Louis Vuitton, who does not know this fashion house? If you survived the logomania of the early 2000s, you know that no other monogram in the world is more recognizable than Louis Vuitton's. Until now, the famous LV can be seen on the handbags of everyone who can afford it, and the luxury handbags and suitcases are also loved by celebrities and fashionistas who pose with them for their fashion blogs. Louis Vuitton is anything but a luxury fashion accessory thrust into the hands of one of the stars. Here are 10 interesting facts about Louis Vuitton that you definitely didn't know…
Here is 10 interesting facts o Louis Vuitton, one of the most popular luxury fashion houses in the world.
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- Louis Vuitton Malletier began his career at the tender age of 16, when he trained as a suitcase maker.
- The Louis Vuitton fashion house was founded in 1854.
- Louis' son, George Vuitton, created a new type of secure lock that is characteristic of luxury LV-luggage.
- The brand introduced its iconic monogram in 1896 in an attempt to combat counterfeiting.
- In 1914, the brand opened the largest trunk store in the world on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
- All Louis Vuitton products are still handcrafted in France.
- The famous monogram inspired the artist Salvador Dalí when he created his "Daligram".
- The TV series Sex and the City was responsible for making women go crazy for Louis Vuitton products in the 2000s.
- According to Forbes, Louis Vuitton is the 14th most valuable brand in the world.
- Marc Jacobs was the brand's creative director from 1997 until 2013, when he was succeeded by Nicolas Ghesquière.
More information:
www.louisvuitton.com
