Louis Vuitton (Marc Jacobs) Oxfords Gilt leather with mink and silk Fall 2004, France The Museum at FIT, 2005.53.1, Gift of Louis Vuitton Luxury goods have traditionally been made of costly materials, such as gold, silk, leather, and fur. These Louis Vuitton oxfords reference the luxury of a by-gone age with their gilding and fur trim, while other luxury goods, such as Hermès bags, proclaim status through quality workmanship and classic styles.
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