Few can do a fashion show like Nicolas Ghesquière and Louis Vuitton, and this season the brand held its show at an iconic Parisian landmark: the Louvre. The bright, airy presentation featured a plethora of new bags, all inspired by ancient Roman and Grecian times. Ghesquière looked back to the Golden Age, or the Age of Enlightenment, when everything was expressed so purely. It was those eras that forged the essence of civilization as we know it, and this collection’s aesthetic relies on these notions as Ghesquière embarks on a journey back in time.
The Louis Vuitton FW 21 collection features a slew of bags both new and old, including shapes like the Keepall, Alma, Dauphine and Petite Malle. Many of the bags incorporate delicate artwork by Italian Atelier Fornasetti. The LV x Fornasetti capsule includes reiterations of Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram featuring hand-drawn illustrations as well as leather bags embossed with sculptural faces.
Ghesquiere also presents a new shape, called the Troca, which features exaggerated embroidered Damier quilted leather and a removable chain. The Utility crossbody from spring appears on the runway again as well, this time featuring exotic details. The utility theme is further expanded upon in this collection too and the pocket detailing appears on a shoulder bag with contrast colors and materials. View bags from the collection below.
[images via Louis Vuitton]
OHMYGOD I love those hobos! And the quilted Damier looks chocolatey- yumm!
The hobos are FANTASTIC!
Agreed! That hobo in 12 will be joining my closet in 2021, guaranteed!
I’ve always balked at pulling the trigger on any LV bag that caught my eye, mainly because of the reviews… those multi-pocket hobos though….
Also kind of like the Noe – thought I’m generally not a fan of graphic bags like this.
I agree! I don’t like graphic bags, but that one is really great.
That was a breathtaking collection overall.
Loved it.
Wow, this is sooo much better than what we saw from Gabriela Hearst at Chloe! I would definitely consider getting the hobo shown in the photo pair number 6. I also like the padded rectangular bag in the oversized DE pattern (nice to see creativity with DE come to the fore) in photo pairs 4 and 8, but am not crazy about chain only handles — although it would be easy enough to buy a different strap. The other bag (on the left) in pair 4 is intriguing too. Kudos to LV, so many of the bags really give off a lush, luxe vibe. I’m not crazy though about the large Greek/Roman heads — a little too Versace for my tastes. Overall though, big thumbs up!
This whole collection is pretty fabulous. It’s such a huge leap forward for LV. I have not been a LV fan for a while and previously would not consider buying one of their bags, but this collection may change my mind.
The multi-pocket hobos are gorgeous. For me, bags with huge images of Greco-Roman coins and heads from statues are a no. On a side note and without getting in a philosophical argument, I question whether “the Golden Age, or the Age of Enlightenment . . . forged the essence of civilization as we know it.”
I’m might be the only one passing on this collection
Nopers
Nope, me too.
Inspired by a Jackie or Trim 31 bags?
I only like Damie bag.
Typical again, bags are kinda unique but clothes are just hideous and not for wearable for everyone.
I HAVE to see #8 left in person. From this glimpse it’s stunning. Some fab bags here.
#7 and #13 look like they were “inspired” by the Chloe Aby, but there are some beautiful (and not so beautiful) bags here. I’m a big fan of the hobo, too!
Ewwww looks like Versace.
Not sure, the mall kiosk chic has never been my thing.
That keepall is to die for! Très chic! This is a good example of “borrowing” art tastefully. ( looking at you, Jeff Koons)
Noisy
The new hobo is gorgeous but the rest of this monstrosity has left me speechless
What’s with LV doing collabs that look like purses you’d find at a cheap mall kiosk? I have a deep appreciation for Greco-Roman history and culture, but this is a no for me.
I just realized that we don’t have what you describe as “mall kiosk” culture in Europe. Maybe we don’t see what Americans see.
Examples of kiosk style are: 1, 2 and 9. They are representative of embellished bags that most people don’t want to purchase. They look cheap.
Oh I knew what you meant because I live in the US. ? Just making a cultural observation.
No culture in USA mate. Lol
Yikes! Lots of hit and miss here. I like #4 R&L, 5R, 6R&L, 7R&L, 8L, 12R&L, 13R&L.
They’re a fun fashion crossover into pop art
I was a fan of the Koontz collaboration too so….
Mostly “NO’s.” Hobos are the best ones. And they will be very expensive.
Except for the black hobo, mostly Nay.
I don’t even like of Louis Vuitton but honestly that croc hobo is just perfection . Perfect color I’m looking for but I also saw givenchy have this new croc in tan color. I always prefer givenchy over lv. But some of these bags are beautiful. I also like the checkered bag with locket. Shape is like camera bag and I love that
I love the two bags in set #4 but hate everything else!
The black Hobo & the blue quilted damier ebene! Definitely getting one !
Is it really black or just a very, very dark brown? I still can’t decide. Love it either way, I guess I’ll have to wait until it appears in stores….