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Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Shoulder Handbag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Shoulder Handbag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Shoulder Handbag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint Charles, IL

MODEL - Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Shoulder Handbag CONDITION - Exceptional.

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1990s Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

LOUIS VUITTON 'Saumur 35' inspired by equestrian 'SADDLE' bag.

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20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into a world of classic Louis Vuitton style with the iconic 'Saumur 35' bag, a true tribute to equestrian design and craftsmanship. Inspired by the saddle bags traditionally use...

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into a world of classic Louis Vuitton style with the iconic 'Saumur 35' bag, a true tribute to equestrian design and craftsmanship. Inspired by the saddle bags traditionally use...

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1880s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 1018lv7
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 1018lv7

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 1018lv7

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: AR0930 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 8.5" Height: 12" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16"-20" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of W...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 910lv95
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 910lv95

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 910lv95

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: AR1912 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 8" Height: 12.5" Shoulder Handle Drop: 17"-20" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of W...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 916lv100
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 916lv100

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 916lv100

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: MB0917 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13" Width: 8.5" Height: 12" Shoulder Handle Drop: 17.5"-21.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs ...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Large Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Large Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Large Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Step into the world of equestrian-inspired elegance with the Louis Vuitton Saumur, a medium-sized crossbody bag that remains a cornerstone of vintage luxury. Expertly crafted in Fran...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Saddle Messenger Bag  862115
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Saddle Messenger Bag  862115

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Saddle Messenger Bag 862115

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7.5/10 or B+) (Outside) Minor aging on the leather parts (Outside) minor rubs on the edges of the corners minor partially stains (Insi...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton Shoulder Bag Saumur 35 Browns Monogram 861277
Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton Shoulder Bag Saumur 35 Browns Monogram 861277

Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton Shoulder Bag Saumur 35 Browns Monogram 861277

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

GOOD CONDITION (7/10 or B) (Outside) rubs on the leather trim and strap some aging on the leather strap (Outside) rubs on the edges of the corners marks on the edges of the corne...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas SAUMUR 35 MESSENGER Shoulder Bag RARE
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas SAUMUR 35 MESSENGER Shoulder Bag RARE

LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas SAUMUR 35 MESSENGER Shoulder Bag RARE

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

Brand: LOUIS VUITTON Paris - Made in France Logos / Tags: LV - LOUIS VUITTON Monograms all over the bag, 'LOUIS VUITTON Paris' leather tag under the flap, authenticity serial num...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Vintage Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Rome, Rome

LOUIS VUITTON 'Saumur 35' inspired by equestrian 'SADDLE' bag. The legendary SAUMUR features dual front compartments, held tightly together at the sides with belt-like tabs. Adjustab...

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Late 20th Century French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 1018lv7
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 1018lv7

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Crossbody Messenger Bag 1018lv7

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dix hills, NY

Date Code/Serial Number: AR0930 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 8.5" Height: 12" Shoulder Handle Drop: 16"-20" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of W...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Double Saddle Messenger Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Double Saddle Messenger Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Double Saddle Messenger Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in New York, NY

Louis Vuitton Monogram Saumur 35 Double Saddle Messenger Bag Made In: France Year of Production: 1990 Color: Brown coated canvas Hardware: Goldtone Materials: Coated canvas and vach...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35
Louis Vuitton Saumur 35

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35

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H 11 in W 14 in D 6 in

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Sundbyberg, SE

Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 with - Brass hardware - Tan vachetta trim - Single flat shoulder strap featuring buckle adjustment - Buckle expansions a...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Leather Saumur 35 cm Crossbody Bag
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Leather Saumur 35 cm Crossbody Bag

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Leather Saumur 35 cm Crossbody Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 with gold-tone hardware, tan vachetta leather trim, single adjustable flat shoulder strap, brown canvas lining, dual comp...

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 a great shoulder bag. 2 separate compartments with flap and leather belt closure. Adjustable leather strap could be worn across the body or on one shoulder. E...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 a great shoulder bag. 2 separate compartments with flap and leather belt closure. Adjustable leather strap could be worn across the body or on one shoulder. E...

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2010s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 a great shoulder bag. 2 separate compartments with flap and leather belt closure. Adjustable leather strap could be worn across the body or on one shoulder. E...

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Messenger Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Messenger Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 Messenger Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2

Inspired by equestrian ‘SADDLE’ design, this legendary messenger bag by Louis Vuitton is crafted from monogram canvas and will never go out of style. This bag features dual compartme...

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1980s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35
Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35

Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35

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H 12 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35 showcases the brand's reinterpretation of the classic saddle bag with style and functionality.

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35
Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35

Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35 showcases the brand's reinterpretation of the classic saddle bag with style and functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Orlando, FL

The Saumur 35 features a monogram canvas body, flat leather straps, front flaps with belt buckle closures, dual interior compartments, and interior slip pockets. It carries as B cond...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Vintage Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Vintage Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 a great shoulder bag. 2 separate compartments with flap and leather belt closure. Adjustable leather strap could be worn across the body or on one sho...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 a great shoulder bag. 2 separate compartments with flap and leather belt closure. Adjustable leather strap could be worn across the body or on one sho...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Vintage Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
Louis Vuitton Vintage Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

Louis Vuitton Vintage Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 a great shoulder bag. 2 separate compartments with flap and leather belt closure. Adjustable leather strap could be worn across the body or on one sho...

Category

1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag
Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 Monogram Canvas Shoulder Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu

Vintage Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 a great shoulder bag. 2 separate compartments with flap and leather belt closure. Adjustable leather strap could be worn across the body or on one sho...

Category

1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35
Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35 showcases the brand's reinterpretation of the classic saddle bag with style and functionality.

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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35
Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35 showcases the brand's reinterpretation of the classic saddle bag with style and functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Leather Saumur 35 cm Messenger Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Leather Saumur 35 cm Messenger Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Leather Saumur 35 cm Messenger Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 with gold-tone hardware, tan vachetta leather trim, single adjustable flat shoulder strap, light brown canvas lining, dua...

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20th Century Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Authentic Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 France MEDIUM
Vintage Authentic Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 France MEDIUM

Vintage Authentic Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 France MEDIUM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Orlando, FL

The Saumur 35 features a monogram canvas body, flat leather straps, front flaps with belt buckle closures, dual interior compartments, and interior slip pockets. It carries as B cond...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Vintage Authentic Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 France MEDIUM
Vintage Authentic Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 France MEDIUM

Vintage Authentic Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Canvas Saumur 35 France MEDIUM

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Orlando, FL

The Saumur 35 features a monogram canvas body, flat leather straps, front flaps with belt buckle closures, dual interior compartments, and interior slip pockets. It carries as B+ con...

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1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35
Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35

Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35

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H 12 in W 12 in D 4.5 in

Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Saumur Monogram Canvas 35 showcases the brand's reinterpretation of the classic saddle bag with style and functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35
Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35 showcases the brand's reinterpretation of the classic saddle bag with style and functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35
Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35 showcases the brand's reinterpretation of the classic saddle bag with style and functionality.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Shoulder Bags

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35
Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in NY, NY

This authentic Louis Vuitton Saumur Handbag Monogram Canvas 35 showcases the brand's reinterpretation of the classic saddle bag with style and functionality.

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21st Century and Contemporary Bucket Bags and Drawstring Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35

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W 13.39 in D 8.67 in L 11.03 in

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Orlando, FL

The Saumur 35 features a monogram canvas body, flat leather straps, front flaps with belt buckle closures, dual interior compartments, and interior slip pockets. It carries as B cond...

Category

1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35

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W 12.6 in D 9.06 in L 10.63 in

Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Saumur 35

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Orlando, FL

The Saumur 35 features a monogram canvas body, flat leather straps, front flaps with belt buckle closures, dual interior compartments, and interior slip pockets. It carries as B cond...

Category

1990s French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Leather Saumur 35 cm Messenger Bag
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Leather Saumur 35 cm Messenger Bag

Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Leather Saumur 35 cm Messenger Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Irvine, CA

Brown and tan monogram coated canvas Louis Vuitton Saumur 35 with brass hardware, tan vachetta leather trim, single adjustable flat shoulder strap, light brown canvas lining, dual co...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

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Louis Vuitton for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Crossbody-bags-messenger-bags for You

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.