LOUIS VUITTON Chapman Brothers navy cotton LV logo horse embroidery sweater M
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Chapman Brothers navy cotton LV logo horse embroidery sweater M Reference: JSLE/A00037 Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Navy, Grey Pattern: Solid Clo...
Louis Vuitton Chapman Brothers Savane Elephant Messenger BB Bag M54246
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Guangzhou, CN
Accessories: Dust bag size: Width:14cm,height:23cm Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Chapman Brothers Savane Elephant Messenger BB Bag Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Color: ...
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Pochette Voyage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Part of the Limited Edition 2017 collection, this Louis Vuitton Pochette was created in collaboration with Chapman Brothers.
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 45 Bandouliere Lion Elephant
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 45 Bandouliere Lion Elephant These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Pochette Voyage Medium Lion Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Pochette Voyage Medium Lion Navy These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 45 Bandouliere Elephant Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
You’ll be roaring in style with this limited edition Louis Vuitton keepall. Part of the the Chapman Brothers x LV 2017 collection, this duffle features an elephant motif against a mi...
LOUIS VUITTON 2017 Limited Chapman Brothers Savane Elephant canvas crossbody bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2017 Limited Chapman Brothers Savane Elephant canvas crossbody bag Reference: LNKO/A02653 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Kim Jones Model: Savane Elephant Collection: Li...
Louis Vuitton Amazone Bag Limited Edition Chapman Savane Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag Measurements: Height 8", Width 6", Depth 4", Strap Drop 18-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Amazone Bag Limited Edition Chapman Savane Damier Exterior Mate...
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Size: 6 (S)
Louis Vuitton White (Ultra Rare) Limited Chapman Brothers Monster Animal T-shirt
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Length: 26.5" Shoulder: 17" Waist: 19" Bottom: 18.5 Sleeves: 8.5 Signs of Wear: Needs to be washed Not bright white, slight fadi...
LOUIS VUITTON Chapman Brothers navy cotton LV logo horse embroidery sweater M
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Chapman Brothers navy cotton LV logo horse embroidery sweater M Reference: JSLE/A00037 Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Cotton, Blend Color: Navy, Grey Pattern: Solid Clo...
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Auteuil Ltd Edition Monster Elephant Loafers
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Auteuil Ltd Edition Monster Elephant Loafers From Louis Vuitton × Chapman Brothers “Chapman Creatures” collection designed under Kim Jones are these...
Louis Vuitton Giraffe Chapman Brothers Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton Giraffe Tote Bag by Chapman Brothers. Dark Blue indigo coated canvas and leather trim with leather strap.
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Volga Handbag, 2017
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Louis Vuitton -(Made in France) Checked pattern canvas Volga handbag with rhinoceros patterns. Sold with a serial number. 2017 Spring-Summer Menswear Collection. Additional informat...
Louis Vuitton Messenger Encre Monogram Chapman Savane Black/Blue
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This cross body messenger bag features navy blue cowhide, navy leather trim with polished silver hardware. It opens up to a spacious navy blue fabric interior. The Chapman brothers ...
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 55 Bandouliere Lion Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 55 Bandouliere Lion Navy These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 55 Bandouliere Lion Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
You’ll be roaring in style with this limited edition Louis Vuitton keepall. Part of the the Chapman Brothers x LV 2017 collection, this duffle features a lion motif against a midnigh...
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Keepall 45 Bandouliere Lion Navy
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
You’ll be roaring in style with this limited edition Louis Vuitton keepall. Part of the the Chapman Brothers x LV 2017 collection, this duffle features a lion motif against a midn...
Louis Vuitton X Chapman Brothers Limited Edition Savane Pochette Voyage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Iakovos "Jake" and Konstantinos "Dinos" are British visual artists, often known as the Chapman Brothers. Their collaboration with Louis Vuitton in 2017 resulted in stunning painted l...
Louis Vuitton Savane Monogram Lion Chapman Keepall Bandouliere 55 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost Step into the wild elegance of travel with the authentic Louis Vuitton Savane Monogram Lion Chapman Keepall Bandouliere 55 Encre-a...
Louis Vuitton Savane Monogram Lion Chapman Keepall Bandouliere 55 Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
The certificate will be provided at no further cost Step into the wild elegance of travel with the authentic Louis Vuitton Savane Monogram Lion Chapman Keepall Bandouliere 55 Encre-a...
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Giraffe Tote Navy Monogram Canvas with Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Louis Vuitton x Chapman Brothers Giraffe Tote Navy Monogram Canvas with Strap These are professional photos of the actual bag offered by Luxbags.
Louis Vuitton Keepall Chapman Brothers Bandouliere
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton Chapman Brothers Bandouliere 45. Limited Edition by Chapman Brothers.
Brand new- Ultra limited Chapman Brothers "Zebra" Wallet in black and white
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Rare collectible piece! Louis Vuitton Chapman Brothers wallet in coated canvas with «zebra» pattern Signature: Louis Vuitton, Made in France" Dimensions: 12 * 9.5 * 2 cm New state S...
Louis Vuitton Chapman Brothers Blue Printed Silver Tone Key Holder / Keychain
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Louis Vuitton key holder is made from the printed canvas as well as silver-tone metal, and we can't help but admire its fine finish and simple design. The ring, snap hook and ta...
Louis Vuitton Chapman Blue Printed Canvas Silver Tone Key Holder / Keychain
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Louis Vuitton key holder is made from the printed canvas as well as silver-tone metal, and we can't help but admire its fine finish and simple design. The ring, snap hook and ta...
Louis Vuitton White/Blue and Leather Chapman Brothers Tag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A splendid piece from the collaborative collection of Louis Vuitton and Chapman Brothers, this luggage tag is an astounding creation and a worthy-investment for women who like blendi...
Louis Vuitton Savane Monogram Dune Chapman Pochette Voyage GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuittons 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 design...
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Eclipse Chapman Brothers Luggage Tag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Rendered in the monogram coated canvas, this luggage tag from Louis Vuitton will elevate the looks of your chic travel bags. It is designed in a simple shape. This tag, a smart acces...
Louis Vuitton Blue Monogram Savane Leather Chapman Brothers Luggage Tag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A splendid piece from the collaborative collection of Louis Vuitton and Chapman Brothers, this luggage tag is an astounding creation and a worthy-investment for women who like blendi...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Jour Limited Edition Chapman Savane Damier GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 9.5", Width 13", Depth 1" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Jour Limited Edition Chapman Savane Damier GM Exterior Material: Canvas C...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Jour Limited Edition Chapman Savane Damier GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9.5", Width 13", Depth 0.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Jour Limited Edition Chapman Savane Damier GM Exterior Material: ...
Louis Vuitton Pochette Jour Limited Edition Chapman Savane Damier GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9.5", Width 13", Depth 0.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Pochette Jour Limited Edition Chapman Savane Damier GM Exterior Material: ...
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H 17 in W 12.5 in D 6 in
Louis Vuitton Steamer Backpack Limited Edition Chapman Savane Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock, Dust Bag Measurements: Height 17", Width 12.5", Depth 6", Strap Drop 9-12" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Steamer Backpack Limited Edition Chapman Savane Mon...
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H 0.4 in W 0.4 in L 0.4 in
Louis Vuitton White/Blue Monogram Savane Leather Chapman Brothers Luggage Tag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A splendid piece from the collaborative collection of Louis Vuitton and Chapman Brothers, this luggage tag is an astounding creation and a worthy-investment for women who like blendi...
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H 4.34 in L 2.76 in
Louis Vuitton White/Blue Monogram Savane Leather Chapman Brothers Luggage Tag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
A splendid piece from the collaborative collection of Louis Vuitton and Chapman Brothers, this luggage tag is an astounding creation and a worthy-investment for women who like blendi...
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.
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.