Marc Jacobs Custom Original Mystical Bronze Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress Size 4
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Expansion: He launched his secondary, more affordable line "Marc by Marc Jacobs" in 2001 (closed in 2015), the successful "Daisy" fragrance line in 2007, and the polysexual line "Hea...
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 Jacobs.
Stephen Sprouse 'Pink Rose' Print Tee
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York City, NY
This print was also part of a Stephen 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 Jacobs.
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 Style Name: Translucent Epi Baia Plage Style: Tote bag Color(s): Shades of white, iride...
Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Lime Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Add some excitement to your outfit with this pre-owned Louis Vuitton Speedy 30. Designed in 2001 by Marc Jacobs in collaboration with Stephen Sprouse this iconic speedy bag features ...
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 crafted of Louis Vuitton's Vernis exterior which is a smooth patent leather material...
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Stephen Sprouse Monogram Roses
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
In admiration of late fashion designer Stephen Sprouse, Louis Vuitton’s creative director Marc Jacobs revisited his previous 2001 collaboration with Sprouse as inspiration for a 2009...
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 with Louis Vuitton to create the Conte de Fees ( Fairy Tale ) limited edition line o...
LOUIS VUITTON Collector Stephen Sprouse Leopard Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Model created by the artist disappeared in 2004 Stephen Sprouse who had collaborated with Marc Jacobs in 2001. It is in very good condition.
Thierry Mugler Military Green Wrap Dress 1980s
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous forest green wool military influence dress by Thierry Mugler. It has a small stand up collar, long sleeves with cuffs and 2 bodice patch pockets. The dress skirt wraps ac...
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Size: Medium
Vintage Mollie Parnis 1970s Blue and White Novelty 70s Linen + Cotton Dress
By Mollie Parnis
Located in San Diego, CA
From the queen of dressing First Ladies, comes this wonderfully chic 1970s vintage MOLLIE PARNIS blue and white nautical linen/cotton dress ! Features the perfect linen/cotton blend ...
2000’s Pink Hand Beaded & Sequinned Fuchsia Hot Pink Evening Dress
Located in Sheffield, GB
A fabulous 2000’s Vintage hand sequinned and beaded embellished evening dress. Featuring spaghetti strap shoulders, scooped neckline, fitted silhouette, slit up the leg and floor len...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Oscar de la Renta Purple Ombre Houndstooth Check Silk Cocktail Dress
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in San Francisco, CA
Oscar de la Renta silk pencil cut cocktail dress in a purple checked houndstooth pattern and ombre mid section. Back zip and hook and eye. 100% silk. Made in USA. Size 8. Runs sli...
Thierry Mugler SS 1995 Sculptural Silk Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Rendered in blush silk that beautifully reflects the ligh, this 1995 Thierry Mugler dress captures the designer at his most unexpectedly tender. Known for architectural severity and ...
$29,990
Size: No size, fits best S or US 4-6
ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39
By Atelier Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Just breathtaking - a rare ATELIER VERSACE Evening Gown An amazing Haute Couture Piece Seen on Selma Blair One of the most famous pieces by Atelier Versace Made of many multicolored...
LOUIS VUITTON by Marc Jacobs 2005 Vintage Mink Fur Trimmed Knee Length Dress
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Leonardo, NJ
USA ONLY !! Mink FUR trim cannot cross customs Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Vintage 2005 a/s/o Selma Blair Creamy colors Silk bust area, wool body, and mink fur trim Perfectly embel...
$33,089
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10 - US6
Gucci by Tom Ford Aqua Blue Dyed Fox Fur Oversized Coat, FW 1997
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in London, GB
Gucci by Tom Ford, Fall-Winter 1997. Oversized, mid-thigh coat in dyed aqua fox, cut with a collarless deep V front, dropped shoulders and long straight sleeves. ▪ Brand: Gucci ▪ C...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Miuccia Prada, 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...
$9,800
Size: Small ( 2 )
Gianni Versace Fall 1992 Bondage S&M Collection Runway Leather Fringe 92 Pants
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare museum worthy vintage Gianni Versace Fall/Winter 1992 S&M Bondage Collection runway leather pants ! Naomi Campbell strutted down the runway in these trousers. High waisted fit w...
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...
New Alexander McQueen S/S 2012 Leather Studded Horn Heel Platform Sandals 38.5
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Studded Cage Platform Sandals S/S 2012 Collection Italian size - 38.5 ( US 8.5) The perfect amount of luxury, elegance, strength and severity. Adorned...
CHANEL black 1990s BEADE POINTELLE KNIT MAXI Dress S
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel gown in black semi-sheer pointelle knit. Features a sleek, sleeveless bodycon silhouette that falls to a refined maxi length, finished with a sculpting turtlene...
Rare 90's Vintage Moschino 'Cat Face' Velvet Black Long sleeve body con Dress
By Franco Moschino, Moschino
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible Vintage early 1990's Moschino black velvet 'Cheap & Chic' label body con dress, featuring novelty Cat face appliqué to the front. MADE IN ITALY ! Features: Long sleeves...
$944
Size: Recommended Size; UK 8
Spring 2010 Vivienne Westwood shiny black Wet Look Corset Cocktail Dress
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 2010 Vivienne Westwood Corset Dress, in a shiny black wet-look material that clings beautifully to the body. The dress features an inbuilt boned interior corset, stra...
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.