What is the most iconic Louis Vuitton bag?

While the opinion of the most iconic Louis Vuitton bag is largely contested, one bag has stood the test of time. The Speedy bag, originally made in the 1930s, was designed in response to advances in transportation and was a departure for the fashion house from its usual steamer trunk collection. Shop a variety of vintage and modern Louis Vuitton bags on 1stDibs.

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By Prada

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Located in Paris, FR

: 12.9in. (33cm) Height: 10.2in (26cm) Width: 4.3in. (11cm) We guarantee you will receive this iconic bag

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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By Gucci

Located in Capri, IT

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By Donatella Versace, Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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By Gucci

Located in London, GB

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By Emilio Pucci

Located in Paris, FR

condition. Made in Italy. We guarantee you will receive this iconic bag as described and showed on photos

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Located in Hong Kong, NT

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

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Located in Hong Kong, NT

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By Versace, Donatella Versace

Located in Hong Kong, NT

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Located in Hong Kong, NT

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, FR

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By Hermès

Located in Milano, IT

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By Fendi

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

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By Gucci

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By Chanel

Located in Paris, FR

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By Christian Dior

Located in Paris, FR

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By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Paris, FR

. (10.5cm) We guarantee you will receive this iconic bag as described and showed on photos. (please enlarge

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Located in Carnate, IT

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By Prada, Miuccia Prada

Located in Paris, FR

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By Max Bill, BAG Turgi

Located in Buffalo, NY

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Located in Hong Kong, NT

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$600

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By Roberta Di Camerino

Located in Milano, IT

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$713

Louis Vuitton Monogram Steamer Bag 35 , Louis Vuitton travel Bag

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Saint-ouen, FR

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$3,807

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By Prada

Located in Paris, FR

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Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 Bandouliere

By Louis Vuitton

Located in Athens, GA

Louis Vuitton Speedy 35 Bandouliere Monogram with removable strap. This iconic bag in monogram is

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$2,850

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Paris, FR

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By Louis Vuitton

Located in Miami, FL

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$7,975

Lady Dior bag with removable shoulder strap

By Christian Dior

Located in Basaluzzo, IT

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Lady Dior bag with removable shoulder strap

$3,664

Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac 40 Birkin Bag Black Evercalf Leather/Toile H Ecru Noir

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

this iconic bag. This fresh, functional Hermes HAC 40 bag is all about the superb craftmanship from

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21st Century and Contemporary French Duffel Bags and Carry-On Bags

Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac 40 Birkin Bag Black Evercalf Leather/Toile H Ecru Noir

$89,875

Hermes Birkin Cargo Hac Birkin 40 Bag Black Evercalf Leather/Toile H Ecru Noir

By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

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$84,875

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

. This vivid combination of colors creates an exciting twist to the most iconic bag created! A true

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$87,775

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By Hermès

Located in Miami, FL

. This vivid combination of colors creates an exciting twist to the most iconic bag created! A true

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2010s French Top Handle Bags

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$85,775

Mulberry Bayswater Double Leather Bracelet

By Mulberry

Located in London, GB

Mulberry Bayswater Double Leather Bracelet Black, wrap bracelet inspired by the iconic bag style

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Mulberry Bayswater Double Leather Bracelet

$120

Givenchy Pandora Red Leather Small Logo Shoulder Bag

By Givenchy

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

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Category

2010s Italian Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Givenchy Pandora Red Leather Small Logo Shoulder Bag

$875

GUCCI Padlock Bag

By Gucci

Located in Paris, FR

became an iconic bag for the brand. This one is in smooth black leather with gilt metal jewelry. It is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoulder Bags

GUCCI Padlock Bag

$1,784

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Vintage Black Ardennes Leather 90s

By Hermès

Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL

iconic bag also features gold hardware. In very good condition for its 20+ years of age, with some

Category

1990s French Tote Bags

Hermes Birkin Bag 35cm Vintage Black Ardennes Leather 90s

$8,000

BAG Turgi Wall Lamp with Solid Glass Diffuser, Switzerland

By BAG Turgi

Located in Mortsel, BE

Introducing a wall lamp by the iconic manufacturer BAG Turgi, revered among design enthusiasts for

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Metal

BAG Turgi Wall Lamp with Solid Glass Diffuser, Switzerland

$3,510

Chanel Black Union Jack Reissue Flap Bag

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

the iconic bag, it is a perfect addition to elevate your outfits and carry your daily essentials

Category

2010s Structured Shoulder Bags

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$6,420

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Finding the Right Handbags-purses-bags for You

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.”

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Questions About Iconic Bag

What is the most iconic Louis Vuitton bag?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While the opinion of the most iconic Louis Vuitton bag is largely contested, one bag has stood the test of time. The Speedy bag, originally made in the 1930s, was designed in response to advances in transportation and was a departure for the fashion house from its usual steamer trunk collection. Shop a variety of vintage and modern Louis Vuitton bags on 1stDibs.