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Following is a brief explanation on the almost complete collection of LV. LV is also one of the oldest fashion houses in the world, having started in 1854. The design, canvas and textile use for LV collection is categorized as follow :-
Monogram
A symbol of Louis Vuitton since 1896, the Monogram canvas was created by the son of Louis Vuitton, George Vuitton. In 1896, the company launched the legendary Monogram Canvas and made the worldwide patents on it. It began as a way to combat the early counterfeits of his trunks and travel pieces. Its graphic symbols, including quatrefoils and flowers (as well as the LV monogram), were based on the trend of using Japanese and Oriental designs in the late Victorian era.
Damier
Another classic collection.Damier Canvas has two seperate lines, the brown(left) often refer as Canvas and beige as known as Azur. Azur collection was launched only in 2006, Damier canvas is iluminated by a new colour, Azur which is perfectly complementary to the existing ebene.
Epi
Louis Vuitton's epi leather line was created in 1986 as an homage to the grainy leather that they use in the 1920's for their travel pieces. It's a wonderful choice because of its hardiness- it's repels water beautifully and withstands daily wear with little effort. The leather itself is textured- and in two tones to give it that wonderful grained look. It has come in a variety of colors since its introduction.
Multicolore
Monogram Multicolore canvas was created in 2003 by Japanese artist, Takashi Murakami for Louis Vuitton. This sophisticated interpretation of the famous Monogram canvas is a technical masterpiece, consisting of 33 silk-screened colors. This complete line of city bags and small leather goods for women is available with either a black or a white backgorund, in emblematic Louis Vuitton shapes or collection-specific designs.
Vernis
Monogram Vernis Leather is inspired by the spirit of Louis Vuitton's ready to wear collections. It was created by Marc Jacobs in 1998, when he was first appointed to Louis Vuitton as Artistic director and creates fashion line for men and women. (Note: vernis means "varnish" in French) Monogram Vernis is a vivacious, sparkling, ultra-feminine line. Patent calfskin bags and accessories in a range of unususal, subtle colours highlight the famous Monogram pattern.
Monogram Mini Lin
Monogram Mini Lin Canvas, a blend of cotton and linen, expresses the Monogram signature on a natural, supple, light and hard-wearing jacquard. The canvas is used in association with grained calf leather on a permanent collection of city bags and small leather goods, whose casual and urban spirit makes them perfect for daily use. Monogram Mini Lin comes in two neutral complementary colours: ebene and dune.
Monogram Demin The leather goods present a material emblematic of the ready-to-wear: Denim. Marc Jacobs has created the Monogram Denim Canvas in 2005. The material is created from a rigorous selection of very high quality cottons, the canvas is meticulously woven on a jacquard loom in order to highlight the Monogram motif. The material is both supple and hard-wearing. To achieve a worn effect, the product is bleached and stonewashed. It is this technique that creates the distinctive vintage look.
Monogram Panda TrotteurTakasi Murakami now puts yet another artistic spin on the classic Monogram Canvas line. A colorful flying panda decorates one side of the bag while the back of the critter shows on the other.
Monogram CerisesCerises was created between Louis Vuitton and the Japanese artist Takashi Murakami which is designed for the Spring-Summer 2005 show.The cherry, fruit of an intense, bright and appetizing red, brightens up the Monogram canvas with communicative joy. This new pattern gives freshness and cheerfulness with all its different expressions: laughter, surprise and amazement.
Other special collection include Antigua Collection, named after the Caribbean island known for its yacht races (far left, first) Monogram suede with natural tanned cowhide trim, Monogram suede with natural tanned cowhide trim (second) ,the Sac de Nuit is made of Toile Trianon canvas and striped cotton lining (third), The "That's Love" collection was created by another one of our favorite designers, Marc Jacobs. This gorgeous tote is made of cotton and linen canvas with 620 gold and silver tube beads in a hand stitched logo (Last, far right)