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Rare LOUIS VUITTON Beige Monogram Canvas LV Logo Printed Shoulder Tote Bag
Rare LOUIS VUITTON Beige Monogram Canvas LV Logo Printed Shoulder Tote Bag

Rare LOUIS VUITTON Beige Monogram Canvas LV Logo Printed Shoulder Tote Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Switzerland, CH

rides, picnics on the beach, tea time and parties. This bag is made of a simple cotton and linen LV

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Tressage MM Tote Bag Brown Black Mesh Coated Canvas
Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Tressage MM Tote Bag Brown Black Mesh Coated Canvas

Louis Vuitton LV Monogram Tressage MM Tote Bag Brown Black Mesh Coated Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Miami, FL

- Brown monogram exterior - Zip side closures - Made in Italy - The bag is missing its crossbody

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Tote Bags

Pre-Owned Louis Vuitton Palermo GM Tote Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
Pre-Owned Louis Vuitton Palermo GM Tote Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

Pre-Owned Louis Vuitton Palermo GM Tote Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rochester, NY

Palermo GM, LV tote bag, monogram Louis Vuitton tote, designer carryall, luxury travel tote, Louis Vuitton

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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags

Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cabas Piano 2003 Tote Bag
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cabas Piano 2003 Tote Bag

Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cabas Piano 2003 Tote Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rochester, NY

Cabas Piano, LV monogram tote, vintage Louis Vuitton bag, zip top designer tote, Cabas Piano handbag

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Early 2000s French Structured Shoulder Bags

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Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Small Tote Bag -  Limited Edition
Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Small Tote Bag -  Limited Edition

Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Small Tote Bag - Limited Edition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Gray LV Cup limited edition tote. Water resistant material inside designed to be used

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton Cabas Ailleurs Escale Pm Tote 866948 Blue Canvas Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Cabas Ailleurs Escale Pm Tote 866948 Blue Canvas Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Cabas Ailleurs Escale Pm Tote 866948 Blue Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Auth Louis Vuitton Ailleurs Cabas PM "ESCALE" Tote Bag M93769 LV BrandLouis Vuitton Made inItaly

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20th Century Italian Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Uzes Damier Ebene Pocket Tote 866950 Brown Canvas Shoulder bag
Louis Vuitton Uzes Damier Ebene Pocket Tote 866950 Brown Canvas Shoulder bag

Louis Vuitton Uzes Damier Ebene Pocket Tote 866950 Brown Canvas Shoulder bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Forest Hills, NY

Authentic Louis Vuitton Damier Uzes Tote Bag N51128 LV BrandLouis Vuitton Made inFrance Serial

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20th Century French Shoulder Bags

LV Monogram Triangle Softy Tote Bag
LV Monogram Triangle Softy Tote Bag

LV Monogram Triangle Softy Tote Bag

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H 9.85 in W 17.72 in D 5.91 in

LV Monogram Triangle Softy Tote Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

* Coffee brown/light brown/light pink * Canvas/leather * Signature Monogram canvas * Logo patch to the front * Logo shoulder strap * Adjustable, detachable logo shoulder strap * Deta...

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2010s Tote Bags

LV X Richard Prince 2008 Duderanch Oversized Tote Bag
LV X Richard Prince 2008 Duderanch Oversized Tote Bag

LV X Richard Prince 2008 Duderanch Oversized Tote Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

This rare Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Richard Prince Mixed Violet Duderanch Oversized Tote Bag

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Early 2000s Tote Bags

LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Excursion brown LV monogram long tote bag
LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Excursion brown LV monogram long tote bag

LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Excursion brown LV monogram long tote bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Excursion brown LV monogram long tote bag Reference: JACG/A00097 Brand: Louis

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1990s French Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton LV CUP White Damier Geant Cube 2way Bandouliere Duffle Bag -863250
Louis Vuitton LV CUP White Damier Geant Cube 2way Bandouliere Duffle Bag -863250

Louis Vuitton LV CUP White Damier Geant Cube 2way Bandouliere Duffle Bag -863250

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: MB0092 Measurements: Length: 20" Width: 8" Height: 17" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20"- 30" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of W...

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20th Century Tote Bags

LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Excursion brown LV monogram long tote bag
LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Excursion brown LV monogram long tote bag

LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Excursion brown LV monogram long tote bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Excursion brown LV monogram long tote bag Reference: JACG/A00097 Brand: Louis

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1990s French Evening Bags and Minaudières

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

design against the classic monogram "LV" pattern. The Flower Tote bag amongst the other designs, proved

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2010s American Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Banner Elk, NC

design against the classic monogram "LV" pattern. The Flower Tote bag amongst the other designs, proved

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2010s American Top Handle Bags

Pre-Owned Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Tote in Monogram Canvas
Pre-Owned Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Tote in Monogram Canvas

Pre-Owned Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Tote in Monogram Canvas

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rochester, NY

tote bag, luxury shoulder bag, LV carryall, travel tote, everyday luxury bag, iconic Louis Vuitton bag

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Early 2000s French Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

LOUIS VUITTON 2000 Cabas Cruise brown LV monogram PVC vinyl tote bag pouch
LOUIS VUITTON 2000 Cabas Cruise brown LV monogram PVC vinyl tote bag pouch

LOUIS VUITTON 2000 Cabas Cruise brown LV monogram PVC vinyl tote bag pouch

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Hong Kong, NT

LOUIS VUITTON 2000 Cabas Cruise brown LV monogram PVC vinyl tote bag pouch Reference: NKLL/A00246

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Evening Bags and Minaudières

Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Large Tote Bag -  Limited Edition
Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Large Tote Bag -  Limited Edition

Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Large Tote Bag - Limited Edition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Gray LV Cup limited edition tote. Water resistant material inside designed to be used

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Late 20th Century Unknown Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Small Tote Bag -  Limited Edition
Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Small Tote Bag -  Limited Edition

Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Small Tote Bag - Limited Edition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Gray LV Cup limited edition tote. Water resistant material inside designed to be used

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

LV Neverfull GM Tote bag in monogram canvas customized "Road Runner"
LV Neverfull GM Tote bag in monogram canvas customized "Road Runner"

LV Neverfull GM Tote bag in monogram canvas customized "Road Runner"

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, IDF

The Neverfull GM is a legendary bag that adapts to all your needs. Spacious without being bulky

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere Bag LV Felt XS
Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere Bag LV Felt XS

Louis Vuitton Keepall Bandouliere Bag LV Felt XS

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Keepall Bandouliere Bag LV Felt XS Exterior

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21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton Black Damier Ebene Canvas LV Riverside Bag
Louis Vuitton Black Damier Ebene Canvas LV Riverside Bag

Louis Vuitton Black Damier Ebene Canvas LV Riverside Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

LV Riverside, the bag has a sleek shape and a functional quality. It is crafted from Damier Ebene

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2010s French Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton Black Damier Ebene Canvas LV Riverside Bag
Louis Vuitton Black Damier Ebene Canvas LV Riverside Bag

Louis Vuitton Black Damier Ebene Canvas LV Riverside Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Elevate your style with this designer bag. Merging form and function, this exquisite accessory

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2010s French Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas My LV Heritage Neverfull GM Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas My LV Heritage Neverfull GM Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas My LV Heritage Neverfull GM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

. Crafted from the brand's signature Monogram canvas, this Neverfull is gorgeous. The bag has drawstrings on

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2010s French Tote Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 30 Hand Bag M41526 LV Auth 33397
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 30 Hand Bag M41526 LV Auth 33397

Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 30 Hand Bag M41526 LV Auth 33397

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

their famous Keepall bag. A true classic in shape and design, this Speedy is a buy you will love

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2010s French Tote Bags

LOUIS VUITTON: Bag Lv Model W Tote
LOUIS VUITTON: Bag Lv Model W Tote

LOUIS VUITTON: Bag Lv Model W Tote

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Milan, IT

Bag Lv Model W Tote in good condition leather has slight scratches on the leather Brown color 3

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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton LV Passy tote bag red leather
Louis Vuitton LV Passy tote bag red leather

Louis Vuitton LV Passy tote bag red leather

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H 10.24 in W 13 in D 5.12 in

Louis Vuitton LV Passy tote bag red leather

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Antwerp, BE

Wow, what a beauty ! Louis Vuitton LV Passy tote bag red leather Code:BA 2097 Main color:RED

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Handbags and Purses

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Hampstead PM Bag
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Hampstead PM Bag

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Hampstead PM Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Named after the London suburb this LV Hampstead PM tote bag features leather top handles and

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2010s Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Small Tote Bag -  Limited Edition
Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Small Tote Bag -  Limited Edition

Louis Vuitton LV Cup Gray Waterproof Small Tote Bag - Limited Edition

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Authentic Louis Vuitton Gray LV Cup limited edition tote. Water resistant material inside designed

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Tote Bags

LV Neverfull GM Tote bag in monogram canvas customized "Flower Power"
LV Neverfull GM Tote bag in monogram canvas customized "Flower Power"

LV Neverfull GM Tote bag in monogram canvas customized "Flower Power"

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, IDF

The Neverfull GM is a legendary bag that adapts to all your needs. Spacious without being bulky

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21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags

Limited Edition LV x Yayoi Kusama Marshmallow Tote bag in White&Black, SHW
Limited Edition LV x Yayoi Kusama Marshmallow Tote bag in White&Black, SHW

Limited Edition LV x Yayoi Kusama Marshmallow Tote bag in White&Black, SHW

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, IDF

​ ​in​ ​the​ ​shape​ ​of​ ​pumpkin 1​ ​removable​ ​handle LV​ ​x​ ​YK​ ​signature Dimensions:​ ​24x25x12

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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Tote Bags

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By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

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Louis Vuitton Illusion Leather Keepall 50 New in Box

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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Hermes Birkin 25 Gold Togo Leather Gold Hardware 2025 Handbag

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By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

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21st Century and Contemporary American Shoulder Bags

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Hermes Kelly Sellier 28 Black Box Leather Bag Palladium Hardware

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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New Louis Vuitton  Watercolor Keepall Bag 50

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$8,999

H 11.4 in W 9.1 in L 20 in

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in West Hollywood, CA

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CHANEL Grand Shopping Tote (GST) Bag Beige Caviar with Silver Hardware 2013

CHANEL Grand Shopping Tote (GST) Bag Beige Caviar with Silver Hardware 2013

By Chanel

Located in Huddersfield, GB

CHANEL Grand Shopping Tote (GST) Beige Caviar with Silver Hardware 2013. This bag is in pristine condition, the bag still holds its shape well, and the hardware is still very shiny....

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2010s Tote Bags

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Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware

Hermes Kelly 25 Retourne Bag Vert d'Eau Matte Alligator with Palladium Hardware

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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Chanel Black Leather Hula Hoop Shoulder Bag

Chanel Black Leather Hula Hoop Shoulder Bag

$10,073

H 8.27 in D 3.55 in L 10.24 in

Chanel Black Leather Hula Hoop Shoulder Bag

By Chanel

Located in Torre Del Greco, IT

From the 2013 Spring collection there was this rare bag. Black quilted leather Chanel mini Hula Hoop bag with single interior zip pocket, structured top handles and front flap and CC...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

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By Hermès

Located in Berlin, DE

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Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch
GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch

GUCCI Limited Edition Exotic Lizard Satin Flora Print Horsebit Bag Clutch

By Gucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

RARE GUCCI FLORAL FLORA PRINT SIGNATURE HORSEBIT BAG DETAILS: A GUCCI signature piece that will last you for many years Timeless classic - a true beauty! Loved by many celebritie...

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Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Gold Epsom Leather Rolled Handles Gold Hardware Handbag
Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Gold Epsom Leather Rolled Handles Gold Hardware Handbag

Hermes Birkin Sellier 25 Gold Epsom Leather Rolled Handles Gold Hardware Handbag

By Hermès

Located in Aventura, FL

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1940s Louis Vuitton for Saks New York Leather Cabin Trunk Case

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in London, GB

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Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch

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By Chanel

Located in San Francisco, CA

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HERMES Sesame Swift leather & Toile Viking canvas 24/24-35 Bag Ghw

HERMES Sesame Swift leather & Toile Viking canvas 24/24-35 Bag Ghw

By Hermès

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Hermès 24/24-35 bag in ecru-beige Toile H Viking with Sesame (beige) Veau Swift leather trims. Features an open pocket on the outside back. Closes with a gold-plated t...

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Chanel Cambon Small Shoulder Bag Beige Calfskin Leather Double Strap

Chanel Cambon Small Shoulder Bag Beige Calfskin Leather Double Strap

By Chanel

Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR

Named after the Cambon street in Paris the Chanel store is located.  CONDITION: VERY GOOD This preloved / preowned Chanel cambon shoulder bag is in very good condition. Rubbing aro...

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2010s French Shoulder Bags

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Lv Tote Bag For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary lv tote bag you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Many people prefer Brown, but fashion is all about individuality — you can find Beige, Black and more options on these pages. You’re likely to find the perfect lv tote bag among the distinctive accessories we have available, which includes versions made as long ago as the 20th Century as well as those produced as recently as the 21st Century. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Lv Tote Bag?

The price for a lv tote bag starts at $80 and tops out at $3,548, and on average, selling for $1,320.

Louis Vuitton for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Handbags And Purses for You

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 bagBirkin, 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.