Collaboration is at the heart of Louis Vuitton, and the limited edition pieces released within each curated capsule collection remain some of the brand’s most coveted—no matter the collaborator. From Supreme and Stephen Sprouse to Takashi Murakami to Urs Fischer and more, Louis Vuitton has long been accustomed to sharing its design process with a collaborator.
In 2019, Louis Vuitton caught the attention of die-hard fashion fans everywhere, calling on former Vogue creative director-at-large Grace Coddington to collaborate with Nicolas Ghesquière on a special capsule as part of its Cruise collection. The capsule combined Coddington’s love of animals with the Maison’s storied heritage and roots in travel.
It was a fan favorite, and this fall, the duo reunites. Today we’re here to give you a first look at what’s in store.
Grace Coddington’s Cats and the Capsule That Captivated Fashion Fans
“My cats are not just adorable and comforting companions, they are also a constant source of inspiration,” Grace Coddington once said, and those cats just may be some of the world’s most famous. The bond between Coddington and her cats was the inspiration behind Louis Vuitton’s first collaboration with the fashion icon.
A range of products playfully depicted a love affair between cats Pumpkin and Blanket and Nicolas Ghesquière’s dogs Achille and Léon. That love affair continues this fall, with Coddington returning to the drawing board to celebrate Louis Vuitton’s spirit of travel.
The capsule collection includes a range of items, from a re-edition of the first collection’s iconic Capucines to Grace Coddington’s signature pajamas, footwear meant to take you far, bags, blankets, and more for long travel days by train or jet. The story continues with this installation of Louis Vuitton Travels With, adventuring to places like Sydney, London, the Great Wall of China, and even outer space!
The collection also includes an exclusive line of bags and kits for the Maison crafted from revolutionary foldable nylon. This allows icons like the Keepall to lie completely flat for packing. Of course, a collection marking an ode to Louis Vuitton’s beginnings would not be complete without a signature trunk, this time fitted with an illustrator’s essentials.
Items from the collection are finished with a special Grace Coddington/Louis Vuitton Paris leather patch. Below, get a first look at some of our favorite pieces from the collection, which launches in stores on September 19th.
A First Look at Louis Vuitton Travels With Grace Coddington
