Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854 in Paris, France and is known for its luxury trunks and leather goods. It introduced its iconic Monogram Canvas pattern in the late 1800s. In the 1980s and 1990s, Louis Vuitton expanded into ready-to-wear fashion lines and accessories as well as merging with other luxury brands. Today, Louis Vuitton has over 4,000 stores worldwide and is part of LVMH, the world's largest luxury group. The brand targets wealthy consumers, especially women ages 35 and up, with a reputation for luxury, quality, and status.