LOUIS VUITTON grey white ombre LV logo monogram crew sweatshirt L
By Louis Vuitton, Virgil Abloh
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON grey white ombre LV logo monogram crew sweatshirt L Reference: YIKK/A00007 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Virgil Abloh Material: Cotton Color: White Pattern: Monogram C...
Louis Vuitton Large Pink x Yellow Monogram Kirigami GM Envelop Pouch 19lvs421
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: .5" Height: 6" OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, Care Card, Ba...
LOUIS VUITTON 2020 Escale blue white monogram one piece swimsuit FR38 M
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2020 Escale blue white monogram one piece swimsuit FR38 M Reference: VACN/A00144 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: 2020 LV Escale Material: ...
Louis Vuitton Nike Air Force 1 Size US 8 Green White Leather Lv Monogram Low Top
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
- Green and white exterior - Tagged size 8 - Comes with box, extra white and green shoe laces, 2 dust bag, LV monogram tag, White leather swoosh - The shoes are missing the white ...
Louis Vuitton Women's White Vernis Long Leather Sarah Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton monogram white Vernis long wallet.
LOUIS VUITTON Box Scott clear transparent monogram plexiglass resin trunk case
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Box Scott clear transparent monogram plexiglass resin cylinder trunk case Reference: CYVN/A00091 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: Scott Box Mat...
LOUIS VUITTON Mastic beige silk 2025 MONOGRAM CLOUD Blouse Shirt 38 S 1AGBFN
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton shirt in Mastic (silver-white) Monogram Cloud toile silk (100%).
LOUIS VUITTON 2022 red white LV monogram gold back zip peplum top FR34 XS
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2022 red white LV monogram gold back zip peplum top FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A01294 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: AW2022 Material: Fabric...
LOUIS VUITTON Majolica floral monogram print cream blue wool silk shorts FR34 XS
By Louis Vuitton, Nicholas Ghesquiere
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Majolica floral monogram print cream blue wool silk shorts FR34 XS Reference: YIKK/A00101 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Material: Wool, Silk Color: ...
Vuitton White Embroidered Silk Scarf
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton white silk scarf with embroidered monogram design.
Tagashi Murakami x Louis Vuitton "Eye Miss You" Multicolor Monogram Bag Y2K
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Crafted from Louis Vuitton’s signature multicolor monogram on white canvas, this bag features striking eye motifs that adds a fun yet sophisticated touch.
LOUIS VUITTON 2022 RW222W Blue France Monogram jacquard knit A line dress FR36 S
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2022 RW222W Blue France Monogram jacquard knit A line dress FR36 S Reference: AAWC/A01698 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: Fall/Winter 2022...
$25,380
Louis Vuitton White Murakami Multicolor Monogram Takashi Murakami framed print
By Takashi Murakami
Located in Bristol, GB
Screenprint Edition 3 of 50 45 x 45 cm (17.7 x 17.7 in) (61.7 x 61.7 x 3 cm / 24.3 x 24.3 x 1.2 in) Signed, numbered and dated on the front Artwork in mint condition. Sold framed as ...
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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.
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.