As early as 1854, Louis Vuitton had the idea of covering his trunks
with a light yet resistant canvas known as “Gris Trianon”, this new
material became an early trademark for the new House, the canvas
itself earning the name of Vuittonite. In 1854, the innovative
entrepreneur took the visionary step of creating the first flat
topped, rectangular trunk, creating luggage that could be easily
stacked in a ship’s hold or railway baggage car. As competitors began
to follow his lead, eager to copy further brilliant ideas, Louis and
his sons began to focus on the covering fabric of their trunks as a
means to maintain a clear identity.
In over a century and a half, Louis Vuitton’s Asnières atelier in the
Parisian suburbs, has created a wealth of exceptional pieces according
to the particular wishes and needs of clients. No dream is too large
or object too complex. From explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza’s
famous “Trunk Bed” for his expeditions in 1905, or the more refined,
elegant constructions to hold dresses, suits or toiletries for some of
the most glamorous names of the early 20th Century, from Jeanne Lanvin
to Paul Poiret. Great minds and writers also came to Louis Vuitton for
custom trunks to hold their books and writing tools, including Ernest
Hemingway and Françoise Sagan. The secretary Stokowski was conceived
and made exclusively for the orchestra conductor Leopold Stokowski to
correspond to his work and travel habits. It has become over time a
legendary object.
For Spring-Summer 2022, Nicolas Ghesquière offers the Malle Trésor, a
brand-new shape that can be used to store small treasures such as
jewels or glasses -it offers a feminine and unique alternative to
iconic trunks. For Fall Winter 2022 collection, Nicolas Ghesquière
offers a new wearable Hardsided : the Camera box. This new vertical
shape is the new Hardsided must-have, really versatile and functional
thanks to its multiple carry option, and compact yet spacious
interior. Such striking masterpieces are firmly turned towards the
future.
