Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Statement Piece - Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace Large, spherical bead necklace crafted from a combination of natural wood and vibrant blue resin adorned wi...
Crystal
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace Over sized in blue resin, wood with crystal embellishments and gold chain.
Crystal
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in London, GB
Louis Vuitton Crystal, Wood & Resin Beaded Necklace Over sized in blue resin, wood with crystal embellishments and gold chain.
Crystal
Louis Vuitton Blue Gunmetal Monogram Flower LV Beads Necklace
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Guangzhou, CN
The Collier LV Beads necklace features a vibrant string of multicolored beads interspersed with ruthenium-finish Monogram flowers and a central LV Initials charm. This adjustable pie...
Louis Vuitton Sotoire Veil Ankhlusion Jewelry Set
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting Louis Vuitton necklace blends sleek silver-tone metal with pops of vibrant blue accents in a meandering chain design.
Base Metal
Louis Vuitton Black White Beaded Pochette Tirette
By Louis Vuitton
Located in New York, NY
Listing Title: Louis Vuitton Black White Beaded Pochette Tirette SKU: Z150695 MSRP: 3600.00 USD Condition: Pre-owned Condition Description: Comes with papers.
LOUIS VUITTON navy blue cotton BEADED DOUBLE BREASTED KNIT Jacket M
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton double-breasted navy knit jacket in navy blue cotton (100%) with two front leather and bead embellished pockets.
LOUIS VUITTON black acetate BEADED CUT OUT Coat Jacket 38 S
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Louis Vuitton collarless 3/4-sleeve long jacket in black acetate (58%) and viscose (42%).
Louis Vuitton Jacket 3/4 Sleeve Matching Scarf Bead Detail 40 / 6
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a Louis Vuitton exquisite 3/4 sleeve jacket with matching bead detailed scarf.
LOUIS VUITTON beige cotton 2021 BEADED PUPPETS TRENCH Coat Jacket mens 52 XL
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
A rare made-to-order design that was only shown and available at the Louis Vuitton spin-off shows in Shanghai and Tokyo.
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Tile 100% silk blue majolica beaded strap playsuit FR34
By Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON Monogram Tile 100% silk white blue majolica beaded strap playsuit FR34 XS Reference: AAWC/A01353 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: 1ABQHA Collect...
LOUIS VUITTON 2024 Runway sequin tulle distressed cut out tank dress Zendaya
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton
Located in Hong Kong, NT
LOUIS VUITTON 2024 Runway black beaded sequin tulle distressed cut out tank dress Zendaya Reference: TGAS/F00601 Brand: Louis Vuitton Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Collection: Spring ...
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.
Diamonds and sapphires still played a starring role, but less popular stones popped up too.
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.
From Chanel to YSL, the logos of some legacy fashion houses spark instant brand recognition and have come to symbolize a kind of luxury that feels at once aspirational and attainable.
1stDibs dealers discuss the challenges of this unprecedented time, and the signs of hope.
When the name of a bag is as well-known as its brand, you know it's a classic.