Louis Vuitton Malletier commonly referred to as Louis Vuitton, or shortened to LV - is a French fashion house specializing in luxury trunks, leather goods, ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewellery, accessories, sunglasses, and books.

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Known the world over for its LV monogram and logo, Louis Vuitton is one of the World's most recognized brands. A long time symbol of prestige and wealth, the company commands some of the highest prices in the international fashion market for its products. Its head office is located in Paris.

Started in 1854, Louis Vuitton sells its products strictly through its own retail stores, small boutiques in high-end department stores, and online through its website. Louis Vuitton competes directly with such luxury brands as Versace, Hermes, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Fendi, Armani, and Prada.

Louis Vuitton is one of the most counterfeited brands in the fashion world due to its image as a status symbol. Only a small fraction of products bearing the LV initials in the general population are authentic. Ironically, the signature Monogram Canvas was created to prevent counterfeiting. In 2004, Louis Vuitton fakes accounted for 18% of counterfeit accessories seized in the European Union.