Louis Vuitton, the name synonymous with modern luxury, is often hailing as one of the most iconic fashion houses out there. But did you know that it actually dates back to 1854? No wonder it’s so legendary! Born in Anchay, a small hamlet in France’s Jura mountains, Louis Vuitton was a brilliant 14 year old boy who was determined to break from the limits of his tiny village and replica handbags explore the world.
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Soon after that, the company received royal seals from prestigious European families like the Duke of Dumas and the Prince of Wales, in appreciation for his outstanding craftsmanship. It was then when Louis Vuitton’s trunk-packing service steadily gained status as a very sought-after luxury label.
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So that was the short of it. But to really understand the full scope of the Louis Vuitton legend, you would have to appreciate the innovations from within the fashion house.
Starting with the avant garde epi leather, a patented leather developed in 1985 to imitate the grainy and glossy texture of crocodile skin. Meaning ‘pepper’ in Greek, epi leather is created by making tiny incisions on leather which is later coloured and finished with a glossy coating.
In the Fall/Winter of 2002, Vuitton launched the Monogram Multicolore line, an emblem of the house like none other. The collection was the result of a collaboration between the fashion designer Marc Jacobs and world-renowned artist Takashi Murakami. Murakami’s iconic colourful flowers were featured on thirty two leather items, giving them the creative energy and a new lease of life.
It wasn’t until 2006 that Louis Vuitton took the world of fashion by storm once again. This time with the introduction of the exclusive limited-edition “Maharajah”, a bag inspired by the style and opulence of a royal palace, adorned with monogrammed jewels, and featuring every bag, trunk and suitcase engraved with the timeless LV initials.
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