Louis Vuitton is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1854 that is known for its monogrammed leather goods and ready-to-wear items. It operates in 50 countries with over 460 stores worldwide and has been the world's most valuable luxury brand for six consecutive years from 2006 to 2012. During World War II, members of the Vuitton family collaborated with the Nazi occupation of France and increased their wealth through business with the Germans, including setting up a factory producing items glorifying the Vichy regime.