130 Years Later, the Louis Vuitton Monogram Is Still in Motion
When a young Louis Vuitton arrived in the city toward the middle of the nineteenth century, he found a world in transition. People were beginning to move faster than ever before as horse-drawn carriages were traded for the speed of trains and ships. During this era of rough travel, the role of a craftsman was to act as a guardian for a traveler’s most precious belongings. An apprenticeship under Monsieur Maréchal taught Vuitton that a box was a vessel for a person’s life.
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The House’s Initials
After nearly two decades of mastering the art of the custom trunk, he established his own workshop near the Place Vendôme. It was here that the philosophy of the House was truly forged. His trade was built on listening to the specific wishes of a client and translating those needs into wood, leather, and canvas.
As the years stretched and his descendants followed his path, the House turned to softer luggage. In the early part of the twentieth century, the need for practicality birthed the Noé, a bag originally designed for carrying bottles of champagne. Soon after, the Speedy emerged as a response to a new demand for freedom of movement. By the time the Alma arrived, it brought with it a sense of Parisian poise, while the Neverfull eventually bridged the gap between the heritage of vintage trunk linings and the relentless demands of modern life.
Today, this long history of craftsmanship finds a new voice in Zendaya, who brings a renewed energy to the storied Speedy. In her hands, the bag feels as relevant today as it did when it first captured the spirit of a mobile generation. While the ways we travel have changed since Louis first set foot in Paris, the desire to carry our world with us remains exactly the same.
Photos: LOUIS VUITTON (via Website)
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130 Years Later, the Louis Vuitton Monogram Is Still in Motion
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