Louis Vuittonās luggage designs gained popularity for their innovations. In 1858 he moved away from the traditional dome-shaped trunks ideal for horse-drawn carriages and introduced a rectangular trunk with a flat lid, ideal for stacking on trains and ocean liners, modern forms of travel. Vuitton also replaced heavy leather with lightweight wood covered in Trianon gray canvas, which he designed to be waterproof and stain-resistant. In 1889 Vuittonās son, Georges, patented the tumbler lock, enhancing the security of the brandās luggage.
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