An Elegant SPORTS ICON

Louis Vuitton designed a sophisticated travel case for the FIFA World Cup Trophy for the fourth time in a row. An exclusive leather goods capsule collection was also unveiled.

Specially crafted by highly skilled artisans at Louis Vuitton’s Asnières workshop, the iconic FIFA World Cup Trophy Travel Case is covered in a beautiful, lightweight yet hardwearing, laser-engraved monogrammed titanium, a material that has been used in the maison’s menswear collection. It is protected at each of the eight corners with natural cowhide leather and the trunk is fitted with a lock and six clasps made from ruthenium, a strong dark-grey metal. Since the maison’s foundation in 1854, it has crafted many custom-made travel objects, from a foldout trunk-bed for 19th-century explorer Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza to a portable tea-service trunk for the Maharajah of Baroda. The meticulously designed travel case is an addition to this luxurious repertoire and will protect and transport the 6.175kg and 18-carat gold and malachite FIFA World Cup Trophy. Louis Vuitton have provided the travel trunk for the legendary trophy since 2010. The relationship between the luxury label and the FIFA World Cup grew with the unveiling of a leather goods collection launched for the 2018 edition of the sporting tournament. Once again, Louis Vuitton has launched an exclusive capsule collection specially designed for this year’s 22nd edition of the event. Five collectable pieces in black Taurillon leather channel the game’s energy by revisiting one of the maison’s most emblematic signatures, the Damier motif, embossed to recall the movement of the net as a goal is scored.

Timeless icons such as the Keepall 50 and City Keepall bags, as well as the Discovery backpack return. They offer ample central compartments, practical inner pockets that keep essentials on hand and adjustable straps accented with black metallic hardware; on Keepall styles, the shoulder straps are removable. The Keepall 50 also features five protective bottom studs shaped like football cleats. Small leather goods include a Dopp kit (small toiletry bag) and a handy pocket organiser.

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