LOUIS VUITTON
Series 3 Exhibition
I’m always in for a dazzling exhibition but I don’t always fly across the globe to get there. So when Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton had an exhibition in Shanghai, Tokyo, LA and Seoul I had to pass. But now, now it’s in London. Almost around the corner and I can really recommend the occasional dip into the world of Louis Vuitton by stepping into Nicolas Ghesquière shoes and getting a whiff of the new fall/winter collection 2015/2016 up close.
This is the third exhibition in a row where you can see the creative process of a Louis Vuitton collection. And now this isn’t just any exhibition where you can stroll past walls displaying prints, nope, you seriously step into ‘the world.’ It’s a kind of experimental contraption that takes you on a trip through 13 rooms divided over two floors, showing you each step of the creative process right up until it’s hanging in your wardrobe.
Let’s start at the beginning. You walk into the Louis Vuitton venue in Paris, which is presenting the Autumn/Winter 2015/2016 show. Then you continue into a revolving room where you hear models discuss the collection, the heritage and you see them walking towards you.
It’s rather difficult to explain as you may have noticed, cause its way too cool yet dizzy making. So hop on to the next room where you can sit Nicolas Ghesquière’s desk. It sounds anciently off but we’re talking digital desks here.
Put your hands on it and the screen starts moving, you see Nicolas’ hands whizzing around putting his ideas on paper. Very special. It’s like bringing out the fashion designer in you. So when the designs are made, the leather is cut and sown then off you go to the next space where you can see the collection from front row seats. On digital screens you see the models walking towards you, you can stay and watch as long as you like, here you have more time than all those dolls sitting front row last February.
After the show you see madame Anne&Anne. Sounds like a funny duo but they are really talented when it comes to handwork, right down to the refined details. Buttons, beads; everything is applied with the greatest skill and care. Beautiful to see this in real life, even more so when you consider the fact that over 1000 actions are needed to make one piece. After the show and the handwork you come into my favorite room; everything is white and sculptures made off real models display Louis Vuitton’s iconic items. Then there’s another favorite room that shows the whole collection. Up close. You can almost feel the stiches, prints and leather with the tip of your nose. It’s like having your very own walk-in-closet.
All in all quite the tour, ending in a huge space filled with stickers. The kind of cool stickers you’d find on Louis Vuitton luggage and you’re allowed to pull the one with your initials off the wall. So very modish. You understand that my nameless little suitcase has become something very special.
Okay, so I’ve taken you on a written tour but if you really want the experience book yourself a ticket on the next flight to London and really step into the world of Louis Vuitton. It’s so very fabulous I know for a fact you won’t be disappointed and you’ll return home inspired and elevated. I Promise.
Louis Vuitton Series 3 Exhibition, Starting today until October 18 in London.
