House Classic — Elite Clutch
At the age of 33, Louis opens his first store on Rue Neuve-des-Capucines, near Place Vendôme. His high standards and expertise in woodworking inspire him to craft his own trunks in his workshop on Rue du Rocher. That same year, he marries Clémence-Émilie Parriaux.
On a winter evening, while working in an office, I sketched this bag — inspired by the heritage architecture of old Calcutta. I never thought it would later become an …
Today many designers and brands are copying and recreating this style without knowing the story behind it, and every time I see those counterfeit pieces it brings a smile to my face.