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The fashion house has announced the four-time Dublin-born Oscar-nominated actress as its latest house ambassador.
Louis Vuitton has named Irish actor Saoirse Ronan as its new ambassador, joining other named ambassadors including Zendaya, Stray Kids’ Felix and BTS’ J-Hope.
Although only 29 years old, Ronan has been acting for the past two decades and is acclaimed for his work in films. Little Women, Lady Bird, Brooklyn, And atonement, among others. She is quoted by The New York Times As great artists of the 21st century.
His film in January this year The Outrun — which she starred in and produced — attended its Sundance Film Festival premiere with Ronan wearing Louis Vuitton. She is also slated to hit the screens later this year in Steve McQueen’s highly anticipated war drama. Blitz.
Ronan recently attended the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles as a guest of Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director of Women’s Collection, Nicolas Ghesquière.
“I have admired Saoirse’s career for many years,” commented Ghesquière. “I find her quite captivating in the roles she plays. And what’s more, behind her talent lies such a charming and brilliant person.”
Saoirse Ronan with Nicolas Ghesquière
Louis Vuitton was founded in 1854, pioneering luxury travel luggage. The brand has collaborated with architects, artists and designers over the years, branching out into ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches, jewelery and fragrances.
On January 25, Vuitton’s parent company LVMH’s announced a rise in sales at the end of last year as wealthy shoppers indulged in the group’s expensive handbags and champagne, a sign of resilience at the world’s biggest luxury conglomerate.
Shares rose the most in 15 years, adding about €43 billion to the company’s market value. Revenue rose 10 percent on an organic basis in the fourth quarter last year, the Paris-based company said, beating estimates and reassuring analysts and investors.
LVMH, with 75 brands including Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, is widely regarded as a bellwether for the industry.
(Additional reporting by Bloomberg).
