First-Class Savoir-Faire: A Look At Louis Vuitton’s Heritage In The Modern Era

THE ART OF THE TRUNK

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Louis VuittonEmbedded in house design codes fostered with artisanal savoir-faire, the trunk continues to reinvent itself, catapulting the iconic travel piece into the modern era. While simultaneously maintaining the highest standards of craftsmanship and encouraging boundary- breaking design concepts — like the Party Trunk — the artistry of the Louis Vuitton trunk remains timeless. Fusing festivity with heritage, the Party Trunk embodies the signature 19th-century trunk elements and opens to reveal a luxurious full bar and entertainment center.

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As a brand rooted in and enriched by its past, Louis Vuitton’s heritage of exceptional craftsmanship will forever be preserved. In fact, a 2021 Assouline book, Louis Vuitton Manufactures, properly details the skilled artisans as well as the ateliers of Louis Vuitton. It is in the ateliers where the true savoir-faire is acquired, and innovation nurtured. And Asnières, the very first atelier in the suburbs of Paris, is still a Louis Vuitton institution. Today, Asnières continues to produce unique, customized orders for hard-sided luggage and many of the house’s trademark pieces.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton Manufactures, Published by ASSOULINE; Photographer Oliver Pilcher

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton; Photographer Sophie Green

THE CAPUCINES CRAFTSMANSHIP

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Louis VuittonSetting a new precedent in luxury design and quality, the Capucines is the ultimate testament to Louis Vuitton’s dedication to technique. In true Louis Vuitton spirit, the Capucines reflects the heritage as it is inspired by the address of the original Louis Vuitton store and atelier in Paris at 4 rue Neuve-des-Capucines, while also defining today’s Louis Vuitton woman. From start to finish, the Capucines exudes Parisian elegance. And while the sophisticated silhouette is simple, the savoir-faire behind the design is quite complex. Each handbag is made of 250 elements assembled by the maison’s most experienced and meticulously trained artisans.

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Louis Vuitton