Founded in 1854 by the company's namesake, Louis Vuitton was appointed as official trunk maker to the wife of Napoleon III of France. This Royal history continues today with impeccably crafted handbags, accessories and traveling cases, many of which are created in signature canvas monogram or Epi leather. Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Mikhail Gorbachev and Angelina Jolie have all appeared in LV ads, and the company has collaborated with powerhouse designers like Marc Jacobs and Takashi Murakami in the development of limited edition collections.