LOUIS VUITTON Carmel Mahina Hobo - Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Atlanta, GA
Condition grade: Excellent Condition details: Very faint signs of wear. Includes • Detachable Leather Luggage Tag • Detachable Leather LV Monogram Tag • Dust Cover • Entrupy certifi...
Louis Vuitton Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather, crafted in black leather, features a braided handle, and silver-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Luggage Tag, Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 11", Width 13.5", Depth 7.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather Exterior Materi...
Louis Vuitton Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 10", Height 11", Width 13.5", Depth 7.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather Exterior Material: Leather Exterior C...
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Mahina Leather Carmel Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dubai, Al Qouz 2
Indulge in timeless elegance with this Louis Vuitton hobo meticulously crafted to perfection. Its exquisite details and luxurious materials make it a statement piece for any sophist...
Louis Vuitton Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Dust Bag, Luggage Tag, Charms Measurements: Handle Drop 9", Height 11", Width 13.5", Depth 7.5" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather Exterior Materi...
Louis Vuitton Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Charms, Luggage Tag Measurements: Handle Drop 10.5", Height 12", Width 14", Depth 7", Strap Drop None" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Carmel Hobo Mahina Leather Exterior...
Louis Vuitton Contemporary Mahina Leather Carmel Hobo Bag Black 2010+
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Salt Lake Cty, UT
Authentic Louis Vuitton Carmel Mahina Hobo Bag in Black. Features calf skin leather with monogram perforations, braided leather handle, silver hardware, magnetic snap closure, LV lea...
$3,779
H 6.7 in D 3.55 in L 8.67 in
Black leather bag with embossed monogramme and double strap LOUIS VUITTON
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather bag with embossed monogramme and double strap, one in gold metal chain, one in detachable leather. Orange suede lining. Zip closure on the top front with branded zip pu...
$2,236Sale Price|20% Off
H 10 in W 13.25 in D 5.25 in
Louis Vuitton 2015 Black Veau Cachemire Calfskin Women's Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This luxurious and elegant handbag is finely crafted in black hue and features the monogram pattern in velvet on the sides. The top is secured with hidden magnetic closures, and open...
LOUIS VUITTON black & brown Monogram Canvas GAIA Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Gaia hobo bag is crafted from classic Ebene brown Monogram canvas with black leather gussets and trims, complemented by a natural vachetta handle fo...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Soufflot BB Satchel NM Black
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This Louis Vuitton Monogram Soufflot BB is crafted of Louis Vuitton monogram toile canvas with black leather detailing. The handbag features rolled top handles, an optional, adjustab...
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Empreinte Maida Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Empreinte Maida Hobo SKU: 157534 MSRP: 3400.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trun...
Louis Vuitton Black Mahina GM Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Louis Vuitton Black Mahina GM Shoulder Bag in very good condition. Pleated Black mahina leather exterior with perforated monogram design trimmed with gold hardware and double top han...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Graceful MM Hobo
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Houston, TX
Fresh and artistic, Louis Vuitton remains one of the world's most coveted symbols of status and sophistication. The Damier pattern was designed in 1888 and the Monogram, in 1896. Ove...
$1,382
H 8.5 in W 6 in L 10.5 in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Speedy 25 Boston Bag PM 77lv225s
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: SP0935 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 10.5" Width: 6" Height: 8.5" Handle Drop: 3" OVERALL GOOD+ CONDITION ( 7.25/10 or B+ ) Accessories: Care ...
Louis Vuitton Tressage tote shoulder bag in monogram leather black and brown
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Tressage tote shoulder bag in monogram leather black and brown this is a versatile bag that can be carry shoulder or handle this bag features a combination of black and...
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Graceful MM Hobo Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Graceful MM hobo in classic Monogram canvas is an extra-roomy yet lightweight bag to carry every day. Natural cowhide leather detailing and shiny golden hardware add a refined, s...
Louis Vuitton Favorite Bag BLACK NEW CONDITION!
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Ardmore, PA
Louis Vuitton Favorite bag in Black in excellent condition. Monogram empreinte embossed supple grained cowhide leather. Microfiber lining. Gold colored hardware. Magnetic closure. In...
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
LOUIS VUITTON Black Taurillon Leather Volta Bag/ Hand bag, Excellent condition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Perfect for the a woman on-the-go, this gorgeous and newer creation from Louis Vuitton is perfect for the LV lover who also wants a functional everyday bag! The Volta is made from su...
Louis Vuitton Black & Arizona Taurillon Capucines PM Bag M59466
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Mayfair, London, London
The Louis Vuitton Capucine PM bag in black and Arizona Taurillon leather. The exterior of this bag is crafted in black Taurillon leather, whilst the top flap and single top rolled ha...
$3,249
H 11.82 in W 11.42 in D 7.88 in
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Mahina & Brown Calfskin Leather Babylone PM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Perforated Mahina & Brown Calfskin Leather Babylone PM Product Details Xupes Ref: HB6113 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Babylone PM Type: Top Handle, Shoul...
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas V Tote MM
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Canvas V Tote MM SKU: 157596 MSRP: 2550.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Since Louis Vuitton crafted his first trunk in...
Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Empreinte Onthego BB
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black Monogram Empreinte Onthego BB SKU: 153852 MSRP: 3000.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: This bag says it all. The Onthego bag from...
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.
Ever since we’ve needed an accessory to carry our personal items when we’re on the go, shoulder bags have proven indispensable. Today, vintage and designer shoulder bags are such a treasured part of fashion history that they even get their own museum exhibitions. And while lovers of luxury handbags and purses are savvier now and have a wider range of shopping options, classics created by brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
Prior to bags becoming an essential piece of any ensemble for any gender, women wore pockets strung on ribbons as garments that were separate from their gowns, accessible by openings in the fabric. Small handbags and handheld purses were developed before the accessory gained importance as functional and fashionable. Most had more in common with wallets than anything else.
While the bags of the 16th century warranted ornament, such as exteriors embroidered with silver-gilt thread and beads, it wasn’t until the late 18th century and early 19th century that the design and craft of bags had really broadened. Handheld purses were finished with details that were meant to garner attention, and bags were fitted with shoulder straps. A stylish shoulder bag meant that women could tote jewelry, cash and perhaps a decorative snuff box full of tobacco to an evening ball across town.
The early 1900s saw the introduction of gold and silver minaudières. The patenting of these compact bejeweled clutches has been attributed to revered French jewelry house Van Cleef & Arpels, and today they remain a fashion favorite. One of Judith Leiber’s innovative minaudières even earned a role in the movie Sex and the City.
A luxury shoulder bag is a work of art with a long, fascinating origin story, and entire brands and fashion lines have emerged around creating the perfect versions of shoulder bags and top-handle bags. For example, the iconic Hermès Kelly bag, which was popularized by actress Grace Kelly, is a widely coveted, collected and often faked entry from the handbag hall of fame. And while vintage Gucci tote bags have their own dedicated fan base, collectors are likely familiar with the Dionysus, a pared-down Gucci shoulder bag that manages to make a substantial statement anyway.
Embrace a classic look with a vintage shoulder bag designed by Chanel, Givenchy or Fendi — find yours on 1stDibs today.
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.