Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is a French luxury house founded in Paris in 1854, when Louis Vuitton opened a shop for trunks on Rue Neuve des Capucines. The company is headquartered at 2 Rue du Pont-Neuf in Paris and belongs to the French luxury group LVMH. The Monogram canvas, created in 1896 by Georges Vuitton as a tribute to his father, remains the best-known pattern of the house.

Features

• Trunks, luggage and travel goods are the origin of the brand and still a core line.
• Handbags, small leather goods, belts and wallets.
• Ready-to-wear for women and men, shoes, jewellery, watches and accessories.
• Fragrances and eyewear complete the range.
• Official online store and company-operated boutiques.

Things to know

Louis Vuitton sells mainly through its own stores and website, and prices sit in the luxury segment. The owner, LVMH, is also French.