Louis Vuitton Tambour

A stylish and beautifully crafted celebration of LV's Tambour watch, a masterpiece of modern design and technical innovation. This meticulously crafted celebration of Tambour, Louis Vuitton's line of modern luxury watches, marks the twentieth anniversary of the Maison's dramatic entrance into the field. With the goal of creating uniquely stylish watches, yet not succumbing to ephemeral fast fashion, Louis Vuitton joined forces with the most skilled craftspeople in the Swiss tradition of fine watchmaking, giving them the best tools and a purpose-built workshop, and encouraging their unbridled creativity, underpinned by the Maison's own glamour and dynamic drive. The Tambour, launched in 2002, was the triumphant result of this distinctive approach. Essays by journalist and luxury watch expert Fabienne Reybaud explore the creative origins of the Tambour design and the history of Louis Vuitton watches, along with the precision work of La Fabrique du Temps, the Geneva watchmakers behind the brand's reputation for excellence. A Catalogue Raisonné of major Tambour models and exclusive insights from watch connoisseurs make this a useful resource for collectors. With more than 450 illustrations and a lavish design, this book is a beautiful object in its own right, for all lovers of luxury accessories and the Louis Vuitton lifestyle.