With a rich 160-year history, the heritage of Louis Vuitton provides a foundation that cultivates an avant-garde spirit.
Company Snapshot
Founded in 1854, by a visionary artisan-trunkmaker, Maison Louis Vuitton has established a name synonymous with savoir-faire and making the impossible possible, with modernity and a universal vision. Today Louis Vuitton has 19,000 employees in more than 65 countries around the world. It offers a complete range of luxury products in leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewelry, fine jewelry, accessories and writing. It has been part of the LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton Group since 1987. Over the past 160 years, Louis Vuitton has constantly reinvented itself and actively embraced the technical and artistic revolutions of each era.
It continues to express distinctive pioneering spirit, panache and fantasy, always inspired by the soul of travel. This inspiration is seen in the fresh creative momentum Nicholas Ghesquière has brought to women’s ready-to-wear collections and the work of Kim Jones on the men’s collections, the launch of innovative new products, or artistic collaborations that celebrate the iconic Monogram signature. Passion is at the heart of our work, we value commitment in everything we accomplish. From the designers to artisans in our workshops, and the store and office teams, commitment and enthusiasm have infused the house since its creation. We love creating beauty, surprising our Clients exceeding their expectations. At Louis Vuitton, the love for a job well done and the pursuit of excellence mean everything.
Key People
Michael BurkePresident & Chief Executive Officer
Delphine ArnaultExecutive Vice President Nicolas Ghesquière Artistic Director Women Collection Virgil Abloh ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF MENSWEAR