full set including the original rece...
Christian Dior Logomania Vanity Trotter Travel Trunk Case
By Christian Dior
Located in Miami, FL
Christian Dior Vintage Logomania Vanity Case Trunk 1990-2000 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Soft Gold Hardware Dior logo print Lockable case, comes with key 12” W x 7.5” H x 8” D Top handle 3” ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket, fw 1997
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Christian Dior pink mink fur cropped bolero jacket ▪ Designed by John Galliano ▪ Shawl lapel ▪ Wide cropped sleeves appearing as a cape from the back ▪ Silk lining with embroide...
$77,438
H 8.67 in W 12.6 in D 4.34 in
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 Noir/Black Niloticus Crocodile Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Kelly Sellier 32 in noir and niloticus crocodile leather with gold hardware. The bag has been worn but still in very good condition: small scratches on the hardware, small spo...
Caramel brown Bustier and panties pleated and lace LA PERLA ( New with tag)
By La Perla
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Caramel brown Bustier and panties pleated and lace. Fabric composition: 50% polyester, 40% nylon, 10% elasthane. Boned. Smock on the back of the bustier and lingerie hook&eye closure...
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.