# Historic Fashion Piece Films The Louis Vuitton Retracing the Trunk Video Documents Classic Pieces By Jordy E | Published 2013-01-30 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retracing-the-trunk References: [fashionotes](http://www.fashionotes.com/content/2013/01/the-louis-vuitton-internet-trunk-show-sheds-light-on-brands-history/) & [louisvuitton](http://www.louisvuitton.com) The [Louis Vuitton](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson) Retracting The Trunk film shines light upon one of the brands most iconic items. [Louis Vuitton travel bags and trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trophy-trunk) have been essential to the luxury label's rise, and it is quite fitting that the brand chose to emphasize the creative processes that lie behind the products. Louis Vuitton teamed up with Les Courtisans. The two packed in a great deal of detail into the short two minute clip as the montage tracks the development of the trunks. Viewers get to see the initial sketches that are used to put together seamless [LV-embossed strips of leather](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/specialedition-monogram-bags). The couture house's use of this interactive, social media-minded medium is moreover indicative of its awareness of the young audiences that it caters to. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Viral](https://www.trendhunter.com/viral) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Fashion Documentaries:** Creating documentaries that highlight the history and craftsmanship behind fashion items can engage and educate consumers. - **Luxury Brand Storytelling:** Using films and videos to tell the story of a luxury brand's iconic items can enhance brand loyalty and create a deeper connection with consumers. - **Interactive Media in Fashion Marketing:** Utilizing interactive and social media-minded mediums like videos can help luxury brands reach and engage with younger audiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can leverage fashion documentaries to showcase the craftsmanship and history of their iconic pieces, enhancing brand image and consumer interest. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury brands can explore the use of storytelling through films and videos to strengthen their brand identity and cultivate a sense of exclusivity among consumers. - **Marketing & Advertising:** The marketing and advertising industry can incorporate interactive media such as videos to help luxury brands target and engage with the younger demographic, leveraging their affinity for social media-oriented content. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Travel Trunk-Inspired Shelves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-cabinet-of-curiosities-by-marc-newson.md) - [Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fashion-film1.md) - [Culturally-Inspired Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-travel-campaign.md) - [Luxurious Motorsport-Inspired Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trophy-trunk.md) - [Graphic Fashion Animation Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superflat-animation.md) - [Luxury Race Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-trophy-trunk.md) - [Luggage-Honoring Fashion Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-flight-mode-collection.md) - [Revamped Modernized Bed Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malle-lit.md) - [Opulent Brass Travel Trunks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-courrier-lozine-110-lv-brass.md)