LOUIS VUITTON’S COURRIER HONORS THE CLASSIC LINES OF ONE OF THE WORLD’S MOST COVETED TRUNK DESIGNS, BUT ADDS A MODERN PALETTE AND OTHER UPDATES

BY MATTHEW MIZRACH

It was 1837, and Louis Vuitton, at all of sixteen years old, decided to become a “trunk master.” So, he made his way to Paris by foot and began apprenticing for baggage maker, Monsieur Maréchal. Since carriages and smallish ships were the standard modes of transportation of the day, luggage (and its contents) often took a beating, and so needed to be made with an armored sensibility. Vuitton learned appropriate construction techniques at Maréchal’s atelier, but also demonstrated a knack for design elevating pieces beyond the merely practical. He worked there for 17 years before opening his own workshop at 4 Rue Neuve des Capucine, and so began one of the world’s most famous style names. The company’s trunks are now, of course, embedded in the zeitgeist as the pinnacle of status and luxury their stackable flat top design (now an industry standard) a cunning update on the typically rounded trunks of the early 19th century.

The Malle Courrier 110 pays respect to Louis’s original design, but incorporates a modern flair that keeps the brand relevant. Its hard exterior is coated with a monogram eclipse canvas accented with black cowhide leather trim. Ruthenium metallic hardware is used for the lock closure and buckles, which adds a sleek contrast against the dark hues. The interior is lined in plush fabric, and includes a removable linen canvas tray for optimal compartmentalization.

Louis Vuitton Courrier Lozine
110 Eclipse $36,500, us.louisvuitton.com