Renowned luxury luggage brand Louis Vuitton has recently announced its collaboration with the Rugby World Cup. They will be creating and crafting a specially designed trunk that will transport the prestigious Webb Ellis Cup, the trophy given to the winning team of the Rugby World Cup.
Louis Vuitton showcased their latest creation, the trunk, during the start of the Rugby World Cup on September 18th. The trunk is designed to easily open at the front and top, allowing for the seamless removal of the trophy on the day of the final. The Webb Ellis Cup will be presented to the winning team on October 31st, 2015 at Twickenham Stadium in London.
Handmade in Louis Vuitton’s historic workshops in Asnières, the team at Louis Vuitton has put meticulous effort into creating a tailor-made space for the trophy on a gold and silver plinth. This collaboration aims to highlight the beauty of the rugby trophy and display it in a way that represents both tradition and modernity.
Bernard Lapasset, President of World Rugby, expressed his excitement about the partnership with Louis Vuitton. He praised the brand for their ability to create stunning trophies and recognized them as one of the most renowned in the world.
Louis Vuitton has a long history of creating elegant and ingenious trunks for various purposes. They have previously crafted trunks for other sports trophies such as the America’s Cup and the trunk that housed the 2014 FIFA World Cup trophy. Known for their craftsmanship and expertise in special orders, Louis Vuitton is a globally recognized brand with stores in capitals around the world.
In conclusion, Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with the Rugby World Cup highlights their commitment to magnify and elevate trophies. Their expertise in creating exquisite trunks has made them the perfect partner for showcasing the Webb Ellis Cup. This collaboration further solidifies Louis Vuitton’s reputation as a brand that combines tradition with modernity.
Useful links:
– Official Rugby World Cup Website
– Official Louis Vuitton Website
