Louis Vuitton is one of the world’s most prestigious luxury goods manufacturers in the world. The company was originally founded by Louis Vuitton and has been passed down through 3 generations of the Vuitton family. After his death in 1892, Louis’ son George took over the company. After countless years of success, George died in 1936 and passed the company on to his son Gaston-Louis. The company continued to soar to great heights, even after Gaston-Louis’ death in 1969.
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Louis Vuitton — commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton, ( or shortened to LV — is an international luxury French fashion house specializing in trunks, leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewellery, accessories, sunglasses, and books. Known the world over for its iconic LV monogram and logo, Louis Vuitton is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. A long time symbol of prestige and wealth, the company commands some of the highest prices in the international fashion market for its products.
Started in 1854, Louis Vuitton sells its products strictly through its own retail stores, small boutiques in high-end department stores, and online through its website. Louis Vuitton competes directly with such luxury brands as Versace, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Burberry, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Fendi, Armani, and Prada.
The Louis Vuitton Brand and the famous LV monogram are among the world’s most valuable brands. According to a Mill ward Brown 2009 study, Louis Vuitton is the world’s 29th most valuable brand, right after AT&T and before HSBC. The brand itself is estimated to be worth USD 19.395 billion.