With its reimagined Bed Trunk, Louis Vuitton brings new meaning to the idea of “sleeping in the lap of luxury.”

With a nod to the brand’s heritage, Louis Vuitton‘s luxurious travel bed—aptly named the Bed Trunk—was built for global explorers who enjoy the finer things in life.

The iconic piece dates back to 1868 when Louis Vuitton himself designed a trunk specifically for travellers. Protected by a patent filed in 1885 by his son Georges, the Bed Trunk was a practical yet revolutionary travel item showcased at world fairs and admired by adventurers of the time.

In April, the French fashion house revived the luxe travel design, giving it a modern makeover. The new classic Bed Trunk comes in the iconic Monogram canvas, a hallmark of Louis Vuitton’s aesthetic. The trunk houses a meticulously crafted folding bed frame constructed of aluminium and beechwood, which unfolds effortlessly, creating a sturdy, comfortable sleeping arrangement. The bed includes a thick, four-part mattress offering adaptable support, enhanced with a memory-foam topper for ultimate comfort. The mattress sections rest on woven cotton straps, an element reminiscent of the early trunks’ interiors, designed to secure valuables during travel. The Bed Trunk also includes an adjustable headrest and a beechwood side table that attaches directly to the bed frame.

The Maison has now taken the luxury sleeper a step further by launching two unique versions of the Bed Trunk, crafted by its artistic directors, Nicolas Ghesquière and Pharrell Williams.

Bed Trunk x Nicolas Ghesquière

Nicolas Ghesquière’s take on the Bed Trunk is an ode to futurism. The trunk’s exterior draws from his Cruise 2023 collection, featuring engraved metal plates and futuristic corner details that evoke a science-fiction aesthetic. Inside, however, a softer touch awaits; the mattress is adorned with floral patterns inspired by his Spring-Summer 2018 collection, lending an unexpected romantic element to the design. This juxtaposition of metallic, dystopian elements with soft floral patterns creates a striking visual narrative.

Bed Trunk x Pharrell Williams

Pharrell Williams, inspired by Louis Vuitton’s archival designs, has reimagined the Bed Trunk with a playful twist. The exterior sports distressed, striped patterns reminiscent of the Maison’s classic 1872 canvas, while the interior is lined with bold red and white stripes. Embroidered with “LV Lovers” jacquard, the mattress and pillow offer a whimsical touch, and blond wood details contrast with black aluminium hardware for a striking finish.

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Louis Vuitton redefines the concept of ‘High Fidelity’ with its latest tech-forward portable fashion accessory – the LV Nanogram Speaker.

Louis Vuitton’s collection of beautifully crafted connected objects continues its journey with the introduction of the new portable LV Nanogram Speaker. Conceptualised and designed in the same spirit that has guided the Maison’s creativity for generations, the LV Nanogram Speaker is lightweight, packed with features and delivers breathtaking sound.

The LV Nanogram Speaker is available in three colourways: The LV Nanogram Speaker is available in three colorways: timeless “Silver”, natural “Copper”, and statement khaki green “Damoflage”. The latter, created by Louis Vuitton’s Men Creative Director Pharrell Williams, made a serious impression when it debuted at the brand’s Men’s Spring-Summer 2024 show. This special edition colourway takes elements of French camouflage and Louis Vuitton’s emblematic Damier motif and fuses them in a striking, digitised pattern.

In terms of design, the LV Nanogram Speaker has been conceptualised for the ‘neo-adventurer’. As such, it is both a state-of-the-art connected audio device and a new expression of an ageless story that began with the iconic trunks Louis Vuitton first presented to travellers 165 years ago. Weighing just 520gm, and with an aluminium body and colour-matched, metallised rubber ring, it’s ready for life on the go. It also comes with a removable hook so it can be attached to a bag or belt loop, underlining its singular status as an innovative portable accessory.

The speaker was developed with the expertise of Harman, a globally renowned audio expert company, and delivers rich, room-filling sound with remarkable frequency response. Despite its compact proportions, it can achieve a maximum loudness of 84 dB and offer up to 17 hours of autonomy for all-day and all-night audio. Perfect for audiophiles looking for a luxury listening experience. | eu.louisvuitton.com

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Pharrell Williams and adidas Originals have just launched two new collections, following the success of Superstar Supercolor earlier this year.

The Shelltoe has become an iconic feature of adidas footwear over the years; a design that has remained popular for the brand season in, season out. Now, Pharrell has collaborated with a few of his favourite artists from around the world to transform the Shelltoe (for the first time) into the Supershell.

While we featured his collaboration with architect Zaha Hadid as a Pick of the Week, he has also teamed up with contemporary artists Mr. (Japan) and Todd James (USA) to create the “Artwork Collection” and the “Sculpted Collection.” The Artwork Collection features a range of limited-edition designs, which include not only Todd and Mr.’s artworks, but Pharrell’s own creations too. Artworks are then reimagined in the moulded 3D Sculpted Collection, another first for the Shelltoe design.

“With designs offered in monochrome black, the collection is also completely interchangeable, presenting countless opportunities to mix and match individual shoes to create the perfect personal expression,” says adidas.

The collections will be available in South Africa from 7 August 2015 at adidas Originals stores in Canal Walk, V&A Waterfront and Menlyn Park Shopping Centre, as well as AREA3, Shelflife, X-Trend, Sportscene, Anatomy, Side Step, Rash, Superbalist.com and Cross Trainer.

For more information, visit adidas.com/originalsuperstar.

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From a brightly coloured district in Mexico’s Pachuca to an incredible collaboration between adidas, Pharrell Williams and Zaha Hadid, here are the top VISI picks of the week series – week 91.

1. Germen Crew Mural Project

Street Art News recently posted that Germen Crew, a well-known group of street artists, were commissioned by the Mexican government in Pachuca to paint 209 houses, creating a massive colourful mural. It covers 20 000 square metres. “Impressive!” says online editor Lindi Brownell Meiring.

Image credit: Beto Allec via planisferio.com.mx

2. Pharrell Williams and Zaha Hadid For adidas

“I love Pharrell’s ability to expand his reach over and over again. This collaboration with Zaha Hadid is yet another example,” explains features editor Tracy Greenwood.

Image credit: designboom.com. Video via adidas Originals on Youtube

3. Lycée International Nelson Mandela by François Leclercq et Associés

Managing editor Lise Avis loves the design of this wooden school in France, which aims to encourage learning and enjoyment. “I love the fact that it’s named after Madiba too.”

Image credit: archdaily.com

4. Antoniolupi Rondò Light Designed By Roberto Lazzeroni

Deputy editor Annemarie Meintjes thinks these halogen wall lamps with blown, bronzed glass are simply beautiful.

Image credit: antoniolupi.it

5. Bare Bottle Designs

” I love it when people take time to design fun labels and packaging. A bottle like this would definitely influence my decision while shopping,” says content producer Michaela Stehr.

Image credit: design-milk.com

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The new adidas AREA3 concept store has officially opened its doors in Braamfontein. Previously an activation zone, it now combines retail space for exclusive collections with a virtual hub for local creatives.

You may have seen the bright window display created by origami artist Ross Symons (you loved his creations that we featured here), celebrating the launch of Pharrell Williams’ popular Supercolor range at AREA3.

With a new product focus planned each month, it’s best you keep this spot on your radar.

Find AREA3 at 155 Smit Street (on the corner of Smit and De Beer), Braamfontein, Johannesburg. Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am until 5pm. Contact info@area3.co.za for more information.

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Get up and shake off those Monday blues with the top VISI picks of the week series – week 47. Dance to Pharrell Williams’ Happy as interpreted by Cape Town creatives, be inspired by the pasty artworks of young artist Mia Chaplin, immerse yourself in The Colourful World of Kaffe Fassett or simply appreciate the ingenius graphic design by Frederico Babina. Not forgetting the urban and edgy knitwear from Laduma Ngxokolo, and the pretty vintage floral watch from Freeforme.

1. brendangallagher.ca
2. africanknitwear.com, ramp.sdr.co.za
3. 24hoursofhappy.com
4. americanmuseum.org
5. federicobabina.com/ARCHIST
6. etsy.com/shop/FreeForme
7. miachaplin.tumblr.com

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