# Louis Vuitton Motorcycle By Rebecca Tascona | Published 2006-03-23 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-motorcycle References: [luxist](http://www.luxist.com/2006/03/22/the-louis-vuitton-motorcycle/) For $130,000, you can class it up with a Louis Vuitton Motorcycle. This Harley was created for Mary J. Blige and can be seen at Terra, a new store in Beverly Hills. Terra is a high class store for celebs which features high end fashion and paparazzi protection (blinds, secured entry, etc.). **Implications** - When a brand becomes as iconic as Louis Vuitton, they take on a new meaning as a symbol of a certain lifestyle instead of a simple manufacturer of a product. This is evident with the Louis Vuitton motorcycle, which shows that the brand is not just a couture design house, but a lifestyle brand representing luxury and opulence. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Luxury Lifestyle Branding:** The Louis Vuitton motorcycle exemplifies how iconic brands extend their influence beyond products and establish themselves as a symbol of a certain high-end lifestyle. - **Celebrity Retail Experiences:** The launch of Terra, a high-class store in Beverly Hills with paparazzi protection, demonstrates the growing demand for exclusive shopping experiences catering to celebrities. - **Iconic Product Collaborations:** The collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Harley-Davidson for the creation of a luxury motorcycle indicates the trend of iconic brands partnering in unexpected ways to create unique products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Luxury Fashion:** The Louis Vuitton motorcycle showcases the potential for innovation and market expansion within the luxury fashion industry. - **Retail and Store Design:** The launch of Terra highlights the opportunities for creating exclusive retail experiences that cater to the needs of high-profile clientele. - **Automotive and Lifestyle Products:** The collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Harley-Davidson presents possibilities for disruption and innovation within the automotive and lifestyle products sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chrome Bottle-Attached Luxe Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biker-messenger.md) - [Dramatically Luxurious Leather Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocodile-leather-jacket.md) - [Opulent Brass Travel Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-courrier-lozine-110-lv-brass.md) - [Dog-ShapedLuxurious Monogram Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pooch-bag.md) - [Luxury Monogram Doghouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-kennel-trunk.md) - [Luxury Race Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trophy-trunk.md) - [Luxurious Motorsport-Inspired Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trophy-trunk.md) - [Bag-Accented Bag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plastic-bag.md) - [Luxury Motorsport Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-and-formula-1.md)