LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas TRAIN VANITY CASE Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Train Vanity Travel Case is a luxurious and practical accessory
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas TRAIN VANITY CASE Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Train Vanity Travel Case is a luxurious and practical accessory
$5,535
H 5 in W 4 in L 7.2 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Reverse Vanity PM Crossbody Train Case Bag 39lv217s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, Lock and Key, Clochette, Care Card, Barcode Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: New
Louis Vuitton Damier Monogram Canvas Pop Cannes Vanity Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Ensure your days essentials are in order and your outfit is complete with this designer bag
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H 7.87 in W 8.26 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Nice Monogram Vanity 2way Trunk 867349 Brown Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 21 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag - '10s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Crafted from fluffy lambskin, the Vanity handbag is lightweight, compact and soft with a detachable
Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Cannes Round Vanity Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sheung Wan, HK
- Louis Vuitton epi leather Cannes round shaped vanity bag from the year 2001. - Rolled leather
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas NICE BB Vanity Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Nice Bb vanity case in brown monogram canvas featuring cowhide leather
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Empreinte Giant Vanity PM Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Vuitton Empreinte Monogram Giant Vanity PM in black color, mod M45598. A perfect blend of chic and
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram Canvas COSMETIC POUCH PM Vanity Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton PM cosmetic pouch in brown monogram canvas with leather trim. Opens
Louis Vuitton Brown Epi Leather Riviera Vanity Tote Bag 99lv69
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 6.2" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Min...
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Riviera Vanity Tote Bag 915lv72
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Mi...
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Riviera Vanity Tote Bag 5L91a1
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 6.5" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Mi...
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H 10.2 in D 8.3 in L 14.25 in
Louis Vuitton Boite Pharmacie Beauty Case Vanity Travel Bag Monogram Vintage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Louis Vuitton Train Case Boite Pharmacie Vanity or Beauty Case likely
LOUIS VUITTON brown Damier canvas COSMETIC POUCH PM Vanity Case Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton cosmetic pouch in Damier Ebene canvas with sumptuous leather trimmings
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Riviera Vanity Tote Bag 862470
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Retail $1800 (Outside) Minor rub partially (Outside) Minor dullness partially (Handle) Minor rub on a part of handle (Outside) Minor rub partia...
Louis Vuitton Boite Pharmacie Monogram Train Case Vanity Travel Bag Vintage 80s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Louis Vuitton Boîte Pharmacie Vanity Train Case. Monogram canvas/lined
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H 9 in D 8 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Train Case Travel Bag Vanity + Luggage Tag 1980s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous and hard to find train case was made by Louis Vuitton in the early 1980s. Made from
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H 8.27 in D 8.27 in L 12.6 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Train Case Travel Bag Beauty Vanity + Luggage Tag 80s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous and hard to find train case was made by Louis Vuitton in the early 1980s. Made from
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H 9 in D 9 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton The French Co. Saks Monogram Train Case Vanity Travel Bag, 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
special license from Louis Vuitton, long before LV had a boutique presence in the USA. These LV x FC bags
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H 10.2 in D 8 in L 14.25 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Boite Pharmacie Train Case Vanity Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Louis Vuitton Train Case Boite Pharmacie Vanity Case from the 90s
Vintage Louis Vuitton French Co Train Case Vanity Beauty Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned, vintage Louis Vuitton x French Company Monogram Train Case Carry On Bag, early
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H 9 in D 9 in L 16 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Train Case Monogram Canvas Travel Vanity Bag Beauty Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
special license from Louis Vuitton, long before LV had a boutique presence in the USA. Sold in stores such
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H 9 in D 9 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage Train Case Monogram Canvas Carry On Vanity Bag Luggage 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous train case or vanity was made by The French Company for Louis Vuitton, most likely in
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H 9 in D 9 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton Train Case Vanity Bag French Co Monogram Travel Carry On 1970s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous train case or vanity was made by The French Company for Louis Vuitton, most likely in
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H 9 in D 9 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Train Case Vanity Travel Bag Saks French Co Carry On 70s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
This fabulous train case or vanity was made by The French Company for Louis Vuitton and sold by
2007 Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Damier Ebene Coffret Merveilles GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
2007 Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Damier Ebene Coffret Merveilles GM - Very good condition. Shows
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas Coated
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material: Canvas
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 4.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 19.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior Material
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 4", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Height 5", Width 7", Depth 4", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram
Louis Vuitton Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
4.5", Strap Drop 20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Reverse Monogram Canvas PM Exterior
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Vanity Tuffetage Bowling Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
collection for Louis Vuitton in fall 2014. This bag is crafted from black leather and features multicolor
Louis Vuitton Tourterelle Empreinte Monogram Giant Vanity PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
of Louis Vuitton's Vanity PM bag. It is made of Monogram leather, thus retaining its timeless charm.
Louis Vuitton Tourterelle Empreinte Monogram Giant Vanity PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
of Louis Vuitton's Vanity PM bag. It is made of Monogram leather, thus retaining its timeless charm.
Louis Vuitton Monogram/Reverse Monogram Canvas Vanity PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
of Louis Vuitton's Monogram Canvas Vanity PM bag. It is made of Monogram/Reverse Monogram canvas
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas and Leather Nice Vanity Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Louis Vuitton Nice Vanity case bag promises to be an ultra-fashionable, reliable companion. It
Louis Vuitton Cannes Red Epi Leather Vanity Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton make up case / cosmetic bag Cannes in Red EPI leather. Great to keep all your
Louis Vuitton "Nice" Blue Epi Leather Vanity Case Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Vuitton blue Epi leather vanity case shoulder bag. Epi leather Gold hardware Made in France Date
Louis Vuitton Gray Cotton Jacquard Since 1854 Vanity Bag Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Black White Jacquard 78425MSC
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H 6 in W 17.25 in D 1 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Men's Travel Vanity Accessory Tie Storage Case Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Men's Travel Vanity Accessory Tie Storage Case Bag Monogram coated
Louis Vuitton Monogram/Reverse Monogram Canvas Vanity PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuittons Monogram Canvas Vanity PM bag. It is made of Monogram/Reverse Monogram canvas thus
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H 7.9 in W 11.8 in D 8.3 in
Louis Vuitton Rare Black Epi Leather Gold HW Vanity Jewelry Travel Bag Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Vuitton vanity travel case with all original accessories (as outlined below). Epi leather Gold
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H 7.87 in W 7.87 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Nice Epi Train Case 2way Vanity 123023 Leather Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 30 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 20 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 20 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Strap Drop 17-19.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Vanity Bag Limited Edition Monogram Empreinte Giant
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H 7.9 in W 11.8 in D 7.9 in
Vintage Louis Vuitton Nice Beauty Black Epi Leather Travel Case + Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Black Vanity cosmetic bag in Epi leather. Top flap closure is secured with double
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H 8.5 in W 12.5 in D 8 in
Louis Vuitton Rare Large Monogram Travel CarryOn Vanity Storage Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
CURATOR'S NOTES Absolutely stunning and well-preserved rare Louis Vuitton carryon vanity shoulder
Louis Vuitton Monogram Men's Storage Jewelry Carryall Vanity Travel Bag Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chicago, IL
Louis Vuitton Monogram Men's Storage Jewelry Carryall Vanity Travel Bag Case Monogram canvas
$3,217
H 4.73 in W 7.49 in D 0.4 in
Louis Vuitton Beige, Blue & Pink Pastel Monogram Empreinte Leather Pochette Trio
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Beige, Blue & Pink Pastel Monogram Empreinte Leather By The Pool Pochette Trio Product Details Xupes Ref: CAA0078 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Trio Type: Pouch...
Louis Vuitton LIm.Ed. Blue Watercolor Keepall
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vuitton Keepall 50 Bandoulière is made from denim hickory fabric with a soft ink blue print of the Monogram pattern. Soft-sided and cabin-friendly Blue cotton whit white strips. Blue...
Louis Vuitton Illusion Leather Keepall 50 New in Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Bandouliere is made from bull calfskin with a soft multicolored green. This bag is from the Virgil Abloh Illusion leather collection. Soft side and cabin...
Hermes Birkin Limited Edition 35 Diamond Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Bag
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an exceptional limited edition Hermes Birkin 35 Diamond Porosus Crocodile bag featured in stunning jewel-toned Bordeaux. This rare masterpiece features 18K White Go...
$4,550
H 8.3 in D 6.7 in L 11.8 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Denim Patchwork Bandoulière Speedy Damier 30, 2019. The iconic speedy was first introduced in the 1930's and was designed as an alternative for the larg...
New Louis Vuitton Watercolor Keepall Bag 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition designed by Virgil Abloh, watercolor collection keepall 50. Detachable shoulder strap. Padlock, keys and luggage tag. Brand new with original dust bag a...
Louis Vuitton Sunrise Pastel Onthego GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
The Sunrise Pastel theme gives Louis Vuitton’s On the go bag a bright fresh look . The House’s iconic Monogram canvas comes in a burst of soft, feminine colors for an eye-catching, u...
$11,885
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...
$2,950
H 4 in W 3 in L 6.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Y2K White Multicolor Mini Speedy Handbag is a stunning fusion of luxury and art, embodying the playful essence of early 2000s fashion. Crafted fr...
$38,838Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 54
Louis Vuitton Mink Fur Coat x Virgil Abloh White And Multicolor Fur
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Mink fur signed Louis Vuitton, limited edition fur in collaboration with Virgil Abloh. Made of white mink with multicolor LV logo. Zip closure, internally lined in canvas. Equipped w...
CHANEL red quilted leather 20S CLASSIC MINI SQUARE Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel Classic Mini Square shoulder bag is crafted in bright red quilted lambskin leather with light gold-tone hardware. It features the iconic CC turn-lock closu...
$7,061
H 8.67 in W 14.18 in D 8.67 in L 15.75 in
Louis Vuitton Train Case, Louis Vuitton Boite Pharmacie, Louis Vuitton Case
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Louis Vuitton train case features monogram canvas and all brass fittings. All studs are marked Louis Vuitton. All its trim is printed with Louis Vuitton monogram. Its interior i...
Louis Vuitton, vanity case in monogram canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AMSTERDAM, NL
Louis Vuitton, vanity case in monogram canvas. Signs of wear on the hardware and leather. CONDITION: good condition MEASUREMENTS: height 25 cm, width 36 cm, depth 21 cm MATERIAL: ...
$8,179
Size: Length: 12" Width: 7" Height: 8"
Louis Vuitton Murakami White Monogram Multicolor Speedy 30 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in GOES, NL
From our private collection, we offer this collectors item which is no longer being made by Louis Vuitton; the Louis Vuitton multicolor monogram speedy 30 handbag. The bag comes with...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Nicholas Hlobo's Artycapucines Handbag-NEW IN BOX
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Nicholas Hlobo's Artycapucines Handbag-NEW IN BOX This brand new Louis Vuitton Nicholas Hlobo Limited Edition Artycapucines handbag is made of black and...
Louis Vuitton Mahina Flight Mode Muria Navy Blue Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Mahina Flight Mode Muria Navy Blue Bucket Bag encapsulates sophistication and contemporary style with its striking navy blue muria leather, adorned with the iconic ...
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.