City of Vuitton時尚不落城

旅行這件事，如何成為一種日常，造就了生活品味的傳奇？在不斷移動之間，原來有一種旅行家具，百年來早經歷世界各地，創造了時尚不落城的國度，至今不歇⋯⋯

The sun, we shall dare say, never sets on France-or more specifically, Louis Vuitton. For in the world of luxe travel goods, it is not the Britons but the French who have been the world's leaders, Vuitton being but the best of them. So how does a simple act of wanderlust become the spirit behind a fashion powerhouse? It is, as they say, a tale that begins a long long time ago…

A Thousand and One Uses
每個皮箱都說著一段故事

As with any fairytale, Louis Vuitton began as a lowly baggage handler but soon became the court's appointed luggage artisan. Having met challenges including portable beds, tables, and whole closet units, Vuitton produced bespoke luggage that still carries the brand's spirit. Nowadays all these special commissions are on display at the marque's museum in Asnieres, the family's historic residence and even now a workshop. Fancy a bespoke fishing rod or flask? It is at Asnieres where dreams can still be made…

文字/林美慧   
圖片、資料提供/Louis Vuitton、巴黎廣告博物館  
English Translation/ Philip Hwang   
台北鳥瞰攝影/齊柏林