A beautifully illustrated journey through the history of travel — and traveling in style — from one of the world’s most iconic fashion houses.

Spanning the mid-19th to early 20th centuries and beyond, Louis Vuitton: Extraordinary Voyages captures a transformative era when new modes of transportation reshaped the world. Transatlantic liners, automobiles, express trains, zeppelins, long-haul airplanes — even the space shuttle — expanded horizons and redefined travel as adventure.

As exploration became accessible to more than aristocrats and intrepid adventurers, a new generation of globetrotters emerged. For many, travel became synonymous with Louis Vuitton, whose innovative and elegant trunks accompanied passengers across seas, skies, and continents.

In this richly produced volume, author Francisca Mattéoli recounts 50 extraordinary travel stories, each reflecting a distinct moment in the evolution of movement and modernity. Lavishly illustrated with more than 300 historical photographs and archival ephemera from Louis Vuitton’s official archives, the book offers:

• A sweeping cultural history of travel
• Rare archival imagery and artifacts
• Stories spanning every imaginable mode of transport
• An evocative look at journeys that shaped the modern world

Louis Vuitton: Extraordinary Voyages is itself a voyage — transporting readers through time, innovation, and the enduring romance of exploration.