During the opening match of Rugby World Cup 2023 in France, New Zealand rugby legend and two-time world champion Dan Carter unveiled the Louis Vuitton Trophy Trunk, crafted to protect and transport the iconic Webb Ellis Cup.
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Dan Carter wore a navy single-breasted jacquard suit with a tone-on-tone monogram print, a white polo shirt, and black Damier-patterned derby shoes. He completed his look with the new 18K yellow gold Tambour watch.
"Victory travels in Louis Vuitton"
This marks the second time that Louis Vuitton has created an official trophy trunk to house the Webb Ellis Cup for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The Monogram canvas trunk was created by the imagination and handcraft of Louis Vuitton's master artisans in the Maison's historic Asnières atelier to safeguard rugby's most prestigious trophy. This creation marks the continuation of the Maison's cherished tradition of crafting trunks to transport and display the trophies of the world's most anticipated and esteemed sporting events.
The trunk's two front panels are painted with the tournament logo and the word "Victory" and the "V" for Vuitton in the blue, white, and red colors of the French flag. The side of the trunk features the Roman numeral "XV" representing 15, a number that holds special significance in the world of rugby as it represents the number of players on a rugby union team. The other side features the Rugby World Cup 2023 France logo.
The exterior is finished with leather trim and features brass corner protectors, locks, and clasps, which have been used on Louis Vuitton trunks since the 1860s. And for the first time in the Maison's Trophy Trunk collection, the case is lined in luxurious Louis Vuitton leather in the same vibrant Pantone blue as the "V" embellishment. A Rugby World Cup 2023 logo patch on the inside of the lid further enhances the case's exclusivity.
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About Louis Vuitton
Since its founding in 1854, Louis Vuitton has consistently offered distinctive designs that combine innovation and style, always with the finest quality. Today, through its travel luggage, bags, accessories, and other products, the brand remains faithful to the "essence of travel" created by its founder, Louis Vuitton, and is creative, elegant, and practical. Boldness is what shaped the story of Louis Vuitton. A cherished tradition, throughout its history, Louis Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, artists, and designers, pioneering fields such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches, fine jewelry, and fragrance. These meticulously crafted products are a testament to Louis Vuitton's commitment to craftsmanship.
About Rugby World Cup France 2023
Rugby World Cup France 2023 will be held in France from Friday, September 8 to Saturday, October 28. Matches will be held in nine stadiums across ten cities during the tournament. This will be the 10th men's Rugby World Cup in history and the second time France will host the tournament, following the memorable 2007 tournament. Rugby World Cup France 2023 will be a memorable tournament, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the founding of rugby. Rugby is said to have originated in 1823, when William Webb-Ellis, a student at Rugby School in England, demonstrated the unconventional gesture of running with the ball in his hand during a football game. The Rugby World Cup 2023 in France aims to be a tournament that has a positive impact and, as a major international sporting event, to present solutions from the perspectives of social responsibility, inclusion, and sustainable development. The tournament has four powerful promises: action towards a sustainable circular economy; a commitment to education, training, and employment; limiting environmental impact; and supporting inclusion and accessibility. As one of rugby's most iconic events, the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will see 20 teams compete in 48 exciting matches over 51 days.
©LOUIS VUITTONDan Carter wore a navy single-breasted jacquard suit with a tone-on-tone monogram print, a white polo shirt, and black Damier-patterned derby shoes. He completed his look with the new 18K yellow gold Tambour watch.
"Victory travels in Louis Vuitton"
This marks the second time that Louis Vuitton has created an official trophy trunk to house the Webb Ellis Cup for Rugby World Cup 2023 in France. The Monogram canvas trunk was created by the imagination and handcraft of Louis Vuitton's master artisans in the Maison's historic Asnières atelier to safeguard rugby's most prestigious trophy. This creation marks the continuation of the Maison's cherished tradition of crafting trunks to transport and display the trophies of the world's most anticipated and esteemed sporting events.
The trunk's two front panels are painted with the tournament logo and the word "Victory" and the "V" for Vuitton in the blue, white, and red colors of the French flag. The side of the trunk features the Roman numeral "XV" representing 15, a number that holds special significance in the world of rugby as it represents the number of players on a rugby union team. The other side features the Rugby World Cup 2023 France logo.
The exterior is finished with leather trim and features brass corner protectors, locks, and clasps, which have been used on Louis Vuitton trunks since the 1860s. And for the first time in the Maison's Trophy Trunk collection, the case is lined in luxurious Louis Vuitton leather in the same vibrant Pantone blue as the "V" embellishment. A Rugby World Cup 2023 logo patch on the inside of the lid further enhances the case's exclusivity.
©LOUIS VUITTONAbout Louis Vuitton
Since its founding in 1854, Louis Vuitton has consistently offered distinctive designs that combine innovation and style, always with the finest quality. Today, through its travel luggage, bags, accessories, and other products, the brand remains faithful to the "essence of travel" created by its founder, Louis Vuitton, and is creative, elegant, and practical. Boldness is what shaped the story of Louis Vuitton. A cherished tradition, throughout its history, Louis Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, artists, and designers, pioneering fields such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches, fine jewelry, and fragrance. These meticulously crafted products are a testament to Louis Vuitton's commitment to craftsmanship.
About Rugby World Cup France 2023
Rugby World Cup France 2023 will be held in France from Friday, September 8 to Saturday, October 28. Matches will be held in nine stadiums across ten cities during the tournament. This will be the 10th men's Rugby World Cup in history and the second time France will host the tournament, following the memorable 2007 tournament. Rugby World Cup France 2023 will be a memorable tournament, coinciding with the 200th anniversary of the founding of rugby. Rugby is said to have originated in 1823, when William Webb-Ellis, a student at Rugby School in England, demonstrated the unconventional gesture of running with the ball in his hand during a football game. The Rugby World Cup 2023 in France aims to be a tournament that has a positive impact and, as a major international sporting event, to present solutions from the perspectives of social responsibility, inclusion, and sustainable development. The tournament has four powerful promises: action towards a sustainable circular economy; a commitment to education, training, and employment; limiting environmental impact; and supporting inclusion and accessibility. As one of rugby's most iconic events, the Rugby World Cup 2023 in France will see 20 teams compete in 48 exciting matches over 51 days.
