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Little Book of Louis Vuitton is the pocket-sized and fully illustrated story of one of the world's most luxurious fashion houses.

Louis Vuitton's monogrammed bags have been seen on the arms of celebrities and royals alike for over 150 years. From the young Louis seeking his fortune in Paris through to two world wars, the Great Depression, the Jazz Age and the Swinging Sixties, there is no era in which this most opulent of brands hasn't thrived.

Detailing the global expansion of Louis Vuitton in the 1980s, the creation of the powerful fashion conglomerate LVMH, and the appointment in 1997 of Marc Jacobs, this is the story of a transformation from luggage company to high-fashion label. Louis Vuitton's continued evolution under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquière and Virgil Abloh is also depicted through fabulous images and captivating text.



Table of Contents

Introduction • Early Years • A Family Affair • World War II and Beyond • Global Expansion • Marc Jacobs • Heritage Reborn - Nicolas Ghesquière and Virgil Abloh • Signature Pieces • Celebrity Clientele.

Little Book of Louis Vuitton: The Story of the

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      Publisher Headline Publishing Group
      Published 5 August 2021
      ISBN-13 9781787397415
      978-1787397415
      ISBN-10 1787397416
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      Non Fiction Art & Photography Fashion and textile design Individual designers Politics, Philosophy & Society Cultural studies: dress and society

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Little Book of Louis Vuitton is the pocket-sized and fully illustrated story of one of the world's most luxurious fashion houses.

      Louis Vuitton's monogrammed bags have been seen on the arms of celebrities and royals alike for over 150 years. From the young Louis seeking his fortune in Paris through to two world wars, the Great Depression, the Jazz Age and the Swinging Sixties, there is no era in which this most opulent of brands hasn't thrived.

      Detailing the global expansion of Louis Vuitton in the 1980s, the creation of the powerful fashion conglomerate LVMH, and the appointment in 1997 of Marc Jacobs, this is the story of a transformation from luggage company to high-fashion label. Louis Vuitton's continued evolution under the creative direction of Nicolas Ghesquière and Virgil Abloh is also depicted through fabulous images and captivating text.



      Table of Contents

      Introduction • Early Years • A Family Affair • World War II and Beyond • Global Expansion • Marc Jacobs • Heritage Reborn - Nicolas Ghesquière and Virgil Abloh • Signature Pieces • Celebrity Clientele.

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