How A Homeless Teen Built A Billion-Dollar Company

The shocking story of Louis Vuitton

The story of a homeless teen building a billion-dollar company begins in France. Louis Vuitton walked almost 300 miles from his hometown to Paris and found small-time jobs with craftsmen but could barely make ends meet. Therefore, he slept on the streets every night.

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Matt Lillywhite

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