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Vogue Singapore
01-08-2025
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- Vogue Singapore
Louis Vuitton's fall/winter 2025 collection is an ode to the modern voyager
A tribute to the modern voyager—for Louis Vuitton's fall/winter 2025 collection, Nicolas Ghesquière revisits the house's travel-inspired heritage in a way that feels both cinematic and culturally resonant. Louis Vuitton's fall/winter 2025 collection nods to the spirit of travel with utilitarian-meets-chic ensembles. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton The show took place at a secret location: L'Étoile du Nord, a rich, historical space tucked next to Gare du Nord, one of Paris's busiest train stations. Once the headquarters of a 19th-century train company, the venue was transformed to resemble a grand station platform. It was the perfect backdrop for a collection that celebrates the beauty of being in transit. The line-up sees comprises of bold, vibrant silhouettes complemented by embellished knit sweaters and plaid pieces. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton And in true Louis Vuitton fashion, the symbiosis of style and music was at the heart of it all. For this season, the maison collaborated with pioneering electronic band Kraftwerk, specifically referencing their Trans-Europe Express album—a tribute to the golden age of rail travel through a modernist lens. The album cover appears on some of the looks, with its title quietly anchoring the spirit of the designs. Voluminous ruffled skirts add a distinct layer of character to the utilitarian collection. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton The collection also pulled from a range of train-inspired films, handpicked by Ghesquière's team themselves. Titles like 2046 , Snowpiercer , Casablanca , Brief Encounter , Harry Potter , and Murder on the Orient Express all made the cut. These references translated into a dynamic cast of characters: city dwellers, lone adventurers, daily commuters—each look representing a different persona and story, almost like snapshots from different stations in someone's life. Draped dresses, tailored silhouettes, and thigh-high socks styled with boots tie into the collection's modern voyager theme. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton As for the looks themselves? It was utilitarian meets chic in the best way possible. An eclectic palette that felt like voyagers heading in every direction, from laid-back layering to sharp, tailored moments with a hint of formality. Think city-country mix looks comprising of fishing trip blanket coats, velvet dévoré dresses, sporty commuter jackets, and train attendant ties. Leather cargo shorts, ruffled velvet dresses, and vivid belts add a depth of texture to the range. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton Silhouettes were also reminiscent of the '80s, coupled with plaid capes, embellished knit sweaters and bejewelled yoke dresses. Translucent rain jackets, leather cargo shorts, and voluminous ruffled skirts also added an audacious edge to the line-up of ensembles. Accessories take the spotlight with soft-sided bags reimagining the classic Louis Vuitton travel gear. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton The accessories stayed true to the house's DNA, with the show spotlighting soft-sided travel bags—a nod to the maison's legacy of designing for the journey. There was the familiar Keepall, but also a fresh, reimagined silhouette: L'Express, crafted in soft tones and clean lines. And the extras pulled no punches—chunky bangles, boots paired with thigh-high socks, sculptural belts, as well as statement hats of every kind: exaggerated bucket styles, leather baseball caps, wide brims, and miniature berets. A medley of tailored and effortless pieces, the collection reimagines travel-inspired looks through a modern lens. Courtesy of Louis Vuitton In the end, this wasn't just another dreamy, escapist show. Ghesquière used travel as a lens to reflect on identity and culture by storytelling through contemporary, wearable designs. It was cinematic, yes—but also practical and beautifully grounded in reality and tasteful commute. For more information, visit Louis Vuitton.
South China Morning Post
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Paris Fashion Week 2025: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Saint Laurent and Miu Miu showcase bold silhouettes and brand signatures, marking a season of transition in the industry
Autumn/winter 2025 was a transitional season, so to speak, with brands including Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, and perhaps Dior and Loewe – if the countless rumours are to be believed – going through major changes. Paris Fashion Week, however, always ends on a high note. Here are a few highlights from the last two days of shows. Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton held a very intimate show this season, probably with the smallest number of guests since To the dismay of many fashion week regulars,held a very intimate show this season, probably with the smallest number of guests since Nicolas Ghesquière took over as women's artistic director more than a decade ago. Advertisement A travel-ready outfit at Louis Vuitton autumn/winter 2025. Photo: Reuters A lucky, chosen 400 were whisked off to a 'secret location' that turned out to be L'Étoile du Nord, the former office building of a railway company dating back to 1845 and located next to Gare du Nord, one of Paris' main railway stations. The venue provided a fitting backdrop to the autumn/winter 2025 collection. There was an urgency to the proceedings, and to the clothing for that matter: windbreakers, jumpsuits, breezy dresses, parkas and plenty of outerwear – all styled to the hilt but still looking like something you could easily wear before embarking on a trip, in this case a train journey. Looks from Louis Vuitton's show, held near Gare du Nord in Paris. Photos: AFP Travel, after all, is the essence of Louis Vuitton, which was born a trunk maker – but while travel is about adventure and discovery, the immediacy and rushed energy of the show felt more like a frantic escape from something than a jaunt to a glamorous destination. As always with Ghesquière – the fashion designer with the best taste in music – the soundtrack played a key role. German electronic band Kraftwerk's Trans-Europe Express was an inspiration, with the 1977 album cover appearing on some garments and accessories. 'Embraces, break-ups, reunions, travels with friends … so many crossroads that converge in the station, in every era and stage of life,' said Ghesquière in the show notes. 'What really interested me was the concourse, its eclecticism.'
Asharq Al-Awsat
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Louis Vuitton Draws Fashion Set to Gare du Nord for Runway Show
Louis Vuitton designer Nicolas Ghesquiere brought his Paris audience to the Gare du Nord for his fall-winter runway presentation on Monday night, showing an eclectic and futuristic mix of styles that featured 1980s-flavored shoulders and scrunched boots along with a wide array of handbags. Models marched through rows of seated guests as if charging through a bustling train station - only they were just across the street from the Paris train station, in an indoor courtyard. The first model wore bright red trousers with a gathered, elastic waist, cinched at the ankles and paired with a colorful blouse that was covered with a smoky, translucent rain coat. Her hair was teased out, brushed mostly to one side, Reuters reported. Other sporty looks followed, including nylon jackets with hoods and zippered pockets that contrasted with dressier styles like lacy slip-dresses and skirts with piles of ruffled layers. The LVMH-owned ( which welcomed guests with a clip from Kraftwerk's "Trans-Europe Express" on repeat, added images from the album cover to some looks. At the end of the show, French First Lady Brigitte Macron leapt out of her seat to embrace Ghesquiere. Macron, who sat alongside the family of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, is known to wear Vuitton for official outings. Paris Fashion Week winds up on Tuesday, after featuring shows from some of the world's biggest brands including Dior, Hermes, Chanel, and Saint Laurent ( as well as Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney.
Reuters
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Louis Vuitton draws fashion set to Gare du Nord for runway show
PARIS, March 10 (Reuters) - Louis Vuitton designer Nicolas Ghesquiere brought his Paris audience to the Gare du Nord for his fall-winter runway presentation on Monday night, showing an eclectic and futuristic mix of styles that featured 1980s-flavored shoulders and scrunched boots along with a wide array of handbags. Models marched through rows of seated guests as if charging through a bustling train station - only they were just across the street from the Paris train station, in an indoor courtyard. The first model wore bright red trousers with a gathered, elastic waist, cinched at the ankles and paired with a colorful blouse that was covered with a smoky, translucent rain coat. Her hair was teased out, brushed mostly to one side. Other sporty looks followed, including nylon jackets with hoods and zippered pockets that contrasted with dressier styles like lacy slip-dresses and skirts with piles of ruffled layers. The LVMH-owned ( opens new tab label, which welcomed guests with a clip from Kraftwerk's "Trans-Europe Express" on repeat, added images from the album cover to some looks. At the end of the show, French First Lady Brigitte Macron leapt out of her seat to embrace Ghesquiere. Macron, who sat alongside the family of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, is known to wear Vuitton for official outings. Paris Fashion Week winds up on Tuesday, after featuring shows from some of the world's biggest brands including Dior, Hermes, Chanel, and Saint Laurent ( opens new tab, as well as Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney.
