In her latest Fashion Editorial photographer Vivien Baar captures the admirable tradition of Louis in a photo series, where she&rsquo;s creating a cinematic scene with LV Vintage suitcases and a historic steam locomotive, aiming to commemorate the beginnings of this timeless brand.

The Stories that inspire us the most are those of people who start with having nothing and archiving the greatest success. They have a unique Idea and mostly important, they have the courage and will, to do everything to make their dream come true.
<a href="https://www.lofficiel.at/en/tags/louisvuitton" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louis Vuitton</a>, a name that resonates with <a href="https://www.lofficiel.at/en/tags/luxus" target="_blank" rel="noopener">luxury</a> and sophistication, is renowned worldwide for its iconic monogram. While many are familiar with this famous emblem, not everyone is aware of the remarkable and captivating story behind Louis Vuitton's journey to success. From humble beginnings to becoming a global fashion powerhouse, Louis Vuitton's rise to prominence is a tale worth exploring.

The secret behind the history of the globally famous suitcase manufacturer Louis Vuitton leads to rural France, where he was born in 1821 as the son of a farmer. After his mother died at a very young age, the young Louis decided, at the age of 13, to make his way to <a href="https://www.lofficiel.at/en/tags/paris" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paris</a> alone. He walked over 400 kilometers and took on odd jobs along the way to make it to his destination. At the age of 16, in 1837, he began an apprenticeship as a suitcase maker in the workshop of the sought-after Monsieur Mar&eacute;chal. There, he initially demonstrated his resourcefulness as a craftsman in packaging fragile objects and then specialized in the production of elegant, sturdy luggage. In addition, after becoming the personal suitcase maker for the French royal household in 1853, he founded his own workshop in Paris. Through his creativity and hard work, he became known for the revolutionary stackable suitcases with flat lids that he made from water-resistant materials, which revolutionized travel during the transition from traveling by carriage to traveling by steam locomotive.

People like Louis Vuitton&nbsp; teach us no matter where you came from you have to believe in yourself and can become everything.

<h3 style="text-align: center;">Team Credits</h3>
Model: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veronicassis/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Veronica de Assis&nbsp;</a> Agency: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/louisamodels/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Louisa Models&nbsp;</a> Photographer: <a href="https://instagram.com/vivienbaar?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vivien Baar</a> Male Model: Luca Kehnscherpe Hair &amp; Makeup: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/svenja_artist/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Svenja Hoffmann</a> Styling: Sibylle Baar &amp; Vivien Baar props: D&lsquo;Or-antiques Hamburg&nbsp;

Fashion Editorial: "A Suitcase Full of Dreams" by Vivien Baar

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