Louis Vuitton by Nicolas Ghesquière Evening Slip Dress Dress with Lace, fw 2017
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
▪ Louis Vuitton Runway Evening Slip Dress ▪ Creative Director: Nicolas Ghesquière ▪ Fall-Winter 2017 ▪ Crafted from an exceptional blend of viscose and silk coated with polyurethane,...
Tyler Shields - Louis Vuitton Kiss, Photography 2022, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
Series: Indulgence Chromogenic Print on Kodak Endura Luster Paper All available sizes and editions: 15" x 20" 22.5" x 30" 30" x 40" 45" x 60" 56" x 72" 63" x 84" Editions of 3 + 2 Ar...
Archival Paper, C Print
Tyler Shields - Louis Vuitton Legs, Photography 2016, Printed After
By Tyler Shields
Located in Greenwich, CT
Series: Indulgence Chromogenic Print on Kodak Endura Luster Paper All available sizes and editions: 22.5" x 30" ONE LEFT 30" x 40" ONE LEFT 45" x 60" 56" x 72" 63" x 84" E...
C Print
Marc Jacobs Custom Original Mystical Bronze Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress Size 4
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Launching His Own Label: In 1993, with his business partner Robert Duffy, he established his own company, Marc Jacobs International Company, L.P., and debuted his signature brand. Lo...
Oscar De La Renta Runway Hand Painted Silk EmpireWaist Resort Maxi Dress 1975
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Chicago, IL
For the buyer seeking a complimentary coverup of the same size, we recommend among our other listings the more contemporary Balenciaga ecru cotton floral-brocade-and-boucle short jac...
LOUIS VUITTON blue PETITE MALLE PYTHON Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
Designed by Nicholas Ghesquière for his debut Fall 2014 collection as Creative Director, the Petite Malle (meaning "Mini Trunk") captures timeless Louis Vuitton craftsmanship with a ...
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H 4.25 in D 0.9 in L 8.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Insolite Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This incredibly rare and highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history became a worldwide phenomenon when Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teamed up with the Louis Vuitton brand...
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H 4.25 in D 0.9 in L 8.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Insolite Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This incredibly rare and highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history became a worldwide phenomenon when Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teamed up with the Louis Vuitton brand...
Louis Vuitton X Takashi Murakami Limited Edition Luck It Bracelet, 2003.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history became a worldwide phenomenon when Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teamed up with the Louis Vuitton brand and creative Direct...
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H 9.25 in D 6 in L 13.2 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.
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H 9.25 in D 2 in L 13.2 in
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Flower Tote Top Handle Shoulder Bag, 2018.
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H 9 in D 8 in L 12 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Speedy 30 Bag, 2003
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This incredibly rare and highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history became a worldwide phenomenon when Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teamed up with the Louis Vuitton brand...
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H 4.25 in D 0.9 in L 8.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Limited Edition Rouge Leopard Zippy Wallet, 2010
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
In 2008, the iconic fashion house Louis Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs collaborated with legendary designer and childhood inspiration, Stephen Sprouse.
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H 10.75 in D 6.25 in L 13 in
Louis Vuitton Raffia Giant Monogram OnTheGo MM Navy Shoulder Tote Bag, 2021.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
Louis Vuitton Raffia Giant Monogram OnTheGo MM Navy Shoulder Tote Bag, 2021.
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Size: 13" L x 5" W x 7" H
Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs Mousseline Demi Lune mini evening bag, fw 2005
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
▪ Louis Vuitton Mousseline Demi Lune Bag ▪ Creative Director: Marc Jacobs ▪ Fall-Winter 2005 ▪ Limited Edition ▪ Constructed from a dark green mohair with a silk muslin overlay ▪ T...
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H 4.5 in D 1 in L 7.5 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Porte Tresor Wallet
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history became a worldwide phenomenon when Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teamed up with the Louis Vuitton brand and creative Direct...
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H 8 in D 3 in L 10 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Boulogne Bag, 2004
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This incredibly rare and highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history became a worldwide phenomenon when Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teamed up with the Louis Vuitton brand...
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H 9.5 in D 6.5 in L 12 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Alma Top Handle Bag
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This incredibly rare and highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history became a worldwide phenomenon when Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teamed up with the Louis Vuitton brand...
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H 10 in D 5 in L 12.5 in
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse Leopard Speedy Bag, 2012.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
In 2012, the iconic fashion house Louis Vuitton creative director Marc Jacobs collaborated with legendary designer and childhood inspiration, Stephen Sprouse.
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H 7 in D 6 in L 10.5 in
Louis Vuitton Limited Edition Takashi Murakami Cerises Speedy 25 Handbag, 2005.
By Takashi Murakami, Louis Vuitton
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This incredibly rare and highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history became a worldwide phenomenon when Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teamed up with the brand and creative ...
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H 8 in D 3 in L 10 in
Louis Vuitton x Murakami Limited Edition Monogram Multicolor Sologne Bag, 2003
By Louis Vuitton, Takashi Murakami
Located in Banner Elk, NC
This incredibly rare and highly sought after piece of Louis Vuitton history became a worldwide phenomenon when Japanese artist Takashi Murakami teamed up with the Louis Vuitton brand...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN peplum dress with notebook paper print
By McQ Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual, draped peplum dress with notebook paper print and black pencil skirt designed by Alexander Mcqueen for McQ dating to the mid to late 2000's. Italian size 42. Approximate mea...
Enrico Coveri 1980s Vintage White & Black Polka Dot Cotton Fit & Flare Dress
By Enrico Coveri
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 80s ENRICO COVERI white and black polka dot printed dress! Features all over polka dots, with white silk grosgrain ribbon detail at bust. Super flattering bodice, ...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
Rare Natural Silver Raccoon Hooded Fur Coat
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This vintage coat is made of very high quality silver raccoon fur is 3/4 lenght with an attached hood, rare to find. We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore Details:...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Satin Pump Heels Sz 10
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Tom Ford Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Era Pumps * Rare Ad/Runway Heels * Size: 10 * Black Satin Pleated Upper * Leather Insole * Zips Up the Back * 4.75" Heel * Stunning Pink S...
Norma Kamali red parachute evening set
By Norma Kamali
Located in Austin, TX
NORMA KAMALI red parachute set top: 25" bust, 21" waist size XS skirt : 30.5" waist, 48.5" hips, 28.75" length size S size S ( mannequin is US size 6 )
$229Sale Price|20% Off
Dolce & Gabbana Vintage Silk Satin Sandals Size 38 Made in Italy
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Capri, IT
Dolce & Gabbana Silk satin sandals totally made in italy in size 38
Pagano Porto Cervo Women's Reversible Zybeline Fur Jacket, Size S
By Pagano Porto Cervo
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Stunning piece by Pagano, Porto Cervo Fur jacket Russian zybeline, 4 top Reversible Turtledove color Two pockets Weight gr. 500 only (17 oz) Total length cm 50 (19.6 inches) Original...
$29,990
Size: No size, fits best S or US 4-6
ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39
By Atelier Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Just breathtaking - a rare ATELIER VERSACE Evening Gown An amazing Haute Couture Piece Seen on Selma Blair One of the most famous pieces by Atelier Versace Made of many multicolored...
NWT Gucci By Tom Ford Gathered Stretch-Satin Jersey Dress, Spring-Summer 2003
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Geneva, CH
Designed to complement your shape, this Spring-Summer 2003 Gucci cocktail dress is made from black slinky stretch-satin jersey for a body-hugging fit. While the back reveals a glamor...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Red Sequin Heels Sz 6
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Heels Brand New Tom Ford's Final Years w/ Gucci Stunning in Red Wine U.S. Size: 6 Satin Adjustable Ankle Strap Gold Gucci Hardware Red Velvet & Sequins Red Lea...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Prada, Miuccia Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
New Alexander McQueen S/S 2012 Leather Studded Horn Heel Platform Sandals 38.5
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Studded Cage Platform Sandals S/S 2012 Collection Italian size - 38.5 ( US 8.5) The perfect amount of luxury, elegance, strength and severity. Adorned...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 *Opium* Lotus Pumps Shoes 36.5 6.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Lauren *Opium* Lotus Runway Pumps Shoes Italian Size 36.5 - US 6.5 F/W 2004 Collection This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent and a memorable...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 “Golden Shower” Plunge Neck Micro Mini Tuxedo Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 “Golden Shower” Plunge Neck Micro Mini Tuxedo Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1998 “Golden Shower / The Rain / Untitled”- Ru...
UNWORN Alaia Vintage Exotic Snake Skin High Heel Wedges Sandals 38 8
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in Switzerland, CH
An AZZEDINE ALAIA classic signature piece that will last you for years This gorgeous pair of wedges made out of finest exotic skin Closure discreetly engraved with "ALAIA" Size EU 38...
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.
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.