The Art of the Trunk
Born from the heritage of trunk-making, Louis Vuitton creations reflect a mastery of craftsmanship, where enduring codes and innovation shape the art of travel.
Trunks are extraordinary in every way, for a hundred reasons, as much for what they carried as for the work, the care, the inventiveness, and the ingenuity required to make them.
A Legacy of Craftsmanship
Rooted in a heritage of travel and craftsmanship, Louis Vuitton trunks reflect a mastery shaped in the Asnières workshops over generations, where precision, innovation, and enduring codes define each piece.
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STEP 1The Structure
Wooden panels are assembled to form the frame and interior, accounting for leather and canvas thickness to ensure balance and functionality.
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STEP 2The Application
Canvas or leather is applied in a precise sequence, following strict rules to ensure durability and perfectly aligned Monogram motifs.
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STEP 3The Hardware
Metal parts in brass, including locks, corners, and fittings, are attached by hand, ensuring strength and functional performance.
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STEP 4The Edges
Protective strips are hammered onto edges, with nails placed one by one at equal intervals, reinforcing the structure and defining the silhouette.
A Signature of One's Own
Since the 1860s, personalisation has stood at the heart of the House, where timeless craftsmanship and individual expression come together to shape creations made to endure and truly belong.
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The Art of Personalisation
A complimentary hand-painting service for hard-sided creations, where artisans bring bespoke motifs to trunks, suitcases, and coffrets.
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Painted Expressions
Unique painting creations explore the trunk as a canvas, where craftsmanship meets artistic expression.
The Art of Special Orders
Rooted in a tradition of bespoke craftsmanship, special orders take shape through a unique creative dialogue — transforming singular visions into extraordinary creations.
The Art of Travel
More than crafted objects, these trunks carry stories — designed to protect, accompany, and embody the enduring spirit of travel.
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A Ritual of BeautyMalle Coiffeuse
Inspired by historic vanity trunks, this creation opens into refined compartments and a folding stool — uniting elegance with function.
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The Spirit of TravelCourrier Lozine
An emblem since 1858, this trunk combines lightness and structure — an enduring companion shaped by movement and modern travel.
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Icons of travelAlzer Suitcases
Since 1930, these suitcases embody enduring style — crafted with precision to accompany contemporary journeys across the world.
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Precious Objects, ReimaginedCoffret 8 Montres
A compact interpretation of the trunk, designed to safeguard watches, jewelry, and treasured objects with refined craftsmanship.
A Heritage Born of Travel
Trunk-making stands at the foundation of the House since 1854, where each creation was conceived to accompany travel — establishing the codes that continue to define Louis Vuitton today.