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Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week Show Explores Travel Through Time and Style

Designer Nicolas Ghesquière unveils a cinematic, travel-inspired collection at a secret venue near Gare du Nord, blending historical and futuristic elements.

A model presents a creation by the creative studio of fashion house Chanel as part of their Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Women's ready-to-wear collection show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
Models present creations by designer Nicolas Ghesquiere as part of his Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Women's ready-to-wear collection show for fashion house Louis Vuitton during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 10, 2025. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier
A model presents a bag creation by the creative studio of fashion house Chanel as part of their Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Women's ready-to-wear collection show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris, France, March 11, 2025. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier
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Overview

  • Louis Vuitton's Fall-Winter 2025 show was staged in a secret venue designed to evoke a Parisian train station, emphasizing the brand's heritage of travel and adventure.
  • The collection featured a mix of styles, from 19th-century-inspired voluminous skirts to futuristic architectural knit tops, with nods to the 1970s and 1980s in silhouettes and patterns.
  • A collaboration with electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk included 'Trans-Europe Express'-themed designs and accessories, celebrating movement and modernity.
  • French First Lady Brigitte Macron, a notable Vuitton supporter, made headlines by enthusiastically embracing designer Nicolas Ghesquière after the show.
  • While praised for its creativity and cinematic storytelling, some critics noted inconsistencies in the collection, with certain pieces described as overworked or mismatched.