Whether it’s a beautiful trunk for artists to store their watercolours, or one made specially for a skateboard – here are some of the most unique trunks from the house of Louis Vuitton.
When we were sixteen, we were battling the horrors of puberty or attempting to play truant at school. When Louis Vuitton was sixteen, he made the life-changing decision to become a master at trunk-making.
Granted, circumstances were different back in 1837 Paris, when teenage Louis Vuitton started off as an apprentice for Monsieur Maréchal. Back then, horse-drawn carriages, boats and trains were all the rage while baggage was simply being thrown about like it was nothing. Travellers required the skills of craftsmen to help them pack and protect their most precious items and necessities.
It wasn’t long before Louis Vuitton became a treasured craftsman at Monsieur Maréchal’s atelier, and his career in the artisanal industry of custom-designed boxes and later on, trunks – as per his client’s wishes. And as success demands expansion, his skills eventually led to the opening of his atelier in Asnières – specialising in leather goods and special orders for discerning clients all over the world. Today we take a look at the top 10 of the most unique and iconic Louis Vuitton trunks throughout history, from dainty music boxes to DJ trunks:
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Photos: Louis Vuitton