Question 1

What is Louis Vuitton known for?

Accepted Answer

Louis Vuitton is renowned for its luxury products, from bags and shoes to scarves and fashion. The brand is famous for durability, exceptionally high-quality materials and its unmistakable logo and patterns. Find a wide range of expertly authenticated Louis Vuitton pieces on 1stDibs.

Question 2

What is Vachetta on Louis Vuitton?

Accepted Answer

Vachetta is a kind of leather used by Louis Vuitton. It is cowhide leather that has been left untreated, and gains a luxurious patina over time when cared for properly. Browse an assortment of authentic Louis Vuitton products crafted from Vachetta leather on 1stDibs.

Question 3

What is the history of Louis Vuitton?

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The history of Louis Vuitton began in 1854 when Louis Vuitton opened a shop on rue Neuve des Capucines in Paris. He started off packing valuables for wealthy clients and went on to design steamer trunks for travel. In 1896, the company introduced its still-famous monogram print, and it continued to produce bags and luggage for the next 100 years. When Marc Jacobs took over as creative director in 1997, he created the first ready-to-wear line for Louis Vuitton. During the 2000s and 2010s, the brand introduced a number of iconic handbag designs, including the Multicolore and the Twist. Shop a collection of Louis Vuitton pieces from some of the world's best boutiques on 1stDibs.

Question 4

Is Louis Vuitton Italian?

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No, Louis Vuitton is not Italian. The iconic luxury brand is French.

The company's modest origins can be traced back to when its founder, Louis Vuitton, 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. When he arrived in the capital city, 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 French corporation LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is the owner of Louis Vuitton.

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Question 5

Who is the owner of Louis Vuitton?

Accepted Answer

Bernard Arnault is the Chairman and CEO of Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, commonly referred to as LVMH. The luxury empire also includes the fashion houses of Christian Dior, Fendi and Givenchy. Arnault was born in Roubaix, France in 1949 and has been the Chairman and CEO of LVMH since 1989.

Question 6

Who is the CEO of Louis Vuitton?

Accepted Answer

The current CEO of Louis Vuitton is Bernard Arnault. He has been the chief executive of Louis Vuitton as well as several other major luxury brands since 1989. Browse the large collection of authentic Louis Vuitton products on 1stDibs.

Question 7

Does Louis Vuitton have sales?

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No, Louis Vuitton products are never marked down — and unless they are secondhand, any discounted Louis Vuitton items are likely to be counterfeit. To ensure you purchase authentic, high quality Louis Vuitton products, look for a reputable seller. Shop authentic Louis Vuitton handbags and purses, clothing and accessories from top sellers around the world on 1stDibs.

Question 8

Are Louboutins from Louis Vuitton?

Accepted Answer

No, Louboutins are not from Louis Vuitton. The French luxury fashion house Christian Louboutin produces the pumps with the iconic red bottoms. Designer Christian Louboutin founded the brand in 1992. Louis Vuitton is a separate fashion house based in Paris, France. Designer Louis Vuitton established the luxury brand in 1854. Find a range of Christian Louboutin shoes and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 9

What is the Louis Vuitton Vivienne?

Accepted Answer

The Louis Vuitton Vivienne is the mascot of the luxury brand. She is a playful character fashioned in the likeness of Louis Vuitton’s popular floral motif. Vivienne appears in a range of colors and prints on Louis Vuitton clothing and accessories. Shop a wide range of Louis Vuitton garments and accessories on 1stDibs.

Question 10

Why is Louis Vuitton so expensive?

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Louis Vuitton bags are so expensive due to their exquisite craftsmanship and durable materials. Additionally, the production of Louis Vuitton products is limited, which also increases the brands prices.

Question 11

Can you return Louis Vuitton?

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Yes, you typically can return items purchased directly from Louis Vuitton online or in a brand-owned retail store, provided you didn't use or damage them. Normally, Louis Vuitton places a limit on how long you have to return items. Check the information included with the item for specific return policies. You’ll find a large selection of Louis Vuitton on 1stDibs.

Question 12

What are Louis Vuitton trunks for?

Accepted Answer

What Louis Vuitton trunks are used for today differs from their original purpose. Today, most people use the sturdy, hard-sided trunks as decorative storage furniture in their homes. However, 19th-century versions were for travelers taking long trips, usually by ship. The size and durability of the trunks made them ideal for safely transporting personal items. Find a diverse assortment of Louis Vuitton trunks on 1stDibs.

Question 13

Is Louboutin the same as Louis Vuitton?

Accepted Answer

No, Louboutin is not the same as Louis Vuitton. Although their names do sound similar, Christian Louboutin and Louis Vuitton are different fashion houses, both based in Paris. Designer Louis Vuitton founded Louis Vuitton in 1854, while designer Christian Louboutin established Christian Louboutin in 1992. Shop a diverse assortment of Christian Louboutin and Louis Vuitton pieces on 1stDibs.

Question 14

What is a Louis Vuitton trunk?

Accepted Answer

The Louis Vuitton trunk is a hard-sided piece of luggage with a rectangular shape and a hinged lid. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the French luxury fashion house's trunks saw use as travel accessories, with people using them to carry their personal belongings on long voyages via ship. Today, Louis Vuitton trunks are more commonly used as decorative storage solutions in homes. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Louis Vuitton trunks.

Question 15

Did Louis Vuitton collaborate with Supreme?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Louis Vuitton collaborated with Supreme. The two brands unveiled their shared collection in 2017. Called Louis Vuitton x Supreme, it included a range of bags, apparel and accessories. Explore an assortment of Louis Vuitton x Supreme pieces from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.

Question 16

What is Louis Vuitton x Supreme?

Accepted Answer

Louis Vuitton x Supreme is the name of a collaboration between a revered French luxury house (Louis Vuitton) and an iconic American streetwear brand (Supreme). In 2017, the two brands teamed up to unveil a range of footwear, clothing and accessories.

For many years, these two worlds, luxury and street, were totally separate domains. But a bridge joining them developed steadily during the first decades of the 21st century. Vuitton x Stephen Sprouse edged the legacy brand toward the street, while Supreme’s 2012 collaboration with Comme de Garçons married street cred to high style.

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Question 17

What color is the Louis Vuitton box?

Accepted Answer

The color of the Louis Vuitton box is an iconic yellow shade that the brand officially named Imperial Saffron. The celebrated French luxury house pivoted from its chocolate brown packaging to this eye-catching color in 2016. The warm yellows of the brand’s paper bags and box panels are complemented by pops of cobalt blue in the packagaing’s handles and ribbons.

Authentic Louis Vuitton bags — including the brand’s vintage handbags and purses, crossbody bags, shoulder bags and tote bags — are distinctive and sumptuous, made of top-notch leathers and materials. The brand is a world leader in luxury fashion heralded for creative exploration, ingenuity and bold designs.

Louis Vuitton was founded in Paris in 1854 as a luggage company that produced stackable and rectangular trunks.

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Question 18

How do I authenticate a Louis Vuitton wallet?

Accepted Answer

To authenticate a Louis Vuitton wallet made between 1982 and March 2021, look for the date code, usually stamped directly onto the wallet above a seam. The first two characters of the code refer to the manufacturing location and are either two letters or a letter and a number. Next, you should find four numbers. The first and third tell you the month of the manufacturing date, while the second and fourth numbers indicate the manufacturing numerical date. For example, March 20 would appear as "0230." Newer wallets have microchips for authenticating. A customer service representative at a Louis Vuitton retail store can scan the microchip for you to determine authenticity. Discover a large collection of authentic Louis Vuitton wallets on 1stDibs.

Question 19

What does PM mean in Louis Vuitton terminology?

Accepted Answer

In Louis Vuitton terminology, PM means Petit Modele. It is the name for the second smallest size of an available handbag. The BB or Baby Bandoulière is smaller, while the MM or Moyen Modèle and the GM or Grand Modèle are larger. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Louis Vuitton bags.

Question 20

When did the Louis Vuitton Cherry collection come out?

Accepted Answer

The Louis Vuitton Cherry collection refers to limited edition Louis Vuitton x Murakami bags, the first of which came out with the 2003 Spring-Summer collection. After attending a Takashi Murakami show at the Cartier Foundation, in Paris, Louis Vuitton creative director Jacobs asked himself, “I wonder if that guy would ever be interested in collaborating on something for Vuitton?” He sent an email to the Japanese Pop artist, and soon, the two were brainstorming ideas for combining “the spirit of Takashi and the history of Vuitton.” The Monogram Multicolor they came up with was dubbed by Vogue the “defining collaboration of the noughties.” Later collections included the Cherry Blossom, in 2005, and the Monocamoflauge. Shop Louis Vuitton on 1stDibs.

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