Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Duomo Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the luxurious Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Duomo Messenger Bag. Crafted with iconic Damier Ebene canvas and dark brown leather detailing, this lightweight bag o...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Duomo Messenger Crossbody 4LV823K
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AR4165 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 5.5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Drop: Longest 23" Shortest 20" Handle Drop: " OVERALL GO...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Duomo Crossbod Messenger Bag 49lv22s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Duomo Crossbod Messenger Bag 49lv22s Date Code/Serial Number: AR4165 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 12" Width: 5" Height: 10" Shoulder Handle Dro...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, leather trim and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, leather trim and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, leather trim and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, leather trim and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, leather trim and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, dark brown leather trim and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, leather trim and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, leather trim and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier,
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a dark brown leather shoulder strap, dark brown leather trims and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier, crafted in damier ebene coated canvas, features a leather shoulder strap, leather trim and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier from 2017 is a marvelous crossbody bag.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier from 2017
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier from 2017 is a marvelous crossbody bag.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier from 2017
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier from 2017 is a marvelous crossbody bag.
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 11.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (Co...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (Co...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated) ...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (Co...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 19-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (Co...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (C...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 12.5", Depth 5", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (Co...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (Coat...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag Measurements: Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5", Strap Drop 19.5-21.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated...
Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 10", Width 12", Depth 5.5", Strap Drop 19-21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Duomo Messenger Bag Damier Exterior Material: Canvas (Co...
Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Ebene Canvas Duomo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
You're sure to fall in love with this bag from Louis Vuitton. Crafted from coated canvas, it flaunts a structured shape and gold-tone details. It has a spacious fabric-lined interior...
Louis Vuitton Brown Damier Ebene Canvas Duomo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
You're sure to fall in love with this bag from Louis Vuitton. Crafted from coated canvas, it flaunts a structured shape and gold-tone details. It has a spacious fabric-lined interior...
Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Duomo Messenger Bag Damier is a marvelous crossbody bag.
LOUIS VUITTON Galet taupe Mahina leather BABYLONE PM Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Babylone PM hobo monogram in galet taupe Mahina leather. The design features a espresso brown rolled and braided leather handle and is lined in dark brow...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas RASPAIL MM Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Raspail MM tote bag in brown Monogram canvas featuring cowhide leather trim. Opens with a zipper on top and is lined in burgundy canvas with a large zipp...
Vintage LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas Speedy 30, Most popular Mini Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
A Vintage Louis Vuitton logo-printed Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 with leather trim with bring a touch of heritage luxury wherever you carry it. Over all Excellent condition for a vintag...
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag
By Chanel
Located in New York, NY
Chanel Black Quilted Caviar Leather Wallet On Chain WOC Crossbody Bag. Chain can be tucked inside bag to also be worn as a clutch. Made in: Italy Color: Black Hardware: Goldtone Ma...
$705Sale Price|25% Off
H 8 in W 8 in L 17 in
1990s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Boston Shoulder Bag Black Unisex
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI boston bag is crafted of soft smooth calfskin leather in black featuring gold toned hardware and rolled leather handles. Top zipper closure opens to a luxurious nu...
$352Sale Price|25% Off
H 9 in W 4 in L 10.5 in
1980s Vintage GUCCI Calfskin Leather Equestrian Camera Crossbody Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI camera crossbody bag is crafted of textured calfskin leather in black with equestrian accent. Front flap closure opens to a front zippered pocket and a main compar...
Prada Canvas and Leather Bowling Bag
By Prada
Located in New York, NY
Miuccia Prada's elegant take on the American bowling bag rendered in red pebbled leather and brown cotton canvas. ID tag and lock included. Wonderful detailing. 12" x 10" high x 5" w...
$7,995
Size: 12.25"L x 4.75"W x 8.0"H
Louis Vuitton Capucines Bag Limited Edition Since 1854 Monogram Calfskin Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic, pre-owned Louis Vuitton Capucines Limited Edition Since 1854 Monogram Calfskin bag. Elevate your collection with the Louis Vuitton Capucines bag, a truly exquisite piece. ...
LOUIS VUITTON black & brown Monogram Canvas GAIA Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Gaia hobo bag is crafted from classic Ebene brown Monogram canvas with black leather gussets and trims, complemented by a natural vachetta handle fo...
Hermès BNIB Bleu Royal Gold 18 Picotin
By Hermès
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Hermès picotin 18cm in blue royal taurillon clemence leather and gold tone hardware. Handle drop 5”. Date stamp U for 2022. Comes with booklet, original dust cover, box and ribbon.
Vintage Fendi Zucca Boston Bag Coated Canvas Leather Trim Italy
By Fendi
Located in Port Hope, ON
This Fendi Zucca Boston bag is roomy and made of coated canvas with leather trim. The bag has a top zip closure for easy access. There is a key/lock on the zipper which acts as the p...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cite Bag NM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Cite Bag NM combines timeless style with practical design. Made from durable Monogram canvas and natural leather, it features gold-tone hardware, a ...
LOUIS VUITTON black Monogram Emrpeinte leather VICTORINE Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Victorine wallet in black Monogram Empreinte leather offers a perfect balance of elegance and practicality. Designed in an envelope style, it closes...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Nano Speedy Bandouliere
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Nano Speedy Bandouliere 32lk37s Date Code/Serial Number: TY0232 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.5" Width: 3" Height: 4" Shoulder Handle Drop: 17.5"...
$1,145
H 9.45 in W 12.6 in D 5.32 in
Louis Vuitton Batignolles Vertical Monogram Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
An authentic Louis Vuitton Batignolles vertical shoulder bag. The bag features an LV monogram canvas, Vachetta leather trim, and gold-toned hardware. The interior is lined with brown...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Tuileries Messenger Bag 1980s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Arnhem, NL
A vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Tuileries messenger bag. The bag is made of coated canvas and leather. The interior is fully lined in leather. The interior consists of one ma...
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.
Stylish and practical, vintage and designer crossbody bags and messenger bags are ideal for all occasions, from lunch dates to errands to sunny afternoons in the park to formal affairs.
Messenger bags are a fashion staple. A shoulder bag that’s designed to be durable and lightweight, messenger bags offer comfort and convenience when carrying heavy items, and while their functionality is comparable to that of standard backpacks, you don’t have to take your bag off to get into its compartments and various zippered pockets. This is a sophisticated accessory — it sits flat against your body and provides easy access to your belongings at all times.
Our love for vintage handbags and purses goes back a long time. For as long as we’ve needed to carry around personal items to and from our homes, handbags of some fashion have been in our lives. Bag design evolved notably during the later Middle Ages to meet the needs of increasingly prosperous, sophisticated and diverse societies. As craftspeople grew in skill, and the choice of materials and dyes increased, the bags’ exteriors were embellished to please the eye and signify status. In our modern era, there is a vast range of iconic handbags and other bags to choose from.
Crossbody bags, which were designed to be worn on one side of the body so that the long strap is looped over the opposite shoulder, have been popular and versatile accessories over time, thankfully improving upon the medieval-era crude leather and silk coin purses that Europeans fastened to their belts as well as the drawstring pouches of the Renaissance, which held money as often as they did flowers and spices. These bags — as well as the stylish messenger bags that have materialized during the 20th century — weren’t bound by gender when they first appeared, and they certainly aren’t today.
For an alluring alternative to a satchel or backpack, luxury houses and various legendary brands such as Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and others offer a wide range of crossbody bags and messenger bags for the discerning bag enthusiast. Find these bags in all shapes and sizes on 1stDibs.
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.