'Louis Vuitton: Trophy Trunks'

The ultimate statement of luxury and accomplishment, Louis Vuitton's bespoke trophy trunks have become almost as iconic as the awards they hold. The brand's history of producing these pieces stretches back over three decades and is now charted in Assouline's 'Louis Vuitton: Trophy Trunks', a luxe volume that follows the French house's association with a diverse spectrum of international competitions. From the America’s Cup to the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco, a range tournaments are covered in this edition along with an overview of the exceptional process taken to create each of the trophy trunks, which are handmade by experienced artisans and can often take more than 400 man-hours to produce. Authored by Olivier Margot, 'Louis Vuitton: Trophy Trunks' additionally reveals a host of unexpected and compelling tidbits, such as the fact that the French Open winner's trophy case features a terracotta interior that recalls Roland Garros' clay surface.