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35 unusual facts about Louis Vuitton


Ana Cláudia Michels

She has also appeared in ads for companies like Burberry, Giorgio Armani, Louis Vuitton, Macy's, Nike, and Tommy Hilfiger, and has graced the covers of multiple international editions of Vogue.

Art doll

Work in high demand- such as the elaborate ball-jointed ceramic dolls of Marina Bychkova -fetch prices from $5,000 to $45,000, and are collected by the likes of Louis Vuitton designers.

Bai Yansong

When Tibetan independence supporters disrupting the Olympic torch relay in Paris prompted calls for a boycott of French retailers in China such as Carrefour and Louis Vuitton, Bai went online to oppose a boycott.

Ballarat Heritage Weekend

The 2010 event featured swimsuits and accessories by Louis Vuitton.

Christian Schoeler

In 2009 Schoeler collaborated with Louis Vuitton’s Paul Helbers, designing a suit made entirely out of painted canvas for Esquire (UK Edition)’s Singular Suit Project, which was then exhibited at Somerset House in London.

Christophe Brunnquell

The popularity of Purple helped boosting his own career, and since then he has been working with art direction and design consultancy for, among others, Louis Vuitton, the Venice Biennale, Le Figaro’s fashion guide, Fabien Baron, Colette, Balenciaga, Céline, Cosmic Wonder, and Zucca.

Frédéric Lagrange

His photography has also been featured in international ad campaigns for Louis Vuitton and Hermès.

Ghetto fabulous

Buying from and vibrantly displaying designer brands such as Louis Vuitton and Gucci traditionally go hand-in-hand with the trend.

Helena Houdová

In 2009 Houdová and her newborn son, alongside Pavlína Pořízková and Miloš Forman, appeared in a highly medialised Louis Vuitton-campaign photographed by Lucie Robinson for the benefit of her Sunflower Children charity foundation.

Hong Kong English

(e.g. "Vector" and "Aston Villa"; "Vince" is read as "Whince"; Louis Vuitton, unpronounceable to Chinese, is universally referred to as "LV", pronounced "E'llo-Wee")

Huaihai Road

The eastern section of Middle Huaihai Road near the popular Xintiandi precinct has recently seen an influx of a large number of Western luxury brands, including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Cartier, and Ermenegildo Zegna.

Infiniti Essence

A three-piece Louis Vuitton luggage set fits in the trunk, and the floor slides out when the trunk is open to access the luggage.

Jo Ratcliffe

Her illustrations are highly visible, regularly featured on the covers of Vogue Nippon and Vogue UK, as well as in the promotional imagery of Louis Vuitton.

Ratcliffe is also an animation director and designer for notable clients such as Lady Gaga, Kenzo, Barneys New York, Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton.

Khadidiatou Donatelli Neumann

Since posing for Saint Laurent, Khadija has modeled for photo shoots and advertising campaigns for Marie Claire, Vanity Fair, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Versace, Pacco Rabanne, Louis Vuitton, Canon, Pasquale Bruni and many more.

Lars Schwander

His artistic work is represented in international collections such as those of Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris, the Musée de la photographie in Belgium, the Royal Danish Library in Copenhagen, the Brandts Museum of Photographic Art, Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris, the Lenono Photo Archive in New York and the extensive German Olbricht Collection in Essen.

Louis V

Louis Vuitton, luxury goods and fashion company, also its eponymous founder

Lucie Robinson

She photographed many celebrities and top models including a 2009 publicity campaign for Louis Vuitton featuring Paulina Porizkova, Miloš Forman and Helena Houdová.

Luo Zilin

During her career, Roseline has done work for well-known brands such as Chanel, Bvlgari, Cartier, Gucci, Guess, Armani, FerrAgamo, Versace, Bottega Veneta, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, agnès b., UPS and Qingdao Beer.

Luohu District

These goods, ranging from DVDs to designer items (e.g. Louis Vuitton, Calvin Klein, Gucci, etc.) are mostly to be found in Luohu Commercial City or Dongmen, though prices here can be much higher than similar counterfeit items purchased in less popular parts of the city.

Mathias Lauridsen

Mathias Lauridsen (born January 13, 1984) is a Danish model from Copenhagen, Denmark and has been featured in numerous ad campaigns including Jil Sander, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton and Hermès.

Murder of Shiori Ino

After 4 or 5 dates, Komatsu began presenting Ino with expensive gifts such as Louis Vuitton handbags and Gucci suits in public places, and screamed abuse at her when she refused them.

Ōyama Iwao

Ōyama Iwao is the first recorded Japanese customer for Louis Vuitton, having purchased some luggage during his stay in France.

Renaud Dutreil

He was appointed Chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton Inc. in August 2008 and is member of the Advisory Board of L Capital, a Private Equity fund part of LVMH.

Robson Street

Although not technically on Robson Street but still considered part of the district, Burrard Street near Robson in addition to the areas of Alberni and Georgia Streets that cross near Burrard contain the most expensive upscale stores in the city, with prominent anchors such as Hermès, Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Tiffany & Co., Lacoste, Coach, Pandora, Wolford, Fogal, Ports 1961, Escada, Urban Fare and The Shangri-La.

Rodeo Drive

The street is home to some of the region's most sought-after stores including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Hermès, Burberry, and Coach.

Sam Sarpong

Sarpong was the first black male model to ever shoot a campaign with Louis Vuitton.

Sharon Wauchob

Later, an in-house designer at Louis Vuitton LVMH, she cultivated her skills of inventiveness and experimentation.

Shopping in Seoul

It is lined with stores of luxury brands, such as Cartier's first flagship store in South Korea, named Cartier Maison, MCM Haus flagship store, 10 Corso Como, Ermenegildo Zegna, Salvatore Ferragamo, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Burberry; as well as outlets for 3.1 Phillip Lim, Martin Margiela and Tory Burch and Korean designer Son Jung-wan.

Skylight Group

Skylight Group’s spaces have been a location for editorial and advertising clients such as Vogue, Christian Dior, Harper’s Bazaar and the Louis Vuitton campaign featuring Madonna.

Stureplan

Exclusive fashion houses with shops in the area include Versace, Hugo Boss, Gucci, and LV.

The Peninsula Chicago

Due to the hotel's proximity to Chicago's most famous retail street, The Magnificent Mile (Michigan Avenue), the building is close to many famous brands like Cartier, Giorgio Armani and Louis Vuitton.

The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe

Perrin pushes a huge Louis Vuitton steamer trunk in an airport luggage cart, talking softly to Christine inside.

Theo Adams

On 14 October 2010, Louis Vuitton presented a new promenade performance production by Theo Adams Company in Tokyo, Japan.

Trademark Counterfeiting Act of 1984

Louis Vuitton estimates two to three million counterfeit Louis Vuitton pieces are produced each year -- about twice the number of genuine products it manufactures.


Anne-Catherine Lacroix

She has appeared in campaigns for big labels such as Jil Sander, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, and Louis Vuitton.

Copley Place

The mall is noted for its upscale stores, including Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior, John Varvatos, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Victorinox Swiss Army, Porsche Design, Tiffany & Co., Jimmy Choo, David Yurman, Louis Vuitton, and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Ksenia Kahnovich

She has since walked fashion shows for brands such as Versace, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Dolce and Gabbana in New York, Paris, and Milan.

Mary Portas

In 1997 Mary left Harvey Nichols to launch an agency, Yellowdoor, which has made its mark in the creative advertising landscape, producing category challenging campaigns and championing brand development for clients including Clark's, Louis Vuitton, Oasis Stores, Swarovski, Dunhill, Boden, Thomas Pink, Patek Philippe and Mercedes-Benz.

Polanco, Mexico City

Shops include Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tiffany & Co., DKNY, Ermenegildo Zegna, Brioni, Burberry, Bulgari, Chopard, Gucci, Hermès, Etro, Roberto Cavalli, Escada, Frette, Marc Jacobs, Max Mara, Corneliani, Hugo Boss, Jaeger Le Coultre, Galerias Tehran, and Berger Joyeros.

Queen Street Mall

It has around 80 stores on three levels including Australia's largest single location David Jones department store, as well as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo, Bally, MaxMara and Max&Co luxury boutiques.

Santa Monica Place

Santa Monica Place also contains many upscale stores such as Tiffany & Co., Hugo Boss, Michael Kors, Louis Vuitton, AllSaints, Barney's Co-Op, Emporio Armani, Burberry, Coach, Kenneth Cole, Swarovski, Ted Baker, Tory Burch and Tous.

Shanghai Restoration Project

The first track from the debut album, "Introduction (1936)," was selected as the theme song for a worldwide TV advertising campaign for Kenzo Parfums (a division of Louis Vuitton) in early 2007.

Shopping in Manchester

New Cathedral Street, like King Street and Spinningfields consists of upmarket retailers including a Selfridges department store as well as Harvey Nichols, the largest Ted Baker and Hugo Boss stores outside London, Lacoste, Louis Vuitton, Reiss, Henri Lloyd, Massimo, Zara and Burberry (west side).

Silk Street

As a result, five global brand-name giants, which included Prada, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Burberry were granted compensation of 20,000 yuan (US$2500) each from the landlord and five of its stall holders on April 14, 2006.

Sovereign Art Foundation

Partners are sought for the sponsorship of the key events and previous exhibitions and auction dinners have been generously supported by Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Barclays Wealth, Jaeger Le Coultre, Cathay Pacific, Sotheby's, ADM Capital and many others.

Tanya Ling

As an illustrator Ling has made work for many of the world's leading fashion publications and fashion businesses including Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, Louis Vuitton and Selfridges.

The Mall at Millenia

When The Mall at Millenia first opened in 2002 it featured upscale offerings: Louis Vuitton, Burberry, Chanel, Cartier, Tiffany & Co., Gucci, Allen Edmonds, and Jimmy Choo.