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When Louis Vuitton added a monogram featuring the letters “L” and “V” to its canvas travel trunks 130 years ago, it created an enduring motif that is used throughout the house’s collections and recognised the world over.









PHOTOGRAPHY DANIEL JARAMILLO
STYLING ARYEH LAPPIN
MAKE-UP INGEBORG
HAIR SASHA NESTERCHUK
FASHION ASSISTANT GABRIEL MANCILLA
ART DIRECTOR & PRODUCER GABRIELE BALDOTTO
MODEL DAPHNE GROENEVELD @ THE LIONS MANAGEMENT


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Style shoot: Louis Vuitton’s enduring Monogram marks its 130th anniversary

Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram boasts a long history. Photography: Daniel Jaramillo

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Timothée Chalamet and Lisa from Blackpink at the 2026 Golden Globes. Photos: Invision/AP, AFP

Blackpink’s Lalisa Manobal, known as Lisa, at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, on January 11. Photo: AFP

Timothée Chalamet at the Golden Globes on January 11. Photo: Invision/AP

Hudson Williams attends the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 11. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

Connor Storrie poses on the red carpet at the Golden Globes on January 11. Photo: Reuters

Ayo Edebiri attends the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton hotel on January 11. Photo: AFP

Benny Blanco and Selena Gomez pose on the red carpet at the Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Reuters

Teyana Taylor attends the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

Jenna Ortega attends the Golden Globe Awards on January 11. Photo: AFP

Ariana Grande arrives for the Golden Globe Awards ceremony at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 11. Photo: EPA

Chase Infiniti at the Golden Globe Awards on January 11. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

Jennifer Lawrence attends the Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton on January 11. Photo: Getty Images/AFP

Emma Stone arrives at the Golden Globes on January 11. Photo: Invision/AP

Miley Cyrus arrives at the Golden Globes on January 11, in Beverly Hills, California. Photo: Invision/AP

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Designer Robert Wun. Photo: Zhong Lin

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Robert Wun haute couture fall/winter 2025. Photo: Handout

Style Edit: Louis Vuitton’s first Macau runway showcased its cruise 2026 collection

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From left: Lu Yuxiao, Louise Wong, Victoria Song and Carina Lau. Photo: Handout

Stylist and influencer Faye Tsui. Photo: Handout

Standing ovation: Louis Vuitton’s cruise 2026 collection. Photo: Handout

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Former Vogue contributing editor Gabriella Karefa-Johnson just styled Rama Duwaji for Zohran Mamdani’s inauguration as mayor of New York. Photo: @gabriellak_j/Instagram

Zohran Mamdani places his hand on two Korans, held by his wife Rama Duwaji, as he is sworn in as mayor by New York Attorney General Letitia James, in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Photo: AFP

Rama Duwaji’s designer Miista boots caused a stir online, but her stylist, Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, clarified that they were rented. Photo: AP

Gabriella Karefa-Johnson and Hailey Bieber at the Miss Baddie Supreme Awards last October. Photo: @gabriellak_j/Instagram

Gabriella Karefa-Johnson with editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan and Seventeen Willa Bennett (left) and Billie Eilish at the recent Miss Baddie Supreme Awards. Photo: @gabriellak_j/Instagram

Gabriella Karefa-Johnson wears a tailored trench from GapStudio Collection 01. Photo: @gap/Instagram

Gabriella Karefa-Johnson in a post shared for New York Fashion Week in February 2025. Photo: @gabriellak_j/Instagram

8 cosy yet stylish down jackets just in time for winter, from Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Moncler, Lululemon and others

Beat the cold in style this winter with Chanel’s Coco Neige line. Photo: Handout

Burberry Check Ambleside puffer jacket. Photo: Handout

Chanel’s Coco Neige line. Photo: Handout

Everlane Everpuff. Photo: Handout

Louis Vuitton 2026 menswear ski collection. Photo: Handout

Kazuha, of K-pop girl group Le Sserafim, wears Lululemon. Photo: Handout

Max Mara water-repellent cropped down jacket. Photo: Handout

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The luxury house celebrates the anniversary by adding the motif to pieces from tops to tights, and bags to bows


The luxury house celebrates the anniversary by adding the motif to pieces from tops to tights, and bags to bows.


Style shoot: Louis Vuitton’s enduring Monogram marks its 130th anniversary

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}The luxury house celebrates the anniversary by adding the motif to pieces from tops to tights, and bags to bows

The luxury house celebrates the anniversary by adding the motif to pieces from tops to tights, and bags to bows