From Louis To Vuitton (Tapa dura)

If you read one book on Louis Vuitton, make it this one?a fresh new take on the Maison, this style dictionary of sorts delves into the brand's DNA through 54 words, a play on its founding in 1854.

"Kabuki" for instance, brings you to a chapter about Vuitton in Japan, while "Dandy" dives into all things Pharrell Williams. Add in over 1,000 images, and the title makes for a singular adventure?whether you start at the beginning or the end (or somewhere in the middle!), each word will take you on a different type of write-home-worthy journey. Melding ultra-contemporary design with thought-provoking text by one of France's brightest literary lights, Arthur Dreyfus, From Louis to Vuitton brings LV to life in a way unlike anything that's been done before.