Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton in Paris, France, initially producing flat-topped trunks and luggage for an elite European clientele, and quickly becoming the preferred choice of French aristocracy and royalty.

The brand today operates more than 500 stores globally, generating annual revenue above $20 billion as part of LVMH, the world's largest luxury conglomerate by revenue.

Headquartered in Paris, France, Louis Vuitton is a wholly owned subsidiary of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE.

Louis Vuitton History

• 1854
  Louis Vuitton opens his trunk-making workshop on Rue Neuve-des-Capucines in Paris, introducing flat-topped, airtight trunks that replace the rounded trunks of the era.
• 1896
  Georges Vuitton introduces the LV monogram canvas to combat counterfeiting, creating one of the most recognizable patterns in fashion history and cementing the brand's global identity.
• 1987
  Louis Vuitton merges with Moët Hennessy to create LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods group, fundamentally reshaping the global luxury industry.
• 1997
  Marc Jacobs is appointed as the brand's first artistic director of ready-to-wear, launching Louis Vuitton's expansion from luggage into high fashion and street culture collaborations.
• 2024
  Louis Vuitton becomes the official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, placing the brand at the center of the world's most-watched global sporting event.

FAQs

• Who owns Louis Vuitton?

  Louis Vuitton is owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, the French luxury conglomerate controlled by Bernard Arnault and his family. LVMH acquired full control of Louis Vuitton through the 1987 merger and has owned it since.
• When did Louis Vuitton come out?

  Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton in Paris, France. The brand launched its iconic LV monogram canvas in 1896. It merged with Moët Hennessy to form LVMH in 1987.
• Who made the Louis Vuitton logo?

  The Louis Vuitton monogram — the interlocking LV initials with floral motifs — was designed by Georges Vuitton in 1896, the founder's son, as an anti-counterfeiting measure. It has remained largely unchanged for over 125 years.
• Is Louis Vuitton an American company?

  No. Louis Vuitton is a French luxury brand founded in Paris in 1854. It is headquartered in Paris and is a subsidiary of LVMH, a French multinational luxury conglomerate. It has no American ownership or founding.