Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM
View Similar Items
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Artsy MM
About the Item
- Designer:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:New York, NY
- Reference Number:Seller: 1222701stDibs: LU2191216020782
Louis Vuitton
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.
- Hermes Togo Biscuit Birkin 35 GHWBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYListing Title: Hermes Togo Biscuit Birkin 35 GHW SKU: 133526 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Item is in excellent condition and displays light ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
- Goyard Red Goyardine Canvas Saint Louis PMBy GoyardLocated in New York, NYListing Title: Goyard Red Goyardine Canvas Saint Louis PM SKU: 135635 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Pristine Condition Comments: Item has no indication of wear. No visible...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Tote Bags
- Hermès Biscuit Clémence Picotin Lock 22 PHWBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYListing Title: Hermès Biscuit Clémence Picotin Lock 22 PHW SKU: 125384 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Excellent...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Top Handle Bags
- Hermès Bronze Dore Togo Retourne Kelly 25 GHWBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYListing Title: Hermès Bronze Dore Togo Retourne Kelly 25 GHW SKU: Z135891 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Excellent Condition Comments: Ite...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermès Vert Veronese Togo Birkin 40 PHWBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYListing Title: Hermès Vert Veronese Togo Birkin 40 PHW SKU: 119358 Condition: Pre-owned (3000) Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Very Good...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermès Rouge H Fjord Birkin 35 PHWBy HermèsLocated in New York, NYListing Title: Hermès Rouge H Fjord Birkin 35 PHW SKU: 123622 Condition: Pre-owned Handbag Condition: Very Good Condition Comments: Very Good Condition. ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags
- Hermes Birkin 40 Blue Flag Toile / Barenia Leather Bag Permabrass Limited EdBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightchic offers a rare limited edition Hermes Birkin 40 Flag bag. Criss Cross toile with Blue center stripe. Fauve Barenia leather with signature bone topstitch. Permabrass hardwa...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
- Hermes Bag Garden Party 36 Bag Sage / Negonda Leather Palladium New w/BoxBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers an Hermes Garden Party 36 bag featured in Sage Negonda leather. This beautiful shade of gray-green is neutral perfection, ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
- Hermes Birkin HSS 35 Gris Tourterelle Tri Colour Rare Bag Gold HardwareBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 HSS bag featured in coveted Gris Tourterelle accentuated with purple top stitch. Gorgeous Blue Paon interior compl...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Tote Bags
- ASPREY Water Green and Light Brown Crocodile BagBy Asprey International LimitedLocated in Paris, FRCrocodile bag in water-green and light brown from Maison Asprey of London. Palladium metal hardware. The interior is light suede with 4 patch pockets including 1 zipped. Special S...Category
2010s Unknown Top Handle Bags
- Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Lena Canvas PM HandbagBy Louis VuittonLocated in West Palm Beach, FLLouis Vuitton Damer Azur Lena canvas PM handbag. Coated canvas and leather, this Louis Vuitton bag is versatile, perfect for work or travel. Lightl...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Tote Bags
- Hermes Birkin 25 Bag Etoupe Togo Gold Hardware Neutral PerfectionBy HermèsLocated in Miami, FLMightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 25 bag featured in coveted neutral Etoupe. Signature bone top stitch detail. Lush Togo leather is supple and scratch resistant. Rich with gold ha...Category
2010s French Tote Bags
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
How to Spot a Fake Louis Vuitton
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.
Inside Louis Vuitton’s Most Popular Handbag Collaborations
The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.