Tag: lifestyle

In the nineteenth century, the evolution of transportation reduced distances. Steam vessels were put into service in the 1830s, linking Europe to the Americas. Railways in 1848, the invention of the automobile in the 1890s, and the advent of commercial airlines in the 1900s ushered the world towards new habits and life experiences.

Travelling by train meant that one could relax in their sleeping car, socialize over a cocktail in the restaurant, daydream, work, test the latest fashion trends on their fellow passengers. And, more importantly, one did not have to travel light. Desk trunks, library trunks, whole wardrobe trunks, designed to make travelers feel at home away from home, were considered an integral part of an experienced, sophisticated traveler’s baggage. Portable chest (hasami-bako) in black lacquered wood with gold lacquer patterned using the hiramaki-e technique, Edo period, late 18th and 19th century

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Ideale Library trunk in monogram canvas, 1927

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Desk trunk in natural cowhide, once belonging to Frank J. Gould, 1928

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Jenner & Knewstub Berry’s fitted travel bag in leather, ca. 1864

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Client records. For each client the house creates a record detailing special orders and customization requests, 19th to 20th century

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Milo Anderson, silk satin nightdress worn by Lauren Bacall in ”Young man with a horn”, 1950

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Brettes hat/shoe trunk, vanity case in monogram canvas
Alzer suitcase and Stratos case, all once belonging to Lauren Bacall

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Satellite suitcases, vanity case, Deauville bag in monogram canvas once belonging to Elizabeth Taylor

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Jeanne Lanvin hostess dress, worn by Mary Pickford, Winter 1948-49

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November 12th, 2017

In the early twentieth century, Louis Vuitton closely followed innovators who, from the airship to the airplane, blazed new trails in the air. To equip aviators and then passengers, the Aéro trunk could hold ”2 pieces of clothing, 1 overcoat, 10 shirts, 3 nightgowns, 3 pairs of underwear, 3 waistcoats, 6 pairs of socks, 12 handkerchiefs, 1 pair of shoes, 18 detachable collars, gloves, ties and hats” all weighing less than 57 pounds. Its dimensions were identical to the Aviette, a more feminine version. 

The dimensions of the Aéro trunk were:
H12.99in x W32.28in x D18.11in
H33 cm x W82 cm x D46 cm

All things considering, an early twentieth century Aéro trunk would still be every airline’s darling, even in today’s ever restrictive rules and shrinking space.

Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs long dress and cropped jacket with long skirt, S/S 2013
Marceau travel bag in cotton canvas, attributed to Dora Maar, c. 1950
Champs-Élysées travel bag in cotton canvas, once belonging to Madame Henry-Louis Vuitton, ca. 1950

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Louis Vuitton by Sofia Coppola, SC Bag in monogram canvas, 2009

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Boris Lipnitzki
Outfits by Paul Caret, next to a Nieuport airplane equipped with a Delage motor, Le Bourget (Seine-Saint-Denis), 1929

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Model of the Blériot XI airplane, 20th century

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Heures d’absence perfume, 1927

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November 12th, 2017

Organized between 1924 and 1925 by André Citroën, the Croisière Noire was primarily an ambitions anthropological and technological mission. Traveling through Algeria, Mali and the Congo aboard vehicles (such as the Gold Scarab and Silver Crescent half-track) developed especially for this excursion, the crossing was marked by physical and technical achievements, as well as scientific, ethnographic and geographic accomplishments. The House of Louis Vuitton accompanied the expedition at the request of Mr. Citroën. Special orders [for photos, see first post of this series] were made so as to offer trunks that were suited to climate, modes of transport and the practicalities of daily life for the explorers (tea sets, toiletry kits, etc.). The second expedition organized by André Citroën, the Croisière Jaune, took place a few weeks before the official opening of the Colonial Exposition of 1931, with the objective of crossing the legendary Silk Road through Asia. 

Chauffeur’s kit in vuittonite canvas, 1910

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Dornac, 100 à l’heure travelling coat in Scottish wool twill, ca. 1923

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Ladies’ flat hand bags in Morocco leather, ca. 1910

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Driving googles, ca. 1900

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Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs coated cotton coat, F/W 1998-99

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Special car trunk for motobloc vehicles in vuittonite canvas, ca. 1908

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Volez
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at the American Stock Exchange Building, through January 7th, 2018.

Admission is free

November 12th, 2017