Vuitton Said to Hire 700 Leather Workers in 2011 to Meet Demand

Louis Vuitton, the fashion and accessories brand owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SA, may hire as many as 700 leather workers this year to cope with rising demand, a person familiar with the plans said.

Additions will be made at factories in France, where about 70 percent of Vuitton’s leather goods are produced, as well as in Spain and California, said the person, who asked not to be identified because the matter is private. More increases may follow next year, according to the person.