Aquawoman for Louis Vuitton

A true water instinct, the one for the dark water surrounding the Isola Bella or the one for the incessant rain that however did not bend the show with the fantasy mermaids imagined by Nicolas Ghesquière. The Designer at the helm of Louis Vuitton’s womenswear decided to bring the Cruise 2024 collection to a special location, in the heart of Lake Maggiore, to be reached on small launches.

«A romantic and mysterious place,» Ghesquière explained to MFF minutes before the fashion show, the first runway show in Italy for the brand of the group led by Bernard Arnault. A mega-event that from the architectural gardens saw guests migrate inside the noble palace, among frescoes and precious paintings. The same ones that inspired some of the details of the looks. Neoprene suits and quotes to unicorns, patterns of sailor chains and sequins like scales of an exotic fish, big feather hats as high as crests of Aquaman warriors, majestic capes, and references to the Baroque to celebrate the location’s dna. «I thought of creatures coming out of the water and transforming themselves by taking inspiration from the flowers and the decorations of this palace,» Ghesquière continued.

With a soundtrack that mixes opera and techno music, in front of a parterre that includes Oprah Winfrey, Catherine Deneuve, Jennifer Connelly, Emma Stone, Cate Blanchett, and Pharrell, the multifaceted talent of music and style is ready to make his debut at Louis Vuitton’s menswear next June. However, in the meantime, the spotlight is on the aquatic mythology that seems to come out of the shores of Isola Bella. A scuba-games mood, with scuba diving constructions and soft faun-street accents.

«After all, they filmed scenes from Star Wars near here on Lake Como», the designer continued. He created hybrid silhouettes between coats and swimwear, fil coupé, and eyewear like masks from the abyss, right down to draped and blocked jerseys, fizzed like a statue. The grand evening than closes in the long finale in which the metamorphosis with floral surrounding is completed by transparencies and shoulders.

Judgment. «Italy and France? They have the same passion for fashion, the same craziness for fashion». No middle ground, Nicolas Ghesquière transforms his cruise with super precious and couture accents. Perhaps, the rain dampened the adrenaline for obvious weather reasons, but as at weddings, a wet show is a lucky show. (All rights reserved)