Little Book of Louis Vuitton: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House

by Karen Homer

Overview

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Your guide to the history of the fashion icon that is Louis Vuitton. From its origins to its mass production, this is a great read for fashionistas of all stripes.

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787397415
Publisher:	Welbeck Publishing
Publication date:	09/07/2021
Series:	Little Books of Fashion , #9
Edition description:	9th ed.
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	77,198
Product dimensions:	4.90(w) x 7.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Karen Homer is an established fashion journalist who worked as a fashion columnist for the Times and has contributed to The Telegraph, Harpers & Queen, Elle, World of Interiors and Vogue She is the author of The Little Book of Dior and Things a Woman Should Know About Style. She lives in London.

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