A Collection of Four Louis Vuitton Suitcases

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A Collection of Four Louis Vuitton Suitcases with monogram pattern, leather edging, brass locks, catches, corners and rivets
each lock stamped Louis Vuitton Made in France.
Height of the largest 20 in.; width 30 1/2 in.; depth 10 in.
50 cm; 77 cm; 25 cm
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catalogue note:
Louis Vuitton began his global luxury fashion brand over 150 years ago, aged 13. After leaving his home in the French countryside his father was a farmer, and his mother a miller.
Apprenticing himself to a box-maker in Paris, his work was soon recognized as some of the finest around.
He was appointed the personal box-maker and packer to the Empress of France, Eugenie de Montijo, the wife of Napoleon Bonaparte.
With this appointment came considerable prestige and the attention of the wealthiest and most influential people in France.
His fortunes continued to rise, and he was soon able to open his own workshop. His innovations, which included rectangular, stackable bags and the use of hard-wearing canvas instead of leather, saw his products become extremely sought after in an era when tourism, particularly by train, was becoming more and more popular.
By 1914, Louis Vuitton the brand had established itself in Paris on the Champs-Elysees
as the largest travel-goods store in the world, and was frequented by a host of celebrated names, including
Coco Chanel.
Further innovations followed, its product line widened from cases to purses, wallets and bags, making use of a new, more supple canvas. It appointed its first Creative Director , Marc Jacobs , in 1997, who developed men and women's ready-to-wear fashion lines. Today Louis Vuitton is among the world's most highly valued fashion brands, and its signature logo is universally recognized.
Condition Report: Overall fair condition and one with "fragile" stickers. The surfaces throughout with wear, surface scratches, abrasions, and minor discolorations, consistent with age and use. The leather with some cracking consistent with age.