Mention the words “steamer trunk” and almost instantaneously people start thinking about long-ago voyages aboard steamships sailing across the globe—an image both romantic and awe-inspiring even in these days of high-speed travel.
The steamer trunks we know today as elegant leather crates embellished with polished metal locks and accents were the invention of a malletier (luggage maker) whose name continues to be synonymous with bags and luggage of exceptional quality and craftsmanship: Louis Vuitton.
Born August 4, 1821, Vuitton is credited for crafting a steamer trunk that would be a viable alternative to the heavy, round-lidded chests commonly used for storage and travel in the mid-19th century.
Renowned in Paris for the excellence of his craftsmanship, Vuitton earned a commission to make luggage for the Empress Eugénie de Montijo, wife of Napoleon III. The Empress, who was acclaimed for her own impeccable style, asked the malletier to create luggage for “packing the most beautiful clothes in an exquisite way”.
This imperial commission led to the creation of a durable, lightweight, rectangular leather trunk that was spacious on the inside, filled with several compartments to safely hold small fragile items throughout an extended journey and equipped with a pick-proof lock for optimal security.
This story is from the August 2021 edition of Tatler Philippines.
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