Volez, Voguez, Voyagez literally translated means “Fly, Sail, Travel” and that’s exactly what the 163 year old luxury brand has done. Its trunks and bags have traveled the world, and so has the exhibition, having opened at the Grand Palais in Paris, with stops in Tokyo, Seoul, and now the former American Stock Exchange Building in NYC. The exhibition explores the concept of travel as it relates to the brand’s offerings but also asks viewers to travel through time; from the brand’s humble beginnings, to the world of high-end luxury now synonymous with the French design house. Master curator and historian Olivier Saillard, along with artistic director Robert Carson, tell the story of not only the brand Louis Vuitton but the man Louis Vuitton, who at the age of 14, traveled by foot for two years to apprentice for a Parisian box maker and packer. The exhibition shows how his designs and creations have evolved to cater to different modes of evolving transportation, it’s a retrospective spanning not only 163 years of Louis Vuitton but also the art of travel. Host Annamaria Stewart takes viewers on a 10 room journey through the exhibition, exploring the milestones, founders, clients, and inventions that have defined the brand. She also gives viewers a look at the exhibition’s newest additions specific to its U.S. installation, including the “Louis Vuitton Loves America” room and the special high-tech augmented reality experiences unique to New York.
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