$1,272Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON black silk SNAKE PRINT FLARE Cocktail Dress 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
Louis Vuitton sleeveless snake-print flared dress in black, grey and white silk (100%) with a round
LOUIS VUITTON Dauphine blue polished snake leather gold LV logo loafers EU37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Dauphine blue polished snake leather gold LV logo loafers EU37 Reference: TGAS/F00615
Metallic Snake louis Vuitton Slingbacks 37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Hope, ON
Beautiful and Impeccable Louis Vuitton metallic silver pumps. With crystal encrusted goldtone
LOUIS VUITTON Size 11 Taupe Nubuck & Snake Skin Lace Up
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
These LOUIS VUITTON derby shoes come in a gorgeous light taupe gray nubuck leather with snake skin
LOUIS VUITTON Size 12.5 Gray Snake Skin LV Driver Loafers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOUIS VUITTON Loafers consists of snake-skin leather material in a dark grey color tone. Designed
Louis Vuitton Bag Demilune Mousseline Long Vert Mink Snake Trim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Limited Edition 2005 for VIP clients. Magnificent authentic Louis Vuitton stunning Vienna mink
Louis Vuitton Monogram Snake Ring
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Studio City, CA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Snake Ring. Gold tone metal with LV monogram motif, made in Italy, marked on
LOUIS VUITTON "Jokes" Snake Logo Pumps 38.1/2
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Authentic LOUIS VUITTON "Jokes" Pumps Heels with Snake Heel 1and trim! These are absolutely
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H 11 in W 13 in D 5.5 in
Louis Vuitton Rare Ltd. Edition Monogram Snake Ostrich Travel Shoulder Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
" Removable shoulder strap drop 17-21" Measures 13" W x 11" H x 5.5" D Includes original Louis Vuitton
Vuitton Gold and Black Snake and Leather Flat Boots
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bologna, Emilia Romagna
Louis Vuitton, gold and black snake and leather flat boots. Never worn. The boots come with their
$500
Size: vintage 12; comparable to size M
Dove Gray A-Line Shift Dress with Bead-Crusted Neckline and Pockets - M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Perfect for brunch, weddings and cocktail parties, this heavyweight linen dress combines crisp geometry with masterful but discrete beading. Its Mod fingertip pockets and gentle A-li...
New Gucci Flora Bamboo Runway Pumps Heels Sz 6.5
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Brand New Gucci Flora Heels Size: 6.5 Beautiful Iconic Canvas Flora Pattern Bamboo & Gold Hardware Leather Insole Wood Heel Heel Height 3" With Box
Oscar de la Renta 2007 Runway Look Brown Ruffle Trim Sun Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta brown pencil dress with raw edged ruffle trim. Grosgrain trim circles the bodice. Boned at bodice for shape. Back zip and hook and eye. Seen in another color in L...
Alexander McQueen Asymmetric Dress with Chain Cutout SS 2006
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress by Alexander McQueen. It is fitted with a scoop neckline, one short sleeve and a circular nude mesh cut out at one side covered with rows of drapi...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
$595
Size: best fits M/L, see measurements
Christian Lacroix 1990s Black Gold Accent Pocket Front Maxi Wrap Dress Gown
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Francisco, CA
Christian Lacroix vintage black full length wrap dress with gold embellishment at one strap. Fastens closed at other strap and wraps with belt and snap at waist. Patch pockets at fr...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
Agent Provocateur Sexy Red Bow Heels Slides Size 36 / 6 Made in Italy Never Worn
By Agent Provocateur
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy brand new, never worn AGENT PROVOCATEUR red satin heels! 1950s sex appeal, with a modern twist. Features a bow at each side, with red patent leather accent. Perfect with jeans ...
RODARTE 2011 Runway Dress
By Rodarte
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Rodarte creme croc and silk cocktail dress ( runway 2011) (neiman marcus price tag attached $16.000)
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
1960s Black Fringe Tassel Cocktail Dress
Located in University City, MO
1960s Black fringe tassel cocktail dress The chic retro cocktail dress is designed with contiguous stationary fringe that covers the bodice and back side The midsection is dis...
1970s Lilli Diamond Taupe + Mint Green Marabou Feather 70s Maxi Dress + Jacket
By Lilli Diamond
Located in San Diego, CA
Fantastic vintage LILLI DIAMOND taupe and mint green jersey maxi dress and matching cardigan / jacket ! Features a soft jersey fabric that offers plenty of stretch. Sleeveless maxi d...
Gucci Silk Brocade Open Back Dress
By Gucci
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous silk dress from Gucci in a gold, rust and olive brocade fern pattern on a black background. It is a semi fitted dress with long zipper cuff sleeves and fabulous flatterin...
Azzedine Alaia black viscose and chenille figure hugging dress, fw 1989
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
Azzedine Alaia black viscose above-the-knee figure hugging dress with chenille net panels, turtle neck and zip fastening. Fall-Winter 1989
$2,200
Size: IT 40 - FR 36 - UK 8 - US 4
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit, ss 1994
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
Vivienne Westwood pink and red checked cotton skirt suit comprising: button up shirt with embroidered orb, and high waisted mini skirt. Spring-Summer 1994
Tom Ford for Gucci S/S 2000 Fully Beaded Pants + Matching Beaded Bag It. 42 US 6
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Fully Beaded Women's Evening Pants with Matching Beaded Shoulder Bag S/S 2000 Collection Designer size 42 - US 6 100% Silk, Zebra Design, Fully Beaded in Black, Gr...
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.
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