FASHION: Louis Vuitton – The Evolution of a Trunk Maker

One of the most well-known emblems in the world is the Louis Vuitton LV monogram. Everyone seems to be familiar with the logo, whether they saw it on a trunk, coat, purse, pair of shoes, or a replica. Looking at Louis Vuitton’s current level of enormous success, it is difficult to imagine that the company had less than opulent beginnings. Let’s dive into the history of LV! The beginnings Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 to a farmer and a milliner in France. He travelled more than 450 kilometres on foot to establish a new life for himself in Paris at the age of 16. During the industrialization era, he aspired to be a trunk maker. Mode of transportation and technologies were quickly developing at the time, demanding durable, reliable luggage for travellers. Louis Vuitton started his internship in Paris, where he quickly became a skilled craftsman and continued to work for his original employer, Monsieur Maréchal, for 17 years, before starting his own business. Starting the business Louis Vuitton established his bag company in 1854. He finished his first steamer trunk four years later with expert craftsmanship. The original example of this design style was a flat-topped, grey canvas […]