Louis Vuitton Black Leather Capucines BB Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Krakow, PL
Louis Vuitton Capucines BB size Black Taurillon leather Siver hardware Double carry style: flap inside or outside Compartmented interior with zipped pocket ...
Louis Vuitton Black Taurillon Leather Capucines BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
No visible signs of wear. Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Capucines Origin Country: France Handbag Silhouette: Crossbody Bag;Evening Bag;Satchel;Shoulder Bag;Top Handle Occasions: Evenin...
Louis Vuitton Capucines BB Pink Leather Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Light cracks on the handle wax. DETAILS Brand: Louis Vuitton Capucines Year of Manufacture: 2015 Material: Leather Exterior color: Pink Hardware color: Silver Size: BB Width 27cm ...
Louis Vuitton Capucines BB Shoulder Bag M22178 in Pink
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The all-time classic, the LV Capucines BB size. Includes detachable shoulder strap. Additional information: Material: Leather Style: M22178 Color: Pink Country: France Dimension: 10...
Louis Vuitton Capucines BB Shoulder Bag M22178 in Pink
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The all-time classic, the LV Capucines BB size. Sold out in stores, rare find! Leather. Includes detachable shoulder strap. 10.6 x 7.1 x 3.5 inches; strap drop: 21.3" Made in France...
Louis Vuitton Green Taurillon Leather Capucines BB Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
This beautiful Bag will come with a Certificate of Authenticity provided by Entrupy. The certificate will be provided at no further cost. Beautiful Louis Vuitton Capucines PM handba...
Louis Vuitton Capucines BB Black Leather Pink Interior Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Light cracks on the handle wax. DETAILS Brand: Louis Vuitton Capucines Year of Manufacture: 2015 Material: Leather Exterior color: Black Interior color: Pink Hardware color: Gold ...
Louis Vuitton Capucines BB Black Leather Pink Interior Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Light cracks on the handle wax. DETAILS Brand: Louis Vuitton Capucines Year of Manufacture: 2015 Material: Leather Exterior color: Black Interior color: Pink Hardware color: Gold ...
Louis Vuitton Galet Taurillon & Python Capucines BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Please note: this item can not be shipped to all areas. Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Capucines Origin Country: Spain Handbag Silhouette: Crossbody Bag;Shoulder Bag;Top Handle Occasion...
Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Leather BB is sophisticated and fresh in design from the brand's Fall 2013 Collection inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Sequins BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 7", Width 10.5", Depth 3.5", Strap Drop 21.5-23.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Capucines Handbag Sequins BB Item Number: 39539/6
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Sequins BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Sequins BB, crafted from black sequins, features a single rolled leather handle secured by jewel-like rings, frontal flap with classic monogram f...
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Sequins BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 7", Width 11", Depth 3", Strap Drop 20.5-22.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Capucines Handbag Sequins BB Item Number: 40808/1
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB, crafted from black leather, features a single rolled leather handle, frontal flap with the classic monogram flower, and silver-tone h...
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB, crafted from orange leather, features a single rolled leather handle, frontal flap with the classic monogram flower, and gold-tone ha...
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB, crafted from silver metallic leather, features a single rolled leather handle, frontal flap with the classic monogram flower, and gol...
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB is sophisticated and fresh in design.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Sequins BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Sequins BB displays an exalted level of craftsmanship perfect for the stylish fashionista.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Sequins BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Sequins BB displays an exalted level of craftsmanship perfect for the stylish fashionista.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB is sophisticated and fresh in design inspired by its Parisian heritage.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Leather BB is sophisticated and fresh in design.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Fur BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Fur BB displays an exalted level of craftsmanship perfect for the stylish fashionista.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Astrakhan Fur BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Astrakhan Fur BB displays an exalted level of craftsmanship perfect for the stylish fashionista.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Astrakhan Fur BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Astrakhan Fur BB displays an exalted level of craftsmanship perfect for the stylish fashionista.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Printed Embossed Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 3.5", Height 7", Width 10.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 19" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Capucines Handbag Printed Embossed Leather BB Item Number: 38218/190
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Limited Edition Broderies BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Limited Edition Broderies BB, crafted in silver and gold broderies, features a single loop leather handle secured by jewel-like rings, frontal fl...
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Limited Edition Broderies BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Limited Edition Broderies BB displays an excellent level of craftsmanship perfect for the stylish fashionista.
Louis Vuitton Yellow Ostrich Leather Capucines BB Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. This Capucines BB bag by LV has been equipped with a ...
Louis Vuitton Green Ostrich Leather Capucines BB Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Louis Vuitton Red Taurillon Leather Capucines BB Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions Here we have a fashion meets functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well sized interior that c...
Louis Vuitton Multicolor Taurillon Leather Capucines BB Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions Here we have a fashion meets functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well sized interior that c...
Louis Vuitton Red Taurillon Leather Capucines BB Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Louis Vuitton Galet Taurillon Leather Capucines BB Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Designer bags are ideal companions for ample occasions! Here we have a fashion-meets-functionality piece crafted with precision. It has been equipped with a well-sized interior that ...
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Chevron Tweed with Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Chevron Tweed with Leather BB displays an exalted level of craftsmanship perfect for the stylish fashionista.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Chevron Tweed with Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Chevron Tweed with Leather BB displays an exalted level of craftsmanship perfect for the stylish fashionista.
Louis Vuitton Capucines Handbag Limited Edition Trunk Lotus Leather BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 4", Height 8", Width 11", Depth 4", Strap Drop 22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Capucines Handbag Limited Edition Trunk Lotus Leather BB Item Number: 396...
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.