Louis Vuitton Malletier (pronounced /ˈluːi ˈvuːtɔ̃/ in English), commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton, or sometimes shortened to LV, is a French luxury fashion and leather goods company. Founded in 1854, one of the main divisions of LVMH is headquartered in Paris, France. Known especially for bags and trunks, the company collaborates with prominent figures for marketing and design (most notably supermodel Gisele Bündchen and fashion designer Marc Jacobs). Internationally renowned and highly regarded for name recognition in the fashion world, as a result LV has become one of the most counterfeited contemporary luxury brands.
LV is also one of the oldest fashion houses in the world, having started in 1854. It sells its products strictly through its own retail stores, small boutiques in high-end department stores, and online (as an effort against counterfeit). It primarily competes with Versace, Brioni, Gucci, Chanel, Armani, Prada and similar luxury fashion brands.
| Type | Division of holding company (LVMH) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1854 |
| Founder(s) | Louis Vuitton |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| Key people | Louis Vuitton, Founder Bernard Arnault, President Marc Jacobs, Art Director Antoine Arnault, Director of Communications |
| Industry | Retail |
| Products | Luxury goods |
| Employees | 13,700 (2007) |
| Parent | LVMH |
| Website | http://www.louisvuitton.com |
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