What is the Louis Vuitton pattern called?

The design of Louis Vuitton’s Damier canvas was invented by Georges Vuitton in 1888. A little over a century later, the pattern was reintroduced as the Damier Ebène in 1998, and it has been one of the biggest successes of Louis Vuitton since.

Is LV an Indian brand?

Louis Vuitton Malletier (French: [lwi vɥitɔ̃ maltje]), commonly known as Louis Vuitton, is a French luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton.

When did Louis Vuitton start India?

Since its biggest brand—leather goods maker Louis Vuitton—entered India in 2002, LVMH has been pushing aggressively to bring its other labels into the growing new market.

What is the Speciality of Louis Vuitton bag?

LV bags are waterproof and fireproof. Canvas is used for waterproofing and PVC is used to fireproof the bags. This is one of the reasons why LV bags are so expensive.

What is a Damier?

Damier is a French term for “checkerboard,” which explains the check pattern of Louis Vuitton’s first-ever signature canvas. Unlike common misconceptions, canvas is not leather but a man-made material made of plain-woven fabric. The Damier canvas was reintroduced in 1996 in Ebene color, which is a neutral brown shade.

Is LV a status symbol?

“To the brand conscious, it definitely is a status symbol and an entry ticket to the exclusives club. The bag and the associated image walks in the door before you do, wherever you go and that’s what really sets Louis Vuitton apart from a regular bag.

Why is Louis Vuitton not in India?

Louis Vuitton’s entire portfolio comes from France. “Many brands have not entered India because of this particular clause,” says Neelesh Hundekari, partner at consultancy AT Kearney. Louis Vuitton India does not sell ready-to-wear clothing partly because of its small stores.

What is LV vachetta?

Vachetta is untreated Italian leather generally used on luggage and luxury handbags such as Coach and Louis Vuitton. When first purchased Vachetta leather is a light beige colour, but it is designed to age (a process called Patina), so it will go a dark brown shade over the years and with use.

What color is Damier Azur?

navy blue
Next to Damier Ebene, however, the other most popular color in this material is Damier Azur, which comes in navy blue with a white checkerboard overlay.