Time Flies in Fashion: Ghesquière’s 10-Year Louis Vuitton Reign

Nicolas Ghesquière celebrates 10 years of creativity with Louis Vuitton Women’s Fall-Winter 2024 show

To mark his 10th anniversary at Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière unveils the Women’s Fall-Winter 2024 Collection within a futuristic, chandelier-adorned glasshouse set designed once again by renowned artist Philippe Parreno in collaboration with production designer James Chinlund, at the Cour Carrée du Louvre in Paris.

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Celebrating a decade of unparalleled creativity, Nicolas Ghesquière, the visionary mind behind Louis Vuitton’s women’s collections, unveiled a mesmerizing showcase at the Cour Carrée du Louvre in Paris. Marking his 10th anniversary with the iconic fashion house, Ghesquière’s Women’s Fall-Winter 2024 Collection mesmerized attendees within a futuristic, chandelier-adorned glasshouse.

A decade ago, on March 5, 2014, Ghesquière introduced his inaugural collection for Louis Vuitton at the same esteemed venue. Fast forward to March 5, 2024, and the courtyard once again became the epicenter of fashion innovation, encapsulating Ghesquière’s transformative journey with the Maison.

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The runway glowed with celestial globes, illuminating silhouettes that traced Ghesquière’s remarkable tenure at Louis Vuitton while simultaneously embracing new realms of creativity. A fusion of introspection and imaginatio n permeated the collection, layering memories, reflections, emotions, and references into a captivating tapestry of style.

Guided by his own stylistic North Star, Ghesquière navigated through the Maison’s creative vocabulary, reinventing and charting a course towards a new era for Louis Vuitton. The show itself transcended time and space, oscillating between stark contrasts of white and black, silver and bronze, punctuated with electrifying bursts of color.

The Maison’s exquisite savoir-faire shone through in every detail, from intricate embroideries to luxurious leather goods. Reflective materials and sumptuous leathers adorned silhouettes with architectural shoulders, imbuing each Louis Vuitton creation with an otherworldly allure.

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Echoes of Louis Vuitton’s storied heritage reverberated through contemporary interpretations, such as sculpted dresses featuring the iconic Monogram trunk print. Meanwhile, innovative bag designs captivated with playful shapes, each a testament to the Maison’s unwavering commitment to reinvention.

The enchanting set, crafted by artist Philippe Parreno in collaboration with production designer James Chinlund, provided a stunning backdrop for Ghesquière’s visionary creations. Complemented by a mesmerizing soundscape by Nicolas Becker, the Louis Vuitton Women’s Fall-Winter 2024 show transported attendees into a realm where the past and future seamlessly converge.

As masked eyes and gloved hands adorned Louis Vuitton women stepped boldly into tomorrow, Ghesquière’s 10th-anniversary celebration encapsulated the essence of Louis Vuitton: timeless elegance, boundless innovation, and an unwavering dedication to pushing the boundaries of fashion forward.