There is probably no other handbag material in the world that's as easily recognizable as the Louis Vuitton Monogram. The instant recognition that comes with sporting this distinctive print is one of the things that many fans of LV feel very strongly about ¨C a few may prefer not to sport the logo and choose a more discreet material like the Epi, but far more would be proud to wear the LV monogram as a status symbol. Louisvuitton.com reveals the history of this iconic material.