INSIDE the Louvre’s Cour Carrée, Nicolas Ghesquière presented Louis Vuitton’s AW19 collection which was inspired around the theme of culture. In particular, French culture – hinting at the juxtaposition of the old and new. Beaubourg has become the home of a certain type of fashion, a culture where self-expression is hailed. In the centre of the fourth arrondissement in Paris stands the Centre Pompidou, a piece of architecture that represents both the past and present; the old Parisian neighbourhood contrasted with this piece of construction.
With this in mind, Ghesquière presented subtle femininity as he drew ideas from all types of sub-cultures based in this area. Biker trousers with leather skull caps, mixed among printed peplum dresses and quilted floral coats, with a splash of slip dresses.
Closing the Fashion week month, Ghesquière presented a complicated collection – initially not always appealing but the structure and alteration of silhouettes is somewhat mesmerising. 1980s style broad shoulders, ruffled blouses and hints of sequins are proof of the versatility of the collection. The powerful mixture of fabric type with the look-changing colour scheme Ghesquière shaped the Louis Vuitton woman this fall into an unstoppable force. Swapping high heels for flats, the collection empowered women with more comfortable shoes, in particular chunky soled lace up flats.
This eclectic collection is about expression and not about conformity, nor is it about washing away the sub-culture experience through social media, it is about standing proud of who you are – a perfect message to end with.
by Imogen Clark