Louis Vuitton Satin Monogram Mini Papillon Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Mini Papillon Accessories Pochette Bag Excellent Condition
Louis Vuitton Satin Monogram Mini Papillon Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Mini Papillon Accessories Pochette Bag Excellent Condition
1990s Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Mini Papillon Pouch Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s Vintage LOUIS VUITTON mini Papillon pouch in brown monogram canvas and leather. Measures 6.25
1990s LOUIS VUITTON Green Epi Leather Mini Papillon Pouch Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s LOUIS VUITTON mini Papillon pouch in green Epi leather. It originally came with the mother
1980s Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Mini Papillon Pouch Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON mini Papillon pouch in brown monogram canvas and leather. This mini papillon
1990s Louis Vuitton monogram mini papillon
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
1990s Louis Vuitton monogram mini papillon
Louis Vuitton 1990s Monogram Canvas Mini Papillon
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
from Louis Vuitton's signature monogram canvas, this mini papillon features a brass hardware, cowhide
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Noir Soufflot Mini Papillon 2lva99
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
SIZE AND FIT 6"W x 2.5"H x 2.5"D 4.5" handle drop GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Minor marks Inside is clean and odorless. Dent at outside edge.
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Mini Soufflot Papillon Wristlet 826lv83
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AR1928 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2" Height: 2.2" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear: Exte...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Mini Soufflot Papillon Wristlet 14LVA1116
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0975 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6 " Width: 2 " Height: 2.75 " Shoulder Strap Drop: 5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: E...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Papillon Mini Wristlet Pouch Bag 342lvs520
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2.5 " Height: 3 " OVERALL EXCELLENT- CONDITION ( 8.5/10 or A- ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Excellent Exterior Leather and Tr...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Mini Soufflot Papillon Bag 863419
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub partially (Outside) Minor stain partially (Handle) Minor rub on a part of handle (Inside) Minor rub partially (Inside) Noticeable ...
Louis Vuitton Vanilla Beige Epi Leather Soufflot Mini Papillon Bag 140lvs78
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2" Height: 2.2" Handle Drop: 4" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Leather and Trim: Very Minor Markin...
Louis Vuitton Black Mini Soufflot Epi Leather Papillon Wristlet Pouch 862998
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor marks (Inside) Minor marks (zipper) Zipper works properly Width (inch) : 5.90 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 15 cm(approx) Height (inch) ...
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Nano Papillon Mini Black Monogram Shine Satin
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: TH0072 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 7" Width: 3" Height: 3" Zipper works well. GOOD CONDITION (7/10 o...
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Mini Soufflot 2way Papillon Wristlet Bag 862500
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
VERY GOOD CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) Includes Optional LV Gold Chain (Outside) Some marks at top (Handle) Minor rub on a part of handle (Shoulder) Minor scratch on a part of shoulde...
1990s LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Mini Papillon Pouch Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s LOUIS VUITTON mini Papillon pouch in brown monogram canvas and leather. Made in France
1990s LOUIS VUITTON Blue Epi Leather Mini Papillon Pouch Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s LOUIS VUITTON mini Papillon pouch in blue Epi leather. It originally came with the mother
1990s LOUIS VUITTON Green Epi Leather Mini Papillon Pouch Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
1990s LOUIS VUITTON mini Papillon pouch in green Epi leather. It originally came with the mother
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Mini Papillon Pouch Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON mini Papillon pouch in brown monogram canvas and leather. Measures 6.25”x
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Mini Papillon Pouch Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage LOUIS VUITTON mini Papillon pouch is crafted of monogram canvas and leather in brown
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Soufflot Mini Papillon Wristlet Pouch Bag 818lv56
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0966 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6" Width: 2" Height: 2.5" Handle Drop: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs of Wear: Ext...
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Mini Papillon Pochette Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Irvine, CA
Louis Vuitton Red Epi Leather Mini Papillon Pochette Bag with siler-tone hardware, monogram
1960s Charmont Model Royal Blue Silk Chiffon Sequin Vintage 60s Maxi Dress Gown
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful 1960s CHARMONT MODEL by BURKEMAN & PASSES royal blue silk chiffon sequined gown! Features a tailored bodice, with a straight skirt and overlay. Hundreds of hand-sewn sequin...
Betty Carol 1950s Sculptural Dress
By Mamselle, Betty Carol
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous dress from Betty Carol in light weight black wool and silk taffeta. It has a V neckline front and back with fabulous princess seaming creating a fitted silhouette through...
1960S Baby Pink Beaded Rayon Evening Crop Top With Crystals
Located in New York, NY
1960S Baby Pink Beaded Rayon Evening Crop Top With Crystals
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian Knit Brown Cardigan c 21st c
By Louis Vuitton
Located in University City, MO
Louis Vuitton Paris Italian knit brown cardigan sweater Size M The chic Italian knit cardigan is designed with a muted light brown shade; accented with subtle gold metallic knit band...
$14,920
H 5.5 in W 10.5 in L 5.5 in
Chanel Cc Logo Reindeer Muff Vintage Rare Limited Edition White Fur Satchel
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel' White CC Reindeer Rabbit Muff 2001 {VINTAGE 21 Years} CC Logo with reindeer Gold hardware Detachable brushed-gold interwoven chain White rabbit fur Filled with down Black sa...
Trompe L'oeil Oversize Belted Trench Coat
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous beige and black cotton trompe l'oeil trench coat jacket from Japanese designers Naoki Ichihara, Tadanao Yamashita and Shingo Otsuka for TALK ABOUT THE DISTRACTION. It app...
Pink Silk Dress Hand Beaded "Gatsby" Flapper Dress 1920s
Located in Wallkill, NY
They are getting harder to find, and even harder to find in wearable condition. This silk pink dream is all hand beaded. Stunning T back. Bugle beading around the neckline and arms. ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Peplum Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Transformable Black Faille Moire Peplum Jacket from the 1990's. Gaultier's Haute Couture training is evident in this fitted "Bar" style peplum jacket with pointed ...
Christian Dior Vogue Cover Runway Cold Shoulder Laceup Corset Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Look 28 from the Fall 2014 Runway. Navy Christian Dior cold shoulder dress with scoop neck, lace-up corset detail at front bodice, single slit featuring beaded embellishments at fron...
$712Sale Price|20% Off
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN burgundy acetate Short Sleeve Sheath Dress 44
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Zürich, CH
Alexander McQueen short-sleeve knee-length sheath v-neck dress in burgundy acetate (50%) and rayon (50%). Lined in acetate (74%) and silk (26%). Dress features padded shoulders and p...
1990s Christian Lacroix Large Size Brown Black Silk Chenille 90s Mini Dress
By Christian Lacroix
Located in San Diego, CA
Gorgeous vintage 90s CHRISTIAN LACROIX brown and black silk chenille larger size strapless mini dress ! Features a beautiful brown silk chenille fabric embrodiered with hearts and pa...
NEW Jitrois Chocolate Brown Metallic Stretch Leather Flare Pants 38
By Jean-Claude Jitrois
Located in Switzerland, CH
This Jitrois basic pants features a smooth finish of flexible stretch lambskin Beautiful metallic leather that fits like a glove on your body Classic cut with zip in the back Long un...
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Unworn Sheer Silk Corset Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Naples, FL
Burgundy Dolce & Gabbana sheer silk top featuring sexy neckline, long sleeves, structured bodice and concealed zip closure at back. Condition: Unworn Includes Attached Tags
Parasol Silk & Lace Heavily detailed Gold accent parasol circa 1900's Victorian
Located in Wallkill, NY
Victorian Black and white Parasol lace and silk, Provence 1900-1904 in original box No rips or damage...Stunning- I have never had one in this condition 4 inches of lace trim. Lovely...
$5,224
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - IT 44
Jean Paul Gaultier knitted wool floral tapestry sweater and skirt set, fw 1984
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier; Tapestry style floral knitted wool turtle neck sweater and skirt set Fall-Winter 1984
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...
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.
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.
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.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.