Louis Vuitton “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez Exhibit Has Come State Side

Louis Vuitton has built an empire of luxury on a history of the finest craftsmanship and highest-quality design and materials. And with a brand that has traveled this many years, it’s only right that it celebrates one of its most famous pieces, the Louis Vuitton luggage. Previously in Paris at the Grand Palais and Tokyo, Louis Vuitton presents “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton” now at the former American Stock Exchange Building in New York City.

Curated by Olivier Saillard, previously the director of the Palais Galliera and one of the fashion industry’s most well-respected curators, the exhibition traces the travel adventure of the House of Louis Vuitton from 1854 to the present day. Designed by opera director Robert Carsen, the exhibit is divided into 10 chapters, one of which is entirely devoted to the U.S. and New York City. With a focus on vignettes showcasing the design heritage and human connection, the tour takes you back to luxurious and languorous travel of the past to today’s sophisticated and efficient travel all with Louis Vuitton’s iconic truck and modern luggage.

The exhibition features objects and documents from the Louis Vuitton heritage archives, as well as select articles on loan from the Palais Galliera, Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris and the Philharmonie de Paris. The exhibition concludes with a display devoted to the savoir-faire of the artisans in the Louis Vuitton workshops.

The exhibit will be open to the public beginning Today, October 27th and running into the beginning of 2018.

In celebration of the ‘Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton’ exhibition at the former American Stock Exchange building, Louis Vuitton will open a special pop-up store at Brookfield Place from October 27^th through end of March. The pop-up store will carry a selection of leather goods and accessories. Louis Vuitton Brookfield Place pop-up (225 Liberty Street #123). Also by private appointment, Louis Vuitton will be hosting select guests for an exclusive and unique savoir faire experience celebrating our rich history in travel, personalization and craftsmanship at the new Four Seasons Private Residences (30 Park Place). Product selection includes special hard-sided trunks, exotic leather goods as well theObjets Nomades collection.