Louis Vuitton reveals custom trunks for Paris Games flames and medals

CNBC TV18 By Anjali Jha Published March 28, 2024

Louis Vuitton has made trunks for the medals which open up into prominent display cases, with dozens of drawers, each holding three medals. (Reuters)

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