A New Book Celebrates Louis Vuitton’s Art of Savoir-Faire

Lindsay Judge   |   01-02-2022

Assouline publishes a new book celebrating Louis Vuitton’s exceptional craftsmanship and its talented ateliers

 

This month Assouline will publish a new coffee table book “Louis Vuitton Manufactures”, showcasing the ateliers of Louis Vuitton and the artisans who create the Maison’s exceptional pieces. The House’s ateliers span the length and breadth of France and beyond, from Geneva (Switzerland) to Fiesso d’Artico (Italy) and even Texas (USA) in a pursuit to find the finest in expertise and excellence.

 

Louis Vuitton Manufactures

 

In a quest to produce the highest quality products the brand works with only experts in their field and works to foster and nurture talent that has been passed down through generations. This new publication celebrates the excellence of savoir-faire at the brand and its workshops across the globe.

 

Abbaye Vendome – Olivier Pilcher

 

Featuring photographs that have been commissioned exclusively for this project Louis Vuitton Manufactures showcases the extraordinary locations and buildings of Louis Vuitton’s ateliers and the equally extraordinary artisans who express their talent through Louis Vuitton’s creations and the incredible techniques that they use.

 

Place Vendome – Olivier Pilcher

 

Fundamentally, it’s not about luggage, it’s about innovation.” Explains Michael Burke, Louis Vuitton Chairman and CEO.

 

 

The book which is part of the Assouline Spring 2022 Classics Collection is dedicated to these inspiring ateliers that work and have worked at the Louis Vuitton workshops for generations.

 

 

A classic version available in French and English from February 2022 in bookstores. A large-format collector’s edition is available in French: in a limited edition of 500 numbered copies presented in a poplar wood presentation box. Available at Louis Vuitton stores and online.