Louis Vuitton (designer)
French fashion designer and businessman (1821–1892)
Louis Vuitton (French: [lwi vɥitɔ̃]; 4 August 1821 – 27 February 1892)[1] was a French fashion designer and businessman. He was the founder of the Louis Vuitton brand of leather goods now owned by LVMH.[2]
Louis Vuitton | |
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Born | 4 August 1821 Anchay, Jura, France |
Died | 27 February 1892 Asnières-sur-Seine, France | (aged 70)
Occupation | Malletier |
Known for | The founder of Louis Vuitton |
Spouse | Clemence-Emilie Parriaux |
Parent(s) | Xavier Vuitton Corinne Gaillard |
References
change- ↑ "Timeline". Louis Vuitton. Archived from the original on 19 December 2008. Retrieved 3 March 2008.
- ↑ Martin, Richard (1995). Contemporary fashion. London: St. James Press. p. 750. ISBN 1-55862-173-3.