1821

Louis Vuitton is born

1837

Louis Vuitton arrives in Paris, begining work with Monsieur Marechal

1854

Louis Vuitton marries Emilie Clemence Pariaux

Opens first workshop making trunks

First trunk covering, "Gris Trianon" is shown

1857

Louis Vuitton's son, Georges, is born

1860

Louis Vuitton Business now comprises three elements

• Trunk
• Luggage
• Manufacturing Shop

Company moves to Asnieres

1867

Louis Vuitton wins Bronze Medal at World Fair in Paris for his trunks

1880

Goerges Vuitton marries Josephine Patrelle

1885

First London store opens

1889

Louis Vuitton wins Gold Medal at the World Fair in Paris

1892

First showing of soft bags made from canvas

Louis Vuitton dies.

Georges takes full control of the company

1896

Monagram canvas in created

TURN OF THE CENTURY

1914

Store locations now world wide

1929

Milestone of the company passes with the introduction of a toiletries case

1998

Monogram Vernis Line launched, closely followed by Monogram Mini, Danier Sauvage and Monogram Glace

TURN OF THE CENTURY

2005

New Murakami collection entitled Cerises is released

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