From his origins as a master trunk maker, Louis Vuitton and his successors introduced numerous innovations including the advent of the flat-top trunk, lightweight canvas, signature patterns, and the tumbler lock. 

Louis Vuitton merged with Moët Hennessy in 1987 to create LVMH, of which it is a subsidiary.

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Since the high-profile opening six years ago, the factory has faced a host of problems limiting production, 11 former Louis Vuitton employees told Reuters. 

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In early June, Louis Vuitton was accused of imitating a traditional Romanian blouse without acknowleding its origin. The fashion industry is regularly accused of cultural appropriation.

Louis Vuitton is an independent company.

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