LOUIS VUITTON

Origin: Paris, France

Founded: 1854

Founder: Louis Vuitton

Brand Story:

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton began as a master trunk maker, revolutionizing 19th-century luxury travel by introducing flat-topped, stackable canvas trunks designed to withstand long ocean and rail journeys. In 1896, Louis’s son, Georges Vuitton, created the iconic LV Monogram canvas featuring interlocking initials and Japanese-inspired floral motifs to protect the brand’s designs against counterfeiting. Over 170 years later, the house stands as the ultimate titan of French high fashion, revered worldwide for its flawless leather craftsmanship, luggage heritage, and legendary handbag silhouettes like the Speedy, Neverfull, and Keepall. Fusing centuries of artisanal expertise with groundbreaking modern artistic collaborations, Louis Vuitton remains the premier global symbol of the "Art of Travel" and enduring luxury.