Louis Vuitton Cabas Ambre GM Monogram Transparent Tote Bag 2003
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Cabas Ambre GM, one of the French fashion house's most iconic bags from the early 2000s. Part of the coveted Monogram Ambre collection, this model combines th...
Louis Vuitton ss19 Virgil Abloh Debut Prism Transparent Patches Windbreaker
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton ss19 Virgil Abloh Debut Prism Transparent Patches Windbreaker OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Includes Garment Cover, Receipt and Hanger Size 50 BRAND NEW This i...
Malle Aéro Louis vuitton limited edition 2013
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Palm Beach, FL
He is entertained by several seagulls. Reserved for Louis Vuitton VIP clients. The transparent glass with an acrylic base embossed with a logo.
Louis Vuitton White/Transparent Acrylic Leather Trim Buckle Sandals Size 38.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
These chic sandals by Louis Vuitton are the most versatile pair you can possibly own.
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Size: 16 (XL, Plus 0x)
Louis Vuitton Ss19 Virgil Abloh Transparent Patches Windbreaker 12lz1023 Jacket
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Includes Garment Cover, Receipt and Hanger Size 50 BRAND NEW This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Made...
Sold Out- Louis Bob (Rain hat) bi-material in transparent yellow monogram vinyl
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
SOLD OUT Superb and rare Louis Vuitton bi-material hat/Bob in transparent yellow monogram vinyl and monogram canvas, brown stitching will be perfect for your summer days, but also p...
Louis Vuitton White Mesh Transparent Lockit 46lu811s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FO0152 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 6" Height: 8.75" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Dust ...
Louis Vuitton Pink Tattoo Sneakers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Geneva, CH
These pre-owned but new Tattoo sneakers from Louis Vuitton are crafted in a transparent textile embroidered with Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram pattern in a bright neon pink color.
2007 Louis Vuitton Tribute Collectors Patchwork Bag and Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Extremely Limited Edition, numbered 23 of only 29 made, the bag is accompanied by its equally sort after original transparent Louis Vuitton Classic Monogram case. The bold patchwork ...
Louis Vuitton Transparent/Gold Inclusion Bangle Bracelet Pink
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Inclusion Transparent Bangle Classy and feminine this Louis Vuitton Resin Inclusion Bracelet will become your new favorite accessory.
LOUIS VUITTON transparent clear & blue RISE ROUND Sunglasses Z1670W
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Rise Round Z1670W sunglasses in clear acetate featuring gradient blue lenses and silver metal temples. Have been worn and are in excellent condition. Com...
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Gold Resin Transparent Elastic Hair Cubes
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Gold Resin Transparent Elastic Hair Cubes Estimated Retail: $400 Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Style: Hair cube, pony tail holder, hair tie Color(s): ...
Louis Vuitton GI0481 Transparent Plexiglass Cube Scott Box 81lk33s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton GI0481 Transparent Plexiglass Cube Scott Box 81lk33s Date Code/Serial Number: GI0481 MD1220 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 5" Width: 5" Height: 5" OVERALL F...
Louis Vuitton White Mesh Transparent Transparence Lockit Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Limited edition style from Louis Vuitton. c.2012 Made in Italy. White sheer mesh body with stitched monogram. White leather trim. Silvertone hardware. Zip to closure. Lock han...
Louis Vuitton Blouse in White and Powder Pink Tones
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Vuitton - (Made in France) Transparent organdie blouse in white and powder pink tones.
LOUIS VUITTON Transparent Amber Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Serial number: CE0054 Year: 2004 Delivered in its Louis Vuitton dust bag.
Louis Vuitton Transparent Monogram PVC Trainer Sneakers Size 42
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add a statement appeal to your outfit with these sneakers. Made from premium materials, they feature lace-up vamps, and relaxing footbeds. The rubber sole of this pair aims to provid...
Louis Vuitton Transparent Monogram PVC Trainer Sneakers Size 41
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Add a statement appeal to your outfit with these sneakers. Made from premium materials they feature lace up vamps and relaxing footbeds. The rubber sole of this pair aims to provide ...
Louis Vuitton Transparent/Beige Monogram PVC Trainer Sneakers Size 41
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Let this comfortable pair be your first choice when you're out for a long day. These Louis Vuitton shoes have well-sewn uppers beautifully set on durable soles.
Louis Vuitton Transparent/Brown Monogram Canvas PVC Chérie Pumps Size 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The fashion house’s tradition of excellence coupled with modern design sensibilities works to make these LV pumps a fabulous choice. Theyll help you deliver a chic look with ease.
Louis Vuitton Cube Hair Accessory
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Orange Cube Hair Accessory by Louis Vuitton Transparent orange Acrylic cubes Dual cube and band detail Cinched at center with silver tone square Engraved 'Louis Vuitton Paris' deta...
Collector LOUIS VUITTON Isaac Mizrahi Transparent Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
One of the most famous collaboration of Louis Vuitton was with the great Isaac Mizrahi. This LOUIS VUITTON tote bag is in transparent vinyl, the fittings are in natural cowhide.
Louis Vuitton White/Transparent PVC and Leather Low Top Sneakers Size 41.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Coming in a classic silhouette, these designer sneakers are a seamless combination of luxury, comfort, and style. These sneakers are designed with signature details and comfortable i...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cabas Ambre Vinyl Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
This chic tote is crafted of Louis Vuitton monogram on amber transparent vinyl.
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Austin, TX
S/S 1999 Roberto Cavalli Sheer Zebra Slip Dress Chest: 32-36", Waist: 30-36, Hips: 40-49", Length: 54.5" Condition: Excellent Size S ( fits S - M )
Alexander McQueen New Black Cashmere "DANTE" A/W 1996 Jacket with Birth Label
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous new, never worn black cashmere jacket or mini dress with a dramatic stand up collar from Alexander McQueen. It is double breasted with a stand up lapel collar which frame...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful stretch silk leopard print dress from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice has adjustable straps, functional and adjustable side lacing through to the hips plus rows of top st...
1980s Yves Saint Laurent Ivory + Gold Vintage 80s One Piece Swimsuit
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful and classic early 1980s YVES SAINT LAURENT ivory / off-white and gold seashell print one piece halter swimsuit / bodysuit! Features a flattering ruched waist that hides any...
$2,159Sale Price|20% Off
New W Box Gucci Malika Large Python Clutch Bag in Bronze Pewter Spring 2011
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New With Tags & Box A Rare Find New Spring 2011 Runway $3950 Bronze Metallic Pewter Full 100% Python Throughout the Bag Braided Double Straps Wrap Around and Connect ...
Roberto Cavalli Silky Orange Runway Evening Gown S/S 2004 Size XS
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Saint Petersburg, FL
Roberto Cavalli - This silky orange evening gown is just like the one famously worn by Cindy Crawford in the Harper's Bazaar Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 Editorial. Beautifully const...
Giorgio Armani Vintage Dress Hand Beaded Fleurette on Tulle Formal Gown 40
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a rare and vintage Giorgio Armani gown so divinely exquisite that it can take you from the Red Carpet to the White House. Breathtaking and the epitome of the Giorgi...
Dolce & Gabbana Lace up Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress in a pink and green geometric print from Dolce & Gabbana. The bodice is vertically boned, fitted through to the hips and has an attached matching pink adjusta...
John Galliano F/W 2001 Fur Jacket Blazer & Dress 2 Piece Set Ensemble
By John Galliano
Located in Englishtown, NJ
John Galliano F/W 2001 Fur Jacket Blazer & Embellished Feather Print Silk Dress 2 Piece Set Ensemble Size: the jacket is FR 40, the dress is FR 38
LES HABITUDES 90's Vintage Couture Beaded Silk Bridal Gown Wedding Dress Gloves
By Eavis & Brown
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Les Habitudes / Eavis & Brown Couture created, entirely hand-made in a London atelier Wedding gown with matching gloves Vintage 1990's Heavy 100% ivory/taupe silk Iridescent glas...
SUE WONG 2005 Vintage Chartreuse Silk Floral Beaded Ruffle Gown Maxi Dress
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Sue Wong Vintage Runway style SS05 100% silk Chartreuse yellow green color Pullover Adjustable straps Tons of delicate ornate bead and sequin work Size USA 2 Excellent condition, ...
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Hermes Ostrich Skin Constance Long Wallet Sapphire blue Ostrich skin with large 'H' closure in palladium hardware. Front flap opens to tonal, partitioned interior with card slots a...
John Galliano Rare Deco Inspired High Style Gown
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa f/w 2008 John Galliano mauve silk charmeuse dress adorned with deco inspired faux pearl and crystal beadwork. Features kimono sleeves. Draped neckline held securely with sing...
Stunning Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1986 Evening Gown Crystal Black Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous extremely rare Iconic Thierry Mugler Evening Dress, FW 1986 Collection "Les Voleuses" Museum worthy Collectors Piece The most dramatic evening gown with amazing crystal rhi...
2009 Ralph Lauren Collection Purple Label Gold Hand-beaded Silk Gown
By Ralph Lauren Purple Label
Located in Kingston, NY
Runway Collection $20,000 Original Retail Made in Italy An extraordinary couture creation from the 2009 Ralph Lauren Purple Label Collection, this gold gown is a masterclass in even...
Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Rare Item - Hermes Jypsiere 28 Matte Crocodile Niloticus Skin Bag Crossbody bag crafted from matte crocodile Niloticus skin in Ficelle. Designed with branded, palladium hardware an...
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.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.