Louis Vuitton
French luxury house Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854 by the trailblazing artisan-trunkmaker of the same name. Throughout the late 19th century, the house wholly revolutionized the travel goods industry, leading the vanguard in luggage savoir-faire and craftsmanship, its iconic monogram canvas becoming a signifier of refinement and excellence. Embracing the cultural currents of the 20th century, the brand expanded its leather goods offering to include women’s handbags, wallets, and card holders. Since its debut ready-to-wear collection in 1997, Louis Vuitton had steadily earned a reputation as one of the world’s preeminent luxury labels. Into the current era, the house maintains Monsieur Vuitton’s forward-thinking vision, exploring the intersections of fashion and art, and challenging conventions of luxury across collaborations with Takashi Murakami, Jeff Koons, and Supreme. Now under the helm of visionary creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, Louis Vuitton’s modern womenswear breathes life into the label’s 160-year heritage, balancing house history with the pursuit of innovation. Ghesquière’s distinctively retro-futuristic aesthetic and experimental designs, including sculptural blazers, sharp minidresses, and slim trousers, are equally timeless as they are avant-garde. Signature handbags including the Petite Malle, Speedy, and Noé reference the brand’s leather-working background. Shop the Louis Vuitton women’s collection exclusively in-store at SSENSE MONTRÉAL.