In his early teens, Louis Vuitton began a long journey, starting from his home in the Anchay Jura area, a harsh and isolated mountain region between France and Switzerland.
Taking only a few meagre belongings, by foot he headed for greener pastures. Along the way he reaped experience from lumberjacks and carpenters and enriched his knowledge of wood species and wood working.
After two years of travelling and at the age of 16, Vuitton eventually reached his destination in Paris.
This is one of the 200 moments of the storied French luxury brand, recounted in Louis The Game launched on Wednesday to celebrate the founder’s bicentennial birthday.
Portrait of Louis Vuitton for ‘Louis…