Louis Vuitton History 21st Century
Louis Vuitton history 21st century continues into the 21st Century and the company shows no sign of slowing down.
Interestingly, at a time when technology rules the world and "old" is often synonymous with outdated, Louis Vuitton holds steadfastly to the traditional principles of handcrafted elegance.
Louis Vuitton history lives on at the original Louis Vuitton workshop. Though with less of a "manufacturing" function than in past history, the workshop serves as a creative incubator for the design of new ideas. Most Louis Vuitton products are made in the company's nine worldwide factories, located in such places as France, Spain, and Southern California. (Louis Vuitton has a history of refusing to manufacture in "cheap labor" countries where quality may be sub-standard.) It is the company's philosophy that regardless of the location of a Louis Vuitton factory, the company's history of quality and dedication to excellence be strictly respected.
Louis Vuitton history remains very much in evidence in the creation of special and custom-ordered items that are also the output of the original workshop. Louis Vuitton history is filled with the accomplishments of artists and craftspeople whose pride in their work is revealed in everything offered by Louis Vuitton. Louis Vuitton's 21st Century craftspeople keep history alive as they hand shape frames from poplar wood that has been dried for seven years. Louis Vuitton finishers nail brass studs by hand and individually stitch leather handles.
Louis Vuitton History - New Stores Around the World
New stores are perhaps the most eagerly anticipated events in Louis Vuitton history, at least by the eager consumers who are hungry for their favorite luggage, accessories, handbags, apparel, and other Louis Vuitton luxuries.
Louis Vuitton History - Making Friends Around the World
Eager consumers around the world were thrilled that Louis Vuitton would be opening new locations in exotic destinations. "My aim is to enter one new market a year," says Yves Carcelle, President of Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessey Fashion Group.
In 2000, Millennium history was made when Louis Vuitton opened its first store on the African continent. The first and only Louis Vuitton store in Morocco and in all of Africa, Louis Vuitton at La Mamounia is literally an oasis. It offers visitors a full range of Louis Vuitton luggage, handbags, briefcases and fashion accessories.
2003 - First LV store in Russia opened in Moscow
2003 First store in India - in New Delhi
Apr 7, 2003/ FWD/ — The first Louis Vuitton boutique on the Indian sub-continent opened Friday night at The Oberoi, a social-hub hotel in New Delhi.
While some might be thinking the opening shouldn't garner much attention, what is remarkable for such a huge country — one filled with a great deal of tasteful, wealthy, status driven consumers — is that the Vuitton store is the 298th boutique in a global network that now spans 51 countries.
And in a country that has no Gucci, Prada, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan or Tod's, it is India's first global luxury branded boutique ever.
Until two years ago, there was an import ban on all leather goods coming into the country, not because of the Hindu's reverence for the cow but just stubborn red tape.
In November 2003, Louis Vuitton's history for expansion grew again with the announcement that Louis Vuitton will be available to shoppers in Glasgow following the success of the company's Edinburgh store.
Louis Vuitton History - New Designs and Fabrics
2000 - Damier Sauvage
The Cuir Sauvage is created as a precious leather, honoring the nobility and brilliance of natural fur. The material is imprinted with a small damier motif and dresses a collection of mini bags and footwear.
2000 - Monogram Glace
LV launches a line of men's produces in Monogram Glace. This new masculine leather matches the femininity of the Monogram Vernis line. The famous signature of LV is embossed on a glazed leather for a highly fashionable product line.
Louis Vuitton History - Collaborations Two Heads are Better than One
Louis Vuitton history has demonstrated that extraordinary things happen when extraordinary minds get together. And in the 21st Century, Louis Vuitton's history of creating "sums" that are greater than the individual parts was reprised in a series of collaborations resulting in products of unsurpassed beauty.
Louis Vuitton history added another page in 2001 when Marc Jacobs and Stephen Sprouse came together. The result of this history-making Louis Vuitton collaboration was the Graffiti limited edition bags. The horizontal alma features black graffiti writing on glazed white leather with its interior lined in luxurious black suede. Only 5000 were produced and they have already significantly increased in "collectible" value.
Louis Vuitton history in 2002 saw the creation of the Patchwork Collection. A collaboration between Marc Jacobs and illustrator Julie Verhoven brought forth the patchwork concept which brings together a mix of all LV fabrications placed on Monogram Satin and Monogram Mini backgrounds. That same year in Louis Vuitton history, the company entered into a collabration with artist Robert Wilson for the scenography of the company's Christmas windows.
Perhaps the most memorable moment in Louis Vuitton history in 2002 came with collaboration of Jacobs and Japanese pop-art artist Takashi Murakami. The two transformed the Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas with a refreshing twist, turning history on its ear by reinterpreting the subtly hued canvas in a bright, cheerful colors that are both sexy and sweet.