Combining an engraved LV Malletier buckle with Epi leather or a choice of the Maison's most iconic canvases, it will add a touch of sophistication to any outfit. Biography. At the time, horse-drawn carriages, boats and trains were the main modes of transportation, and baggage was handled roughly. Louis Vuitton was a French entrepreneur and designer whose name has become iconic in the fashion world. LOUIS VUITTON Official International Website - Explore the World of Louis Vuitton, read our latest News, discover our Women and Men Collections and locate our Stores It was in 1837 that a 16-year-old Louis Vuitton arrived in Paris by foot and started apprenticing for Monsieur Maréchal. Skip to main content **Select stores have reopened and are now offering curbside pickup and Collect-in-Store. Louis Vuitton’s heritage as a trunk maker preceded even the founding of the company. LV Malletier 25mm Thin and feminine, this elegant belt pays tribute to the architecture of Louis Vuitton's historic trunks. LOUIS VUITTON Official Website: Choose your country or region, pick-up your language and find the right version for you LOUIS VUITTON Official USA Website - Explore the World of Louis Vuitton, read our latest News, discover our Women's and Men's Collections and locate our Stores. Fashion Designer Louis Vuitton Malletier was a luggage-maker and luggage-designer in Paris in the mid-late 1800’s.