Louis Vuitton Vintage Sac Cabine Black Leather Doctor's Bag Circa 1900
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Details: Early 20th Century Louis Vuitton Sac Cabine Black textured grain leather Hinged top frame opening Double rolled leather handles Red leather interior with dual flat side pock...
Borsone Louis Vuitton Keepall 50 Bandouliere Galaxy L.E.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Borsone da viaggio firmato Louis Vuitton, modello Keepall, misura 50, in edizione limitata, collezione Galaxy. Realizzato in tela Monogram Black Multicolor con hardware neri. Dotato ...
1940s Louis Vuitton Vintage Leather Wood Trunk from Saks New York
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
This stunning Cabin trunk by Louis Vuitton from Saks & Cy - Fifth Avenue - New York store features brass corners with leather trim, two brass closures and a keyed latch. The hand...
Louis Vuitton Large Damier Ebene Canvas Travel Bag, 60x28cm, Vintage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This beautiful large Louis Vuitton travel bag in the checker pattern canvas and dark brown leather is in very good condition. It is a perfect Boston bag for a week end escape. Its 2 ...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 50 Product Details HB6058 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Keepall 50 Type: Travel Serial Number: FL0071 Age...
Borsone A Mano Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 x Takashi Murakami Monogramouflage
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
Travel bag designed by Louis Vuitton, Speedy model, size 35, limited edition in collaboration with Takashi Murakami, Monogramouflage line. Made of military patterned and monogram can...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
"Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Keepall 55 Product Details HB6124 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Keepall 55 Type: Travel Serial Number: FH0950 Ag...
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag Reference: AEMA/A00078 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Alize Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Sol...
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag Reference: AEMA/A00077 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Alize Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Sol...
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Alize 50
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Brown Monogram Coated Canvas & Vachetta Leather Vintage Alize 50 Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6066 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Alize 50 Type: Travel Serial Number: V10...
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag Reference: AEMA/A00078 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Alize Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Sol...
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON VIntage Alize brown monogram leather trim 2 compartment bag Reference: AEMA/A00077 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Alize Material: Canvas, Leather Color: Brown Pattern: Sol...
Louis Vuitton 1970s Monogram Wig Case Round Hat Trunk Travel Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Authentic, preowned vintage Louis Vuitton x The French Luggage Company round wig case / hat trunk, likely produced in the 1970s, and an exceptionally rare example of Louis Vuitton’s ...
Vintage suitcase Louis Vuitton monogram.
Located in Carnate, IT
Vintage Louis Vuitton monogram suitcase. 70 cm wide, 47 cm deep and 18 cm high. It shows some signs of use but nothing to report. Very good condition.
A 2000s Louis Vuitton Monogram Coated Canvas Boston Sac Souple 55
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
This vintage Louis Vuitton Sac Souple 55 duffle bag features the classic LV monogram-coated canvas paired with rich, dark-honey patinated vachetta leather trim and dual flat top hand...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Hat Box
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Louis Vuitton trunk / hat box. Has a silk interior with four corner pockets. Monogrammed on canvas with leather and brass hardware.
Leather, Canvas, Silk
Weathered Brown Vintage Suitcase With Metallic Latches Industrial
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a weathered brown vintage suitcase with metallic latches and corner reinforcements.These types of vintage suitcases are often sold as collectors' items or ho...
Chrome
Louis Vuitton Monogram Pullman Softside Suitcase circa 1970s
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Pullman Softside Suitcase from the circa 1970s epitomizes timeless luxury and craftsmanship. Crafted from the iconic Louis Vuitton Monogram canvas, this vi...
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.