Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cite GM Shoulder Bag Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cite GM Shoulder Bag Tote in very good condition.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cite GM Shoulder Bag Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cite GM Shoulder Bag Tote in very good condition.
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H 9.05 in W 4.33 in L 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cite Gm 869718 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 37 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.05 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 23 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 4.33 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 11 cm(approx) ...
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H 8.7 in W 3.9 in L 13.8 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Cite Gm 866655 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Color- Approximate SizeWx35cm(13.8inch) Hx22cm(8.7inch) Dx10cm(3.9inch) Handle Drop / Strap DropHanle Drop : 26cm(10.2inch) / Strap Lengh : - Outside Pocket1poket Inside Pocket2poket...
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H 11 in W 4 in L 14.5 in
Louis Vuitton Cité Monogram Vivacite Gm 8lz1129 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In France Measurements: Length: 14.5" Width: 4" Height: 11" Handle drop: 11" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Retail $1200 Signs of Wear: Exterior: Tanned leather due to agi...
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H 8.26 in W 3.93 in L 12.5 in
Louis Vuitton Cité Viva-cite Gm 870604 Brown Canvas and Calf Leather Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 12.5 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 32 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 8.26 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 21 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 3.93 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 10 cm(approx) ...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Viva-Cité GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This chic shoulder bag is finely crafted of traditional Louis Vuitton monogram on coated canvas. The bag features two external flap pockets, vachetta cowhide leather trim, and a matc...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Cite GM Shoulder Bag M51181
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Louis Vuitton Cite GM in timeless monogram canvas with genuine leather trim and shoulder strap.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Viva Cité GM Vivacite Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
A chic everyday companion, the Viva-Cité GM combines timeless design and functional elegance, embodying the enduring spirit of Louis Vuitton craftsmanship.
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H 8.67 in W 14.57 in D 4.73 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Cite GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Cite GM Xupes Reference: CB407 Serial Number: FL1012 Age (Circa): 2002 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag Authenti...
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H 9.45 in W 13 in D 3.94 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Viva Cite GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Viva Cite GM Brand- Louis Vuitton Model- Viva Cite GM Product Type- Shoulder Serial Number- MI**** Age- Circa 2011 Colo...
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H 11.82 in W 16.54 in D 7.88 in
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram & Red Patent & Crocodile Leather Rubis Salina GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Coated Canvas, Vachetta Leather, Red Patent & Shiny Crocodile Leather Rubis Salina GM Xupes Reference: CB349 Serial Number: RC4057 Age (Circa): 2007 Ac...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Vivacite Viva Cité GM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Elegant Louis Vuitton 'Viva-Citè GM' shoulder bag , crafted in timeless monogram canvas with genuine leather trim and shoulder strap.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Monogram Canvas GM features the classic LV monogram print in a simple design.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Monogram Canvas GM features the classic Louis Vuitton monogram print in a simple design made for everyday.
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM is perfect for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 8.5", Width 14.5", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Canvas (Coa...
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 8", Width 14", Depth 4.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Canvas ...
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 9", Width 14", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Canvas (C...
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 9", Width 14", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Canvas (C...
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 9", Width 14", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Canvas (C...
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 9", Width 14", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Canvas (Co...
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 11", Height 8", Width 14", Depth 4.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Canvas ...
Louis Vuitton Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Minor wear and marks in interior, scratches and tarnish on hardware Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 8.5", Width 14", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitto...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cite GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Louis Vuitton's 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 de...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas, features a single vachetta leather strap, two exterior flap pockets with dual magnet...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas, features a single vachetta leather strap, two exterior flap pockets with dual magnet...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM, crafted in brown monogram coated canvas, features a single vachetta leather strap, two exterior flap pockets with dual magnet...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 15-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: ...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM showcases a simple design made for everyday use.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Viva Cite GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Louis Vuitton Viva Cite GM bag has the perfect fusion of fashion and practicality.
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9", Width 12", Depth 4", Strap Drop 6-8", Strap Drop 6-8" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exteri...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Viva Cite GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
This Viva Cite GM is a beauty like all the others. It comes crafted from monogram canvas and designed distinctly with contrast piping, two front pockets and a well-sized Alcantara in...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7-8", Height 8.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material:...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 6-9.5", Height 8", Width 13", Depth 4", Handle Drop 6-9.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM ...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7-8", Height 8", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Ca...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7-8", Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Ca...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 7-8", Height 8", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: Ca...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 9.5", Width 12.5", Depth 4", Strap Drop 9-11" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: ...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 8-10", Height 8", Width 12.5", Depth 4" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Material: C...
Louis Vuitton Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Handle Drop 9.5-10.5", Height 9", Width 12.5", Depth 3.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Viva Cite Handbag Monogram Canvas GM Exterior Mater...
Louis Vuitton Cite GM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Cite GM shoulder Bag in monogram canvas.
Louis Vuitton Cite GM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Cite GM shoulder Bag in monogram canvas.
Louis Vuitton Cite GM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Cite GM shoulder Bag in monogram canvas.
Louis Vuitton Cite GM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Cite GM shoulder Bag in monogram canvas.
Louis Vuitton Cite GM Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Cite GM shoulder Bag in monogram canvas.
Ladies Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neverfull GM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Brand: Louis Vuitton Gender: Ladies Measurements: (W x H x D): 17.50" x 12.50" x 6.50" Total Weight: 520.00 grams Ladies Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neverfull GM Tote Bag. Engr...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Turenne MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Turenne MM SKU: 159836 MSRP: 1500.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Pari...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Manhattan GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Neguri, Vizcaya
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Manhattan GM Bag Measurements: 13.0 cm Dx 39.5 cm W x 24.0 cm H Interior Pockets: One flat pocket Handles: Double rolled leather handles Handle Drop: 1...
Louis Vuitton Sac Deauville 2002 LV Monogram Canvas Deauville Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Deauville model bag in monogram coated canvas, natural leather and gold metal, 1 large patch pocket on the front, beige coated canvas interior trimmed with natural leat...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cabas Piano 2003 Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rochester, NY
This Cabas Piano design has been so popular, it was re-released in 2011. The classic silhouette is timeless and nabbing a vintage piece with proper patina is pure heaven! Authentic ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neverfull MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neverfull MM SKU: 155960 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 1854, the ma...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Montaigne GM Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Graceful MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Speedy Bandouliere 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Speedy Bandouliere 30 SKU: 156860 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 18...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas One Handle MM Flap Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Speedy 25 Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Alma PM Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neonoe BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Neonoe BB SKU: 155480 MSRP: 2110.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Manhattan GM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This very elegant Louis Vuitton bag features two generous front flap pockets with engraved LV push-lock closures, a central belted strap detail, and rolled leather top handles for c...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Montorgueil PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Montorgueil PM SKU: 157645 MSRP: 980.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in P...
Louis Vuitton Natural Monogram Canvas Odeon MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Natural Monogram Canvas Odeon MM SKU: 157273 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in Paris in 1854, t...
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.