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.
LOUIS VUITTON clear resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM NARROW Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and clear...
LOUIS VUITTON cream resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM WIDE Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and cream...
LOUIS VUITTON black resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM WIDE Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and black...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas PARTY BUM BAG Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Party Bum Bag bracelet is crafted in brown and olive Monogram canvas with a black leather strap. Designed in the playful shape of the classic Bum Ba...
LOUIS VUITTON white resin DAILY MONOGRAM Cuff Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Daily Monogram cuff bracelet is crafted from glossy white enamel and finished with gold-tone Monogram flower and LV logo motifs. The open cuff desig...
LOUIS VUITTON cream resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM NARROW Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and cream...
LOUIS VUITTON navy blue resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM WIDE Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and navy ...
LOUIS VUITTON coral resin DAILY MONOGRAM Cuff Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Daily Monogram cuff bracelet is crafted from glossy coral enamel and finished with gold-tone Monogram flower and LV logo motifs. The open cuff desig...
LOUIS VUITTON black resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM NARROW Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and black...
LOUIS VUITTON brick resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM WIDE Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and brick...
Louis Vuitton Inclusion Monogram Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Louis Vuitton Inclusion Monogram Bangle Bracelet Beautiful Louis Vuitton Inclusion monogram bangle bracelet in brown. In great condition without any flaws, comes with the original b...
Louis Vuitton Inclusion Monogram Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Louis Vuitton Inclusion Monogram Bangle Bracelet Beautiful Louis Vuitton Inclusion monogram bangle bracelet in a clear colorway. In great condition without any flaws, comes with the...
Louis Vuitton Black Large Articulated Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton Black large articulated bracelet featuring a gold-tone base, strass at sides, a leather adjustable length. Delivered in original box In good vintage condition. Made in ...
LOUIS VUITTON black 2014 LOCK ME MINK FUR Cuff Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton 2014 Spring/Summer lock me chain cuff in black mink and black gunmetal. Lined in black alcantara. Has been worn and is ...
Louis Vuitton Two-Toned Leather Monogram Bracelet With Gold Hardware
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Two-Toned Leather Monogram Bracelet with Gold Hardware is a sophisticated accessory that effortlessly transitions from day to night. Crafted from classic brown Loui...
Louis Vuitton Lucite Inlay Logo 2 Tone Bangle Bracelet with Box
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton logo inlay lucite bangle bracelet. Interior circumference 8". Comes with original box.
Louis Vuitton Blue Nautical Rope Bangle Bracelet Cruise 2010 Gold Grommets
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exclusive Louis Vuitton bracelet is from the Limited Edition Louis Vuitton 2010 Cruise Collection. The beachy summer nautical bangle features a chunky purple-blue glossy Lucite ...
LOUIS VUITTON beige cotton ON YOUR WAY Bucket Hat S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton On Your Way bucket hat in beige cotton (100%) with a leather LV monogram embellishment, LV monogrammed leather trim and matching fabric on the trim. Has ...
$299Sale Price|21% Off
Vuitton Verona Limited Edition Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton limited edition vernis bracelet in navy blue. 2001 Verona. Excellent condition. Comes with velvet pouch
$288Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON Champs Elysee black leather floral motif LV metal plate bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Champs Elysee black leather floral motif LV metal plate bracelet Reference: TGAS/E00849 Brand: Louis Vuitton Material: Leather, Metal Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Soli...
Louis Vuitton Rare Chain Link Damier Bracelet and Ring Set
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Classic and timeless iconic Damier theme and in the silver tone color all the way around. Most of the bracelet and ring has chain link all the way around. With Louis Vuitton Paris e...
Silver Plate
2000's Louis Vuitton 'Cyber Good Luck Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Louis Vuitton limited edition millennium cyber cuff. The bronze and blush epi leather bracelet has a shimmery finish and is smooth to the touch, almost like vernis. Adorned with silv...
Silver Plate
Shield Cuff Solid Silver
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
Fluid and bold solid Silver cuff. Pairs with Shield Ring. Also available in Yellow Gold and White and Rose Gold by special order.
Sterling Silver
Hearts and Marquise Diamond Cuff Bracelet 0.76 Carat 18k Yellow Gold
Located in Rutherford, NJ
A little bit of self-love, a lot of sparkle. When the brilliance of Hearts & Marquise cut diamonds meets luscious 18kt yellow gold, you’ll have found yourself an exquisite treat. I...
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Shield Cuff Solid 18 Karat Gold
By Tinguely Bijoux
Located in Boston, MA
Fluid and bold solid 18 karat gold cuff. Pairs with Shield Ring. Also available in Silver and White Gold by special order.
18k Gold, Gold
Gucci Women's YA112416 Twirl Diamond Cuff Watch
By Gucci
Located in New York, NY
New with tags GUCCI Women's YA112416 Twirl Watch with White Dial and diamond bezel, diamonds weighting in total 2.60 carats: Quartz movement Scratch resis...
Diamond, White Diamond, Steel, Stainless Steel
$283Sale Price|20% Off
H 0.14 in W 1.86 in L 2.41 in
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet Flow Triangle to Square
By Wesley Kloss Fine Jewelry
Located in Cleveland, OH
The Flow Cuff Bracelet in solid sterling silver begins as a triangle and evolves into a square at its opposite end. This elegant bracelet can blend seamlessly into any style or becom...
Silver, Sterling Silver
22 Karat Gold Spiral Cuff Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Spiral Cuff Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by an Ancient Design. Our stunning solid gold "Eupraxia" bracelet features a timeless "figure-eight" spiral repe...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
$44,173 / item
W 2.84 in D 2.37 in L 2.72 in
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Awarded 9 Ct Diamond Pave Gold Clamper Bracelet
By Beatrice Barzaghi Milano
Located in Milan, IT
Contemporary Beatrice Barzaghi Awarded 9 Ct Diamond Pave Gold Clamper Bracelet Introducing the extraordinary Gemini Clamper Bracelet by Beatrice Barzaghi...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
18 Karat Rose Gold Diameter Diamond Flower Bangle 0.39 Carat Total
By Lili Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
18KT rose gold 2 1/4 inch diameter diamond flower bangle. .1 LILY CUT ® flower shape diamond H color VS SI clarity 0.18cts . additional 0.19 ct round diamond accent . solid gold 8...
Diamond, 18k Gold
22 karat gold bracelet from the brand Zolotas Jewelry
By Zolotas
Located in Tel Aviv - Jaffa, IL
22 karat gold bracelet from the Zolotas brand, in an open design with a rough finish 22 karat Yellow gold 2 white natural Mobis Pearls weight: 110.8
Pearl, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Red Coral Maltese Black Enamel Diamond Sapphire Cuff Bracelet
By Valentin Magro
Located in New York, NY
Daring colors of gems give this bracelet a striking design. An 18k yellow gold cuff is covered with black enamel, allowing the gold to glint on the top and bottom. In the middle, pre...
Coral, Diamond, White Diamond, Blue Sapphire, Sapphire, Gold, 18k Gold, ...
$33,585 / item
22 Karat Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet
By Romae Jewelry
Located in New York, NY
22 Karat Yellow Gold Woven Cuff Bracelet by ROMAE Jewelry - Inspired by Ancient Roman Designs. Our Clementia cuff bracelet is based on an ancient Etrus...
Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold
Natural Stingray Bracelet with Hand Carved Horse Head
By Ammanii
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
A perfect gift for all hose lovers. This bracelet is a Beautiful design masterfully sculpted from platinum and rhodium plated sterling silver and natural stingray leather. The horse ...
Zircon, Platinum, Rhodium, Sterling Silver
Louis Vuitton 18K Gold Diamond & Amazonite Color Blossom BB Star & Sun Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton 18K Gold Diamond & Amazonite Color Blossom BB Star & Sun Bracelet. This delicate bracelet is great on it's own, or stacked...
Diamond, Amazonite, 18k Gold
LOUIS VUITTON brick resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM NARROW Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and black...
LOUIS VUITTON navy blue resin INCLUSION MONOGRAM NARROW Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Inclusion bangle bracelet is crafted from clear resin infused with gold-tone Monogram motifs and navy ...
Louis Vuitton 2023 Brown Crazy In Lock Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to bracelet is evident. Very light surface scratches across hardware on this used Louis Vuitton designer resale item Details Datecode: BC1203...
Louis Vuitton Double Leather Chord Bracelet and LV Silver Lock Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton double leather chord bracelet in bright fiery orange is a unique and eye-catching accessory that adds a fun pop of color to any outfit...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Resin Bangle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton black resin bangle with lucite is an exquisite accessory that seamlessly combines elegance and modern style. Adorned with gold-toned iconic LV monogram emblems and ...
Louis Vuitton Inclusion Monogram Bangle Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Amsterdam, NH
Louis Vuitton Inclusion Monogram Bangle Bracelet Beautiful Louis Vuitton Inclusion monogram bangle bracelet in black. In great condition without any flaws, comes with the original b...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas OUTDOOR Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Outdoor Bracelet made of braided Louis Vuitton monogram canvas. The design features a gold-tone po...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Essential V Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
CONDITION is Very good. Minimal wear to bracelet is evident. Minimal wear with general creasing and abrasions to edge and inside leather. There is some slight tarnishing to the metal...
Louis Vuitton So Louise 1854 Bracelet Blue
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre loved Louis Vuitton Shins Brasserie So Louis Since 1854 Bracelet. The bracelet features Jacquard weave in blue, monogram flowers, Louis Vuitton signature engraving, LV...
VL PARIS black metal skull raven claw feather goth bone bangle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
VL PARIS black metal skull raven claw feather goth bone bangle Reference: ANWU/A00307 Brand: VL Paris Material: Metal, Feather Color: Black Pattern: Animal Print Closure: Pull On Ext...
Gold, Silver
LOUIS VUITTON matte gold LV logo architectural cuff bangle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON matte gold LV logo architectural cuff bangle Reference: TGAS/D00622 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: NT1844 Material: Metal Color: Gold Pattern: Solid...
Gold