Louis Vuitton Heir Loses ‘Millions,’ Prototype Luxury Bags in Paris Burglary
The Paris home of Louis Vuitton luxury fashion empire heir Benoit-Louis Vuitton was broken into and looted for “millions” worth of luxury goods, including unreleased bags, according to French media.
As reported by Fox News, the incident occurred overnight Sunday into Monday at a swanky home in the high-end Seventh District of France‘s capital, Agence France-Presse reported Monday, near the Eiffel Tower, Invalides military museum and Napoleon’s tomb.
The French news outlet Actu17 reported that the thieves entered around midnight and stole “some bags that are prototypes of great value” along with watches, jewelry and other goods. No one was home at the time., and Vuitton’s most recent Instagram posts have been shared from New York.
Paris’ gang unit is investigating, according to authorities.
Benoit-Louis Vuitton is the sixth-generation grandson of the brand’s namesake founder, who died in 1892. Louis Vuitton is now part of LVMH, based in Paris after the 1987 merger that combined Louis Vuitton and Moet et Chandon.
The company’s products range from luxury accessories to wine and spirits, media and more.
