Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs - By Pamela Golbin (hardcover)

Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs is a fascinating account of two men who played crucial roles in turning a small workshop in 19th-century Paris into one of the most successful luxury brands in the world.

The book traces the innovations of Louis Vuitton, who transformed the little-known guild profession of emballeur (packer) into the foremost luxury trunk maker in Paris, with a clientele that included the French nobility and elite of a prosperous empire.

The second half of the book examines Marc Jacobs' role as creative director since 1997, who took the Louis Vuitton house into a new era with collaborations with artists and designers, highly successful clothing line, and more.

This book is not only a layered study of the evolution of a luxury brand in the past 150 years but also a celebration of technical and design innovations in the new century.

With glossy pics, editorial throwbacks, and a little bit of history about both men who shaped fashion beyond comprehension, Louis Vuitton / Marc Jacobs is a must-have for any fashion enthusiast or collector.