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What is the story behind Louis Vuitton?

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What is the story behind Louis Vuitton?
The story behind Louis Vuitton is one of craft and innovation in the worlds of fashion, jewelry and furniture. The company's modest origins can be traced back to when its founder, Louis Vuitton, left his provincial French city of Anchay in the early 1830s to make a new life in Paris. When he arrived, 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, Eugénie de Montijo. In 1854, Vuitton launched his namesake company with a humble workshop on rue Neuve des Capucines and advertised his services with a small poster that read: "Securely packs the most fragile objects. Specializing in packing fashions." Long before his brand would become known globally for its exemplary top-handle bags and stylish totes, Vuitton produced stackable and rectangular trunks. The most common trunks of the era were round, which weren't ideal for toting and storing. In 1858, Vuitton debuted his lightweight, handcrafted canvas trunks, which were sturdy, rugged and equipped with convenient compartments. Travel's popularity broadened in the late 19th century, and Vuitton's trunks could easily be packed into train cars and ships; upright trunks offered hanging wardrobe storage that would allow his clients to transport their sophisticated garments without worry. Demand increased, and the company grew. When Louis Vuitton died in 1892, control of the luxury house was passed onto his only son, Georges Vuitton. In 1914, a Louis Vuitton store opened at 70 Champs-Élysées. The largest travel-goods store in the world at the time, it became the company's flagship. Today, the fashion house remains one of the most iconic producers of leather goods in the world. Find a diverse assortment of Louis Vuitton bags on 1stDibs.
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LOUIS VUITTON brown Monogram canvas MINI BUMBAG Shoulder Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton Mini Bumbag in Monogram canvas is a chic reinterpretation of the classic bumbag, offering a balance of functionality and effortless style. Designed ...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Structured Shoulder Bags

LOUIS VUITTON white Monogram Leather & Denim TRAINER Sneakers Shoes 38
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Louis Vuitton LV Trainers by Virgil Abloh in white Monogram leather with black Monogram Denim trim bring an iconic menswea...
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21st Century and Contemporary Shoes

Louis Vuitton Sac Deauville 2002 LV Monogram Canvas Deauville Hand Bag
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Deauville model bag in monogram coated canvas, natural leather and gold metal, 1 large patch pocket on the front, beige coated canvas interior trimmed with natural leat...
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Early 2000s French Top Handle Bags

Louis Vuitton Porte Cartes Monnaie Kirigami LV Monogram Canvas Card Holder Purse
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PARIS, FR
Louis Vuitton Kirigami model coin purse or card holder in LV monogram canvas lined with pink leather, closure with a gold metal logo snap. Width...
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2010s French Wallets

Authentic Louis Vuitton Monogram Pochette Florentine Waist Bag M51855
By Louis Vuitton
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Pochette Florentine Waist Bag is a timeless blend of sophistication and functionality. Crafted from Louis Vuitton’s signature monogram canvas, this chic ac...
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1990s European Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags

Louis Vuitton bag in very good condition
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Louis Vuitton bag Deauville model in very good condition clean interior, corners and leather in very good condition, slightly darkened cowhide with a small mark on the front as pict...
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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