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Louis Vuitton

Historical Figure

Louis Vuitton

d. 1892

French international fashion house

Victorian Era

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Biography

Louis Vuitton Malletier SAS is a French luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label's LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury bags and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, perfumes, watches, jewellery, accessories, sunglasses and books. Louis Vuitton is one of the world's leading international fashion houses. It sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end department stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website. Louis Vuitton merged with Moët Hennessy in 1987 to create LVMH, of which it is a subsidiary.

Source: Wikipedia · Compiled March 2026 · AI-summarized

Timeline

1821
Birth

French designer (d. 1892)

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1892
Death

French businessman, founded Louis Vuitton (b. 1821)

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