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A new book by Assouline chronicles the savoire faire of luxury royalty: Louis Vuitton
Documenting history’s enclaves is always fraught, especially if the subject is iconic enough to dress the dreams of desire. The challenge, therefore, is to objectively walk the tightrope between veneration and vindication. When it comes to a brand like Louis Vuitton, whose storied legacy is second only to its frenetic popularity, the showcasing becomes even more stringent. Assouline recently published Louis Vuitton
Manufactures, an exclusive book, that details the ateliers of Louis Vuitton and the artisans who help feed the Maison’s exceptional pieces. The book features exclusive images that provide an insider’s access to the savoir faire that the atelier has carefully nurtured over the years.
The featured photographs, some commissioned exclusively for this book, outline the extraordinary locations and buildings of Louis Vuitton’s ateliers, along with the equally talented artisans who express their talent through Louis Vuitton’s myriad creations—trunks, bags, fragrances, watches, shoes, high jewellery and ready-to-wear—while translating and transport