Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rare Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
's original trunk case, this compact trunk-shaped Mini Soft Trunk Bag is a perfect fusion of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rare Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
's original trunk case, this compact trunk-shaped Mini Soft Trunk Bag is a perfect fusion of Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Monogram Solar Ray Soft Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
From the Spring/Summer 2019, this Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Solar Ray Soft Trunk Bag is the
Louis Vuitton LV x Nigo Soft Trunk - '20s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Vuitton x Soft Mini Trunk adapts to the unique vision of merging two different fashion approaches. The
Louis Vuitton Limited Monogram Soft Trunk Pouch Wristlet Toiletry Bag 98lv54
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
: 5.75" Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Dust Bag, Barcode Signs of
Louis Vuitton Limited Monogram Soft Trunk Pouch Wristlet 97lv31
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
: 5.75" Handle Drop: 7" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Dust Bag, Care Booklet
LOUIS VUITTON x Virgil Abloh Zoooom with Friends Soft Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Friends Soft Trunk Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5143 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Type
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LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh 2019 Solar Ray Soft Trunk monogram crossbody bag
By Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh 2019 Solar Ray Soft Trunk monogram crossbody bag Reference: TGAS/E00776
$4,117
H 13.78 in W 17.72 in L 19.69 in
Large Louis Vuitton Bag 50 cm, Large Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag, Louis Vuitton Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Exceptional Louis Vuitton travel bag crafted in the house’s iconic monogram canvas with natural
$2,117
H 11.42 in D 5.52 in L 13.78 in
Louis Vuitton Bag 35 cm, Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag, Monogram top-handle Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This beautiful Louis Vuitton bag is crafted in the iconic monogram canvas with natural cowhide
Louis Vuitton Pochette Trunk Soft Tricolor X NBA
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
condizioni. ------------ Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Trunk Soft clutch bag, the result of an exclusive
New Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Bag Louis Vuitton Model Soft Trunk L 9.8 x H 6.9 x W 3.7 inches Powder White Taurillon Monogram
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Alligator Mini
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Alligator Mini Exterior Material: Alligator, Exotic
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram
Louis Vuitton New Soft Trunk Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Monte Carlo, MC
Louis Vuitton Bag Model Soft Trunk L 9.8 x H 6.9 x W 3.7 inches Monogram Solar Ray coated canvas
Louis Vuitton Monogram Blurry Canvas Soft Trunk Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuittons creations are popular owing to their high style and functionality. This bag like all
Louis Vuitton Handle Soft Trunk Bag Graphic Printed Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: Handle Soft Trunk Bag Graphic Printed Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Unavailable
H 7 in W 4 in L 9.75 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Abloh Ss19 Soft Trunk 5lz1023 Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
CONDITION ( 10/10 or NIB ) Includes Box, Dust Bag, Copy of Receipt, Strap, Runway Black Padlock, Runway
New-Louis Vuitton FW 2022 by Virgil Abloh- City Keepall in beige calf leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
ULTRA EXCLUSIVE - SOLD OUT - VIRGIL ABLOH COLLECTION From the Trunk L'Œil capsule collection, this
New-Louis Vuitton FW 2022 by Virgil Abloh- City Keepall in beige calf leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
ULTRA EXCLUSIVE - SOLD OUT - VIRGIL ABLOH COLLECTION From the Trunk L'Œil capsule collection, this
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Clouds Monogram Blue Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Clouds Blue Crossbody Bag. Virgil Abloh limited edition blue monogram with
Louis Vuitton 2019 Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The black-on-black Soft Trunk bag in Monogram-embossed black Taurillon leather with matte-black
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Silver Patent Leather Monogram Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Silver Patent Leather Monogram Crossbody Bag These are professional photos
Louis Vuitton Monogram Soft Trunk Orange
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Immerse yourself in the epitome of luxury with the Louis Vuitton Monogram Soft Trunk in captivating
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Camouflage Soft Trunk Crossbody Camo Bag 97lv38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
: 6.75" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19"-22" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Eclipse Canvas Soft Trunk Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This supple wearable wallet is a compact version of the iconic Soft Trunk bag, scaled down for
new LOUIS VUITTON 2020 Soft Trunk blue cloud monogram wallet crossbody bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new LOUIS VUITTON 2020 Soft Trunk blue cloud monogram wallet crossbody bag Reference: UIHG/A00025
Louis Vuitton Virgil 2022 Taurillon Illusion Soft Trunk Monogram shoulder bag
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Louis Vuitton Virgil 2022 Taurillon Illusion Mini Soft Trunk pink blue Monogram shoulder bag
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H 7 in W 3.75 in L 9.5 in
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Camo Soft Trunk Camouflage Crossbody s329lk11
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Camo Soft Trunk Camouflage Crossbody s329lk11 Date Code/Serial Number
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H 3.75 in W 3.75 in L 9.5 in
Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Monogram Prism Soft Trunk Crossbody 95lk719s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
: Dust Bag Signs of Wear: Exterior Vinyl: Very Minor Rubbing Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Minor Mark
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh 2019 Solar Ray Soft Trunk monogram crossbody bag
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh 2019 Solar Ray Soft Trunk monogram crossbody bag Reference: JYLM/A00046
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram and Black Trim Solar Ray Soft Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic This chic shoulder bag from Virgil Abloh's collection is featured in classic Louis
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H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 1.97 in
2019 Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas & Leather Soft Trunk Messenger MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Soft Trunk Messenger MM Xupes
LOUIS VUITTON Virgil Abloh 2019 Solar Ray Soft Trunk LV crossbody messenger bag
By Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
bag Reference: JYLM/A00046 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Model: Solar Ray Soft Trunk
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H 14.75 in W 10.3 in D 5.5 in
SOLD OUT Louis Vuitton Virgil Abloh Figures of Speech Orange Soft Trunk Backpack
By Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton
Located in Tustin, CA
The rare, said to be only 100 made, high fashion "It" bag for the most discerning Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton Valisette Monogram Mini Luggage Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Valisette Monogram Mini Luggage Bag Crossbody bag, inspired by Louis Vuitton's rich
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
leather corners, and leather name tag all evoke Louis Vuitton’s legacy as a trunk maker. This bag features
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Cloud Blue NEW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
100% guaranteed authentic Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Cloud Blue Approximate size 8.9 x
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H 9.45 in W 13.39 in D 1.97 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Soft Trunk Messeng
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Soft Trunk Messenger MM Product
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H 7.09 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in
LOUIS VUITTON x Virgil Abloh Recycled Felt & Silver Lurex Monogram Soft Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Soft Trunk Xupes Reference: HB5142 Age (Circa): 2021 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Azur Rare Hat Trunk Case 40cm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
. Made from the finest materials that you would expect from the Louis Vuitton House. When not in use for
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon, crafted from black monogram leather, features
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon, crafted from white monogram leather, features
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon, crafted from white monogram leather, features
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon, crafted from white monogram leather, features
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather Mini Black, Print
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather Mini Black Rainbow Taiga Leather Condition
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: White Interior Material
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Alligator Mini
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 23" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Alligator Mini Exterior Material: Alligator
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Denim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Denim Exterior Material: Denim, Leather Exterior Color: Blue
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Denim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-26" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Denim Exterior
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Denim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Height 7", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-26" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Strap Measurements: Height 7", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20-23" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 7", Width 10", Depth 4", Strap Drop 16-19" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Colorblock Epi Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Colorblock Epi Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Multi Color
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather Exterior Material
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: White
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Height 7", Width 9.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 16-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 16-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Soft Trunk Bag Rainbow Taiga Leather Exterior Material
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Eclipse Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Color: Black
Louis Vuitton Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Model: Soft Trunk Bag Monogram Taurillon Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: Black
$3,529
H 13 in W 10.24 in L 23.63 in
Keepall 60 Travel bag in leather with LV monogram print Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Keepall 60 Travel bag in leather with LV monogram print. Top zip closure. Brown cotton lining. Name tag in leather with extra short leather belt. No more shoulder-strap. Locker but ...
New Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Fornasetti Sac Plat Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton 2021 limited edition Fornasetti collection. Brand new in box with dust cover mini sac plat in printed patent leather with monogram trimming. Detachable crossbody strap....
$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"...
Vivienne Westwood evening maxi dress with cupid print, fw 1991
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Rare Vivienne Westwood evening maxi dress ▪ Lycra printed with a detail from Jean-Honore Fragonard's "The Swarm of Cupids", c. 1767 ▪ Short sleeves ▪ Figure hugging ▪ Size: "3" ...
$264,718
H 9.06 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya Crocodile Niloticus Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Berlin, DE
Hermès Birkin 30 Himalaya in crocodile niloticus leather with palladium hardware. The bag is unworn and comes as full set including the receipt and Cites. Stamp Y (2020)
$11,881
H 29 in D 18 in L 35 in
Borsone A Mano Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 x Takashi Murakami Monogramouflage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Travel bag designed by Louis Vuitton, Speedy model, size 35, limited edition in collaboration with Takashi Murakami, Monogramouflage line. Made of military patterned and monogram can...
Louis Vuitton Alzer Suitcase 80s, 75s, 70s, Eifel Tower
By Louis Vuitton
Located in 10707, DE
collection of 3 suitcases Alzer model The suitcases are very suitable as decoration 3 different sizes Width 80 cm, 75 cm, 70 cm The suitcases are in historically good condition. Come...
Limited edition : Louis Vuitton Keepall 40 Black City
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Paris, FR
Limited edition Keepall City by LOUIS VUITTON designed by Virgil Abloh, delivered in its original Louis Vuitton dustbag Condition : very good Made in France Gender : Unisex Material ...
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Leather suitcase with LV Monogram pattern Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Leather suitcase with LV Monogram pattern. Zip closure all around. Name tag in leather + one short leather belt. Locker but no more key. Cotton lining. One flat pocket inside the top...
1970s Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Sac Plat Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
This rare 1970s vintage LOUIS VUITTON Sac Plat is crafted of Louis Vuitton’s monogram canvas in brown and vachetta leather featuring brass hardware and exposed seams along the sides ...
1940s Louis Vuitton for Saks New York Leather Cabin Train Trunk Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The handle i...
John Galliano Rare Dolores Intarsia Carnation Bias Evening Dress
By John Galliano
Located in New York, NY
A rare John Galliano bias cut Carnation dress from the Dolores collection, Autumn-Winter 1995-96. Of Bianchini Férier ivory and black satin backed rayon acetate crêpe inset with int...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas COFFRET TRESOR 24 Trunk Case Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Coffret Trésor 24 treasure case in Ebene brown Monogram canvas. Features hard shell, logo stamped leather trim with brass rivets and corner reinforcement...
Antique Louis Vuitton Picnic Motor Trunk
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
In Luxury We Trust is delighted to present an extraordinary opportunity to own an extremely rare trunk, the largest picnic trunk ever crafted by Louis Vuitton, designed to cater to s...
Vivienne Westwood Couture red taffeta corset and ballgown skirt, fw 1996
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
▪ Vivienne Westwood evening ensemble ▪ Labelled as a 'SPECIAL ITEM' from Vivienne Westwood's Couture line ▪ Constructed from red taffeta backed with silk organza ▪ Boned corset with...
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.