Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama butterfly bag Large 2012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) Patent coated canvas butterfly bag embossed with red monogram and white dots, ornamented with natural leather, golden brass, and a padlock and its ke...
Louis Vuitton 2012 Mini Jupe FR36 LV Kusama Polka Dot Silk mini skirt UK8 US6
By Yayoi Kusama, Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton skirt in (1st) collaboration with the artist Yayoi Kusama capsule collection 2012, mini in red silk twill with white polka dots, black grosgrain belt with large pleats,...
Yayoi Kusama 'Creating Infinity' Offset Print, Unframed, 70x46.5\"
By Yayoi Kusama
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This project marked the second major collaboration between Kusama and Louis Vuitton, following their groundbreaking 2012 partnership, further cementing Kusama’s influence at the inte...
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2012 Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Yayoi Kusama Papillon bag
By Yayoi Kusama, Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Yayoi Kusama Papillon bag Yayoi Kusama is known in the art world for her obsession with dots. Artistic Director Marc Jacobs approached Kusama to design...
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H 8.25 in W 7 in L 11.5 in
2012 LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Yayoi Kusama Monogram Speedy Town Yellow
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is Yayoi’s first ever collaboration with Louis Vuitton back in 2012. Made in France in 2012 with date-code DU2112.
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H 8.25 in W 7 in L 11.5 in
2012 LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Yayoi Kusama Monogram Speedy Town Green
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bangkok, TH
This is Yayoi’s first ever collaboration with Louis Vuitton back in 2012. Made in France in 2012 with date-code DU2192.
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H 5.12 in W 9.06 in D 1.58 in
2012 Louis Vuitton Black Vernis Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Pochette Accessories
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Vernis Leather Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Pochette Accessories Reference: HB2260 Serial Number: DR2122 Age (Circa): 2012 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag,...
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2012 Kusama Vintage red white floral polka dots sunglasses
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2012 Kusama Vintage red white floral polka dots sunglasses Reference: ANWU/A00851 Brand: Louis Vuitton Collection: 2012 Yayoi Kusama Material: Plastic Color: Red, ...
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H 11.82 in W 14.77 in D 6.7 in
2012 Louis Vuitton Yellow Vernis Leather Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Lockit MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Yellow Vernis Leather Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Lockit MM Reference: HB2888 Serial Number: FL1122 Age (Circa): 2012 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Handle Ke...
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H 11.82 in W 14.77 in D 6.7 in
2012 Louis Vuitton Black Vernis Leather Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Lockit MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Black Vernis Leather Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Lockit MM Reference: HB2259 Serial Number: FL1172 Age (Circa): 2012 Accompanied By: Lock, Keys.
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H 6.3 in W 11.82 in D 6.3 in
2012 Louis Vuitton Red Vernis Leather Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Papillon 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Red Vernis Leather Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Papillon 30 Reference: HB2261 Serial Number: TJ1132 Age (Circa): 2012 Authenticity Details: Date Stamp (Made in France) G...
Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Mon Town 30 Speedy bag 2012 limited edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - (Made in France) 'Yayoi Kusama' monogram coated canvas Mon Town 30 Speedy bag with natural leather, golden brass, and a padlock with its keys.
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H 8.27 in W 6.7 in L 11.82 in
Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Bag Yayoi Kusama Monogram in Red Limited Edition 2012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Huddersfield, GB
Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Bag Yayoi Kusama Monogram Collaboration in Pumpkin Red Dots 2012 Limited Edition.
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2012 Kusama Vintage red white floral polka dots sunglasses
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2012 Kusama Vintage red white floral polka dots sunglasses Reference: ANWU/A00851 Brand: Louis Vuitton Collection: 2012 Yayoi Kusama Material: Plastic Color: Red, ...
LOUIS VUITTON Yayoi Kusama 2012 Runway black white polka dots high waist pants
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Yayoi Kusama 2012 Runway black white polka dots high waist pants FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/D00574 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Collection: Yayoi Kusama Mate...
LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Red/White Polka Dot 'Kusama' Zippy
By Louis Vuitton, Georges Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Kusama Zippy Wallet c. 2012 Made in Spain Part of the limited edition Yayoi Kusama collection which sold out Red & white polka dot patent leather with red leather i...
Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin Dot Classic Pumps Heels Sz39 Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
These classic pumps were designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama for Louis Vuitton in 2012, while Marc Jacobs lead design for the house.
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2012 Kusama Vintage red white floral polka dots sunglasses
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
rare LOUIS VUITTON 2012 Kusama Vintage red white floral polka dots sunglasses Reference: ANWU/A00851 Brand: Louis Vuitton Collection: 2012 Yayoi Kusama Material: Plastic Color: Red, ...
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H 7.88 in W 11.82 in D 7.09 in
2012 Louis Vuitton Coated Canvas Yayoi Kusama Red Waves Monogram Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Coated Canvas Yayoi Kusama Red Waves Monogram Speedy 30 This LOUIS VUITTON Speedy 30 is in Excellent Pre-Owned Condition accompanied by Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Padlock...
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H 11.82 in W 14.77 in D 6.7 in
2012 Louis Vuitton Red Vernis Leather Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Lockit MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
LOUIS VUITTON Red Vernis Leather Dots Infinity Yayoi Kusama Lockit MM Reference: HB2068 Serial Number: FL2112 Age (Circa): 2012 Accompanied By: Louis Vuitton Dust Bag, Lock, Keys, ...
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H 7.2 in D 9 in L 12 in
Limited Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama Red Pumpkin Dot Speedy Bag 30 + Box 2012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Comes with box, dust cover, paper tags, gold lock and two keys. Stamped LOUIS VUITTON PARIS and YAYOI KUSAMA with date code DU2152, indicating a 2012 year of production in one of th...
LOUIS VUITTON c.2012 YAYOI KUSAMA Red "Pumpkin Dots" Silk Blouse Shirt Jacket
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Rare Louis Vuitton Limited Edition c.2012 red "Pumpkin Dots" silk blouse / shirt-jacket designed as a collaboration by Yayoi Kusama and Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton.
LOUIS VUITTON S/S 2012 “Lockit" MM Vertical Yayoi Kusama Polka Dot Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
DESCRIPTION: LOUIS VUITTON 2012 S/S “Lockit" Vertical MM Yayoi Kusama Red Black Polka Dot Vernis Leather Handbag Tote Ltd Ed Estimated Retail: $2,920 Brand / Manufacturer: Louis...
LOUIS VUITTON c.2012 YAYOI KUSAMA Blue "Monogram Town Speedy 30" Polka Dot Purse
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition c.2012 blue "Monogram Town Speedy 30" polka dot purse designed as a collaboration by Yayoi Kusama and Marc Jacobs.
Louis Vuitton Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin Dot Classic Pumps Heels Sz 38 Limited Editio
By Yayoi Kusama, Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
These classic pumps were designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama for Louis Vuitton in 2012, while Marc Jacobs lead design for the house.
LOUIS VUITTON Kusama 2012 Runway black white polka dots high waist pants FR34 XS
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Kusama 2012 Runway black white polka dots high waist pants FR34 XS Reference: TGAS/D00574 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Marc Jacobs Collection: Yayoi Kusama - Runway M...
2012 Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Kusama Yellow Monogram Vernis Dots Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roslyn, NY
Artistic Director Marc Jacobs approached Yayoi Kusama (known for her dot obsession) and asked her to design a limited edition collection for Louis Vuitton.
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H 14.18 in W 5.52 in L 12.21 in
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Yayoi Kusama Dots Lockit Vertical MM Bag 2012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Lugano, Ticino
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Satin Yayoi Kusama Dots Infinity Lockit Vertical MM Bag, limited edition 2012 - 100% authenitic Louis Vuitton; - monogram nylon body - rolled leather han...
LOUIS VUITTON x Yayoi Kusama Neverfull MM Tote Bag 2012
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
One of Louis Vuitton’s most sought-after collaborations – the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama Neverful MM tote bag is top of the list when it comes to collector’s items. Known for her u...
Louis Vuitton by Yayoi Kusama SS 2012 Polka-Dot Papillon Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Iconic vernis polka dot bag by Yayoi Kusama for Louis Vuitton from SS 2012. Features an imprinted "LV" motif and two leather straps.
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.