Louis Vuitton has been known as a 'brand', a 'luxurious – a high class brand' that has been
known for decades, eons, to be precise since ‘1854’...
when it was founded by Vuitton, himself in Paris, France. However, behind this brand of Louis Vuitton was a man himself who was known as Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton.
Of course, today it is shortened to LV - the fashion house and luxury retail company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton.
Its monogram appears on almost all of its products - ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewellery accessories, sunglasses and books.
FACT!
- For six consecutive years (2006–2012), Louis Vuitton was named the world's most valuable luxury brand.
- The company operates in 50 countries with more than 460 stores worldwide.
- He continued his journey making high-quality luxury
luggage until he he breathed his last at the age of 70 and what a remarkable
heritage he left behind for all to benefit from.
How did it even start?
The label was started in 1854 on Rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris, France. Louis Vuitton had observed that the HJ Cave Osilite trunk could be easily stacked and in 1858, Vuitton had introduced his flat-bottom trunks with trianon canvas, making them lightweight and airtight.
However, today you and me and we all call our high-end bags Louix Vuitton bags but did you even know know that this was the NAME of a person! Louis Vuitton (designer) the French fashion designer and businessman.
The man currently behind Louis Vuitton is Bernard Arnault, a French business magnate, an investor, and an art collector. lt is the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of LVMH, the world's largest luxury-goods company.
He is the richest
person in France and his family have a net worth
estimated at $35.1 billion. Arnault oversees an
empire of brands, including Fendi and Sephora, under the umbrella of LVMH.
Luxury brand Louis Vuitton has a net worth estimated at $28.1 billion
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