With its Damier-style case and vibrant yellow cover, From Louis to Vuitton opens the doors to the brands fascinating universe and offers a fascinatingly fresh visual narrative of its history, from its origins to the present day. Featuring more than 400 images and 54 thoughtfully selected words, explored as themesa nod to 1854, the year the House was foundedFrom Louis to Vuitton can be read in any order, providing an unforgettable experience.
This fashion coffee table book explores Louis Vuittons blend of innovation and tradition, its iconic creations, the Asnières workshop and the contributions of its Artistic Directors. It begins with the Houses founding by Louis Vuitton, who, at just fourteen years of age, left his village in Eastern France, to go to Paris, where the luggage maker became the icon for the spirit of travel and French chic.
From Louis to Vuitton retraces this extraordinary adventure with endless potential. Throughout its pages, it highlights Louis Vuitton stores as architectural gems that encompass all of the Houses craftsmens and womens fashion, leather goods, accessories, timepieces, jewelry, and fragrances. The book also sheds light on each of the Houses Artistic Directors who contribute to or have contributed to various aspects of its history.
In addition to Louis Vuittons exceptional innovative spirit and know-how, this book also celebrates modes of transportby land, air or seaas symbols of the Houses spirit of travel. From Louis to Vuitton evokes historical places, the reinterpretation of the Houses codes and Louis Vuittons commitment to the climate as part of its Committed Journey, while highlighting its ties to sport, notably the Houses partnerships with the Americas Cup and F1, as well as exhibitions that are presented worldwide.
The books slipcase is purposefully designed to be slimmer than the book. This unexpected dimensional ratio is a structural design element intended to convey the energy of the title, its enthusiasm to meet the reader.
