Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Odessa Laptop Bag 917lv17
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: MB0043 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 3" Height: 12.5" Handle Drop: .5" OVERALL GOOD CONDITION ( 7/10 or B ) Signs of Wear: Exterior ...
Classic ODESSA ARDOISE NM briefcase by LOUIS VUITTON.
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
Classic ODESSA ARDOISE NM briefcase by LOUIS VUITTON. This style is a beautiful departure from the standard work bag, in taiga textured leather embossed with "LV" logo, featuring sil...
Vintage Louis Vuitton Taiga Odessa Briefcase
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Port Hope, ON
This briefcase, with many pockets and pencil/pen etc pouch, can old all your documents and an Ipad or small laptop. It is in very good condition with a few minor scratches and has bo...
Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather, crafted in burgundy taiga leather, features a leather top handle, subtle LV logo at front, and matte gold-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather, crafted in black taiga leather, features a leather top handle, subtle LV logo at front, and matte silver-tone hardware.
Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
This Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather, crafted in black taiga leather, features a leather top handle, exterior slip pocket, subtle LV logo at front, and matte silver-...
Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 13", Width 15", Depth 3", Strap Drop 13-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather Item Number: 29723/01
Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 13", Width 15", Depth 3", Strap Drop 13-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather Item Number: 29723/01
Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Measurements: Height 13", Width 15.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 13-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather Item Number: 35855/01
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H 3.1 in W 12.2 in D 14.6 in
Louis Vuitton Odessa Black Taiga Leather Large Laptop Briefcase Bag + Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Odessa laptop briefcase in black Taiga leather.
Louis Vuitton Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather
By Louis Vuitton
Located in NY, NY
Accessories: Keys, Lock Measurements: Handle Drop 1", Height 12.5", Width 14.5", Depth 3", Strap Drop 12.5-22" Designer: Louis Vuitton Model: Odessa Computer Case Taiga Leather Exter...
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H 12.6 in W 14.57 in D 2.96 in L 14.57 in
Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Odessa Computer Case Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very good condition Louis Vuitton Black Taiga Leather Odessa Computer Case Bag This practical Louis Vuitton computer bag is crafted in black taiga leather and features silver-tone ...
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H 12.2 in W 14.6 in D 3.1 in
Louis Vuitton Odessa Brown Taiga Leather Large Laptop Briefcase Bag + Strap
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Fukuoka, Kyushu
Louis Vuitton Odessa laptop briefcase in black Taiga leather.
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Gemeaux Tote Bag 913lv9
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Date Code/Serial Number: VI0011 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 4.2" Height: 12" Shoulder Handle Drop: 8.5" OVERALL VERY GOOD CONDITION ( 7.5/10 or B+ ) Accesso...
$5,357
H 11.82 in D 2.76 in L 15.36 in
Hermes Black Togo Leather Sac A Depeches Briefcase, Hermes Briefcase, Hermes bag
By Hermès
Located in Saint-ouen, FR
This Hermes black togo leather Sac A Depeches 39 briefcase is very elegant and convenient for an every day use. It features Hermès engraved golden plated brass hardware . It has no ...
Vintage black leather bag / briefcase
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
UNKNOWN - Collection circa 1960. Black crocodile briefcase with three compartments. Made in France. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Height: 26 cm - Width: 34 cm - Dept...
Louis Vuitton Black Iena Patent Epileather Shoulder Bag SHW
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Louis Vuitton Black Iena Patent Epileather Shoulder Bag SHW. This bag is in very good condition with minimal wear on the outside and wear on the inside. Measurements: Length- 7.5" ...
LOUIS VUITTON black Epi leather AMBASSADOR Briefcase Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic vintage Louis Vuitton Ambassador briefcase in black Epi leather is a timeless business accessory that combines sophistication with exceptional functionality. Craf...
Louis Vuitton Black Men's Computer Bag Large
By Louis Vuitton
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Louis Vuitton excellent condition gentleman s computer bag, shoulder or cross body. Interior dividers for laptop or ipad. Shoulder drop 19".
$1,495
H 12.21 in W 16.15 in D 1.97 in
20th Century Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Document Case, Made In France c1990
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A late 20th Century Louis Vuitton document case, crafted in Epi leather with brass accents. Made in France around 1990, this soft briefcase features a green leather interior lining a...
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Louis Vuitton Black Calfskin Obsession Lockit East-West Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black Calfskin Obsession Lockit East-West Bag SKU: 154325 Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Please note that this item has an additional stamp...
Louis Vuitton Black Electric Epi Leather Alma Handbag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
The Louis Vuitton Black Electric Epi Leather Alma Handbag is a timeless and sophisticated accessory that exemplifies luxury craftsmanship and elegant design. Crafted from Louis Vuitt...
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Clutch Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton black "Epi" leather enveloppe clutch featuring debossed logo to the front, foldover top, push-lock fastening with logo-engraved gold-tone hardware, main compartment an...
Louis Vuitton On The Go Bag BLACK NEW CONDITION!!
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Ardmore, PA
Louis Vuitton On The Go Bag PM in excellent condition. Monogram black. Embossed grained cowhide leather. Microfiber lining. Gold colored hardware. Removable strap. Interior flat zipp...
Louis Vuitton Black Ambassador Epi Leather Briefcase Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Paris, FR
Louis Vuitton black "Epi leather" Ambassador briefcase featuring a top handle, a foldover top with flip-lock closure, a textured Epi leather detail, gold-tone hardware, accordion det...
Louis Vuitton Vintage Black Epi Leather Gemeaux Tote
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Elevate your collection with this elegant Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Gemeaux Tote Bag. Crafted in France in March 2000, this timeless piece features luxurious black Epi leather and sl...
$1,799
H 12 in W 4.5 in L 15 in
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Basano Messenger 2way Attache 45lk15
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Dix hills, NY
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Noir Basano Messenger 2way Attache 45lk15 Date Code/Serial Number: TR4191 Made In: France Measurements: Length: 15" Width: 4.5" Height: 12" Shoulde...
GUCCI VINTAGE black nylon leather trim crossbody messenger laptop bag
By Gucci
Located in Hong Kong, NT
GUCCI VINTAGE black nylon leather trim crossbody messenger laptop bag Reference: PYCN/A00110 Brand: Gucci Material: Nylon, Leather Color: Black, Silver Pattern: Solid Closure: Zip Li...
$1,515
H 14.18 in W 14.18 in D 2.37 in
Louis Vuitton 2016 Black Epi Leather Large Brooks Tote Bag Unisex
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Louis Vuitton Black Epi Leather Large Brooks Tote Product Details Xupes Ref: CB1429 Brand: Louis Vuitton Model: Brooks Tote Type: Shoulder, Tote Serial Number: RI2136 Age: 2016 Acco...
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.