The unmistakable LV monogram is a genius amalgamation of French craftsmanship and Japanese oriental style that features quatre foils, flowers and LV letters. The canvas of gold monograms on a brown background is the classic design. 

In 2003, LV’s collaboration with Takashi Murakami, a well known Japanese artist, led to a new, unique multicolor monogram for handbags and accessories of 33 different colours on either white or black. Further audacity in design by Louis Vuitton birthed bold variations of graffiti written over the monograms pattern, created for limited edition pieces.

Jane Birkin, the icon, from whom the legendary Birkin bag is named after was one day in a plane seated next to Dumas, the chief executive officer of Hermes at the time. Accidentally, Jane dropped the contents of her bag in the plane, sparking a conversation between the two about Jane’s desire for a bag that would allow her the luxury of carrying all her things. This rather odd moment was the inspiration for an icon that has become a status symbol of wealth which has stood the test of time.
Known to be handmade by one craftsperson, the Birkin bag can take up to three days to be completed, thereby increasing its appeal to customers who loyally wait for many months to receive their pre-ordered bag.