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Louis Vuitton Classics Return To The Runway For Spring 2025

October 4, 2024 2 min read

As Nicolas Ghesquière closes out a decade at Louis Vuitton, a new chapter begins.

At the start is Ghesquière’s Spring 2025 collection, which was presented yesterday in Paris. The designer continues to honor the House’s heritage as well as the foundation and legacy that he has established while at the Maison.

Opposites Attract

This season, Ghesquière plays with proportions, melding his signature tailoring with unexpected elements of volume. There is also a hint of retro-meets-futurism with graphic, ’80s-inspired prints sitting alongside puff sleeves and drop shoulders.

The collection as a whole is defined by the details like sheer overlays affixed with stones, fringed skirts, and embellishments throughout. Asymmetrical elements further the dialogue of juxtaposition—the contrasts created tell a bold story.

Bags offer contrasts of their own, with classic Monogram pieces given new touches like exotic trims and intricate straps. Both the Speedy and the Neverfull see a return to the runway this season in bright, bold exotics. The Petite Malle is adorned in futuristic stones, while a classic trunk gets a celestial spin with artwork by French artist Laurent Grasso.

There are wearable new shapes to delight in as well, like a soft, unfussy leather carryall with top handles and a detachable longer strap, and a structured square number shown in both leather and exotic iterations. The GO-14 and the Side Trunk are given the same treatments as the ready-to-wear, fitted with metallic fringed detailing.

View bags from the runway below, images courtesy of Louis Vuitton.