LOUIS VUITTON beige LEOPARD FUR Earmuffs
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Zürich, CH
- Reference Number:
Louis Vuitton
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Zürich, Switzerland
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- auth HERMES black cashmere ETOLE UNIE BRODE Muffler Shawl ScarfBy HermèsLocated in Zürich, CHHermes fringed shawl in black cashmere (100%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Width 40cm (15.6in) Length 150cm (58.5in)Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves
- auth HERMES dark taupe & grey cashmere silk GRID 70 ScarfBy HermèsLocated in Zürich, CHHermes 'Grid Print 70' scarf in grey and dark taupe cashmere (65%) and silk (35%). Has been worn and is in excellent condition Width 70cm (27.3in) Length 70cm (27.3in)Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves
- auth HERMES black cashmere SKINNY Muffler ScarfBy HermèsLocated in Zürich, CHHermes skinny scarf in black cashmere jersey (100%) with fringed ends. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. Width 30cm (11.7in) Length 200cm (78in)Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Scarves
- HERMES Graphite grey SHINY PRORSUS CROCODILE Belt Strap 100By HermèsLocated in Zürich, CHHermes 32mm belt strap in Graphite (dark grey) Shiny Porosus crocodile. Brand new. Comes with box and CITES. Tag Size 100 Width 3.2cm (1.2in) Fits 97...Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Belts
- ETRO cream black brown canvas WIDE WAIST Belt MBy EtroLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Etro wide waist belt in off-white, black, beige and brown canvas with black leather trim and adjustable strap closure. Has been worn and is in excellent condition. M...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belts
- CHRISTIAN DIOR black linen 2019 BERET Hat One SizeBy Christian DiorLocated in Zürich, CH100% authentic Christian Dior beret hat in black linen (90%) and nylon (10%). The design has a elastic band and is embellished with the DIOR logo in ant...Category
2010s Unknown Hats
- Yves Saint Laurent Sheared Beaver & Silk Embroidery Button CuffsBy Yves Saint LaurentLocated in New York, NYYves Saint Laurent removable cuffs of sheared beaver combined with embroidered silk if accented with a button opening. The length measures 10 1/2" when opened with 1 1/2" allowance t...Category
1990s French Gloves
- Gucci Fur MuffsBy GucciLocated in Capri, ITGucci Fur Muffs Totally made in italy Real fur They can be sold alone or together with Scarf and HatCategory
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Muffs
- Rhinestone and mink muff with rhinestone strap Daniel SwarovskiBy Daniel SwarovskiLocated in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FRRhinestone and mink muff with rhinestone strap.Pocket with zip ( lenght: 12 cm ) strap lenght = 100 cm Lenght of the muff= 20 cm X 12 cm LIKE NEWCategory
2010s French Muffs
- 1930s Cocoa Brown Silk Velvet Purse/MuffLocated in San Francisco, CA1930s Cocoa Brown Silk Velvet Purse/Muff with detailed ruching along the top and arm openings. The top has a zippered compartment with an etched celluloid zipper-pull and brass links...Category
1930s Clutches
- 1940s Black Persian Lamb Angled Hat and Muff Purse VintageLocated in West Palm Beach, FL1940s Black Persian lamb angled hat and matching muff, hand warmer with zipper compartment at the back. This set will add the finishing touch to your 1940s winter outfit. The hat can...Category
1940s American Muffs
- Chanel Fur Earmuffs with Golden Metal Ring and Costume Pearls, 2001By Chanel, Karl Lagerfeld for ChanelLocated in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FRChanel - (Made in France) Fur earmuffs with a golden metal ring and costume pearls. 2001 Fall-Winter Collection. To be mentioned, oxidization on the metal...Category
Early 2000s French Muffs
Recently Viewed
View AllRead More
How to Spot a Fake Louis Vuitton
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.
Inside Louis Vuitton’s Most Popular Handbag Collaborations
The venerable brand has earned accolades (and gained new fans) for partnerships that meld fashion with art.