Louis Vuitton Vivacité Monogram Twin Pocket Flap Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
A timeless icon of Parisian luxury, this authentic Louis Vuitton shoulder bag is crafted in the
Louis Vuitton Vivacité Monogram Twin Pocket Flap Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
A timeless icon of Parisian luxury, this authentic Louis Vuitton shoulder bag is crafted in the
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LOUIS VUITTON Saint Placide brown monogram scaled leather flap bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Saint Placide brown monogram scaled leather flap bag Reference: TGAS/D00690 Brand
$968
H 8.5 in W 1.5 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton Bronze Monogram Vernis Copper Thompson Street Musette Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Bronze Monogram Vernis Copper Thompson Street Musette Flap Bag 13lv110 Date Code
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Besace Rosebery Crossbody flap Bag 8LV712
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: DU0122 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4.5" Height: 9.75 " Shoulder Strap Drop: 17.5-20" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Acc...
Louis Vuitton Red Leather Opera Line Delphes Messenger Flap Bag 1013lv9
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0911 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 1.5" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs ...
$6,921
H 5.5 in W 2 in L 8.5 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Murakami Monogram Multicolor Eye Miss You Flap Bag 48lv128
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Limited Murakami Monogram Multicolor Eye Miss You Flap Bag 48lv128 Date Code/Serial
Louis Vuiton Sac Main Rare 2012 Old Speedy 25 Flap Bag Very Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Old Speedy Flap model bag from the Les Extraordinaires 2012 collection sold in a very
Louis Vuitton New Flap Messenger Bag Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: New Flap Messenger Bag Taiga Leather Exterior
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H 10.23 in W 2.36 in L 7.87 in
Louis Vuitton Thompson Monogram Vernis Bronze Flap 230339 Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0012 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 7.87" Width: 2.36" Height: 10.23" Shoulder strap drop: 10"- 12.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 o...
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H 11 in W 5.51 in L 13.3 in
Louis Vuitton Tulum Gm Flap Hobo 870194 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 28 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 5.51 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 14 cm(approx) ...
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H 6.29 in W 2.75 in L 9.44 in
Louis Vuitton Rabat Sac Antigua Besace Flap 868304 Brown Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 9.44 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 24 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 16 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 2.75 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 7 cm(approx) S...
Louis Vuitton Twist MM World Tour shoulder flap bag in black epi leather, PHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, IDF
Magnificent Louis Vuitton MM Twist World Tour limited edition flap shoulder
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H 14.5 in W 4 in L 12 in
Louis Vuitton Musette Salsa Gm Large Flap 14lz0130 Brown Canvas Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SL0072 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 4" Height: 14.5" Shoulder strap drop: 17"- 20" OVERALL GOOD- CONDITION ( 6.75/10 or B- ) Signs of We...
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Crossbody Musette Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Crossbody Musette Flap Bag Age: c.2003 Made In Spain Materials: Coated
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H 11.03 in D 4.73 in L 14.18 in
Louis Vuitton Beige Monogram Empreinte Calf Leather Collector Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Collector flap bag by Marc Jacobs, in beige monogram empreinte calf leather. On the
LOUIS VUITTON 'Roman' Flap Bag in Slate Color Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Roman flap bag in slate color Taiga leather. Silver metal hardware. Magnetic flap
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Musette Flap Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
certificate will be provided at no further cost A classic piece from Louis Vuitton, the Musette crossbody bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cartouchiere GM Crossbody Flap Bag 5LV418a
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cartouchiere GM Crossbody Flap Bag 5LV418a Date Code/Serial Number: 833 Made
Louis Vuitton Limited Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 5V44LS
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Limited Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 5V44LS Date Code/Serial Number: FL1039 Made In
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H 10.44 in D 4.53 in L 15.75 in
LOUIS VUITTON Flap Tote Bag in Brown Monogram Quilted Coated Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton tote bag in brown monogram quilted coated canvas. Natural cowhide trim. Gilt metal
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Tribeca Carre Flap Bag 861318
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor rub on the edges (Outside) Minor mark on the back (Inside) Minor marks in the pocket Width (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 28...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cartouchiere MM Crossbody Flap Bag 99lv68
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SL0950 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 3" Height: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19"-21" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of W...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cartouchiere MM Crossbody Flap Bag 99lv89
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SL0910 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 3" Height: 7.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19"-21" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Signs...
Louis Vuitton Saint Cloud GM Crossbody Flap Bag 6L1012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 8910 VI Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.2" Width: 2.5" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 15"-18.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs o...
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H 8.75 in W 3 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton Discontinued Damier Ebene Tribeca Carre Flap Shoulder Bag 99lv310s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Discontinued Damier Ebene Tribeca Carre Flap Shoulder Bag 99lv310s Date Code/Serial
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Musette Salsa Flap Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Louis Vuitton 'Musette Salsa'Shoulder Bag, crafted in timeless LV monogram canvas, the bag has
LOUIS VUITTON Saint Placide brown monogram scaled leather flap bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Saint Placide brown monogram scaled leather flap bag Reference: TGAS/D00690 Brand
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Musette Salsa Flap Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Louis Vuitton 'Musette Salsa' Shoulder Bag, crafted in timeless LV monogram canvas, the bag has
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H 8.5 in W 1.5 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton Red Leather Opera Line Delphes Messenger Flap Bag 1013lv9
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0911 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 1.5" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Signs ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Cartouchiere PM Crossbody Flap Bag 863527
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Overall there is a feeling of use considerably.Shapeless. Dent.Scratches and stains on the leather part.Plating peeling on the metal fittings.Deterioratio...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Mini Cartouchiere PM Crossbody Flap Bag 863527
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) Overall there is a feeling of use considerably.Shapeless. Dent.Scratches and stains on the leather part.Plating peeling on the metal fittings.Deterioratio...
Louis Vuitton Brown Leather Bamboo Top Handle Flap Bag 8GG918
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Number :000.2113.0633 Pocket :Outside: - Inside: Pocket*2, Zipper Pocket*1 Size (Inch) :W 10.6 x H 6.9 x D 3.0 " Handle Drop. 4.7 " Strap Drop. 18.9 " Size (CM) :W 27.0 x H 17.5 ...
Louis Vuitton Damier Graphite Daniel GM Messenger Flap Bag 105lv12
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP3049 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 14" Width: 3" Height: 12.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 18"-29.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Sig...
Louis Vuitton Black Damier Vernis Cabaret Club Flap Bag 40lvs625
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI1000 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 2.5" Height: 7" Shoulder Handle Drop: 9.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Rosebery Besace Crossbody Flap Bag 861643
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD+ CONDITION (7.25/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor marks on the leather parts (Shoulder) Minor twist near the root of the shoulder strap Minor spot on a part of shoulder strap (Out...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pochette Twin GM Crossbody Flap Bag 4LV1012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA1909 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 9.5" Width: 1.5" Height: 4.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Favorite MM 2way Crossbody Flap Bag 4lk53s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SA1164 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 1.5" Height: 6.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 22.5" Handle Drop: 7.2" OVERALL FAIR CONDITION ( 6/10 or ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Bordeaux MM 2way Crossbody Flap Bag 863303
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor marks and rubs, mostly at edges Noticeable stain on the edge of the bottom (Inside) Some marks, pocket is peeling and shouldn't be used ...
LOUIS VUITTON Kirigami Epi Invitation Envelope Clutch silver metallic flap bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Kirigami Epi Invitation Envelope Clutch silver metallic flap bag Reference: AAWC
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H 7.4 in W 4 in L 9.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Reverse Dauphine MM Flap Crossbody Chain Bag s27lv93
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Reverse Dauphine MM Flap Crossbody Chain Bag s27lv93 Date Code/Serial Number
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H 14.5 in W 3 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Musette Salsa GM Crossbody Flap Bag 58lv23s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Musette Salsa GM Crossbody Flap Bag 58lv23s Date Code/Serial Number
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H 6.5 in W 1.5 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton Discontinued Monogram Favorite MM Crossbody Flap 2way Bag 45lk10
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Discontinued Monogram Favorite MM Crossbody Flap 2way Bag 45lk10 Date Code/Serial
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 58lk38s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Monogram Kalahari PM Hobo Flap Bag 58lk38s Date Code/Serial Number
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H 6.5 in W 3.5 in L 9 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Calfskin Monogram Pop Twist MM Chain Flap Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Limited Calfskin Monogram Pop Twist MM Chain Flap Crossbody Bag 86l24s Date Code
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Brooklyn PM Crossbody Messenger Flap Bag 921lv58
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: CA0181 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 8.5" Width: 2.5" Height: 9.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 13"-24.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cartouchiere GM Crossbody Flap Bag Cult Sierre 552lvs611
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 831 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 3" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 20.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: ...
Louis Vuitton Rare Vintage Monogram Sac Biface Flap Bag with Key 16lv37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Rare Vintage Monogram Sac Biface Flap Bag with Key 16lv37 Made In: France
Louis Vuitton Flap Bag Looping Mini Pm 4lk0130 Brown Monogram Canvas Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
leather swivel handle Handle Drop: 6.25" Closure/Opening: Flap top with magnetic snap closure
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Saint Cloud Mini Crossbody Flap Bag 863279
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
.GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) Minor scratch partially (Outside) Minor stain partially (Shoulder) Minor rub on a part of shoulder strap (Bottom) Minor rub at the all of co...
Louis Vuitton Grey x Navy Monogram Mini Lin Camille Crossbody Chain Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP0030 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9" Width: 2" Height: 6.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 19" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: E...
Fendi Rare Ring Flap Leather Bag 3FF0104K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Fendi Rare Ring Flap Leather Bag 3FF0104K Date Code/Serial Number: N/A Made In: Italy
CHANEL black quilted leather VINTAGE TRAPEZE Flap Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
Chanel Vintage trapeze shaped flap bag in black quilted leather with a open pocket on the back side
LOUIS VUITTON Vintage Monogram CLUTCH FLAP BAG
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
- Louis Vuitton vintage clutch in Monogram canvas - Flap and thick leather closure - crossgrain
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Musette Flap Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Louis Vuitton 'Musette' Crossbody Bag, crafted in timeless LV monogram canvas, the bag has golden
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Musette Salsa Flap Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Louis Vuitton 'Musette Salsa'Shoulder Bag, crafted in timeless LV monogram canvas, the bag has
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H 14 in W 12.5 in D 1.25 in
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Canvas MUSETTE Shoulder Bag FLAP PURSE Messenger
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
inside - Mustard alcantare lining Louis Vuitton MUSETTE T Crossbody Bag, crafted in timeless LV
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saint Cloud GM Crossbody Flap Bag 920lv37
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 8910 VI Made In: France Measurements: Length: 9.2" Width: 2.5" Height: 8.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 15"-18.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs...
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H 8 in D 1.75 in L 9.5 in
LOUIS VUITTON Black Mini Lin 'Conte Des Fees" Musette Satin Flap Bag c. 2002
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
LOUIS VUITTON Black Mini Lin 'Conte Des Fees" Musette Satin Flap Bag c. 2002 Age: 2002 Made in
LOUIS VUITTON c.2001 "Tribeca Mini" Brown Damier Ebene Flap Top Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Louis Vuitton c.2001 "Tribeca Mini" brown damier ebene fold top shoulder bag. Two-tone brown
Louis Vuitton Damier Messenger Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Classic Louis Vuitton Damier Flap Bag with dark brown leather shoulder strap. In excellent
Louis Vuitton Brown Logo Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Narberth, PA
Brown Logo Flap Bag 7.5 inches tall, 10.5 inches wide and 2 inches deep 13 inch strap drop
Louis Vuitton Beige/Black Leather Malletage Pochette Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is every woman's dream to own a Louis Vuitton handbag as appealing as this one. Crafted from
Louis Vuitton Beige/Black Leather Malletage Pochette Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is every woman's dream to own a Louis Vuitton handbag as appealing as this one. Coming from
Louis Vuitton Beige/Black Leather Malletage Pochette Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
It is every woman's dream to own a Louis Vuitton handbag as appealing as this one. Coming from
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 With extra handle for long use This rare Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Mini Papi...
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag Reference: AEMA/A00077 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Alize Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Sol...
$927
H 11.03 in D 1.38 in L 14.18 in
Portadocumenti A Mano Louis Vuitton Portadocumenti Senateur Monogram
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Portadocumenti firmato Louis Vuitton, modello Senateur, realizzato nella classica tela monogram con hardware dorati. Dotata di una patta frontale con chiusura ad incastro, internamen...
$2,692
H 11.03 in W 5.52 in L 12.21 in
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Bag in Monogram Jungle Dots 2016 Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Bag in Monogram Jungle Dots with Rose Ballerine Interior with Gold-Tone Hardware 2016 Limited Edition. This bag is in very good condition. Finding this p...
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.