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Louis VuittonFrench, founded 1854

Louis Vuitton founded his luggage company in 1854, and it soon became known for its canvas traveling trunk, first launched in 1856. His son, Georges Vuitton took over the company upon his father’s death in 1892. The iconic monogram logo dates to 1896, when it was first used on the company’s canvas trunk design. The company prioritized equally the utilitarian aspects of the trunk and its design. Catering to first class travel, Vuitton designs gained popularity not only for their stylish exteriors, but also because of Vuitton’s willingness to custom modify trunks for different types of travel.

Over the next century, Louis Vuitton would become synonymous with luxury travel goods. During the 1950s and 1960s, the house created bags from leather instead of the brand's usual canvas. During the latter half of the twentieth-century, wallets, purses, and other small leather goods would become key products for the brand, which still offered an assortment of luggage. In 1987 Louis Vuitton merged with Moët Hennessy and two years later the LVMH luxury group was created. It was not until 1997 that Louis Vuitton expanded into women’s ready-to-wear, when American designer Marc Jacobs was appointed as creative director. Jacobs was an unexpected choice due to his grunge aesthetics, yet he deftly identified the codes of the fashion house and reinterpreted them through his own perspective, strengthening the brand. Notably, in 2002 Jacobs collaborated with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami to reimagine the LV monogram print in a rainbow of colors. However, this well-known collaboration was not the brand's first encounter with recruiting artists to design for the house. During the 1920s, Gaston-Louis Vuitton, a third-generation member of the family, collaborated with artists such as jeweler, medalist, and glass designer René Jules Lalique on luggage designs for the brand, demonstrating that artist collaborations have been a continuous part of the brand’s DNA.

In 2013, Marc Jacobs stepped down and was succeeded by Nicolas Ghesquière, former creative director of Balenciaga, who continues to design for the house and is known for his futuristic interpretations.

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Brown shoulder bucket bag with tan leather shoulder strap, allover  LV signature logo
Bag
Louis Vuitton
c. 1996
2007.65.2
Small brown LV signature logo shoulder bucket bag with long adjustable shoulder strap and zipper closure
Blue sleeveless below-the-knee dress with sheer anf velvet trimmed neckline, belt with rhinesto…
Dress
Louis Vuitton
1997
2021.53.53
Blue wool cocktail sleeveless dress with chiffon neckline and back, velvet trimmed neckline and armholes, zip back, pleated skirt, blue velvet ribbon along knitted hemline and floral beading at box pleated waistband and shoulder
White multicolor LV monogram satchel handbag with tan leather handles and gold locks
Bag
Louis Vuitton
2003
2010.56.2
White multicolor monogram canvas Speedy 30 handbag designed by Takashi Murakami, with natural cowhide leather trim and handles: outer flap front patch pocket with polished gold tone metallic clasp stamped with LV / (c) LOUIS VUITTON / PARIS; polished gold tone hardware and reinforced studded corners; red microfiber lining with interior patch pocket; top zipper closure with natural leather zipper pull which locks into polished metal clasp at L side.
Gold metallic high heel oxfords, with classic floral design, blonde and brown fur tim, beige ri…
Shoes
Louis Vuitton
Fall 2004
2005.53.1
High heel oxfords with classical floral design tooled in gold metallic on black leather, trimmed with blonde and brown mink fur; round toe, high heel covered with brown, black and gold metallic brocaded silk, attached beige grosgrain ribbon ties over tongue
Purple mini dress with short pouf sleeves, smocked midriff and gathered bubble skirt
Dress
Louis Vuitton
Fall 2009
2022.21.9
Purple red silk radzmir pouf skirt mini dress, plunging neckline, short gathered pouf sleeves, smocked midriff, zip back with black velvet pull
Dark orange blouse with open sleeve and matching loose pants gathered at ankle with pink colorb…
Set
Louis Vuitton
Spring 2011
2022.21.15
Set: dark orange and pink colorblocked silk crepe long open side sleeve blouse, band collar, front covered button placket, sleeve gathered at two button wrist, single back box pleat; coordinating dark orange and pink silk crepe vent pants, pant legs open on both sides and gathered into two button cuffs, attached wrap sash at waist, belt loops
Ivory high heel pumps with metallic gold and grey floral pattern; attached beaded bow ornament
Evening shoes
Louis Vuitton
Fall 2012
2012.45.1
Ivory silk satin brocade high heel evening pumps in a floral pattern of metallic gold and grey with an attached beaded bow like ornament at front in self fabric with red fox, multiple brown and gold stones of faceted glass, metal and resin, studded jeweled heel in deep beige plastic, multiple shaped stones overall in grey, smoked topaz brown and orange, tiny pearls and square brass studs, rounded toe, metallic leather panel at back strap, LV logo inlay at lower heel and Louis Vuitton logo embossed on one heel bead
Blue vest with black oversize collar and matching pants set with allover metallic thread medall…
Set
Louis Vuitton
Fall 2012
2022.21.25
Set: blue jacquard wool sleeveless vest with black wool notched collar, allover metallic thread medallions, glass beads, oval and iridescent trimmings, metal jeweled daisy button over snap front closure, two on black wool flap pockets and two at back waist band; matching blue and brown wool jacquard embroidered side zip pants, metallic thread medallions, glass beads, oval and iridescent trimmings allover front and back from knee to hem
Brown Louis Vuitton monogram pattern high heel ankle boot
Boots
Louis Vuitton
Fall 2017
2021.13.1
Brown ankle boot in LV monogram canvas with center front seam and toe cap and black flower shaped 3.5 inch resin heel, inside zipper with black patent leather and metal grommet pull, black patent leather center back pull loop, size 39
Large tote bag with close up of the Mona Lisa’s face, black “Da Vinci” text in center, pink sho…
Set
Louis Vuitton
2017
2017.82.1
Set; large coated canvas tote bag with Mona Lisa image at front and back, pink leather straps and trim; flat zippered bag with Mona Lisa image and pink shoulder strap
Silver mesh and leather sneakers with black trim, white laces and soles
Shoes
Louis Vuitton
Spring/Summer 2018
2021.13.2
Archlight lace up sneaker with white wave shaped outsole with LV intial logo, oversized high mesh tongue with black leather padded trim and LV initial logo on disc at center, double white laces, patterened metallic silver and mesh uppers and sides, brushed silver leather toe cap, high back with LV monogram canvas pull loop
Brown leather ankle sneaker boot with gold sole, ankle buckle strap
Shoes
Louis Vuitton
Cruise 2019
2021.13.3
Archlight brown calf leather ankle sneaker boot with oversize gold tone rubber wave shaped outsole with LV intial and brown leather and LV monogram canvas wrap around buckle ankle strap, toe cap, LV monogram canvas pull loop