Louis Vuitton (born, August 4, 1821; died, February 27, 1892, future founder of his eponymous company, was born in Jura, France (now part of the commune of Lavans-sur-Valouse. In 1835, he moved to Paris. The trip from his hometown to Paris was over 400 kilometers (249 mi), and he travelled the distance by foot. On his way there, he picked up a series of odd jobs to pay for his journey. There, he became an apprentice Layetier to prominent households. Because of his well established reputation in his field, Napoleon III of France appointed Vuitton as Layetier to his wife, Empress Eugénie de Montijo. Through his experience with the French aristocracy, he developed expert knowledge of what made a good travelling case. It was then that he began to design his own luggage, setting the foundations for LV Co.
Louis Vuitton designed and manufactured luggage in Paris during the second half of the nineteenth century. Almost one hundred fifty years later, Vuitton's signature leathergoods are now a status symbol around the globe and are highly regarded in the fashion world. The Louis Vuitton "Monogram Canvas" design can be considered the very first "designer label" on a product (the first in the contemporary sense), as it was created in 1896 with the intent of preventing counterfeiting.
VIA: tisavisionJUST A BRIEF HISTORY LESSON. ILL POST UP GUCCI, YSL, CHANEL,POLO ETC. ALL DESIGNER BRANDS WHEN I GET A CHANCE.
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