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.
About the Author
Paul-Gerard Pasols is the former director of communications for Louis Vuitton and a longtime consultant to the company. He was editorial director of Louis Vuitton City Guide 2004-New York, a finalist in the "best guide" category of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 9 of 11 people found the following review helpful: By F. Rogers (Philadelphia)
If you are a Louis Vuitton collector as I am, or LV enthusiast, this tome will be a magnificent addition to your collection, or to your library. It is full of remarkable LV family history and full of the most beautiful photographs, some suitable for framing.
It contains manyo of the LV Posters for example, that I've tried to collect, and now have them in this book. It could make a wonderful coffee table book this holiday season.
One drawback: The center page is wonderful but terribly flawed by the center binding. It should have been a pull-out page instead.
I also saw it on eBay for more dollars and listed as "rare". Hardly!
Enjoy it.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful: By L. Kim
If you love Louis Vuitton, then get this book! It has the history of the company and everything you ever wanted to know about LV!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: By IssVictorian "IssVictorian"
This book is filled with the history of the company from the person, Louis Vuitton's childhood, up through the generations that came after him. There are pictures of LV pieces scattered throughout the book. Not enough for those of us who love to look at LV bags and luggage. Overall a great addition to a collectors collection. The book retails in the boutique for $135.
Get A Copy Of "Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury (Hardcover) By Paul-Gerard Pasols "
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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.
About the Author
Paul-Gerard Pasols is the former director of communications for Louis Vuitton and a longtime consultant to the company. He was editorial director of Louis Vuitton City Guide 2004-New York, a finalist in the "best guide" category of the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards.
Most Helpful Customer Reviews 9 of 11 people found the following review helpful: By F. Rogers (Philadelphia)
If you are a Louis Vuitton collector as I am, or LV enthusiast, this tome will be a magnificent addition to your collection, or to your library. It is full of remarkable LV family history and full of the most beautiful photographs, some suitable for framing.
It contains manyo of the LV Posters for example, that I've tried to collect, and now have them in this book. It could make a wonderful coffee table book this holiday season.
One drawback: The center page is wonderful but terribly flawed by the center binding. It should have been a pull-out page instead.
I also saw it on eBay for more dollars and listed as "rare". Hardly!
Enjoy it.
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful: By L. Kim
If you love Louis Vuitton, then get this book! It has the history of the company and everything you ever wanted to know about LV!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: By IssVictorian "IssVictorian"
This book is filled with the history of the company from the person, Louis Vuitton's childhood, up through the generations that came after him. There are pictures of LV pieces scattered throughout the book. Not enough for those of us who love to look at LV bags and luggage. Overall a great addition to a collectors collection. The book retails in the boutique for $135.
Get A Copy Of "Louis Vuitton: The Birth of Modern Luxury (Hardcover) By Paul-Gerard Pasols "
