Interestingly, the Louis Vuitton brand has a strong fanbase among Poles. What is more, it was the only non-Chanel bag that she ever used. Louis Vuitton branded bags were also appreciated by Gabriele Chanel, although she was a fan of the Alma model. We owe it to Audrey Hepburn that a smaller version of the bag was made– when she first saw it, she requested that it be made in the size of a handbag. Not many people know that initially, Speedy was a travel bag. The famous Speedy bag is still one of the favourite (and most often counterfeited) designs. Marcin Łuniewski Who fell in love with Louis Vuitton bags? This trend is still growing – of all the brand-name products available only 1 per cent are genuine…įot. Despite this, Louis Vuitton products are still frequently copied.
Another characteristic monogram of the brand is the Damier Ebene (a checker board pattern in various hues of brown and in graphite and cobalt versions for men). The reason behind this was, among others, to prevent unauthorised copying of the brand’s designs. In 1896, Georges, the son of Louis, designs the famous Canvas monogram (the letters LV and other marks against a brown background). One of his first clients is Empress Eugenia who also becomes a patron of Vuitton, endorsing his products among the French upper classes.
This invention triggers a revolution in the then art of travelling. Success is instant – Louis Vuitton who designs a chest with rounded corners and decorative metal fittings. He learned the trade from a certain Monsieur Marechal, a famous chest manufacturer from Paris. French craftsman Louis Vuitton sets up his first shop with bags and luggage. The spring 2022 show coincides with the official opening of Louis Vuitton’s new boutique in the Miami Design District, which is devoted to Abloh’s men’s collection.Let us go years back in time to 1854. Not to mention, he has irrefutably shaped the relationship between streetwear and high fashion. He was an outspoken advocate for diversity and inclusion. When the luxury conglomerate acquired a 60 percent stake in Abloh’s label Off-White, it also gave the designer a leading role in starting new brands and in shaping projects for its existing portfolio. He was also one of the most influential executives at LVMH. Indeed, trailblazing Abloh was the first Black artistic director at a major French luxury label. In loving memory of Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton pays tribute to the life and legacy of a creative genius with a presentation of his Spring-Summer 2022 Collection in Miami on November 30th at 5:30 pm (ET). “He paved the way for future generations.” “Virgil was not only a friend, great collaborator, creative genius, visionary and disruptor, but also one of the best cultural communicators of our times,” Burke said in a statement. The house also shared a short video titled “Virgil Was Here.” A post shared by the news of Abloh’s tragic death, Louis Vuitton’s chairman and CEO Michael Burke confirmed the designer’s final show would go ahead in Miami, per his wishes.