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Louis Vuitton Launches Ultra‑Luxury Makeup Line Led by Pat McGrath

Refillable cases, premium pricing, selective distribution signal an ultra‑luxury strategy.

Overview

  • La Beauté Louis Vuitton is now available in select locations including New Bond Street and Harrods in London and online as part of a phased rollout.
  • The debut collection includes 55 LV Rouge lipsticks, ten LV Baume balms and eight LV Ombres eyeshadow palettes, plus brushes and leather accessories.
  • Industrial designer Konstantin Grcic created refillable, weighty cases with engineered closures designed to be kept long term.
  • Formulas spotlight skincare‑style ingredients and a bespoke lipstick fragrance by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud that took four years to perfect.
  • Early reviews, including The Times, commend the pigments, textures and longevity, with pricing at the high end (lipsticks £120, palettes about £190, lipstick refills £52).