Book: Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury

Louis Vuitton is a French company founded in 1854 and is known worldwide for its luxury leather goods, especially its iconic travel trunks. The company has grown over the years to become one of the most coveted and recognizable brands in the world and has expanded its product range to include clothing, shoes, jewelry and even automobiles. Louis Vuitton is known for its high quality and timeless design and has a loyal fan base willing to spend a lot of money on its products.

When Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury (1st Edition) was published in 2004, it was the first book to chronicle the dramatic rise of the world's finest luxury company. Written with full access to the company's archives, it demonstrates Louis Vuitton's passion for fine design with a stunning selection of archival art, product designs and cutting-edge advertising.

The company is examined through the life stories of its first three leaders - founder Louis (who invented the modern suitcase), his son Georges and his grandson Gaston.

Now with fresh information on topics such as designs for prêt-à-porter clothing, shoes, jewelry and even automobiles, this new edition includes 20 additional pages and updated material throughout the book covering the brand's recent history, with new text and photography.

• 2. Release date: December 1, 2012
• Publisher: Abrams Books
• Size: 24.13 x 30.48 cm
• ISBN: 9781419705564
• Pages: 560
• Illustrations: 650 color and black and white illustrations
• Text: English