Louis Vuitton (Louis Vuitton Malletier) is a French luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label’s LV monogram appears on most of its products which range from luxury bags and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes and accessories. Louis Vuitton is one of the world’s leading international fashion houses. It sells its products through standalone boutiques, high-end department stores and through the LV website. Louis Vuitton was named the world’s most valuable luxury brand for six consecutive years (2006–2012) The company operates in 50 countries with more than 460 stores worldwide.