Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury by Paul-gerard Pasols (2005, Hardcover)

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Louis Vuitton : The Birth of Modern Luxury
by Paul-gerard Pasols
Publisher "Harry N. Abrams, Inc."
Publication Date November 2005
Binding Hardcover
ISBN 081095950x
List Price $125.00


If you LOVE Louis Vuitton, then you will LOVE this book! A must have for the die-hard Louie Lover!! Complete history book of Louis Vuitton, a Louis Vuitton from A-Z and more! You will drool over the fantastic pictures and artwork, you will be fasinated with the Lux and very interesting History of the Louis Vuitton House, I gaurantee that after reading this HUGE Book, you will be more in love with Louis Vuitton. Complete Louis Vuitton Chronology 1821-2005!

Louis Vuitton Sells at the Boutique's for $125 plus tax if you can FIND one, most of the of LV Boutiques and the Bookstores worldwide are sold out of them. There were a couple left in the USA last time I checked with Louis Vuitton.

I was fortunate enough to obtain (2)books before they sold out, one I am keeping for myself and one I just might sell on eBay to a lucky buyer! Keep an eye out on eBay!

I will be posting some of the great pictures soon for you to enjoy!

Some More Details:

Hardcover with Jacket
Measures 10" x 13" x 2"
Weighs about 10 pounds
Made in France
150 years of Louis Vuitton
Very impressive book has everything you ever wanted to know
about Louis Vuitton.... its history, people, designs,
collections and much much more...
Over 650 photo illustrations,some with glossy!!

Book Description:
The first in-depth portrait of one of the world's best-known luxury brands, this elegant volume traces the remarkable history of the House of Vuitton, which has been making practical but stylish luggage, handbags, and accessories for more than 150 years. Written with full access to the company's archives, the book itself demonstrates Louis Vuitton's passion for fine design in a stunning array of archival art, historical images, product designs and sketches, and cutting-edge advertising.

Author Paul-Gerard Pasols, former communications director and longtime consultant to Louis Vuitton, explores the company's tradition of quality and innovation in the context of sweeping changes in society, art, culture, fashion, and, above all, travel. Examining the life and times of the company's first three leaders-founder Louis (who invented the modern trunk), his son Georges, and his grandson Gaston-the text focuses on the firm's development under their guidance. It also discusses Vuitton's explosive growth toward the end of the 20th century, including the 1987 merger with Moët-Hennessy that made it part of LVMH, the world's largest luxury goods company, and spurred the expansion of its boutiques to more than 300 locations in 50 countries around the globe.

This is some of what you will see inside:

The Vuitton Family tree

Louis, Georges, Gaston-Louis Vuittons

The creation of the company

The Secrets of the Monogram

The Birth of the Monogram Canvas

Empress Eugenie

The tumbler-lock

The birth of Damier canvas

The art of travel

Fashions on the runway

Travel & Special orders

Various designs and collections

Interviews and photos with

Marc Jacobs, Bernard Arnault,

Yves Carcelle, Takashi Murakami, etc...

This is an excellent book and a great resource for Louis Vuitton aficianados. Over 700 illustratLions and a great chronologue on the LV dynasty and their impact on fashio, leather goods and jewelry. AT 8 1/2 pounds, it's a lift and a great conversation piece for the coffee table.