Chapter 1
The birthplace of trunks
Chapter 2
The dance of the leather artisans
Chapter 3
The magic of the metal details
YOUR GOAL
Master of How to build a French masterpiece by hand
Ch 3 · The magic of the metal details
louisvuitton Louis Vuitton Metal Details
Tap the golden brass, watch the logo shine, hand-stamped perfect on every stitch line!
louisvuitton An artisan hammers a brass rivet against a tiny washer inside the bag.
louisvuitton An artisan carefully shapes a custom metal key inside the Louis Vuitton atelier.
Fun Fact
The Houdini challenge: Magician Harry Houdini never accepted Georges Vuitton's public challenge to escape from one of his locked trunks, proving how secure the locks were.
Glossary
brass (noun)
A yellow alloy of copper and zinc. In 1886, the French fashion house patented its signature solid brass lock mechanism to secure travelers' belongings.
A yellow alloy of copper and zinc. In 1886, the French fashion house patented its signature solid brass lock mechanism to secure travelers' belongings.
Quiz
Who co-invented the revolutionary multi-spring tumbler lock with Georges Vuitton?
Quiz
How does Louis Vuitton help clients open multiple pieces of luggage with one key?
Quiz
What metal is traditionally used for the rivets and locks on classic Louis Vuitton trunks?
Quiz
Which famous magician did Georges Vuitton publicly challenge to escape his locked trunk?