French high-end luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton is a French luxury fashion company founded by Louis Vuitton in 1854. The company is headquartered in Paris, France, and is a subsidiary of the parent organization LVMH. Louis Vuitton operates in the clothing and fashion industries, with a focus on wholesale trade. The company is currently active and employs over 163,000 people.
Michael Burke serves as the CEO of Louis Vuitton, while Nicolas Ghesquière is one of the key people involved in the company. Former CEOs of the company include Jean-Marc Loubier and Yves Carcelle.
Louis Vuitton faces competition from various luxury fashion brands, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Gucci, Prada, Armani, Saint Laurent, LOEWE, Valentino, Chloé, Bottega Veneta, Fendi, Chanel, Versace, Burberry, Coach, and Christian Dior.
Louis Vuitton has a strong online presence, with official websites catering to various regions around the world. The company is also active on social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube. Additionally, Louis Vuitton has a presence on professional networking platforms like LinkedIn and AngelList.
Louis Vuitton has been assigned 110 patents, showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and design. The company's motto or tagline is "A world of elegance, inspiration, innovation.".
Louis Vuitton Malletier, commonly known as Louis Vuitton, is a French high-end luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label's LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury bags and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses and books. Louis Vuitton is one of the world's leading international fashion houses. It sells its products through standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end departmental stores, and through the e-commerce section of its website.
For six consecutive years (2006–2012), Louis Vuitton was named the world's most valuable luxury brand. Its 2012 valuation was US$25.9 billion. In 2013, the valuation of the brand was US$28.4 billion with revenue of US$9.4 billion. The company operates in 50 countries with more than 460 stores worldwide.