History of Louis Vuitton
Today, the characteristic Louis Vuitton emblem can be seen on handbags, luggage and purses all over the world. The history of Louis Vuitton began in 1854 when a 33 year old man opened a luggage store in Paris. His name was Louis Vuitton and he had been born in a small town called Anchury in 1821. He left Anchury when he was no older than 14 and settled down in Paris two years later when a man named Monsieur Marechal hired Lois as a trunk maker. Louis Vuitton was eventually chosen by Napoleon III to pack dresses for Empress Eugenie.
All Louis Vuitton's later inventions show his great practical knowledge when it comes to packing and traveling. One of his first creations was the very practical flat luggage that could be conveniently stacked in railway carriages. As the popularity of his creations grew, he was naturally imitated by other luggage makers. This was why he started to label his luggage with the easily recognizable stripes and checkerboard pattern. The clever designs and high quality made Louis Vuitton's creations very popular among the rich people in Paris and his business thrived. He expanded his factory in 1860 and moved it to Asniéres. He soon gained a reputation even outside France and was honored with a bronze medal at the 1867 World's Fair and a gold medal at the 1889 World's Fair. Louis Vuitton died in 1892, at an age of 71.
After his father's death, his son George Vuitton started a new chapter in the history of Louis Vuitton when he turned the Louis Vuitton firm into the worldwide company that it is today. The years between 1893 and 1936 is commonly referred to as the “Golden Age of Louis Vuitton” and was a very important time in history of Louis Vuitton. It all began with a large display of Louis Vuitton products at the 1893 World Fair in Chicago. In 1894, George Vuitton published his book “Le Voyage” and two years later he began to sell the trademark canvas.
