Louis Vuitton puts the focus on its artisans in Assouline\u2019s new book, Louis Vuitton Manufactures. Author, historian and journalist Nicholas Foulkes takes a deep dive into the craftsmanship traditions of the maison, with an exploration of its creations, including trunks, bags, fragrances, watches, shoes, high jewellery and ready-to-wear. The skills...
. Author, historian and journalist Nicholas Foulkes takes a deep dive into the craftsmanship traditions of the maison, with an exploration of its creations, including trunks, bags, fragrances, watches, shoes, high jewellery and ready-to-wear. The skills intertwined with the design codes of the brand are celebrated in specially commissioned photography that puts the artisans at the heart of the process.
puts an emphasis on local savoir-faire, drawing on the expertise of global craftspeople in a rethink of the traditional centralised workshop. Ateliers are based around the world – throughout France, in Geneva, Fiesso d’Artico in Italy, and Texas. Workshops are thoughtfully situated: in Ducey in Normandy, the picturesque island of Mont-Saint-Michel can be admired from the window; in Beaulieu-sur-Layon, a light-filled location translates into a low environmental impact.
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