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Louis Vuitton Monogram 130 Years 2026

<p>As 2026 begins, <strong>Louis Vuitton</strong> opens a milestone year with the celebration of its Monogram’s upcoming 130th anniversary. Launched on January 1, the House unveils the first chapter of its <strong>Monogram Anniversary Collection</strong>, setting the tone for a year dedicated to one of fashion’s most enduring design codes.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17678583068103.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>This opening chapter introduces three exclusive leather goods capsules—<strong>Monogram Origine</strong>, <strong>VVN</strong>, and <strong>Time Trunk</strong>—presented alongside a focused tribute to five House icons that have defined Louis Vuitton’s approach to travel and everyday elegance: <strong>Noé, Keepall, Speedy, Alma, and Neverfull.</strong> Together, they evoke a sense of continuity, craftsmanship, and evolution.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1767858972219METRO.Style-5.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner">ON LEFT: ADOPT LOUIS VUITTON WARDROBE TRUNKS ADVERTISEMENT PUBLISHED IN L&#x27;ILLUSTRATION ON JUNE 13, 1931; ON RIGHT: DETAIL OF THE PERSONALIZATION “L. VUITTON PARIS” ON THE LID OF THE LADIES&#x27; MONOGRAM CANVAS TRUNK</span></span></span></div><p>The Monogram was created in 1896 by <strong>Georges Vuitton</strong> in homage to his father, Louis Vuitton, at a moment when travel was being reshaped by innovation. Conceived as both a mark of authorship and a safeguard against imitation, the pattern quickly became inseparable from the House’s identity. Its connection to travel, precision, and savoir-faire has carried it across generations, establishing the Monogram as a universal symbol recognised well beyond fashion.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17678589892412.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>Visually, the Monogram reflects a rich cultural dialogue. Influenced by Gothic ornamentation and Japonism, its structured yet poetic composition laid the groundwork for a design language that continues to invite reinterpretation. Over time, artists and designers have returned to the motif as a creative canvas, exploring new materials, colours, and techniques while preserving the clarity of the original pattern.</p><p>From its earliest days, innovation has shaped the Monogram’s longevity. Initially developed as an anti-counterfeiting measure, it evolved through technical advancements in weaving, coating, and printing. These innovations allowed the Monogram to adapt to changing modes of travel and contemporary life, securing its relevance across cultures and generations without diluting its identity.</p><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17678590027194.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/> </div><p>This balance of heritage and innovation defines the Monogram Anniversary Collection. Monogram Origine revisits the earliest expressions of the canvas through a new linen-and-cotton jacquard inspired by archival documents and softened by a palette of refined pastels. VVN turns to natural vegetable-tanned leather, highlighting material integrity and the gradual evolution of patina through use. Time Trunk draws from Louis Vuitton’s trunk-making legacy, translating archival trunks into high-definition trompe-l’œil prints that capture their texture and structure with striking realism. </p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:1000px;display:block" width="1000"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17678590214815.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="1000"/><span class="fr-inner">The Alma is an exciting shape to explore this new Monogram Anniversary Collection</span></span></span></div><p>As the year unfolds, the Monogram anniversary will continue through dedicated campaigns, window installations, and storytelling moments centered on Louis Vuitton’s most recognizable bags. The Speedy, Keepall, Noé, Alma, and Neverfull stand at the centre of this narrative, reaffirmed as designs shaped by travel, longevity, and transmission.</p><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:1000px;display:block" width="1000"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/17678590397611.png" style="width:1000px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="1000"/><span class="fr-inner">Metro&#x27;s top picks from to personalize for this anniversary collection</span></span></span></div><p>Through this anniversary chapter, the Monogram emerges as a living design language that is anchored in history, refined by craftsmanship, and continuously renewed as it moves forward.</p><div><br/></div><div><em>Photos courtesy of<strong> Louis Vuitton</strong> </em></div>

<p>A landmark anniversary begins with three capsule collections and a celebration of Louis Vuitton’s signature icons</p>

A landmark anniversary begins with three capsule collections and a celebration of Louis Vuitton’s signature icons

Louis Vuitton Begins 2026 With A Year-Long Celebration Of The Beloved Monogram

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Louis Vuitton Begins 2026 With A Year-Long Celebration Of The Beloved Monogram

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Published Jan 08, 2026 04:05 PM PHT

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