Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Poche Documents Portfolio
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
A refined expression of vintage practicality, the Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Poche Documents Portfolio captures the understated elegance that defines LOUIS VUITTON’s archi...
2000s Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Musette Salsa Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
Louis Vuitton Musette Salsa crossbody bag crafted from the house’s signature brown Monogram coated canvas with natural Vachetta leather trim, an adjustable shoulder strap, and brass-...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Sac Plat Tote Shopping Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless allure of Parisian chic with the Louis Vuitton Sac Plat, a legendary tote that seamlessly blends heritage with practicality. This medium-sized shopper, crafted i...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Macassar Porte-Documents Briefcase– Black Leather Trim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Elevate your professional style with this sophisticated Louis Vuitton Porte-Documents Voyage PM in the iconic Monogram Macassar canvas. Designed for the modern executive, this sleek ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sonatine LV Canvas Shoulder Bag Handbag Brown - Preowned
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sonatine LV Canvas Shoulder Bag Handbag Brown - Preowned The Louis Vuitton Sonatine is a refined vintage handbag crafted in classic brown Monogram coated canv...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Folio iPad Mini Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Folio iPad Mini Case combines iconic style with precise functionality. Crafted from durable monogram toile canvas, it features a bifold flap that opens to ...
Louis Vuitton Adèle Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amman, JO
Louis Vuitton Adèle Wallet Elegant and practical, the authentic Louis Vuitton Adele Wallet is crafted from luxurious Monogram Empreinte grained leather embossed with the iconic Mono...
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Black Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Black Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Neo Papillon model, longer tha...
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Black Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This Neo Papillon model, longer than the classic Papillon, is made from leather embossed with a 3D Louis Vuitton monogram. It features two slender, elongated top handles that double ...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Looping GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Louis Vuitton Looping GM bag. It is done in the signature Louis Vuitton monogram coated canvas with vachetta leather trim, and beautiful gold-toned hardware. An...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas Looping MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
This is an authentic Louis Vuitton Looping MM bag. It is done in the signature Louis Vuitton monogram coated canvas with vachetta leather trim, and beautiful gold-toned hardware. An...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Taurillon Pocket Organizer
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Taurillon Pocket Organizer is a refined and compact accessory crafted from luxurious Taurillon leather embossed with the iconic Monogram pattern. Designed ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte LV Charms Card Holder
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Indianapolis, IN
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte LV Charms Card Holder is a compact yet elegant accessory that combines practicality with refined style. Crafted from supple Monogram Empreinte le...
Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Slim Purse
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Reverse Monogram Slim Purse features coated canvas with black leather trim and a gold-tone zipper.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Neverfull Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amman, JO
Louis Vuitton Monogram Neverfull Tote Bag An icon of everyday luxury, the Louis Vuitton Neverfull tote is crafted from the house’s signature monogram canvas with natural leather tri...
Louis Vuitton Deep Grey Monogram Mat Allston Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This Allston bag from the house of Louis Vuitton has been crafted in a deep grey monogram body in a functional and sleek silhouette. It comes with an exterior pocket with flap closur...
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Stephen Sprouse Monogram Roses
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Indulge in luxury with the Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Stephen Sprouse Monogram Roses tote. Crafted from LV Monogram Canvas, this elegant bag features a Rose motif designed by Stephen...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Card Holder in Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amman, JO
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Card Holder in Brown Timeless, compact, and unmistakably iconic — this Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Card Holder is a must-have for every luxury lover....
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Babylone Shoulder Bag Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
There's something undeniably elegant about a well-loved Louis Vuitton, and the Cabas Babylone tote is no exception. A classic from the golden age of understated luxury, this piece sh...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Sac Plat Tote Bag Shopper
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless allure of Parisian chic with the Louis Vuitton Sac Plat, a legendary tote that seamlessly blends heritage with practicality. This medium-sized shopper, crafted i...
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Monogram Canvas Tote Bag Brown - Preowned
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Monogram Canvas Tote Bag This iconic Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM is crafted from the brand’s signature Monogram coated canvas with natural Vachetta leather...
Louis Vuitton Men’s Blue Monogram Bifold Wallet – Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amman, JO
Louis Vuitton Men’s Blue Monogram Bifold Wallet – Limited Edition Add a vibrant edge to your accessories with this Louis Vuitton men’s bifold wallet in striking blue Monogram canva...
LOUIS VUITTON brown MONOGRAM CANVAS NEVERFULL GM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Neverfull GM tote made from brown and camel supple Monogram canvas with natural cowhide trim. Side laces that cinch, slim and comfortable handles. Closes...
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Beige and Canvas Yellow Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Beige and Canvas Yellow Leather with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Neo Papillon model, longe...
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Black Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This Neo Papillon model, longer than the classic Papillon, is made from leather embossed with a 3D Louis Vuitton monogram. It features two slender, elongated top handles that double ...
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Black Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
This Neo Papillon model, longer than the classic Papillon, is made from leather embossed with a 3D Louis Vuitton monogram. It features two slender, elongated top handles that double ...
Louis Vuitton 2016 Neverfull Monogram GM Tote & Pouchette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Neverfull GM tote unites timeless design with heritage details. Made from supple Monogram canvas with natural cowhide trim, it is ultra-roomy but never bulky, with side laces tha...
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Black Leather Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Black Leather Shoulder Bag These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Neo Papillon model, longer than the class...
Louis Vuitton 2000's Chain Strap Y2k Pochette Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sheffield, GB
Vintage 2000's Louis Vuitton canvas and leather monogram 'Pochette' style shoulder bag, with gold tone metal hardware and slim chain strap. Features: Iconic Louis Vuitton monogram ...
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Green Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Green Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Neo Papillon model, longer tha...
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Green Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Neo Papillon Revelation GM Green Leather Shoulder Bag with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags. This Neo Papillon model, longer tha...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Slim Purse
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This purse is conveniently designed for everyday use. It comes with a well-structured interior for you to neatly arrange your cards and cash. This stylish piece is complete with a sl...
Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola Slim Clutch Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Very good. Creasing on exterior, darkening, wear, scuffs and watermarks on leather trims. Minor wear in interior, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box Measurements: Hei...
Louis Vuitton Trunk Slim Wallet Monogram Titanium
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Minor creasing, watermarks and scuffs on leather trims, scratches on hardware. Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 8.5", Width 5", Depth 2",...
Louis Vuitton Trunk Slim Wallet Monogram Titanium
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Condition: Great. Creasing, wear, darkening, and scuffs on leather trims and strap, small indentations on base and in interior, scratches throughout. Accessories: Dust Bag, With Stra...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Sofia Coppola Slim Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Functional and fashionable, this clutch is a classy styling choice. It is crafted from quality materials, and its lined interior will keep your evening essentials in a neat way. Inc...
Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola Slim Clutch Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola Slim Clutch Monogram Canvas is a chic accessory suitable for evening and special occasions. Crafted from brown monogram coated canvas, this...
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.