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When did Louis Vuitton introduce a new trunk design revolutionizing luggage?
When did Louis Vuitton introduce a new trunk design revolutionizing luggage?
Where did Louis Vuitton start working as an apprentice at the age of 16?
Where did Louis Vuitton start working as an apprentice at the age of 16?
What significant event caused Louis Vuitton's brand focus to shift towards luxury products?
What significant event caused Louis Vuitton's brand focus to shift towards luxury products?
Who continued the Louis Vuitton brand after Louis Vuitton passed away in 1892?
Who continued the Louis Vuitton brand after Louis Vuitton passed away in 1892?
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What iconic trunk design featuring beige canvas with red stripes was introduced in 1872?
What iconic trunk design featuring beige canvas with red stripes was introduced in 1872?
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When did Louis Vuitton establish his fashion house and luxury retail brand?
When did Louis Vuitton establish his fashion house and luxury retail brand?
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What made Louis Vuitton's luggage design revolutionary in 1858?
What made Louis Vuitton's luggage design revolutionary in 1858?
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Which event led Louis Vuitton to shift the brand's focus towards luxury products?
Which event led Louis Vuitton to shift the brand's focus towards luxury products?
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Who further developed the Louis Vuitton brand after Louis Vuitton passed away?
Who further developed the Louis Vuitton brand after Louis Vuitton passed away?
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What key feature characterized the iconic trunk design introduced in 1872?
What key feature characterized the iconic trunk design introduced in 1872?
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Study Notes
- Louis Vuitton is a French fashion house and luxury retailer founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton, with a current net worth estimate of $19 billion.
- Louis Vuitton was born in 1821 in France, ran away to Paris at age 13, and started as an apprentice for a box maker at age 16.
- Louis Vuitton revolutionized luggage design by introducing a new trunk design in 1858, using a more durable canvas material and a rectangular shape for easier stacking.
- The brand's focus shifted towards luxury products after the Franco-Prussian War in 1870, leading to the iconic beige canvas with red stripes trunk design in 1872.
- Louis Vuitton passed away in 1892, but his son George continued the brand and developed the iconic LV monogram, solidifying the brand's luxury status.
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Explore the history of Louis Vuitton, from its humble beginnings with Louis Vuitton's innovative trunk designs to its evolution into a renowned luxury brand. Learn about key milestones and the legacy of the Vuitton family.
