Louis Vuitton
Fun fact: Louis Vuitton was the first to create flat, stackable suitcases made of lightweight canvas in 1858 — before that, all suitcases were round.
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Louis Vuitton Vanity Case Monoglam Jacquard Canvas Micro
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The History of Louis Vuitton
When he was just sixteen years old, Louis Vuitton made a decision that would not only change his own life but also the lives of his sons and future generations: he would become a trunk-maker.
The heritage of Louis Vuitton as a trunk maker predates the founding of the company. It was in 1837 when the 16-year-old Louis Vuitton arrived in Paris on foot and apprenticed with Monsieur Maréchal. At that time, horse-drawn carriages, boats, and trains were the main means of transport, and luggage was treated roughly. Travelers called upon craftsmen to pack and protect their individual items. Louis Vuitton quickly became a valued craftsman in Monsieur Maréchal's Parisian workshop. These were the roots of his highly specialized craft; the beginning of his career in a craft industry that called for skills in custom-designed boxes and, later, trunks according to customer specifications. Louis Vuitton stayed for 17 years before opening his own workshop at Rue Neuve-des-Capucines 4, near Place Vendome.
The early success of Louis Vuitton meant that he had to expand his operations. This led to the opening of his workshop in Asnières in 1859. Just northeast of central Paris, the workshop started with 20 employees. By 1900, there were nearly 100 people, and by 1914, there were 225. The original workshop has expanded over the decades — including the addition of the Vuitton family residence — but it is still the place where products are made. While the family home has been preserved and is part of a private museum, 170 craftsmen work in the Asnières workshop, where they design and create leather goods and special orders for customers around the world.
In 1997, the brand launched its first ready-to-wear collection for women, designed by Marc Jacobs. In January 2000, the brand launched a men's clothing line, also under Jacobs' direction.
Louis Vuitton Bags
Louis Vuitton bags are always recognizable by the monogram (the well-known LV print). The bags are often made in brown tones, making them suitable for any outfit. A simple outfit, such as skinny jeans and a white T-shirt, becomes much more special with the addition of a Louis Vuitton bag over your shoulder. PS. Besides a Louis Vuitton bag, the belt is also a real eye-catcher!
The Louis Vuitton Speedy bag from 1932 has become a classic. The bag is available in four different sizes, from 25 to 40 centimeters, and is produced in various styles: Canvas, Azur, Damier, Epi, Multicolore, and Idylle. Limited editions of the Speedy have also been released.
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