A Thousand Trunks and Timeless Reflections

WORDS Gina Dionisio PHOTOS Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton’s Spring-Summer 2025 runway show in Paris was a striking blend of heritage and modern artistry. Nicolas Ghesquière’s new collection took centre stage on a rigid platform crafted from over a thousand trunks, each paying homage to the Maison’s storied past.

Louis Vuitton‘s latest show took place in one of Paris’s most iconic architectural spaces – the Cour Carrée du Louvre. The mirrored structure reflected the grandeur of the historic Parisian architecture and the Maison’s timeless legacy.

THE ARCHITECTURAL RUNWAY

The Cour Carrée du Louvre, with its mirrored facade reminiscent in shape of the brand’s iconic trunks, provided the perfect setting for the show’s trunk-inspired runway. The fusion of old and new was an essential visual cue that reflected the collection’s theme of contrast.

A COLLECTION IN MOTION

Drawing inspiration from the concept of ‘sartorial soft power’, Nicolas Ghesquière’s Spring-Summer 2025 collection embraced the duality between structure and fluidity, femininity, and strength.

BRIDGING ART AND FASHION

Pictorial works by artist Laurent Grasso appeared on selected pieces that reprise five paintings from his series entitled “Studies into the Past”. These artworks amplified the show’s exploration of contrasts, offering a bridge between the past and present in art and fashion. | eu.louisvuitton.com

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