Rare LOUIS VUITTON Exotic Crocodile Skin Lipstick Red Zippy Wallet Clutch
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely rare Louis Vuitton Inventeur Zippy wallet in a wonderful red color almost impossible to find!
Rare LOUIS VUITTON Exotic Crocodile Skin Lipstick Red Zippy Wallet Clutch
By Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs
Located in Switzerland, CH
Extremely rare Louis Vuitton Inventeur Zippy wallet in a wonderful red color almost impossible to find!
Louis Vuitton 2007 Limited Edition Monogram Shearling Thunder Bag
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Limited edition monogram shearling thunder bag From Louis Vuitton's Fall 2007 collection, the bag is a rare limited edition runway piece it was crafted of Louis Vuitton...
A 2006 Louis Vuitton Antigua Cabas Gm Brown Cotton Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Aci Castello, IT
The bag offers a spacious and casual silhouette perfect for daily use, travel, or weekend getaways, complete with a prominent engraved Louis Vuitton Inventeur plaque on the front, sh...
Louis Vuitton Tahitienne Cabas Bag Limited Edition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Engraved name plate on front exterior side reads "Louis Vuitton Inventeur" and secured with engraved rivets.
Louis Vuitton LV Inventeur Brown Damier Ebene Men's Belt 75/30
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Freehold, NJ
Louis Vuitton LV Inventeur Brown Damier Ebene Men's Belt 75/30 Pre-Owned 100% Authentic Additional information: Material: Damier Ebene canvas, calfskin Color: Brown, tan Exterior: F...
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H 6.29 in W 2.75 in L 11.41 in
Louis Vuitton Inventeur Monogram Defile Irvington Crossbody 218991 Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Date/style Code: CA1022 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 11.41" Width: 2.75" Height: 6.29" Shoulder strap drop: 13" (adjustabl...
Louis Vuitton Antigua Cabas Brun Canvas Inventeur Tote Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
It features funky gold-tone stud details and the Louis Vuitton Inventeur gold plate on the front.
LOUIS VUITTON Volupte Beaute LTD ED Runway Bag RARE
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Tampa, FL
Inside you will find black textile, the Louis Vuitton Inventeur stamp, and also an interior flat pocket for organization.
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H 8.3 in W 2.6 in L 9.1 in
Louis Vuitton Cabas PM Red Antigua Canvas Handbag - 2006 Limited
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
A gold tone metal plaque on the front with "Louis Vuitton Inventeur" engraved. A very rare item.
Louis Vuitton 2007 Limited Edition Shearling Storm Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Roslyn, NY
Crafted of Louis Vuitton's Monogram Patent Leather, this rare Shearling Storm Bag is adorned with a Louis Vuitton-embossed Inventeur plaque.
LOUIS VUITTON Inventeur silver tone plate chain keychain bag charm
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Inventeur silver tone plate chain keychain bag charm Reference: TGAS/E00847 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Inventeur Material: Metal Color: Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: ...
LOUIS VUITTON Inventeur toile denim grey logo bootcut jeans FR36 S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Inventeur toile denim grey logo bootcut jeans FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00107 Brand: Louis Vuitton Collection: Inventeur toile denim Material: Denim Color: Blue, Grey Pat...
Louis Vuitton Inventeur Crossbody Monogram Defile Irvington 218991 Grey Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date/style Code: CA1022 Made In: Spain Measurements: Length: 11.41" Width: 2.75" Height: 6.29" Shoulder strap drop: 13" (adjustable) OVERALL GOOD CONDITION 2 = GOOD Signs of We...
Red and beige canevas week-end bag Louis Vuitton Inventeur
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Red and beige canevas week-end bag. Size: 40cm X 22 cm X 25 cm. Striped cotton lining. 2 keys and lock. Dust-bad provided.Branded gold metal studs.
LOUIS VUITTON Limited Edition Lilac Tahitienne Cabas PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
This fabulous tote can be carried on the shoulder or on the arm and has a spacious interior. A "Louis Vuitton Inventeur" leather label on the outside adds a classy touch.
Canvas and gold leather hand-bag with belt and buckle Louis Vuitton "Inventeur"
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Canvas and gold leather hand-bag with belt and buckle
LOUIS VUITTON Damier Canvas Hampstead MM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Torre Del Greco, IT
It also features a golden "Louis Vuitton Inventeur" plaque on the front of the bag.
LOUIS VUITTON Damier "Thames" PM Shoulder Bag ( Rt. $1, 190)
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Damier "Thames" PM Shoulder Bag (Rt. $1,190) Age: 2008 Made In USA Goldtone Hardware Stamped On Interior: "LOUIS VUITTON PARIS" "MADE IN USA" Date Stamp Reads: "SD...
LOUIS VUITTON Size 40 Inventeur Brown Gold Logo Canvas Box Buckle Belt
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
LOUIS VUITTON "Inventeur" belt in a brown canvas featuring a textured logo pattern, and branded gold tone metal box buckle closure.
LOUIS VUITTON Beige Canvas Crossbody Bag W/Red Trim
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Louis Vuitton Beige Canvas Crossbody Bag W/Red Trim Age: c. 2005 Made in France Materials: canvas, goldtone metal Orange and white striped textile lining F...
Louis Vuitton 2010 Sac Thames LV Damier Ebene Canvas Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton bag, Thames model in Damier ebony canvas (dark brown), brown leather and gold metal, red canvas interior with 2 patch pockets, Louis Vuitton Inventeur plaque ... in eng...
Louis Vuitton Brown Canvas Damier Ebene Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Emblazoned with the credentials "“Depose en France et a l'etranger Louis Vuitton Inventeur 101, avenue des Champs-Elysees, Paris” and set with four small screws marked with the iconi...
LOUIS VUITTON CRUISE BULLES MM HOBO BAG
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Front gold tone plate embossed with LOUIS VUITTON INVENTEUR. Cream canvas lined interior with a zipper pocket, leather trim and goldtone zipper pull embossed with Louis Vuitton.
LOUIS VUITTON Brown Monogram Canvas GALLIERA PM HOBO Shoulder Bag TOTE
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
- Monogram canvas, beige alcantara lining, natural cowhide trim - Golden brass pieces - Magnetic button closure on top - LOUIS VUITTON INVENTEUR gold metal plate on the fron...
Louis Vuitton Damier 2008 Ebene Hampstead PM Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
With its expandable sides and roomy capacity, it will hold all your daily essentials in style. The golden "Louis Vuitton Inventeur" plaque on the front of the bag is a nice cherry on...
Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Canvas Pochette Eva Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Gold metal 'Louis Vuitton Inventeur' logo plaque on the front.
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Pochette Eva Shoulder Bag with Chain
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted from the iconic Damier Ebene coated canvas, it features a gold-tone 'Louis Vuitton Inventeur' logo plaque on the front and a top zipper closure that opens to a textile-lined ...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Pochette Eva Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted from the iconic Damier Ebene coated canvas, it features a gold-tone 'Louis Vuitton Inventeur' logo plaque on the front and a top zipper closure that opens to a textile-lined ...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Pochette Eva Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted from the iconic Damier Ebene coated canvas, it features a gold-tone 'Louis Vuitton Inventeur' logo plaque on the front and a top zipper closure that opens to a textile-lined ...
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H 4.53 in W 10.04 in D 0.99 in L 0.99 in
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Canvas Pochette Eva Bag with Chain Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted in France between 2000 and 2009, this small shoulder bag is dressed in the iconic Damier Ebene coated canvas, featuring a rich brown palette accented by a gleaming gold metal...
Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Pochette Eva Shoulder Bag Double Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Crafted from the iconic Damier Ebene coated canvas, it features a gold-tone 'Louis Vuitton Inventeur' logo plaque on the front and a top zipper closure that opens to a textile-lined ...
Louis Vuitton S/S 2007 “Sac Riveting” Brown Monogram Gold Studs Handbag Ltd Ed
By Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton
Located in Thiensville, WI
Exterior inventeur plaque with “Louis Vuitton Inventeur 101, avenue des Champs- Elysees, Paris”.
Louis Vuitton Rose Gold Quilted Limelight GM Foldable Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Rome, Rome
Released in December 2007 in a limited quantity, this bag is a rare collector's item that embodies the timeless allure of Louis Vuitton. A standout feature is the Louis Vuitton Inven...
Louis Vuitton Iconic Inventeur Belt
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Iconic Inventeur Belt This is an iconic out of production Louis Vuitton belt.
Louis Vuitton Galliera Monogram L'Inventeur Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Capri, IT
Louis Vuitton Galliera Monogram L'Inventeur Shoulder Bag
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.
An integral part of fashion, handbags and purses have been indispensable accessories ever since we began to carry around personal items. Level of craftsmanship, style and shape matters — from coin purses in ancient Greece to early 20th-century opera bags and onward, handbags have evolved considerably over the years to meet our needs and desires, whether or not you happen to be prioritizing functionality over a flashy exterior.
Once, a single “It” handbag ruled each fashion season. No more. Today, lovers of vintage handbags are savvier and have a wider range of shopping options. Nevertheless, classics created by the likes of Louis Vuitton, Dior and Balenciaga still rule.
“It is not a fashion bag — it is a statement bag,” says Mightychic's Debra Kent of Hermès's widely beloved accessories. “When you carry an iconic Hermès bag — Birkin, Kelly, Constance — no one knows how long you have been into this culture or if you are a newbie. Your status is validated immediately.”
First released in 1997, Fendi's Baguette rose to fame along with Carrie Bradshaw, the Sex and the City character portrayed by Sarah Jessica Parker. Recently, the design has seen such a resurgence in popularity that Fendi has reissued it.
They are part of design history, so owning a handbag has meaning. As New York–based fashion historian Sarah C. Byrd says, “You have made the choice to invest in this piece because you understand the value of it in the past and in the future to come.”
From a 1980s Chanel black leather quilted mini buckle bag to the rare Hermès Birkin 30cm Himalayan with diamond hardware to a range of 19th-century bags, find a rich variety of vintage and designer handbags and purses spanning numerous brands on 1stDibs — seasonal “It” designation no longer needed.
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.