The Story of Louis Vuitton Luggage

With a dedication to luxury and practicality, Louis Vuitton designed his unique lightweight, airtight luggage in 1854 and ensured that jetsetters all over the globe could travel in comfort and style. It was a creation that founded a fashion house and became a standard-bearer for all travel pieces of the future.

Exploring the history from traditional box-making to the revolution of the stackable trunk to modern-day artistic collaborations, the book captures the story and craftmanship behind this status symbol and how the luggage continues to define the spirit of travel. From the unmistakable Monogram canvas to the unpickable lock, the steamer trunk to the Speedy, every detail and feature is unveiled.

About the author

Laia Farran Graves

Summary

Exploring the history from traditional box-making to the revolution of the stackable trunk to modern-day artistic collaborations, the book captures the story and craftmanship behind this status symbol.

Foreword

Exploring the history from traditional box-making to the revolution of the stackable trunk to modern-day artistic collaborations, the book captures the story and craftmanship behind this status symbol.

Product details

• Authors: Laia Farran Graves, Graves Laia Farran
• Publisher: Headline Book
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.04.2024
• EAN: 9781838612313
• ISBN: 978-1-83861-231-3
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 184 mm x 22 mm
• Weight: 390 g
• Illustrations: illus
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques; ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / General, DESIGN / Product, Fashion & style guides, Memoirs, DESIGN / Fashion & Accessories, DESIGN / History & Criticism, ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES / Textiles & Costume, History of fashion, Individual designers, Antiques, vintage and collectables: clothing and accessories