Louis Vuitton
Some of the key events about Louis Vuitton
- 1854Founded a luxury trunk-making company in Paris
- 1885Opened the first Louis Vuitton store in London, expanding internationally
- 1892Sued competitors for trademark infringement, beginning a long history of legal battles
- 1896Introduced the iconic Monogram Canvas pattern
- 1913Opened the Louis Vuitton Building on the Champs-Élysées, the largest travel-goods store in the world at the time
- 1914Closed stores in France due to World War I, causing financial difficulties
- 1930Introduced the Keepall bag, which became a classic travel piece
- 1936Faced criticism for collaborating with the Vichy regime during World War II
- 1977Accused of tax evasion in France, leading to legal troubles
- 1987Merged with Moët et Chandon and Hennessy to form LVMH, creating a luxury goods conglomerate
- 1990Criticized for using PVC in products, which was harmful to the environment
- 1997Launched the company's first ready-to-wear line
- 2002Introduced the Tambour watch collection, entering the luxury timepiece market
- 2004Lost trademark battle against Google over AdWords in France
- 2007Fined €8 million by the French Competition Council for price-fixing
- 2010Accused of misleading advertising regarding the origin of its products
- 2012Opened the Louis Vuitton Island Maison in Singapore, an architectural marvel
- 2015Faced backlash for cultural appropriation in a fashion show
- 2017Collaborated with Supreme, bridging high fashion with streetwear culture
- 2019Criticized for contributing to deforestation through leather sourcing practices
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