By 1854
A young Louis Vuitton opens a shop at number 4 on rue Neuve-des-Capucines.
1867
Vuitton wins the bronze medal at the Universal Exhibition in Paris.
1885
He opens a shop in London.
1888
Damier canvas is created, one of the most iconic and representative of the maison.
1892
Louis Vuitton dies. George Vuitton, his son, takes over the company.
1896
Monogram is designed and patented, a stamp with the initials of the brand.
1914
The company opens the iconic shop at number 70 Champs Elysees.
1936
George Vuitton dies. His children inherit control of the company.
1980
Opens the first Louis Vuitton store in New York.
1989
Louis Vuitton joins Moët Hennessy creating the luxury conglomerate LVMH.
1996
Monogram Canvas is 100 years old.
1997
Marc Jacobs is named creative director of Louis Vuitton as responsible for both the garments and the line of accessories. The prêt-à-porter line is introduced.
1998
The megastore of the Champs Elysees was inaugurated by the architect Peter Marino.
1999
Louis Vuitton City Guides are launched.
2000
Carolyn Murphy appears on the cover of Vogue’s April issue with a Vuitton look.
2001
Louis Vuitton launches a successful collaboration with artist Stephen Sprouse. Marc Jacobs’ affair begins with contemporary art.
2002
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is the cover of Vogue USA’s March issue wearing a pink dress designed by Jacobs for Vuitton. Artist Takashi Murakami collaborates with the firm in the redesign of several multicolor monogram.
2004
The unforgettable Friends star, Jennifer Aniston, poses on the cover of the January issue of Vogue with a Louis Vuitton look. The book Louis Vuitton: A French Saga is published.
2005
The musician Pharrell Williams creates a line of spectacles for the mark that takes by name Scarface. Pharrell is very different from the rest of the rappers. He is cultured, witty and funny. And these qualities are reflected in his work.
Actress Kate Winslet is chosen to star in the July issue of Vogue USA dressed as Louis Vuitton.
2006
In autumn-winter collection, Marc Jacobs reinterprets and revitalizes the leopard print. The same year, Camille Miceli, artistic adviser of the American designer, debuts like designer of jewels of the firm.
2007
Vuitton designs the suitcases, in limited edition, that appear in the film Travel to Darjeeling of Wes Anderson.
2008
Francis Ford Coppola and his daughter Sofia star in a brand campaign photographed by Annie Leibovitz. Kate Moss is the Vogue cover of the month of July with a Vuitton dress. Madonna, photographed by Steven Meisel, stars in the campaign of the season. According to the Forbes list, Louis Vuitton is the most valuable brand in the world.
2009
Sofia Coppola designs a line of accessories. Madonna goes to the Met gala with a total look of the brand. Marc Jacobs receives the CFDA to the best international designer for his work in Vuitton. Rapper Kanye West designs sneakers for the brand. Actress Michelle Williams is the cover of the October issue of Vogue USA wearing a Louis Vuitton look.
2010
The players of the Spanish soccer team choose Vuitton suits to raise the World Champions Cup.
2012
The company launches a collaboration with the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
2013
The firm opens a store at number 80 Paseo de Gracia in Barcelona. Marc Jacobs leaves the creative direction of Louis Vuitton to focus on the development of his own brand. Nicolas Ghesquière replaces the front. Actress Michelle Williams becomes the signature image.
2014
Many famous celebrities were photographed by Steven Meisel in the NN14 bag campaign.
