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Biography of Louis Vuitton
2009-06-10

As its known to all, Louis Vuitton, as one of the most famous brand name of luxuries goods in the world, was established in 1854, and is now affiliated with the group of Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton in France which is specialized in high-class luxuries goods, such as LV handbags, wallets, purses and any other accessories.

Louis Vuitton (born, August 4, 1821; died, February 27, 1892),[2] future founder of his eponymous company, was born in Jura, France (now part of the commune of Lavans-sur-Valouse). In 1835, he moved to Paris. The trip from his hometown to Paris was over 400 kilometers (249 mi), and he travelled the distance by foot. On his way there, he picked up a series of odd jobs to pay for his journey. There, he became an apprentice Layetier to prominent households.[1] Because of his well established reputation in his field, Napoleon III of France appointed Vuitton as Layetier to his wife, Empress Eugénie de Montijo. Through his experience with the French aristocracy, he developed expert knowledge of what made a good travelling case. It was then that he began to design his own luggage, setting the foundations for LV Co. Louis Vuitton is spelled He then became good frinds with Bianca and Mariah