The Louis Vuitton company carefully cultivates a celebrity following and has used famous models and actresses. Since the 19th century, manufacture of Louis Vuitton goods have not changed: Luggage is still made by hand. The Louis Vuitton brand and the famous LV monogram are among the world's most valuable brands. According to a Millward Brown 2010 study, Louis Vuitton is the world's 29th most valuable brand, right after Wells Fargo and before Gillette. Louis Vuitton's current CEO is Yves Carcelle and the creative director is Marc Jacobs.

Here is a picture of Yves Carcelle.
Underneath is a picture of Marc Jacobs.