Louis Vuitton Sac Weekend GM in Monogram Canvas, The French Co.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Chic, practical Louis Vuitton Sac Weekend GM in Monogram Canvas with Leather Trim from the 1980s. Unsigned, likely made by the French Co, a US collaboration with Vuitton in the perio...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sac Weekend PM Zip Tote Bag 855360
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Sac Weekend PM Zip Tote Bag 855360 GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub on the leather parts (Outside) Minor stain on the leather parts (Handle) M...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Sac Weekend Monogram Canvas Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Vintage Louis Vuitton Sac Weekend tote bag in monogram canvas. It has 1 exterior small open pocket on each side. Open access with 1 large interior pocket with zipper. Very spacious a...
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H 15.7 in W 7.48 in L 22.4 in
Louis Vuitton Sac Weekend Extra Large Gm 870199 Brown Coated Canvas Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 22.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 57 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 19 cm(approx) ...
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H 11 in W 9 in L 20 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere 50 4lz0907 Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI 882 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 20" Width: 9" Height: 11" Handle drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Includes LV Care Bookl...
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H 10.2 in W 7.87 in L 18.5 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Dark Epi 370349 Blue Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 18.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 47 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 26 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 20 cm(approx) ...
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H 7.5 in W 6 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 24lr0618 Black Epi Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP0955 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 6" Height: 7.5" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes LV Care...
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H 13.5 in W 5 in L 19 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Suitcase 10lz0717 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: USA Measurements: Length: 19" Width: 5" Height: 13.5" Handle drop: 2" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: slight loss of shape, scratches, scuffs, ...
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H 13 in W 6 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Packall Monogram Pm Suitcase 7lk0927 Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Shoulder Strap Drop 13" Handle Drop 1.5" Height 13" Width 16" Depth 6" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7...
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H 15 in W 8.25 in L 19.75 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Stratos Hard Luggage 17lr0529 Brown Canvas Weekend/Travel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 19.75" Width: 8.25" Height: 15" Handle drop: 3.25" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7/10 or B) Signs of Wear: Exterior: moderate scratches,...
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H 15.7 in W 11.8 in L 26.7 in
Louis Vuitton Duffle Polochon Boston 869860 Brown Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 26.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 68 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 11.8 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 30 cm(approx) ...
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H 16.5 in W 5.11 in L 21.5 in
Louis Vuitton Alize Monogram 866377 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 21.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 55 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 16.5 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 42 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.11 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 13 cm(approx) ...
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H 11 in W 2 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Porte Documents Voyage 211332 Damier Graphite Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: BA0141 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 2" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 4.5" Zipper works well. Signs of We...
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H 11.5 in W 11.5 in L 19.5 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Duffle 50 870229 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 11.5", Width 19.5", Depth 8.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Keepall Bag Damier 50 VERY GOOD CONDITION (8/10 or AB) Includes Poignet, Lock and K...
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H 8.5 in W 11 in L 13 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 35 226334 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SA 832 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 11" Height: 8.5" Handle drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Includes LV Care Bo...
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H 10.6 in W 8.26 in L 18.1 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Duffle 45 Boston 870585 Epi Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 18.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 46 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 21 cm(approx) ...
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H 11.5 in W 10 in L 16.5 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Vintage 2lt922 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 10" Height: 11.5" Handle drop: 3.5" OVERALL FAIR VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6/10 or C) Signs of Wear: Exterior: heavy marks and stains, se...
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H 13.9 in W 9.84 in L 17.3 in
Louis Vuitton Sac Sport Duffle 870602 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 17.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 44 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35.5 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 25 cm(approx...
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H 10 in W 8 in L 18.5 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Duffle Noir 45 5lz0129 Black Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP0947 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 18.5" Width: 8" Height: 10" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Lugga...
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H 8 in W 7 in L 12.25 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Damier Ebene 30 4lz1812 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SD4163 Made In: USA Measurements: Length: 12.25" Width: 7" Height: 8" Handle drop: 4" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Dust Bag, Padloc...
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H 11.5 in W 9.5 in L 22 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Monogram 50 2lz0928 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SD3104 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 22" Width: 9.5" Height: 11.5" Handle drop: 5" OVERALL EXCELLENT- CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Includes Dust Bag, C...
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H 39.3 in W 3 in L 20 in
Louis Vuitton Garment Cover Khaki with Hanger 868894 Green Nylon Weekend/Travel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 20.0 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 51 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 39.3 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 100 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Color : Browns Material :N...
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H 13.9 in W 9.84 in L 17.3 in
Louis Vuitton Sac Sport Monogram 869484 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 17.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 44 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 13.9 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 35.5 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 25 cm(approx...
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H 12.2 in W 5.9 in L 14.9 in
Louis Vuitton Vernis Zip Tote 870301 Red Patent Leather Weekend/Travel BAG
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.9 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 38 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 31 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 15 cm(approx) ...
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H 12.2 in W 9.44 in L 21.6 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Duffle Noir 55 870290 Black Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 21.6 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 55 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 12.2 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 31 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 24 cm(approx) ...
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H 10.6 in W 7.87 in L 17.7 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Duffle 45 Pm 870243 Black Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 17.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 45 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 20 cm(approx) ...
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H 10.6 in W 7.87 in L 17.7 in
Louis Vuitton Keepall Duffle Noir 45 870140 Black Leather Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 17.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 45 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.87 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 20 cm(approx) ...
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H 39.7 in W 2 in L 20.4 in
Louis Vuitton Garment Cover And Hanger 868120 Brown Nylon Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 20.4 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 52 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 39.7 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 101 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.69 inch(approx) Color : Browns Material :N...
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H 25.29 in W 11.81 in L 18.89 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Geant Conquerant 65 Rolling 229518 Grey Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FL1013 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 18.89" Width: 11.81" Height: 25.59" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Retail $3520 Signs of Wear: Exter...
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H 11.75 in W 9.5 in L 22 in
Louis Vuitton Sac Souple Monogram 55 230343 Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 22" Width: 9.5" Height: 11.75" Handle drop: 9" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Luggage Tag and Poignet Retail $119...
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.