4. Louis Vuitton, Paris
Since its been founded in 1854 in Paris, Louis Vuitton has catered to, among the general throng of well-heeled everywomen, empresses, explorers, and magazine editors.
What once was a tiny little Parisian luggage shop is now the multifaceted jewel in the crown that sits atop the head of the CEO of the fashion conglomerate LVMH, Bernard Arnault.
But “La Maison”, how those in the know call it, is not just a treasure trove of exquisite LV bags, jewelry and ready-to-wear lines; it is part museum, part showcase of some of the world’s best designers’ creativity.
Official Website: Louis Vuitton