The luxury house is celebrating a decade of partnership with UNICEF by auctioning a singular horological creation, with proceeds supporting vulnerable children around the world.

Ten years after first joining forces with UNICEF, Louis Vuitton is marking the milestone with a special Sotheby's auction centered around a one-of-a-kind collector's piece. The House's newly unveiled Louis Vuitton Unity Time Object will be offered in a dedicated online sale running from June 9 through June 18, with the price donated directly to UNICEF's humanitarian programs for children worldwide. 
The auction serves as the centerpiece of Louis Vuitton's anniversary celebrations, commemorating a partnership that began in 2016 and has since raised more than $28 million through initiatives including the Silver Lockit jewelry collection. As the House renews its commitment to UNICEF, it is also expanding its support to programs focused on gender equality and women's empowerment. 
At the heart of the sale is the Unity Time Object, an extraordinary sculptural clock inspired by Louis Vuitton's iconic Monogram soccer ball. Developed by La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton in collaboration with Swiss clockmaker L'Epée 1839, the piece transforms the symbolism of sport and teamwork into an intricate feat of horological craftsmanship. Hours and minutes are displayed through rotating cylinders housed within a skeletonized structure accented by diamond-set details, while the entire creation is presented in a bespoke Louis Vuitton trophy trunk handcrafted in the House's historic Asnières workshop.

The timepiece is the only one of its kind. Sotheby's has listed the estimate as available upon request, underscoring its status as a true collector's object. Alongside the Unity Time Object, the auction will also feature signed editions of Louis Vuitton's REBONDS book and Monogram soccer balls autographed by celebrities and friends of the House. 
The auction reflects a broader theme that has defined Louis Vuitton's decade-long relationship with UNICEF: using creativity and craftsmanship to create tangible impact. Beyond fundraising, the partnership has included employee-led initiatives such as the LV World Run and the LV Reporters program, which brings Louis Vuitton employees into the field alongside UNICEF teams to witness the organization's work firsthand.
For collectors, the sale offers a rare opportunity to acquire a unique Louis Vuitton creation. For the House, it is a celebration of ten years of shared action. 
The link to the auction sale can be found <a href="sothebys.com/en/buy/auction/2026/louis-vuitton-for-unicef-auction-items?locale=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">here.</a>

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Louis Vuitton Marks 10 Years With UNICEF Through a One-of-a-Kind Sotheby's Auction

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