Marc Jacobs Custom Original Mystical Bronze Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress Size 4
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress is the “Mysterious” Marc Jacob’s dress. We were told it is a one of a kind, custom made
Marc Jacobs Custom Original Mystical Bronze Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress Size 4
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
This dress is the “Mysterious” Marc Jacob’s dress. We were told it is a one of a kind, custom made
Louis Vuitton 'Retro' jacket by Marc Jacobs Winter 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - 2001 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Marc
Stephen Sprouse 'Pink Rose' Print Tee
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York City, NY
Sprouse collaboration with Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton in 2001.
Louis Vuitton coat by Marc Jacobs Winter 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - 2001 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Marc
LOUIS VUITTON S/S 2001 White Translucent Epi Baia Plage Top Handle Tote Bag
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Spring 2001 Designer: Marc Jacobs Manufacturer
Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Lime Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Marc Jacobs in collaboration with Stephen Sprouse this iconic speedy bag features a lime green graffiti
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Bedford Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are offering this Louis Vuitton Bedford Handbag. Designed in 2001 by Marc Jacobs, this bag was
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Stephen Sprouse Monogram Roses
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
admiration of late fashion designer Stephen Sprouse, Louis Vuitton’s creative director Marc Jacobs revisited
LOUIS VUITTON Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees handbag limited edition 2002
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
In response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Marc Jacobs and Julie Verhoeven teamed up
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Brown Satin White Lace Trim Mini Slip Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This 1990s Dolce & Gabbana mini slip dress is crafted from brown silk satin with delicate white lace trim. The lingerie-inspired design features adjustable straps, a soft bustlin...
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New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
Alexander McQueen New Khaki Pants with Hip Lacing S/S 2002
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
Fabulous khaki cotton pants from Alexander McQueen. They have full straight legs with curved panels over the back hips with a fan of laces meeting and buttoning on the front sides at...
Norma Kamali red parachute evening set
By Norma Kamali
Located in Austin, TX
NORMA KAMALI red parachute set top: 25" bust, 21" waist size XS skirt : 30.5" waist, 48.5" hips, 28.75" length size S size S ( mannequin is US size 6 )
Shockingly New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Final Collection Heels Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent, Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New Size 37 * Tom Ford Era Velvet Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977. Th...
JENNY PACKHAM 1990's Vintage Black Backless Evening Gown
By Jenny Packham
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jenny Packham '90s Vintage Jet black opaque Long sleeves Missing size and comp tag, but definitely silk Cowl neck Adjustable back tie Pullover style Half velvet tulips at the end of ...
NWT's EMPORIO ARMANI 2008 Vintage Runway Silk Embellished Dress
By EMPORIO ARMANI EA7
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Emporio Armani Vintage Runway SS08 NWT's, Pristine Retailed for $1,295 Luxurious silk in a muted blue green color Armani is known for his calming expensive color scheme and this is a...
Chanel Gift Box Minaudière Black Plexiglass GHW
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
Chanel Black Plexiglass Gift Box Minaudière Gold Hardware, 2017. The interior is lined in black leather. Includes authenticity card, and dust bag. This pre-owned Chanel® item has b...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 *Opium* Lotus Pumps Shoes 36.5 6.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Lauren *Opium* Lotus Runway Pumps Shoes Italian Size 36.5 - US 6.5 F/W 2004 Collection This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent and a memorable...
80s Patrick Kelly Vintage Lipstick Red Black Color Block Avant Garde Skirt Suit
By Patrick Kelly
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing vintage 1980s PATRICK KELLY lipstick red and black color block double breasted skirt suit! This rare gem was owned by, "The Young and the Restless" soap star MELODY THOMAS SC...
2003 Gucci Tom Ford 03-04 leather jacket with fur
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Gucci Ready-to-Wear Fall / Winter 2003 mannequin 84.5 cm x 62 cm x 91 cm mannequin 33.35 in x 24.49 in x 35.79 in Sleeve length from the neck: 73 cm / 28.74 inches Armpit Width: 44...
AZZEDINE ALAÏA F/W 1991 Textured Sculpting Skirt
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Berlin, BE
Azzedine Alaïa vintage Fall Winter 1991 black textured skirt M Brand: Alaïa Designer: Azzedine Alaïa Collection: Fall Winter 1991 Fabric: Viscose Color: Black Size: M Azzedine Ala...
Alexander McQueen Fashionista Genuine Red Fox Fur Leather Bustier Dress NEW!
By Christian Dior, Alexander McQueen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alexander McQueen's 2007 leather and fur combination designed to give fashionistas the ultimate fashion thrill! Strapless bronzish brown ultra soft fine quality lambskin leather mo...
2000S Oscar De La Renta Blush Pink Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Black Velvet
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in New York, NY
2000S Oscar De La Renta Blush Pink Nylon Tulle Strapless Gown With Black Velvet Flowers
Rare Chanel S/S 1997 Princess Lady Diana sky blue suit skirt
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in PARIS, FR
A piece of history, this Chanel Spring Summer 1997 blue tweed suit skirt is a true treasure. Size 40 FR, very good vintage condition, only light stains inside the silk lining of the ...
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.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.