Designing the future of Louis Vuitton
Nicolas Ghesquière is the designer at the helm of Louis Vuitton, a brand known for its innovative history. He emphasizes the balance between function and luxury in his designs, drawing inspiration from the brand's storied past. Ghesquière's upcoming collection features a collaboration with the estate of artist Keith Haring, showcasing the brand's commitment to creativity and evolution.
- ▪Louis Vuitton was founded in 1821 by a trunk-maker who revolutionized travel with his flat, stackable trunks.
- ▪Nicolas Ghesquière believes every design decision at Louis Vuitton has significant economic and creative impacts.
- ▪The brand's latest collection includes a collaboration with the estate of Keith Haring, highlighting its innovative approach to fashion.
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Sunday Morning Designing the future of Louis Vuitton .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-sunday-morning.jpg'); } By Alina Cho May 17, 2026 / 9:46 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Inside a modest building outside Paris, you'll find a museum of sorts, where more than a century of treasures are carefully stored and preserved. "It's intimidating," said Nicolas Ghesquière. "But here, it is always where you can find secrets."Those secrets are in the hands of Ghesquière, the designer shaping the French fashion house Louis Vuitton. The cover of a 1901 Louis Vuitton catalog. ApicGetty Images "The story of Louis Vuitton itself is innovation," he said. "The man was the innovator in his process, in his development."Louis Vuitton was born in 1821.
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