Part of the reason Louis Vuitton is synonymous with prestige surely lies in the timeless appeal of its expertly-monogrammed canvas trunks. A favourite with the jet-set crowd since 1858, this established luxury house sets trends and redefines tried-and-trusted essentials. Under Marc Jacobs’ creative direction, the label has expanded to include ready-to-wear lines for men and women, plus a gorgeously covetable range of accessories; the jumbo cashmere stoles in neon leopard are ferocious best buys.