Louis Vuitton Launches a Private Museum With Over 400 Designs on Display

Louis Vuitton opens a private museum exhibit situated near Paris.

All images via WWD

Not only is Louis Vuitton the most valuable fashion label in the world, it’s also one of the most prolific.

With a history dating back to the mid 1800s, the storied fashion house has released thousands of designs that range from clothing to accessories to homegoods. This week, the label showcased its impressive archives by opening a private museum exhibit in Asnières-sur-Seine, the Paris suburb where the former family home and workshops are located.

This is second museum the label has launched, following the Frank Gehry-designed Louis Vuitton Foundation in 2014. However, WWD reports that his exhibit was much more intimate.

The 6,500-square-foot space, called La Galerie, features 400 objects and documents throughout two floors. There is everything from 100-year-old trunks to dresses designed by Marc Jacobs to even the Vuitton family’s possessions.

Take a look at some of the images from the exhibit below. The event was curated by Judith Clark, a professor of fashion and museology. 

 

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