When Louis Vuitton died in 1892, control of the luxury house was passed onto his only son, Georges Vuitton. Travel’s popularity broadened in the late 19th century, and Vuitton’s trunks could easily be packed into train cars and ships - upright trunks meant hanging wardrobe storage that would allow his clients to transport their sophisticated garments without worry. In 1858, Vuitton debuted his lightweight, handcrafted canvas trunks, which were sturdy, rugged and equipped with convenient compartments.
The most common trunks of the era were round, which weren’t ideal for toting and storing. Long before his brand would become known globally for its exemplary top-handle bags and stylish totes, Vuitton produced stackable and rectangular trunks. The craftsman opened a humble workshop on rue Neuve des Capucines and advertised his services with a small poster that read: “Securely packs the most fragile objects. In 1854, Vuitton launched his namesake company. He toiled as a box maker and packer for more than a decade and built relationships with royals and members of the upper class while working for the empress of France, Eugenie de Montijo. When he arrived in Paris, Vuitton made a living with his hands. With stops along the way to make money so that he could forge ahead, the journey took a couple of years, but reward was close at hand. The young Vuitton was 13 at the time and would need to travel on foot to get to the capital, which was hundreds of miles away.
The company’s modest origins can be traced back to when its founder, Louis Vuitton (1821–92), wishing to free himself from the conventional lifestyle in his provincial French city of Anchay as well as a difficult stepmother, left in the early 1830s to make a new life in Paris. The story behind iconic luxury brand Louis Vuitton - best known for its esteemed handbags, crossbody bags, leather goods, ready-to-wear clothing and more - is one of craft and innovation in the worlds of fashion, jewelry and furniture. Perfect color for spring and summer! Buy it now or make us your best offer. This purse can carry all of your daily essentials perfectly! Comes with original dust bag and receipt. There are minor white stains on the bottom of the interior, and an outline of a stain on the side wall of the interior. The interior is free and clear of any pen marks, rips and tears and foul odors. The interior has one large pocket compartment and one small small phone pocket compartment. As you open the top zipper and look inside, you will see the beautiful purple textile lining. Light scuff marks can be seen along corners of the purse on the piping. There are faint scratches and light stains on the bottom leather as well. The bottom of the purse has 4 silver tone feet with very minor scratches from use. The handles shows one small scratch and one faint scuff mark. Attached to the handles is a key bell with set of two keys for the padlock. Carry this purse comfortably with the purple rolled handles with a drop of 7". The silver buckle is in excellent condition and shows no severe scratches and no tarnish.
There is also a strap buckle closure to secure the purse. The zipper works properly and shows no tarnish. The closure is a silver tone zipper with attached padlock. Both sides of the purse are in excellent condition. You will also see very faint scuff marks on the back of the purse near the bottom right corner. Within the pocket you will see a white stain on the purple leather, but there are no stains within the purple textile lining. On the back of the bag you have a large pocket compartment. On the front of the purse you will see very tiny and faint scratches near the bottom corners. This purse comes with original dust bag and receipt. This beautiful deep purple handbag has been kept in excellent condition but does show minor signs of wear. You're viewing this stunning Louis Vuitton Bowling Montaigne GM Purple Epi Leather Handbag. Interior: 1 large pocket compartment, 1 small smart phone pocketĬomes with Louis Vuitton Dust Bag and receipt Hardware & Lining: Silver Hardware, Purple Textile Interior Lining Handles: Purple leather rolled handles, Drop: 6"