Louis Vuitton Distored Damier Ollie Sneakers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Collectors Item - Louis Vuitton Distored Damier Ollie Sneakers Skate-inspired, blue suede sneakers - part of the Virgil Abloh's Spring-Summer 2021 collection.
Louis Vuiton Sac Main Rare 2012 Old Speedy 25 Flap Bag Very Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
The key and its pull and bell are missing, the metalwork of the clasp is patinated and the bag shows tiny traces of use underneath but it is in very good general condition, delivered...
Louis Vuitton Gold Keepall Paperweight-VIP Limited Collectible
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Very lovely item given to Louis Vuitton's VIP Members. A great collector's item!
Louis Vuitton Monogram Velvet Teddy Bear PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Collectors Item - Louis Vuitton Monogram Velvet Teddy Bear PM Brown teddy bear made of Monogram soft velvet with beige leather necklace.
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Cerises Murakami Bucket Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
The Cerises line has been discontinued so this is definitely a collectors item. LOUIS VUITTON Paris - Made in France ' tag inside Condition A - EXCELLENT Gently used.
Louis Vuitton Light Blue Denim Monogram Cabby GM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
The Denim line has been discontinued so this is definitely a collectors item. 'LOUIS VUITTON Paris - Made in France ' tag inside Condition B - VERY GOOD Gently used.
Louis Vuitton Light Blue Denim Monogram Cabby GM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
The Denim line has been discontinued so this is definitely a collectors item. 'LOUIS VUITTON Paris - Made in France ' tag inside Condition B - VERY GOOD Gently used.
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H 1.5 in W 1.5 in D 1.5 in
LOUIS VUITTON Cube Paperweight LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Crystal Paper Weight
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Acid etched and cut crystal square paperweight with the Louis Vuitton brand and the flowers. Collector's item that can also be used as a paperweight on your Desk, coffee table or van...
Crystal
Archival Louis Vuitton Quatrefoil Flower KeyChain
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare COLLECTOR'S ITEM Louis Vuitton limited edition keychain in stained plexi.
Louis Vuitton Antheia Ixia Leather MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
A beautiful addition to any Louis Vuitton collector's closet. This item comes with its original dust bag.
Louis Vuitton Vavin Monogram Canvas with Panda PM
Located in NY, NY
The interior features two compartments and a zipped pocket to organize your items. This bag is a must-have for Louis Vuitton lovers and collectors.
Collector's Item: Archival Louis Vuitton Silver KeyChain
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exclusive Louis Vuitton keychain was distributed to loyal customers only. Penguin in metal. L: 8 cm / 3"
$445Sale Price|22% Off
Size: Refer to measurements
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-Garde Hooded Dress c 21st C
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in University City, MO
Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Avant-garde hooded dress The edgy boxy tunic style dress is designed with a subtle textured crinkled pattern that emulates reptile scales The unique ...
Vintage Chanel Black and White Halter Maxi Dress
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s CHANEL black and white V neck halter maxi dress. Size: 4 / small Bust 34” / Waist : 26” Hip: open/ Dress length: 55”
1960's Mollie Parnis Romantic Red Gown with Caplet
By Mollie Parnis
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Exquisite 1960's red chiffon hanky hem gown with matching capelet. Fitted through the bodice with spaghetti straps the dress is double layered, a feature that is accented by the irre...
Vintage Burberry Silk Satin Scarf 1960's
By Burberry
Located in North Miami, FL
This vintage stunning Burberry silk satin scarf is most likely from the 60's. It is a great size and has not been cleaned from the original owner. it is the iconic Burberry pattern. ...
Moschino Leather Jacket with Mirror Trim 1990s
By Moschino
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black leather jacket from Moschino. It is open in front with the pocket flaps, cuffs and jacket edges outlined in 3 rows of small square mirrors. It is fully lined and ha...
Gianni Versace Couture Print Silk Dress
By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace Couture
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful silk dress from Gianni Versace Couture in a colorful pink, lavender and blue abstract print on a white background. The bodice has a front adjustable drawstring square nec...
CHLOE white leather MILK SALLY MEDIUM Shoulder Bag
By Chloé
Located in Zürich, CH
Chloé 'Sally Medium' shoulder bag in Milk (cream) grained calfskin featuring gold-tone hardware. Opens with a turn lock and has highlighted borders in gold-tone hardware. Intertwined...
Thierry Mugler Color Block Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful body conscious purple dress trimmed in black velvet by Thierry Mugler. It has short sleeves, a sweetheart neckline and is semi fitted with princess seaming through to th...
$880Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 38, 39
New $2150 DSQUARED2 Heart Cut Out Studded Platform Leather Beige Boots 38 , 39
By Dsquared2
Located in Montgomery, TX
Looking for a nude ankle boot with a sweet flirty twist? These DSquared ankle boots are a great way to keep the feminine chic vibe going strong well after Valentines day. The heart s...
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Bustier Jacket Top
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace S/S 1993 Runway Vintage Bustier Jacket Top IT 38 Look 36 from the Spring/Summer 1993 Collection. Gianni Versace bustier top featuring double breasted closure at front...
Gucci Vintage Black Leather Clutch Bag with Suede Strip and Logo Tab
By Gucci
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Gucci black leather clutch. Flap bag has decorative black suede strip with Gucci logo tab in gold & silver. Center zipper compartment (lined in taffeta) inside with two open ...
$8,920
H 11 in W 11 in L 4 in
Chanel Vintage 90s Mini Striped Light Blue Denim Tote Shoulder Bag Shopping Tote
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Vintage 90s Mini Striped Light Blue Denim Tote Shoulder Bag Shopping Tote 1997 {VINTAGE 25 Years} Gold hardware Double handle chain Quilted jean denim striped blue and white ...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" 2pc White Herringbone Athletic Skirt Set NWT
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 2000 "Eye" 2pc White Herringbone Athletic Skirt Set NWT (New With Tags) Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Spring / Summer 2000 "Eye" Design...
NWT Blumarine Vintage FW 2010 Runway Sequin Evening Stretch Pants Leggings It 40
By Blumarine
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Vintage Blumarine Sequin Evening Stretch Pants Leggings F/W 2010 Runway Collection Designer size - 40 Stretch sequin fabric, Tiger print, Fully lined, No zipper, Low waist. Measu...
$9,920
H 6 in W 2 in L 9 in
Chanel Minaudière Double Circle 70s Style Runway Rare Black & Metallic Clutch
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Gold lambskin Chanel and white patent leather 70's style clutch with white cc enamel detail 2007 {VINTAGE 15 Years} Gold Hardware Double kiss-lock closure Interior white satin linin...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2006 Cerise Silk Jersey Draped Ostrich Feather Top
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN c.2006 Cerise Silk Jersey Draped Ostrich Feather Top Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Designer: Alexander McQueen Style: Jersey Top Color(s): Shades of Pink...
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.
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When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.