Louis Vuitton: history of the fashion house and news in Paris

Published by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Photos by Audrey de Sortiraparis · Published on December 31, 2023 at 06:11 p.m.
Founded almost two centuries ago, the Maison Louis Vuitton, which originally embodied audacity and innovation in the art of travel, has become an eternal symbol of French luxury and excellence. Find out more about its history and news from Paris, so you don't miss out on the LV epic!

Founded in Paris in 1854 by master trunk-maker Louis Vuitton, the eponymous company embodies boldness, innovation and creativity in the art of travel. Initially specialized in the manufacture of travel boxes, it has evolved over the decades, introducing innovations such as the flat trunk and lightweight canvas.

Louis Vuitton's heritage, rooted in a constant quest forinnovation and excellence, is expressed through timeless values. The Monogram canvas, created in 1896, has become emblematic, perpetually reinvented by successive artistic directors.

True to its pioneering spirit, the company adapts to the evolution of travel with ergonomic designs and avant-garde materials. Guided by a passion for discovery, Louis Vuitton accompanies its customers in their dreams, exploring new dimensions of luxury.

Beyond the emblematic Damier and Monogram fabrics, the House extends its expertise to sophisticated leather goods lines, which have become ultra-popular today. At the end of the 20th century, Louis Vuitton launched its luxury ready-to-wear collections, currently under the aegis of artistic directors Nicolas Ghesquière (women) and Pharrell Williams (men), and subsequently opened up the fields of watches, jewelry and fragrances. Alongside its many collaborations with world-renowned artists, Louis Vuitton also created Objets Nomades, a collection of furniture and objects inspired by travel.

Louis Vuitton will always remain a visionary House in constant pursuit of excellence, and a worthy heir to timeless luxury.

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