Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Speedy 40 White Multicolor
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Speedy 40 White Multicolor These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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Speedy 40 Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Speedy 40 White Multicolor
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Speedy 40 White Multicolor These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
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2010s French Shoulder Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Speedy 40 Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace a piece of fashion history with this Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Speedy 40 Duffle Bag.
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Speedy 40 Boston Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Embrace the timeless allure of the Louis Vuitton Speedy 40, a true icon of travel and style since its inception.
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1980s French Top Handle Bags
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Louis Vuitton Speedy 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rubano, IT
Louis Vuitton Speedy topcase large size 40cm, monogram, discontinued. Bag in very good condition with some signs of wear as pictured. Louis Vuitton's unmistakable Monogram motif, was...
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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Bag
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Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, ON
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Bag. Double rolled vachetta leather handles, roomy interior, zippered top.
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Early 2000s French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Satchel Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Satchel Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional!
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 Brown Monogram Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Kowloon, HK
Color: Brown Material: Monogram Condition: Rank A Overall: Good, few minor defects Surface: Good Corners: Minor Scratches & Stains Edges: Good Handles/Straps: Minor Scratches &...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Satchel Top Handle Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint Charles, IL
MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Satchel Top Handle Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional!
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1990s Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 866659 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
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H 9.84 in W 7.48 in L 15.7 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 866659 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 19 cm(approx) ...
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20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 866191 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
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H 9.84 in W 7.48 in L 15.7 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 866191 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 19 cm(approx) ...
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20th Century Unknown Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 227851 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
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H 9.5 in W 7.5 in L 16.5 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 227851 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 842 MB Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 7.5" Height: 9.5" Handle drop: 4.5" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Includes LV Ca...
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20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 227741 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
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H 9.75 in W 7 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 227741 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SA Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7" Height: 9.75" Handle drop: 5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Retail $1060 Signs of...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 227854 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
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H 9 in W 7.5 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 227854 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 852 SA Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7.5" Height: 9" Handle drop: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+) Retail $1060 S...
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20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 Boston Gm 869598 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
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H 9.84 in W 7.48 in L 15.7 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 Boston Gm 869598 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 19 cm(approx) ...
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20th Century American Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 Bostom Gm 869797 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
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H 9.84 in W 7.48 in L 15.7 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram 40 Bostom Gm 869797 Brown Coated Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 19 cm(approx) ...
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20th Century Unknown Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 Boston Gm 870010 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
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H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 Boston Gm 870010 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Color Brown EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (8/10 or AB) The over all is very good condition, No noticeable damage, but not perfect. some marks on leather trim. Light aging to hardware. ...
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20th Century Unknown Luggage and Travel Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 Upside Down Bandouliere
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 40 with the Upside Down logo designed by Kim Jones for the Men's Fall 2018 Collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 Upside Down Bandouliere
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 40 with the Upside Down logo designed by Kim Jones for the Men's Fall 2018 Collection.
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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 Upside Down Bandouliere
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandouliere 40 with the Upside Down Logo designed by Kim Jones for the Men's fall collection 2018.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Speedy 40 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Speedy 40 Bag is a rare and timeless piece crafted with premium materials.
Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Boston Bag 862611
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Boston Bag 862611
Category
20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Speedy 40 Boston GM 861559
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Speedy 40 Boston GM 861559
Category
20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Boston GM Duffle 861021
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40 Boston GM Duffle 861021
Category
20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Canvas Monogram Speedy 40 Bag Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This classic Louis Vuitton SPEEDY 40, one of the most popular lines in the LV monogram.
Category
20th Century French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 Monogram Canvas Handbag, France 1980.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Vintage Louis Vuitton “Speedy 40" Monogram Handbag, France pre 1980.
Category
1970s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Canvas Monogram Speedy 40 Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
A true cornerstone of the Louis Vuitton legacy, the Speedy 40 is a bag that needs no introduction.
Category
1980s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Canvas Monogram Speedy 40 Bag Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
A true cornerstone of the Louis Vuitton legacy, the Speedy 40 is a bag that needs no introduction.
Category
1980s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Speedy 40 Duffle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
A true cornerstone of the Louis Vuitton legacy, the Speedy 40 is a bag that needs no introduction.
Category
1980s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Canvas Monogram Speedy 40 Bag Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
A true cornerstone of the Louis Vuitton legacy, the Speedy 40 is a bag that needs no introduction.
Category
1980s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Canvas Monogram Speedy 40 Bag Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This classic Louis Vuitton SPEEDY 40, one of the most popular lines in the LV monogram.
Category
1980s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Canvas Monogram Speedy 40 Bag Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This classic Louis Vuitton SPEEDY 40, one of the most popular lines in the LV monogram.
Category
1980s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Speedy 40 Boston Bag 44lk3
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Speedy 40 Boston Bag 44lk3 Date Code/Serial Number: VI872 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7.5" Height: 10" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERAL...
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21st Century and Contemporary Luggage and Travel Bags
Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Speedy 40 Boston Bag 123lv29
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 041 SA Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7.5" Height: 10" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD minus CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Signs of Wear: ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Speedy 40 Boston Bag 13lv41
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI864 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 7.5" Height: 10" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Ext...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Speedy 40 Boston Bag 14lv6
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP0932 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7." Height: 10" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Speedy 40 Boston Bag 12lk823s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI863 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 7.5" Height: 9.5" Handle Drop: 3.5" OVERALL FAIR+ CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wear: Exte...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage Canvas Brown Monogram Speedy 40 Bag Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This classic Louis Vuitton SPEEDY 40, one of the most popular lines in the LV monogram.
Category
1980s French Top Handle Bags
1990s Louis Vuitton Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Vintage Speedy 40
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H 9.26 in W 15.75 in D 7.09 in
1990s Louis Vuitton Brown Classic Monogram Canvas Vintage Speedy 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON BROWN CLASSIC MONOGRAM CANVAS VINTAGE SPEEDY 40 This ladies Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 is primarily made from brown canvas complimented by gold hardware.
Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Large Red Epi Leather Speedy 40 Boston Bag 863154
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Large Red Epi Leather Speedy 40 Boston Bag 863154
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20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40
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H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40 Brand- Louis Vuitton Model- Speedy 40 Product Type- Tote Serial Number- SP**** Age- Circa 1996 Colour...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40
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H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40 Brand- Louis Vuitton Model- Speedy 40 Product Type- Tote Serial Number- SP**** Age- Circa 1996 Colour...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Luggage Company “Speedy 40" Monogram Handbag, 1980.
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H 9.5 in D 8 in L 16.5 in
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Luggage Company “Speedy 40" Monogram Handbag, 1980.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Vintage French Luggage Company “Speedy 40" Monogram Handbag, 1980.
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1970s American Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40
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H 9.45 in W 15.75 in D 7.88 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Speedy 40 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB5708 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Speedy 40 Type: Tote Serial Number: SP1...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Rare Large Monogram Speedy 40 Boston Bag GM 50lk725s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: RFID Chip Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 7.5" Height: 10" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL LIKE NEW CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or SA ) Accessories: Dust Bag, Barco...
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21st Century and Contemporary Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
2018 Louis Vuitton Navy Pacific Monogram Canvas & Leather Upside Down Speedy 40
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H 11.03 in W 15.75 in D 8.27 in
2018 Louis Vuitton Navy Pacific Monogram Canvas & Leather Upside Down Speedy 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Navy Pacific Eclipse Monogram Coated Canvas & Calfskin Leather Upside Down Speedy 40 Bandoulière Xupes Reference: HB3859 Serial Number: AA1118 Age (Circa): 2018 Authen...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Large Monogram 40 Gm 871944 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Width (inch) : 15.7 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 40 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 7.48 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 19 cm(ap...
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20th Century Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare 1 or 1 Centenaire Damier Ebene Speedy 40 Bag 473lvs63
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP1909 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15.5" Width: 7.5" Height: 11" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or AB+) Accesso...
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20th Century Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Speedy 40 Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-loved Louis Vuitton brown monogram Speedy 40 Satchel. The perfect day bag to travel bag.
Category
1990s French Top Handle Bags
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas Speedy 40 Large Hand Bag, Excellent
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Speedy 40 Bag Pre Owned But in Excellent condition no Stains and no Fading Type of Bag: Handbag Material: Canvas Color: Brown Country of Origin: France Date ...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Speedy 40 GM Large XL 856262
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Speedy 40 GM Large XL 856262
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20th Century Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas Speedy 40 Large Travel Hand Bag, Excellent
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Speedy 40 Bag Pre Owned But in Excellent condition no Stains and no Fading Type of Bag: Handbag Material: Canvas Color: Brown Country of Origin: France Date ...
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2010s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Monogram Speedy 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Sundbyberg, SE
Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Speedy 40 with - Brass hardware - Tan vachetta trim - Dual rolled top handles - Brown canvas interior - Single interior slit pocke...
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1990s French Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram Canvas 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Monogram Canvas 40 is a classic must-have.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Speedy 40 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton's creations are popular owing to their high style and functionality. This bag, like all the other handbags, is durable and stylish. Exuding a fine finish, the bag is de...
Category
2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40 is spacious and light, making it ideal to use everyday.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40 is spacious and light, making it ideal to use everyday.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40 is spacious and light, making it ideal to use every day.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40 is spacious and light, making it ideal to use everyday.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40 is spacious and light, making it ideal to use everyday.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Speedy Handbag Monogram Canvas 40 is spacious and light, making it ideal to use everyday.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
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Speedy 40 Louis Vuitton For Sale on 1stDibs
On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate vintage or contemporary speedy 40 louis vuitton for your needs in our varied inventory. Our collection includes a variety of colors, spanning Black, Brown, Red and more. If you’re looking for a speedy 40 louis vuitton from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.
How Much is a Speedy 40 Louis Vuitton?
The price for a speedy 40 louis vuitton starts at $410 and tops out at $4,850, and on average, selling for $780.
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 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.
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