Louis Vuitton Oh Really Peep Toe Platform Pumps Black EU 38 US 7.5 - New
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a sleek silhouette, peep toe front, and dramatic stiletto heel with platform, these pumps are elevated by the signature gold-tone LV padlock detail at the heel—a bold state...
Louis Vuitton 2008 Sz 36.5 Marc Jacobs White Patent Bow Peep-Toe Platform Pumps
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in San Diego, CA
Key Features • Designer: Louis Vuitton • Collection Year: 2008 (Date code MA1008, Made in Italy) • Material: Patent leather with gold-tone hardware • Color: White • Style: Peep-...
Louis Vuitton Insolence Monogram Shaped Bag Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Insolence Monogram Shaped Bag Charm Insolence bag charm in Ecaille with three Louis Vuitton monogram-shaped pendants in tortoiseshell.
Louis Vuitton Leather Diplomacy Ranger Combat Boots
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Featuring gold hardware with 'Louis Vuitton' engravements, leather lining and insoles.
Louis Vuitton NEW Black Multicolor Wedge Sandals w/ Leather Trim sz 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton New Black Multicolor Wedges with Leather Trim and Bow Made in Italy c. 2004 Insole stamped "LOUIS VUITTON" "PARIS" Leather stamped "MADE IN ITALY" ...
Louis Vuitton Blue & Grey Suede Men's Loafers 45.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Blue & Grey Men's Loafers Blue and grey soft suede loafers, Slip on, Lace up detail with black detail, Rubber outer sole, Leather insole, Iconic Louis Vuitton logo...
Louis Vuitton Blue Suede Pointed Toe Pumps Size 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Curvaceous arches, a feminine appeal, and a well-built structure define this set of Louis Vuitton pumps. Coming with comfortable insoles and sleek heels, style them with your favorit...
Louis Vuitton Blue Suede Pointed Toe Pumps Size 40
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Curvaceous arches, a feminine appeal, and a well-built structure define this set of Louis Vuitton pumps. Coming with comfortable insoles and sleek heels, style them with your favorit...
Louis Vuitton Brown/Black Leather And Monogram Canvas Trotter Sneakers Size 40.5
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The padded leather insoles feature Louis Vuitton labels. Includes: Extra Lace, Branded dustbag
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas and Patent Leather Globe Trotter Square Toe
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
The padded leather insoles feature Louis Vuitton labels. Includes: The Luxury Closet Packaging The Luxury Closet is an elite luxury reseller specializing in the buying and selling ...
Louis Vuitton Bijous Sac Insolence Ecaille Brown Key Holder / Charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
This is authentic Louis Vuitton gold tone Key holder. Very simple design would make your keys easy to find. Would as well look great hanging on your bag. Made in: France Size: 5.5 x...
Louis Vuitton Blue Suede America's Cup Boat Shoes / Loafers - 39
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Westhampton Beach, NY
Original Box is included. Insole reads Louis Vuitton Cup. Shoes have a small plastic hole embossed with Louis Vuitton designed to hold the tan leather strap (included) enabling the s...
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Runway Structured Silk Military Blazer F/W 2004
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Berlin, DE
An exceptionally rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche structured silk blazer from the Fall/Winter 2004 runway collection, one of the most iconic seasons of Ford’s tenure ...
Alexander McQueen New Silk Top with Tulle and Lace Sleeves S/S 1999
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible grey fine silk knit top from Alexander McQueen. It is semi fitted with a crew neckline and elaborate grey net, tulle and lace layered sleeves. Unworn condition. Fits s...
Issey Miyake Vintage Spring 1994 Pleated Midi Dress Multicolor Tile Grid Print
By Issey Miyake
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Issey Miyake pleated dress from the Spring/Summer 1994 collection. Multicolor grid pattern executed in Miyake’s signature permanent pleating technique. Long sleeves with an elongat...
Navy blue leather, suede and rope high heel sandals John Galliano for Dior
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Navy blue leather, suede and rope high heel sandals. The rope wraps around the ankle and ties. Heel hight = 12 cm Plateform = 3,5 cm SHOE SIZE = 37 John Galliano for Dior aera ( 19...
Alexander McQueen Hummingbird Dragonfly Floral Fitted Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous Alexander McQueen fitted dress with beautiful kaleidoscope print featuring hummingbirds, dragonflies and flowers. Gold tones background, beautiful construction. Alexander ...
$885Sale Price|25% Off
Issey Miyake Vintage Pleats Please Mimi Yokoo Carnation Print Dress, C. 2000
By Issey Miyake
Located in Morongo Valley, CA
Early 2000’s Pleats Please Issey Miyake flower series dress developed with frequent artist collaborator Mimi Yokoo, produced during the brand’s early, pre–mass market era, now consid...
Chanel by Karl Lagerfield Lace Bow Ankle Strap Black and White Pumps
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld
Located in Milano, IT
- Designed by Karl Lagerfield - Early 00's - Sold by Skof.Archive - Lace Bow Ankle Strap Black and White Pumps - Lateral openings - White Floral Lace - Black Lace Bow - High heels ...
$8,846
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Sequin Tulle Top & Flocked Skirt Set, FW 2005
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano two-piece runway ensemble from the Fall-Winter 2005 collection in nude and warm brown tones. The camisole is nude stretch tulle with twin lingerie str...
Junya Watanabe Tartan Wool Jacket and Skirt Suit, FW 1999
By Junya Watanabe
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Junya Watanabe, Comme des Garçons ▪ Creative Director: Junya Watanabe ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 1999 ▪ Fabric: Wool, Nylon, Cupro ▪ Size: Small ▪ Made in: Japan ▪ Condition...
New Versace Women's Real Fox Leather Leopard Print White Fur Jacket 46
By Versace
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Versace Collection Women's Fox Leather White Fur Jacket Designer size 46 100% Real Fox, 100% Leather, Brown Leopard Print Design. White Leather Inserts on Sleeves, Sides and Coll...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage S/S 1996 Cyberbaba Tribal Tattoo Sheer Mesh Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier "Cyberbaba" Tattoo Mesh Dress, as worn by Cher in the editorial images photographed by David LaChapelle, with a similar print and fabrication also seen on ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2001 Logo Sheer Bias Cut Slip Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 2001 Logo Monogram Sheer Bias Cut Slip Dress Please note this dress is 2 piece and can be worn with or without the slip underneath, based on pre...
$25,177
Size: UK12 - FR40 - US8 (Runs Small)
Vivienne Westwood Long Black Sheepskin Coat with Oversized Collar, FW 1992
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in London, GB
This Vivienne Westwood coat, crafted from luxurious black sheepskin, features an oversized plush shearling collar and cuffs, a double-breasted front with large signature perspex orb ...
GUCCI Early 00's Fur-Trimmed Suede Sandals
By Gucci
Located in Milano, IT
- Sold by Skof.Archive - Early 00's - Black Heeled Sandals - Fur Trimmed - Gold Details - Zipper Closure on the back - Excellent Condition - Made in Italy - Materials: Leather and Fu...
$19,052
Size: IT42 - FR38 - UK10 - US6
Gianni Versace Gold Metal Mesh Evening Dress with Crystal Barbed Straps, FW 1998
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in London, GB
This rare Gianni Versace dress from the Fall-Winter 1998 collection is constructed from gold-tone metal mesh, showcasing a structured, fitted silhouette with a straight-cut design. 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.
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.
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