No other luxury leather goods brand has ever been so closely linked to travel.
Looking back to its roots, Louis Vuitton initially became a success thanks to its innovative trunks. At the time, trunks were used by the nobility of the era instead of suitcases, which were considered too humble and small to fit their many and precious belongings.
In 1858, Vuitton introduced his flat-bottom trunks, beating the domination of rounded-top trunks which were popular because of allowing water run off, as Vuitton’s airtight and flat trunks allowed the ability to stack with ease for voyages, at a time when immigration and transport were both starting to become mass, thanks to the rise of the railway, the first cars and overseas cruise ships. Later on, Louis Vuitton luggage became a must for the rich and famous in Europe and it is astonishing to realise that the trend of a single brand still survives 153 years later.
In for the hip. A rebellious Ashley Tisdale carries her belongings in her LV Mongram Canvas trolley.
When you’re Lady Gaga, you have your LV bag carried for you.
Kim Kardashian carries her hats along in an LV Monogram Canvas hat box.
