Chapter 1
The boy who walked to Paris
Chapter 2
Unpickable locks and secret trunks
Chapter 3
Speeding into the modern age
Chapter 4
The birth of global luxury pop art
YOUR GOAL
Master of The box maker who conquered the fashion world
Ch 2 · Unpickable locks and secret trunks
louisvuitton Unpickable Locks
Unpickable lock, unpickable lock! Even Houdini wouldn't try!
louisvuitton Polished brass hardware and cognac leather trim accent a structured monogrammed canvas trunk.
louisvuitton Stacked monogrammed travel trunks feature polished brass locks and cognac leather corner protectors
Fun Fact
Key registries: Every Louis Vuitton lock is registered, allowing owners to open all their custom luggage with a single, matching master key.
Glossary
tumbler lock (noun)
A lock whose mechanism uses movable levers or pins that must be aligned by a key to release the bolt. In 1886, Georges Vuitton patented this revolutionary mechanism to secure his luxury travel cases against thieves.
A lock whose mechanism uses movable levers or pins that must be aligned by a key to release the bolt. In 1886, Georges Vuitton patented this revolutionary mechanism to secure his luxury travel cases against thieves.
Quiz
What cultural art style inspired the floral motifs in the LV monogram design?
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What unique feature did the patented 1886 Vuitton tumbler lock offer to buyers?
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In what year was the iconic interlocking LV monogram designed by Georges Vuitton?
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Which famous escape artist did Georges Vuitton publicly challenge to break out of a locked trunk?
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In what year did Louis and Georges Vuitton patent their revolutionary tumbler lock?
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Which explorer commissioned the famous 1905 Vuitton trunk that folded out into a bed?
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What wood was used inside the explorer's bed-trunk for its lightweight durability?