Louis Vuitton Tambour

Published to mark the twentieth anniversary of Louis Vuitton’s entry into the field of luxury watchmaking, this landmark volume tells the bold story of the Maison’s renowned tambour watches. Aiming to create uniquely elegant timepieces, but not succumbing to ephemeral fashion, the Maison brought together the most skilled artisans in the Swiss tradition of fine watchmaking to work at La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton, the Geneva watchmakers behind the brand’s appetite for excellence. In a display of creative freedom matched only by the Maison’s glamour and dynamic drive, Louis Vuitton launched the Tambour watch in 2002, which became the triumphant result of this distinctive approach. Essays by journalist and luxury watch expert Fabienne Reybaud explore the creative origins of Tambour's design and the history of Louis Vuitton watches, alongside the precision craftsmanship of La Fabrique du Temps. A catalogue of key models and exclusive insights from watch specialists make this a useful resource for collectors and connoisseurs. With over 350 illustrations and a luxurious design, this book is a beautiful object in its own right, for all lovers of luxury accessories and the Louis Vuitton lifestyle.