Louis Vuitton, the French luggage firm, is currently very well known in most high-end fashion circles as well as popular with the Hollywood and executive crowds. And while it’s modern popularity is booming, the company gained its founding in Paris in 1854.
Louis baton, born in 1811, founded the original Louis Vuitton company after an apprenticeship with several different luggage makers of the day. During his apprenticeships baton learned at techniques for making sturdy travel case and opened his own workshop in 1854 to design luggage. Most of his work at the time was constructed of wood and a new type of canvas known as Trianon Grey. His signature trunk was designed to accommodate stagecoach travel. Over the years Louis Vuitton’s luggage brand became well sought out. And as a result, imitators began copying his design and style. In 1876, Louis Vuitton made the decision to incorporate a design within his manufacture. It wasn’t until 1888 however that the Louis Vuitton brand began sporting his name.
In 1892 after the original Vuitton said George Vuitton took over the family firm. During that time, the imitators were still running rampant, and as a result. George Vuitton was forced to experiment with the legendary Louis Vuitton design. After having constructed designer bags in varying patterns. George decided to seek out worldwide patents on each product. New and innovative designs, as well as ironclad patents, was successful in halting imitation of Louis Vuitton bags until around 1960. Around that time, counterfeiting, the Louis Vuitton bag became very popular once again.
The century-old Louis baton brand has continued to be much sought after. Over the years. At the turn of the 21st century, there are at least 200 Louis Vuitton boutiques found in major cities all over the world. We baton boutiques can be found in Europe, all over the United States, and Far East, and several other countries.
The original Louis Vuitton bag is considered somewhat pricey, therefore, it remains popular among celebrity, socialites, and other high-end social circles. Louis Vuitton manufacturers, everything from the standard suitcase, to the cell phone cover, it has even been known to manufacture designer doggie carriers.
The knockoff brand of the Louis Vuitton bag is still popular as well. These bags can be found sold in many overseas areas, including Kuwait and Iraq. Nonetheless, the Louis Vuitton brand continues to grow strong and shows solid growth trends that are expected continue throughout the next decade.
