Louis Vuitton fosters the idea that an atelier can be a place of fulfillment and individuality. A place where savoir-faire can be learned, respected and transmitted - and innovation nurtured - by artisans who routinely challenge the image of a traditional workshop. In pursuit of regional expertise and artisanal excellence, Louis Vuitton’s ateliers span the length and breadth of France and beyond, from Geneva (Switzerland), to Fiesso d’Artico (Italy) and even Texas (USA). Sites of historic interest or outstanding natural beauty will often have a Louis Vuitton workshop nearby: in Normandy, the sea-girt fastness of Mont-Saint-Michel can be seen from the workshop at Ducey, and in Beaulieu-sur-Layon, the light-flooded facility promises low environmental impact.
Featuring photographs commissioned exclusively for this book, the volume showcases the extraordinary locations and buildings of Louis Vuitton’s ateliers, and the equally extraordinary artisans who express their talent through Louis Vuitton’s creations (trunks, bags, fragrances, watches, shoes, high jewelry and ready-to- wear), while carrying the founder’s techniques and savoir-faire into the twenty-first century. It is to these ateliers and the inspiring people who work there that this book is dedicated.
Limited edition, gift wrapping:
- 400 pages
- Over 350 illustrations
- English language
- Released in February 2022
- W 24.3 x L 33 x D 4.5 cm
- Silk hardcover
- ISBN: 9781649800763
- 7.0 kg
About Author:
Author, historian and journalist Nicholas Foulkes is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair, Financial Times How to Spend It and The Rake Magazine, and luxury editor of British GQ. Best known for his trilogy of nineteenth century British histories, Last of the Dandies, Dancing into Battle, and Gentlemen and Blackguards, he has published around thirty books on history, the arts and style. Among his recent works are a biography of the painter Bernard Buffet (Random House) and Time Tamed, a history of mankind’s calibration of time from the Palaeolithic era to the moon landings (Simon & Schuster). His books for Assouline include Bals: Legendary Costume Balls of the Twentieth Century (2011); Swans: Legends of the Jet Society (2013); The Impossible Collection of Watches (2014) and Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso (2020).
About Louis Vuitton
Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has brought unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style, always
aiming for the finest quality. Today, the House remains faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who
invented a genuine “Art of Travel” through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were
elegant and practical. Since then, audacity has shaped the story of Louis Vuitton. Faithful to its heritage, Louis
Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, artists and designers across the years, all the while developing
disciplines such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches, jewelry, and fragrance. These carefully created
products are testament to Louis Vuitton’s commitment to fine craftsmanship.
Reviews and mentions of the book in the press:
I Coffee Table Book Di Moda Da Regalare A Natale; By: Silvia Airoldi, ELLE Decor Online (Italy), December 2022
Stylish New Reads From Louis Vuitton and YSL; By: Kasey Caminiti, DuJour (US), August 2022
Beau livre: petites mains et grand luxe, dans les coulisses de Louis Vuitton; By: Gonzague Dupleix, Le Monde Online (FR), June 2022
Vuitton's Voyage: The Story of Louis Vuitton, Marie Claire Online (NL), June 2022
Louis Vuitton : la maison-atelier ou tout a commence; By: Laura Leonelli, Architectural Digest Online (France), May 2022
LOUIS VUITTON MANUFACTURES: A Great Coffee Table Book About the Iconic Artists of Vuitton Leather Goods; By: William Tomicki, Travel by ENTREE (US), March 2022
Louis Vuitton Manufactures: Assouline Spring 2022 Classics Collection; By: Tanja Beljansk, L’Officiel Online (Arabia), February 2022
La Joya Que Desvela Louis Vuitton Desde Dentro, Delujo Online (Spain), February 2022
