Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare White Damier Graphite Pouch 28lk321s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare White Damier Graphite Pouch 28lk321s Date Code/Serial Number: SP4250 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 3" Width: .75" Height: 4" OVERALL NEW CONDITI...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Monogram Toiletry Pouch 11 Poche Toilette 23lz420s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Monogram Toiletry Pouch 11 Poche Toilette 23lz420s Made In: France Measurements: Length: 4.5" Width: 1.75" Height: 4.2" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDIT...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Women's Small Stephen Sprouse LV Charm Shirt 114lv14
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Women's Small Stephen Sprouse LV Charm Shirt 114lv14 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: .2" Height: 21.5" Size: S OVERALL EXELLENT CONDIT...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Women's Small Runway Stephen Sprouse Roses T-Shirt
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Women's Small Runway Stephen Sprouse Roses T-Shirt 11lv34s Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 19" Width: .2" Height: 23.5" Size: S OVERALL VERY GOOD VI...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Damier Ebene Cruiser 50 3LVJ1103
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP1906 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 9.5" Height: 12" Handle Drop: 5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of We...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Damier Ebene Mini Computer Bag 1110lv19
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 8" Width: 3.5" Height: 1" Shoulder Handle Drop: 18.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) No Battery, No Charger and No Stylus Signs of Wear: Exte...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare 1980's Card Case Envelope Pouch 62lk825s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 5.5" Width: .2" Height: 3.5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior Canvas: Very Minor Marks, Very Minor Fading Inter...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Little Girls Size 3 Multicolor Charm Pink 124lv11
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 11" Width: .2" Height: 15" Size: 3 LV OVERALL EXCELLENT CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) UK Size 3 LV or US Size 3T ( will fit a 2 year old well ) Sh...
Louis Vuitton Ultra Rare Cherry Blossom Pink Monogram Belt 70/28 860753
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION (8/10 or AB) Fits Circumference 25" to 29.5" Pink Canvas is EXCELLENT Minor marks on hardware Light marks on back of belt
Louis Vuitton Karl Lagerfeld Ultra Rare Limited Monogram Boxing Glove Set 859629
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Karl Lagerfeld Ultra Rare Limited Monogram Boxing Glove Set 859629
authentic Louis Vuitton x Supreme Danube FW17 Shoulder Bag Epi Leather PPM Red
By Louis Vuitton Supreme
Located in San Diego, CA
ultra-rare Louis Vuitton x Supreme Danube PPM Crossbody Bag from the historic Fall/Winter 2017 "Friends and Heroes" runway collection.
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H 10 in W 1.85 in L 13.5 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Opera 7lr0705 Black Leather Messenger Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MI0941 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 13.5" Width: 1.85" Height: 10" Shoulder strap drop: 14-17" adjustable OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 7.2...
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H 11.5 in W 5 in L 16 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Runway Tote 06lz0710 Ivory Leather Satchel
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FO0058 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 16" Width: 5" Height: 11.5" Handle drop: 4.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Includes Dust Bag and ...
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H 9.84 in W 1.18 in L 14.1 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Extra Large 866863 Black Leather Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 14.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 36 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 1.18 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 3 cm(approx) C...
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H 11.3 in W 5 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton ( Ultra Rare ) Embossed Unisex 20lva32117 Black Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: CA0072 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 5" Height: 11.3" Shoulder strap drop: 17" OVERALL VERY GOO...
Unavailable
H 10 in W 4 in L 15.75 in
Louis Vuitton ( Ultra Rare ) Anitque Monogram Backgammon Hard Case Trunk 4lr1113
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 800343 15.75 x 10 x 4 inches OVERALL EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Circa 1920 Signs of Wear: Minor marks and nicks on exterior. Aging of hardw...
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H 8 in W 1.25 in L 3.75 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Computer 20lz0724 Ebene Coated Canvas Laptop Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 00581 Measurements: Length: 3.75" Width: 1.25" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 18" OVERALL VERY GOOD WORKING CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior:...
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H 10.6 in W 6.29 in L 16.1 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Damier Ebene Columbine 867022 Coated Canvas tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 16.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 41 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
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H 15.5 in W 5 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Runway Convertible 2way 228752 Brown Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: FO0107 Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 5" Height: 15.5" Shoulder strap drop: 18" - 21" OVERALL VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION (7.25/10 or B+ ) R...
Unavailable
H 9.5 in W 2 in L 11 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) No. 230 Portable Serviette Desktop Organizer 232798
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 11" Width: 2" Height: 9.5" Shoulder strap drop: 19" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: scuffs, rubs, cra...
Unavailable
H 7 in W 4 in L 9.75 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Abloh Ss19 Soft Trunk 5lz1023 Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
THIS IS MUCH MORE RARE THAN SUPREMExLV and NOT COMING OUT UNTIL 2019 CELEBRITY CLIENTS (The version that will come out will have different hardware, this is a special release version...
Unavailable
H 11.5 in W 10 in L 16.5 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Vintage 2lt922 Brown Coated Canvas Weekend/Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: France Measurements: Length: 16.5" Width: 10" Height: 11.5" Handle drop: 3.5" OVERALL FAIR VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6/10 or C) Signs of Wear: Exterior: heavy marks and stains, se...
Unavailable
H 9.84 in W 11 in L 13.3 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) French Co 870586 Brown Coated Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 13.3 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 34 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 9.84 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 25 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 11.0 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 28 cm(approx) ...
Unavailable
H 8 in W 1.25 in L 3.75 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Windows Pc 13lz0720 Damier Ebene Plastic Laptop Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: 00399 Measurements: Length: 3.75" Width: 1.25" Height: 8" Shoulder strap drop: 18" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 9/10 or A ) NO BATTERY CHARGER COMES...
Unavailable
H 14 in W 7.6 in L 17.5 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Stratos 50 Hard Trunk 2lz0831 Brown Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: 7.6" Height: 14" Handle drop: 2" OVERALL GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 6.5/10 or BC ) Signs of Wear: Exterior: scratches on the leather, darkening leath...
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H 10.6 in W 6.29 in L 16.1 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Columbine Zip Tote 870326 Brown Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Width (inch) : 16.1 inch(approx) Width (cm) : 41 cm(approx) Height (inch) : 10.6 inch(approx) Height (cm) : 27 cm(approx) Depth (inch) : 6.29 inch(approx) Depth (cm) : 16 cm(approx) ...
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H 8.66 in W 3.5 in L 6.69 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Monogram Metal Cabaret 228372 Taupe Coated Canvas Sho
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date Code/Serial Number: TH0021 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.69" Width: 3.5" Height:8.66" S...
Unavailable
H 4 in W 1 in L 6.5 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Monogram Cherry Blossom Griotte 227924 Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL LIKE NEW VINTAGE CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+ ) Signs of Wear: No Significant Signs of use. "This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date ...
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in L 1 in
Louis Vuitton ( Ultra Rare ) Nomade Zip Wallet On Chain 222828 Brown Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SR0013 (hard to photograph) [Size] Width: about 3.34" Vertical width: about 4.52" Depth: about .78" Strap length: Approximately 24.8" [Size] Width: about 8.5...
Unavailable
H 9.25 in W 2 in L 6 in
Louis Vuitton (Ultra Rare) Ss19 Virgil Abloh Side 4lz1023 White Cross Body Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N) Includes Box, Copy of Receipt, Dus Bag, Care Tag and Barcode Tag This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. D...
Louis Vuitton Brown Ultra Rare Monogram 24lz0129 Scarf/Wrap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Made In: Italy Measurements: Length: 17.5" Height: 18.5" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+) ONLY FOR LV EMPLOYEES, HARD TO OBTAIN Signs of Wear: light pills, no holes, no tear...
Louis Vuitton Black ( Ultra Rare ) Limited Edition Wrist Band 9lt1011
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. OVERALL EXCELLENT+/LIKE NEW CONDITION ( 9.5/10 or A+/SA ) Signs of Wear: This extremely rare piece may...
Unavailable
H 6.5 in W 0.5 in L 9 in
Louis Vuitton Pochette Kirigami (Ultra Rare) GraceCatogram Set 27lz1029 Clutch
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Includes Box, Dust Bag, Copy of Receipt, Style Tag and Ribbon BRAND NEW SET OF 3 Nesting envelope pouches. This item will ship out immediately. P...
Unavailable
H 5 in W 1 in L 3.5 in
Louis Vuitton Black ( Ultra Rare ) Epi Leather Trifold Wallet 213498
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date Code: MI0967 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 3.5" Width: 1" Height: 5" EXCELLENT+ VINTAGE CONDITION ( 9.25/10 or A+ ) S...
Unavailable
Size: 16 (XL, Plus 0x)
Louis Vuitton White (Ultra Rare) Ss19 Visit Oz Scarecrow Crewneck 6lz1023
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
THIS IS MUCH MORE RARE THAN SUPREMExLV and NOT COMING OUT UNTIL 2019 FOR CELEBRITY CLIENTS OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Includes Box, Copy of Receipt, Tag and Ribbon This ite...
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H 8.75 in W 3.25 in L 6.75 in
Louis Vuitton Cabaret (Ultra Rare) Bordeaux Tall 228779 Burgundy Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0021 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 6.75" Width: 3.25" Height: 8.75" Shoulder strap drop: 9" - 18.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or A...
Unavailable
H 22 in W 8 in L 17.5 in
Louis Vuitton Duffle (Ultra Rare) Graphite Steamer Tote 9lz1128 Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: AS3059 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 17.5" Width: 8" Height: 22" Handle drop: 2.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) Signs of Wear Exterior:...
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H 3.4 in W 0.75 in L 4.25 in
Louis Vuitton Black (Ultra Rare) Grace Zippy Coin Pouch 6lz1102 Wallet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Includes Box, Copy of Receipt, Dust Bag, Care Tag and Ribbon This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise stated. Date...
Unavailable
H 0.5 in L 6.65 in
Louis Vuitton Clear (Ultra Rare) Night Clubber Pm Bangle 228676 Bracelet
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
Measurements: circumference - 6.65" , height: 0.5" OVERALL EXCELLENT VINTAGE CONDITION ( 8/10 or AB ) appx 7.5" Circumference Retail $690 Signs of Wear: Light scratches. This item ...
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.
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.