Louis Vuitton Malletier, frequently described as Louis Vuitton or reduced to LV, is a French style home as well as deluxe retail business founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label's LV monogram shows up on the majority of its products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather items to ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses and publications. Louis Vuitton is one of the globe's top international fashion homes; it markets its items with standalone boutiques, lease departments in premium chain store, and also with the e-commerce section of its internet site. For 6 successive years (2006-- 2012), Louis Vuitton was named the globe's most beneficial luxury brand name. Its 2012 valuation was US$ 25.9 billion. The 2013 assessment of the brand was US$ 28.4 billion with income of US$ 9.4 billion. The company runs in 50 nations with greater than 460 stores around the world.