Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Monogram Canvas Top Handle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your style with the Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple. Crafted from high-quality Monogram coated canvas, this handbag features riveted leather corners and a leather name tag,...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Can...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Petite Malle 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...
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Size: Petit
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Patches Monogram Crossbody Clutch Bag Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Patches Monogram Crossbody Clutch Bag Limited Edition RARE This covetable little trunk travels easily from day to evening. It ca...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Malle Souple Crossbody
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Malle Souple was made in France and it is finely crafted of the iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram coated canvas exterior with leather trimming and gold...
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Petite Malle Souple Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Malle Souple in Black. Features Louis Vuitton monogram canvas with black leather corner accents with Louis Vuitton studs, top handle, dual zip...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Malle Souple Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This stylish handbag is crafted of Louis Vuitton monogram toile canvas, with black leather corner details. The bag features a gold chain shoulder strap with polished brass hardware. ...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle - '20s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Inspired by the history of Louis Vuitton trunks, the Petite Malle handbag in iconic Monogram canvas features a gold-tone lock and fittings, smooth calfskin trim, and a sheepskin lini...
Louis Vuitton Studded Monogram Canvas Petite Malle Bag - '10s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Introducing the Louis Vuitton Studded Monogram Canvas Petite Malle Bag, featuring 350 hand-applied studs on the iconic Monogram canvas. With signature details like buckles, rivets, a...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Petite Malle Shoulder Bag M45943
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. Chic Mini bag 'Petite Malle ' by LOUIS VUIT...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Up for sale; this distinctive Petite Malle Souple soft handbag. The Monogram canvas, riveted leather corners, and leather name tag all evoke Louis Vuitton’s legacy as a trunk maker.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Malle Souple Top Handle Crossbody
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple is crafted from Monogram canvas with smooth black calfskin trimmings, combines timeless trunk-inspired design with modern style. Featuring rive...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram & Black Leather Petite Malle Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Corona Del Mar, CA
100% Authentic This stylish trunk bag is crafted of Louis Vuitton monogram on toile canvas. The shoulder bag features an optional, adjustable black leather shoulder strap, matching ...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Malle Trunk Clutch Shoulder Bag in Brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Malle Trunk Clutch Shoulder Bag in Brown. Additional information: Material: Calfskin Monogrammed canvas Smooth calfskin trim Sheepskin lining with Mall...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle en Crocodile
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Alligator Petite Malle Bag Only two years since debuting on the catwalk, the Louis Vuitton Petite Malle has soared to It-bag territory. It combines creative director...
Limited Edition Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This highly sought-after Louis Vuitton Petite Malle bag is the perfect stand-out piece to add to your collection. Inspired by the custom trunks created for wealthy banker Albert Kahn...
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Size: 7.9 x 7 x 2.2 inches
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Blue Vertical Monogram Canvas Medium Blue Green
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Verical Monogram Canvas.
NWOB Louis Vuitton FW 2018 Trunk Petite Malle Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Krakow, PL
Every detail of the Petite Malle handbag is inspired by the history of Louis Vuitton trunks: the shape, the Monogram Reverse canvas, the gold-tone lock and fittings – even the sheeps...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Essential Trunk Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Athens, GA
Louis Vuitton Monogram Essential Trunk with black trim leather. Cute wristlet with a gold chain strap. Mini version of the iconic Petite Malle showing details of the trunks LV is kno...
Louis Vuitton Petite Boite Chapeau Reverse Crossbody / Shoulder Bag New
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Guaranteed authentic Louis Vuitton Reinterpretation of the iconic Petite Malle bag. This Limited Edition bag is round and is featured in Calf and Cowhide Leather and Coated Fabric ...
LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas PETITE MALLE Crossbody Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Malle bag in Ebene brown Monogram canvas. The removable and adjustable shoulder strap lets you carried this bag as a crossbody bag or clutch. Insp...
Louis Vuitton Runway Miniature Essential Trunk Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
A miniature version of Louis Vuitton's iconic Petite Malle, replicating key details of the historic trunks, the Essential Trunk is the most elegant way to carry a few precious essent...
Louis Vuitton Runway Miniature Essential Trunk Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
A miniature version of Louis Vuitton's iconic Petite Malle, replicating key details of the historic trunks, the Essential Trunk is the most elegant way to carry a few precious essent...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: No Accessories Measurements: Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 2" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas (Coated) Exter...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Co...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Material...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas, is a chic piece inspired by Louis Vuitton’s iconic personalized luggage.
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas, crafted from brown monogram coated canvas, features adjustable leather strap, leather and metal trim, signature three red cro...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas from its Fall/Winter 2014 Collection reflects the timeless design of this iconic house in the most modern ways.
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This authentic Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas from its Fall/Winter 2014 Collection reflects the timeless design of this iconic house in the most modern ways.
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Material...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 5", Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 24" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exte...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Materi...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 18-24" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas (...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 7", Depth 2", Strap Drop 24" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas (Co...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas (...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canvas Coated Exterior Co...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 4.5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 20-23" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 7.5", Depth 2", Strap Drop 18-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Canvas Exterior Material: Canva...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 21" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas Exterior Mat...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Malle
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Monogram Petite Malle of coated canvas with black smooth leather trim. This runway style features golden brass hardware, black metal corners, foldover strap with LV ...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas, crafted from brown reverse monogram coated canvas, features brown monogram coated canvas trim, signature three red cr...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas, crafted from brown reverse monogram coated canvas, features brown monogram coated canvas trim, signature three red cr...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Lace Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Monogram Lace Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior Co...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas, crafted from brown reverse monogram coated canvas, features the signature three red crosses and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas, crafted from brown reverse monogram coated canvas, features the signature three red crosses and gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas Exterio...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2.5", Strap Drop 20-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas Exterio...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Dust Bag, Extra Strap, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 13-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petit...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Dust Bag, Extra Strap, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 8", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 13-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petit...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Extra Strap, Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12.5-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Extra Strap, Luggage Tag, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 8.5", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12.5-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Extra Strap, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monog...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Extra Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 2.5", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 8" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogr...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Luggage Tag, Box, Dust Bag, Extra Strap, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petit...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: With Strap Measurements: Height 5", Width 8", Depth 2", Strap Drop 19.5-21.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Handbag Reverse Monogram Canvas Exterior Materi...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Luggage Tag, Extra Strap, Box, With Strap Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 5.5", Width 8", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12-20" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petit...
Louis Vuitton Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Box, Luggage Tag, Dust Bag Measurements: Handle Drop 3", Height 5.5", Width 7.5", Depth 3" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Petite Malle Souple Handbag Monogram Canvas Ext...
CHRISTIAN DIOR burgundy CROCODILE LADY DIOR MEDIUM Tote Bag
By Christian Dior
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Christian Dior Medium Lady Dior bag is crafted in glossy burgundy crocodile leather with a luxurious sheen. The structured silhouette is accented with two hard to...
CHANEL black leather 2022 22C DUBAI BEECHWOOD VANITY Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Chanel Small Vanity bag in beige beechwood with black leather trims and antique gold-tone hardware. Rare limited edition. Opens with a logo clasp closure and is lined ...
CHANEL black & multi fabric 21S 19 MEDIUM GRAFFITI Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Chanel 19 Medium shoulder bag in black nylon fabric showcases a vibrant multicolor Chanel icons print, inspired by neon signs. Featuring mixed hardware—including ...
$5,727
H 4.34 in W 7.49 in D 2.37 in
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Chanel Red Quilted Lambskin Vintage Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Product Details Xupes Ref: HB4485 Brand: Chanel Model: Rectangular Mini Full Flap Bag Type: Shoulder, Crossbody Se...
Hermes Birkin 35 Plomb Limited Edition Bag Togo Gold Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Birkin 35 bag featured in rare limited edition Plomb (Off Black). SO chic! Simply a perfect neutral bag that is just shy of the Black which reveals as ...
Unavailable|$5,100
H 6 in W 8.3 in D 1.75 in L 17 in
Chanel Quilted Gilt Gripoix Cross-body Vintage Handbag
By Chanel
Located in Palm Springs, CA
One of the most scarce Coco Chanel handbags - black quilted suede and kidskin lamb leather in a half-moon shape, with a gilt-metal woven leather chain. The chic bag is adorned by lar...
Hermès Vintage Vanity Case
By Hermès
Located in London, GB
Brown Gold-tone hardware Single wooden top handle Adjustable detachable shoulder strap Adjustable shoulder strap Main compartment Internal zip-fastening pocket Internal elasticated s...
$14,920
H 11 in W 14 in L 2.5 in
Chanel 2003 Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Chanel Wood Top Handle Kelly Rare Vintage Black Caviar Leather Clutch Bag 2003 {VINTAGE 21 Years} Gold hardware Flat bottom Hidden magnetic snap closure Pink leather interior lining...
$3,770Sale Price|20% Off
Chanel Embellished Gold Flap Bag
By Chanel
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Rare Chanel embellished mini flap bag, in leather color gold, all over beaded with micro pearls, stones and mirrors, gold hardware. Condition: Good, pre-loved piece with signs of we...
Hermes Kelly 20 Mini Sellier Rose Scheherazade Alligator Bag Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Limited Edition Hermes Kelly 20 Sellier bag featured in stunning Rose Scheherazade alligator. Accentuated with crisp with palladium hardware. Timeless and highly ...
$3,733
H 11.82 in W 15.75 in D 11.42 in
Large Louis Vuitton Bag 40, Large Louis Vuitton Duffle Bag, Louis Vuitton Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
Beautiful travel bag in monogram canvas and leather. This elegant and convenient size is no longer available in Louis Vuitton stores. This is a collector piece. It features its seria...
Chanel Classic Flap Quilted Microfiber Acqua Blue Nylon Shoulder Bag
By Chanel
Located in Miami, FL
Soft Chanel microfiber acqua flap Year: 2012 Silver hardware Interwoven chain Interlocking CC clasp Interior zipper closure Interior center zippered pocket Strap drop: Single 19" Do...
Chanel Mini Kelly Shopping bag
By Chanel
Located in London, GB
This Chanel Mini Kelly Shopping Bag is made from shiny aged calfskin with a quilted design. It features a long crossbody chain strap for comfortable wear. The aged gold hardware, inc...
Spring 2004 CHANEL by Karl Lagerfeld Runway White Crochet Knit Shoulder Bag
By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel
Located in Munich, DE
"It's about Chanel, but wearing it played down," announced Karl Lagerfeld, just before the Spring [2004] show. "Sweet, but not too ladylike. [...] In a world where the word "luxury" ...
Vuitton New Trio Poche Toilette PVC
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The translucent Trio Poche Toilette is the perfect way to organize belongings inside a travel or city bag. The three zipped pouches are each a different size. The medium-sized pouch ...
Printed calf fur top handle bag PRADA
By Prada
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Printed calf fur top handle bag. Branded nylon lining. Zip closure on the top . One pocket with zip inside. Key and key-locker ( the string of the keys-holder is broken. Authenticity...
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.