Marc Jacobs Custom Original Mystical Bronze Sequin Beaded Chiffon Dress Size 4
By Marc Jacobs
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Expansion: He launched his secondary, more affordable line "Marc by Marc Jacobs" in 2001 (closed in 2015), the successful "Daisy" fragrance line in 2007, and the polysexual line "Hea...
Louis Vuitton 'Retro' jacket by Marc Jacobs Winter 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - 2001 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Marc Jacobs.
Stephen Sprouse 'Pink Rose' Print Tee
By Stephen Sprouse
Located in New York City, NY
This print was also part of a Stephen Sprouse collaboration with Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton in 2001.
Louis Vuitton coat by Marc Jacobs Winter 2001
By Louis Vuitton
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
LOUIS VUITTON - 2001 Fall-Winter ready-to-wear Collection under the artistic direction of Marc Jacobs.
LOUIS VUITTON S/S 2001 White Translucent Epi Baia Plage Top Handle Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Thiensville, WI
Brand / Manufacturer: Louis Vuitton Collection: Spring 2001 Designer: Marc Jacobs Manufacturer Style Name: Translucent Epi Baia Plage Style: Tote bag Color(s): Shades of white, iride...
Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Lime Speedy 30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Add some excitement to your outfit with this pre-owned Louis Vuitton Speedy 30. Designed in 2001 by Marc Jacobs in collaboration with Stephen Sprouse this iconic speedy bag features ...
LOUIS VUITTON Collector Stephen Sprouse Leopard Speedy Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Model created by the artist disappeared in 2004 Stephen Sprouse who had collaborated with Marc Jacobs in 2001. It is in very good condition.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Bedford Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
We are offering this Louis Vuitton Bedford Handbag. Designed in 2001 by Marc Jacobs, this bag was crafted of Louis Vuitton's Vernis exterior which is a smooth patent leather material...
Louis Vuitton Neverfull MM Stephen Sprouse Monogram Roses
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
In admiration of late fashion designer Stephen Sprouse, Louis Vuitton’s creative director Marc Jacobs revisited his previous 2001 collaboration with Sprouse as inspiration for a 2009...
LOUIS VUITTON Musette Patchwork Conte De Fees handbag limited edition 2002
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
In response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, Marc Jacobs and Julie Verhoeven teamed up with Louis Vuitton to create the Conte de Fees ( Fairy Tale ) limited edition line o...
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN peplum dress with notebook paper print
By Alexander McQueen, McQ Alexander McQueen
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Unusual, draped peplum dress with notebook paper print and black pencil skirt designed by Alexander Mcqueen for McQ dating to the mid to late 2000's. Italian size 42. Approximate mea...
Enrico Coveri 1980s Vintage White & Black Polka Dot Cotton Fit & Flare Dress
By Enrico Coveri
Located in San Diego, CA
Incredible vintage 80s ENRICO COVERI white and black polka dot printed dress! Features all over polka dots, with white silk grosgrain ribbon detail at bust. Super flattering bodice, ...
On Hold|$8,854
Size: Small
Azzedine Alaïa Black Viscose Knit Lace Dress with Integrated Bodysuit, SS 1992
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in London, GB
This black dress from Azzedine Alaïa’s Spring-Summer 1992 collection is constructed from fine-gauge viscose knit. The bodice features a semi-sheer ribbed knit with an integrated body...
Chanel Vintage Pink Crocodile Kelly Handbag
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Chanel Vintage Alligator Top Handle Flap Bag Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition Material: Alligator Color: Salmon Pink Hardware: Gold-Tone Series: 5-Series (1997–1999) Dimen...
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels Final Collection 2004 Sz 37
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Brand New * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent. He was inspired by the Chinese Collection of 1977... His Fi...
1986 AZZEDINE ALAIA iconic hooded RUNWAY dress
By Azzedine Alaïa
Located in San Fransisco, CA
1986 Azzedine Alaïa hooded runway dress Extremely rare and highly collectible hooded runway dress designed by Azzedine Alaïa dating to 1986. This design is one of Alaïa’s most iconi...
Norma Kamali red parachute evening set
By Norma Kamali
Located in Austin, TX
NORMA KAMALI red parachute set top: 25" bust, 21" waist size XS skirt : 30.5" waist, 48.5" hips, 28.75" length size S size S ( mannequin is US size 6 )
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Spectacular Alexander McQueen Runway Gown Black Silk Lace Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Berlin, BE
As if conjured from midnight sea-spray, this Spring/Summer 2012 Alexander McQueen gown unfurls like a dark bloom caught in motion. The bodice - sculpted close to the torso -disappear...
$29,990
Size: No size, fits best S or US 4-6
ATELIER VERSACE Multicolor Beaded Evening Mermaid Haute Couture Gown & Heels 39
By Atelier Versace
Located in Switzerland, CH
Just breathtaking - a rare ATELIER VERSACE Evening Gown An amazing Haute Couture Piece Seen on Selma Blair One of the most famous pieces by Atelier Versace Made of many multicolored...
NWT Gucci By Tom Ford Gathered Stretch-Satin Jersey Dress, Spring-Summer 2003
By Tom Ford, Gucci
Located in Geneva, CH
Designed to complement your shape, this Spring-Summer 2003 Gucci cocktail dress is made from black slinky stretch-satin jersey for a body-hugging fit. While the back reveals a glamor...
New Tom Ford for Gucci Runway Red Sequin Heels Sz 6
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Tom Ford for Gucci Heels Brand New Tom Ford's Final Years w/ Gucci Stunning in Red Wine U.S. Size: 6 Satin Adjustable Ankle Strap Gold Gucci Hardware Red Velvet & Sequins Red Lea...
Prada Blue Silk Top with Neck Drape
By Miuccia Prada, Prada
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous navy blue silk top from Prada. It is semi fitted, sleeveless with a crew neck. An 11" drape falls from one side of the neckline. It has a back invisible zipper. Fits siz...
New Alexander McQueen S/S 2012 Leather Studded Horn Heel Platform Sandals 38.5
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Montgomery, TX
Alexander McQueen Black Leather Studded Cage Platform Sandals S/S 2012 Collection Italian size - 38.5 ( US 8.5) The perfect amount of luxury, elegance, strength and severity. Adorned...
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 “Golden Shower” Plunge Neck Micro Mini Tuxedo Dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
ALEXANDER McQUEEN S/S 1998 “Golden Shower” Plunge Neck Micro Mini Tuxedo Dress Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: S/S 1998 “Golden Shower / The Rain / Untitled”- Ru...
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2004 *Opium* Lotus Pumps Shoes 36.5 6.5
By Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent, Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche
Located in Montgomery, TX
New Tom Ford for Yves Saint Lauren *Opium* Lotus Runway Pumps Shoes Italian Size 36.5 - US 6.5 F/W 2004 Collection This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent and a memorable...
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.