This is the first time a supermodel will be the subject of a V&A retrospective, but that title seems to fall short – historical icon fits Campbell better. She’s expanded from fashion to philanthropy, film production, activism, and art direction, which are all set to be included. We’ll see a different side of picture-perfect Naomi, one that joined the Black Girls Coalition in 1989, campaigns for more diversity on the catwalk, and was heavily inspired by Nelson Mandela.

Retrospective is just as small a label as Supermodel; the mononymous icon still makes headlines with her style, is a runway regular, and just designed a collection for Pretty Little Thing.

With ‘Naomi’, 100 carefully curated looks and a photography installation will take us on a journey through her closet— and fashion history. The garments featured are from Campbell’s personal collection and archive pieces loaned by designers. The exhibition will see an unprecedented close involvement from the subject herself, who said she’s “honoured to be asked by the V&A to share my life in clothes with the world”.

Curator Sonnet Stanfill has said that this overwhelmingly extensive collection is not the main challenge, but rather that they could be adding looks right “up until the day before the exhibition”. But even some stars shine brighter than others, and the looks below? They’re sure to be included. after all, they’re as close to the sun as fashion moments get.

1993

This lilac Chanel suit she wore on the October 1993 runway is one of the only looks confirmed by the V&A. The exhibition will follow the current retrospective dedicated to Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, so this proves to be a seamless transition.

2019

Her 2019 Met Gala dress by Valentino is the second confirmed look, which makes sense given that it’s the same year Campbell won the Fashion Icon of the Year Award.

1991

The exhibition will give us an insider look at her life, as told from Naomi’s voice. With this deeply personal nature, we expect to see plenty of Azzedine Alaïa, whom she called Papa and had a father-daughter relationship with. This mesh leopard catsuit with ruffle cuffs from Autumn/Winter 1991 was one of her most iconic runway moments; signature smirk included.

1991

A Versace look from the Versace muse will undoubtedly make an appearance. Not only was designer Gianni Versace a dear friend of Naomi but also the creator of the supermodel status. In this spring/summer 1991 dress, she delivered the soon-to-be signature strut that made her one of the 90s original supermodels alongside the likes of Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford. The Big Five remain just as historically significant as they were in their heyday too: Apple TV+ just released a documentary about them, Vogue reunited the girl group for this year’s September issue, and they closed the Vogue World London event hand-in-hand.

1999

One of the most iconic duos of the 90s, Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell’s friendship reigned the decade while becoming the faces of a generation. They loved partying, champagne, and shimmering Versace dresses (‘wagons’ are their self-assigned nicknames for each other because it means drunk in Irish), so this look from the brand’s Diamonds are Forever event will hopefully be included. The mini dress shows off Campbell’s fashion prowess, with her wearing the sparkly butterflies before it became a Y2K trend.

1993

The supermodel’s fall in 12-inch platforms during the Vivienne Westwood 1993 show is one of the most defining moments of her career. Naomi’s self-deprecating smile post-stumble grazed the cover of magazines for weeks after, and the flounce of the boa right after was what enamored the world with her. The supermodel has confessed that some designers even ask her to recreate the fall. In an interview with Westwood, she said: “A couple of people, designers, asked me if I would fall for them. And I was like, ‘Why would you want me to fall unnecessarily?!’ ‘Press! The press that you got!’ But it wasn’t planned!”.

1997

Attending the 1997 MTV Music Video Awards, Naomi wore ’The Paris Hilton Dress’ years before the hotel heiress ever did. This sparkly mini dress belongs to her personal Versace collection, a keepsake that for her represents a fond memory, but for the world? It’s fashion history. Alongside this getup, curator Stanfill has confirmed we should expect a myriad of dresses, including designs from Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Jean Paul Gaultier, John Galliano, Karl Lagerfeld, and Virgil Abloh.

1998

In head-to-toe Louis Vuitton, this look shows the more casual style of Naomi (barring the private jet in the background) as she arrived in Paris for the season. From the sunglasses to the massive logomania bags, this look oozes 90s.

1995

Another one of the most significant moments from her runway career, Naomi showcased her feral energy for Thierry Mugler’s autumn/winter 1995 show. This wasn’t just a walk through an elevated platform, it was a performance that showed the difference between model and supermodel.

2023

In her most recent runway moment (for now), Campbell closed Sarah Burton’s last show for Alexander McQueen during the Spring Summer 2024 season in Paris. A longtime collaborator of the brand and dear friend of Burton, this proved to be an emotional moment for not only her but the fashion industry as a whole.

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But if there’s one key takeaway from the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2024 Show, it’s that it’s not just about fashion– it’s an immersive experience that’s a little bit Louis Vuitton, a little bit celebrity-inspired, and a whole lot Pharrell.

The Phlace

The show took place on Paris’ oldest bridge le Pont Neuf while overlooking the river Seine in a nod to the brand’s Parisian roots. Guests arrived by boat to see the historical location covered in Louis Vuitton’s signature Damier check, drinking champagne and enjoying chicken nuggets prepared by celebrity chef Jean Imbert. What followed was a three-hour celebratory spectacle filled with fashion, music, and culture that confirmed Vuitton’s promise to position itself as a ‘cultural brand’.

The Phriends

A live orchestra and gospel choir accompanied the 71 looks that strutted down the runway, building excitement that exploded as Jay-Z gave a surprise concert near the end. The rapper wasn’t the only A-lister in attendance; amongst the 1,750 guest list were also Naomi Campbell, Jaden and Willow Smith, Kim Kardashian, and Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo. Most notably however, were Pharrell’s closest friends lining the front row. From Beyoncé and Zendaya’s reunion to A$AP Rocky and Rihanna’s matching denim fits, the show seemed more like that party hosted by the cool, popular kids we all desperately wanted to get invited to.

The Phinspiration

But unlike those high school parties, Pharrell wants everyone to feel included with the ‘Lovers’ collection. Following his announcement to take the reigns on Valentine’s Day, the 50-year-old kept the capsule theme going by revolving the whole show around love and community. ‘I make clothes for humans’, he said to Vogue ahead of the show, ‘It’s very inspired by the love and support of the people here that I’ve just been blessed to be able to experience’. He even included his confidants inside the collection, with Rihanna being the face of the campaign and the clothes referencing Tyler The Creator’s signature preppy look.

The Phieces

And now on to the actual clothes. The runway opened with a neutral, boxy suit preliminary for the increasingly quirky and detailed looks that followed. Center stage was the LV Damier checkerboard, reinterpreted everywhere from leather biker jackets to fur coats. Pharrell also focused heavily on bags and introduced the ‘Damouflage pattern’, a digitized camo print that inspires thoughts of Minecraft.

Overall, the collection was an organized haphazard mix of vastly different aesthetics. Slick tailored pieces contrasted baggier clothes, and 70s flared trousers debuted alongside pearl-embedded tracksuits. Truly no style was left behind: there were leather football shirts, watch chain jewelry, camouflage parkas, and even a golf cart filled to the brim with LV trunks. The Vuitton logo was everywhere, with additional “LV Lovers” graphics plastered on both female and male models. There’s no doubt that a collage of so many opposing styles shouldn’t fit together; yet somehow Williams made it work.

The Phuture

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At the end of the show, Pharrell took a standing ovation in a ‘Damouflage’ patterned jacket and trousers, sweetly bringing out the Louis Vuitton design team to honor the community behind his debut (very on theme if you ask us). After such a grandiose presentation, the fashion industry is already wondering what the entertainment mogul is bringing to the table next. If his opening show is any hint, we can expect more statement bags, ‘Damouflage’ everywhere, break-the-internet moments, and a lot of celebrity power. The ‘phuture’ is Pharrell, and we’re all here for it.

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Pharrell has been reluctant to share any glimpses into the upcoming collection, which will be unveiled via a private runway show on the opening day of Paris Men’s Fashion Week, June 20th. The show will mark five years since Virgil Abloh, the last person to hold the role, presented his debut Louis Vuitton collection at the Palais Royal. 

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Our first sneak peek— if you can describe a ginormous billboard as such— is a blown-up photograph of Rihanna plastered on the side of the Musée d’Orsay this Thursday, overlooking the Seine. In the image, a very pregnant Rihanna sports her signature unbuttoned shirt, accentuating her bump, and carries a takeaway coffee and four primary-coloured Louis Vuitton monogram bags. Her leather shirt features a pixelated pattern reminiscent of Louis Vuitton’s classic Damier print, and she pairs it with smart black trousers and two diamond necklaces. In a photo shared on Instagram, Pharrell poses in front of the billboard wearing a similar all-black outfit to match his muse. 

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Pharrell and Rihanna go way back, collaborating on the song Lemon in 2017, and are rumoured to be working together again for her next album. Rihanna also has connections to LVMH, the French luxury conglomerate behind Louis Vuitton and Fenty’s beauty, skin, and (formerly) fashion lines. 

We are sure that the opening show will be a star-studded event, with Pharrell utilising his connections from the fashion and music industries. A true jack of all trades, Pharrell has won 13 Grammy awards, been nominated twice for an Academy award, and won the CFDA’s Fashion Icon Award in 2015. His predecessor, Virgil, was also a polymath— a qualified engineer, architect, DJ, and creator of the designer label Off White. 

Louis Vuitton welcomed Pharrell ‘home’, with his journey alongside the company beginning in 2004 when he designed the iconic ‘Millionaire’ sunglasses and another collab in 2008. He was also Chanel’s first male fashion ambassador and designed a collection with them, as well as creating a fragrance line with Comme des Garçons, a handbag line with Moynat, and sunglasses with Tiffany. He created the streetwear brand Billionaire Boys Club and its sister brand Ice Cream Footwear, and co-founded Bionic Yarn in 2010, a fibre made from recycled plastic bottles found in the sea. His most notable fashion collab is a long-term partnership between his HUMANRACE brand and Adidas, reimagining 2023’s It-Shoe—the Samba— in bright block colours.

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We can expect to see a lot of streetwear and pop culture influences in his collection, with Hemant Kalbag of Alvarez & Marsal Consumer Retail Group telling Forbes that “Pharrell will help keep LV relevant to the next generation of LV customers”. He will be able to tap into the multifaceted aspect of Louis Vuitton, blending the past, present, and future and potentially collaborating with some of our favourite streetwear brands. 

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Roach took to Instagram last night to share the news of his retirement, stating: 

“My Cup is empty….. thank you to everyone who’ve supported me and my career over the years. Every person that trusted me with their image, I’m so grateful for you all. If this business was just about the clothes I would do it for the rest of my life but unfortunately it’s not! The politics , the lies and false narratives finally got me! You win … I’m out. ”

While the internet speculates on what may have led Roach to make this decision, one moment that is being heavily discussed is when Law and Zendaya arrived at the AW23 Louis Vuitton show to find that there wasn’t a front row seat for the stylist. The debates online surrounding this moment could very well be one of the “false narratives” that Law was referring to, but without fuelling this fire the moment did bring into question, do celebrity stylists get enough credit?

Zendaya is a huge star, that goes without saying. It makes sense for her to be sat front row at a fashion show. When you consider the rumours that she will be becoming the new face of Louis Vuitton, it makes even more sense. What does not make sense though, is why the genius stylist behind her looks would not be sat there as well? Take Harris Reed’s first show for Nina Ricci as an example, that collection was made for the red carpet and who was sat front row? Beyoncé’s stylist, Marni Senofonte, and the one and only Law Roach. Celebrity endorsements are key in the luxury fashion industry, and so why would you not want to appeal to their stylists? They are the ones who are going to be the picking outfits, so it is important that they are taken into consideration. The stylists are often the ones who will know a lot more about fashion than the celebrities, they will be getting a lot more out of the show. Even in a relationship where the celebrities are heavily involved in styling decisions, they hired a stylist for a reason, they are the experts.

While the internet is divided on the whole Louis Vuitton drama, some thinking Law should have had a front row seat and others not, this conversation goes far beyond this show. The “politics” of celebrity fashion exist everywhere, they are present in every PR relationship between a star and a brand, but where does the stylist fit into all this? While we do not know anything for certain, it is being speculated that Zendaya’s rumoured contract with Louis Vuitton pushed Law out of the picture or limited his creative freedom. This again brings the treatment of celebrity stylists into question, as surely, they are an integral factor to consider when building celebrity relations in fashion and should be prioritised?

Marketing strategies and fashion show drama aside, I do feel that one thing is clear in this industry: We devour celebrity style, and we associate the outfits we see with the star wearing them. We even praise the designers behind the looks. But we often neglect the stylists. I don’t know if this comes down to our obsession with celebrity culture, making us care more about who is in the outfit than the look itself; or whether there is a deeper issue at hand making us praise the glamourous figureheads of fashion and neglect those who work behind the scenes. But one thing that has to be said, is that we don’t always ignore these figures. If a look is ‘bad’, that is the moment that everybody remembers the stylist. Why is it that we as a society do not credit a stylist’s success, but are so quick to blame them when we don’t like a look?

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Pharrell Williams, the newly appointed Creative Director of Louis Vuitton, was one of the biggest names used to promote the Moncler Genius event that took place on Monday night. Pharrell took to the red carpet with a thick khaki blanket wrapped around his shoulders, on its own, this just seems to be a quirky accessory from a fashion-forward individual. Maybe the Hollywood superstar hasn’t adjusted to the British climate? But just half an hour after the Moncler Genius event opened, Burberry’s models began their trip down the runway. 

When Burberry declared that they intended to grow their accessories profit by over 50% under Daniel Lee’s creative direction, we don’t think anyone really knew how they were planning on doing that. We assumed that there would be a lot of elaborate accessories, handbags and hats, we never thought that the answer would be hot water bottles. Expanding their accessories towards more domestic items sounds like a simple way to increase this revenue. The viral Versace bathrobes retail for £520 and are extremely popular despite the fact that they are not items that you really get to wear in public; hot water bottles fit into this niche category of luxury accessory. 

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However, we cannot help but feel that there is more to this development than meets the eye. Why didn’t this trend of high-fashion domestic accessories hit when everybody was at home during the Covid-19 pandemic? Why now? Well, all signs point to one thing, this is yet another example of fashion glamorising poverty, using indicators of social class as trend items, the rich yet again cosplay as the poor. We are currently in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis, many families have been left unable to heat their homes, hot water bottles and blankets will be how they stay warm during the winter months. But here we have luxury fashion houses presenting this crisis as a ‘trend’ or ‘aesthetic’.

While you could try to put a more positive spin on these events by arguing that this promotes alternative ways of staying warm rather than using up fossil fuels and contributing to the climate crisis, we think we know better than to assume this. We have seen various instances in the past where the fashion industry has latched on to various indicators of social class and turned them into trends; in 2023 its ‘cool’ to be cold.

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Louis Vuitton

The Men’s Louis Vuitton show was incredible. The brand always pulls sensational surprises out at their hat and this year’s Paris Men’s show was a top tier performance. Starting with the retro set design created by French filmmakers Michel and Olivier Gondry, the show was built for success from the get-go. Inspired by memories from their childhoods, the set was supposed to capture ‘Formative Moments’ that make up a boy ‘s initial stages of life. The set was super effective in setting the scene of the show. 

The collection came with a performance from sensation, Rosalia, which had viewers hyped. She was seen singing, dancing and parading around the runway kitted head to toe in oversized Louis Vuitton. Turning up the tempo she jumped on the retro yellow car which parked next to the pop-up home set-up. Louis Vuitton had hyped the audience before they had even debuted any of their new collection. That is how you do it, in our opinion.  

The looks lived up to the amazing atmosphere which had been created. A co-collaboration between Colm Dillane and Louis Vuitton for AW23 was evident from the moment the founder of KidSuper stepped out amongst the Louis Vuitton team. His creations included his famous artwork of patchworked faces on leather casualwear and accessories. They were super cool and vibrant, and we loved the hybrid pieces of his work merged with the Louis Vuitton monograms. Retro 70s floral prints also found their way into the looks, complimenting the set they walked through.

The items were insanely cool with lots of nods to the past evident as inspiration. The show which had models chaotically pacing through bedrooms and living rooms was made-up of almost 70 looks. Louis Vuitton covered a huge amount of ground in the collection. Surrealism was evident in the designs which made the fits super eye-catching and intriguing. War-time inspired pieces were shown on runway models such as aviator hats, piff helmet hats, leather gloves and camouflage prints which fully covered jackets and trousers. Rugged denim, biker jackets and hoods cropped up on stage as they predict to trend in AW23. Puffer styles, ribbon-tied trousers and fringe lined suit jackets also made popping appearances in the show. However, long slim-tailored coats definitely dominated the looks as well as classic cut suits.  

Rick Owens

The grungy glamour aesthetic continues its way in AW23 menswear with Rick Owen’s latest collection. A designer with a powerful story behind him, Owens managed to work his way up the fashion industry in unconventional manners. From dropping out of art school to working for knock-off production factories, he found his way to Paris where it all changed. Establishing a romantic relationship with boss at the time, Michele Lamy, she managed to give his designs exposure and so his legacy as a fashion designer began.

He has kept his rebellion roots and they are always paramount in the design of his clothing. Showcasing at Paris fashion week this year, his collection was no exception to his inspiringly classic Rick Owen’s Style. However, the collection took a ‘Victorian’ influence which was unpredicted but well-received by audience members. He stated he took inspiration from the reign of the Queen during the 19th century and wanted to show a modern take on ‘elaborate modesty’ which was so paramount at the time. Stating the significance of masking sensuality was so elaborate it almost had the opposite effect. His play with historic styles and grunge sub-culture influence created some innovative and visionary designs.

He experimented with Victorian silhouettes and pieces from the time period such as cloaks. Pencil skirts, platform gladiator boots and puffer jackets all made their way on to the runway in his full-black looks. The cow-hide spike shoulder jackets appeared one after the other and pieces were deconstructed into their simplest forms to give an experimental element to the collection. The range of looks consisted mainly of black pieces and otherwise a dark muted palette was used. Slicked hairstyles and blocked face paints added to the grunge aesthetic of the clothing.

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Starting off, we present the second collaboration between Louis Vuitton and Yayoi Kusama. The French label has once again partnered with the Japanese pop artist to bring a collection which embodies the very best of art and fashion. Releasing this month, the capsule collection comes ten years after their first venture. First showcasing the collaboration at their Cruise 2023 runway, we can expect to see classic LV handbags with Kusama’s infamous polka-dot prints. The iconic monogramed styles of the luxury fashion house will be reimagined in new ways with Kusama’s artistic influence. 

The whole collaboration is so playful. The website allows viewers to interact with the art as the mouse tool transforms into a paintbrush, which allows you to paint polka-dots across the screen. Talk about painting the town red, Louis Vuitton has painted the whole city of Tokyo in polka-dots. Tokyo Tower and Shiba Park are included in the collaborative revamp, and if that’s not able to gain hype, we don’t know what would. Pop-up art exhibitions have appeared in the city and digital billboards show the anticipated collaboration. The incredible idea of transforming the capital of the artist’s home, celebrates the partnership as the city becomes an outdoor playground of art and fashion. We can’t rave about it enough and if we were to describe it in one word, it would be fun! Keep your eyes peeled this month for the drop of the Louis Vuitton x Yayoi Kusama collaboration.

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Ganni x Ester Manas – Cool And Fierce Collide

Scandinavian sleek meets luxury inclusivity. This collaboration designed for Summer 23 has been kept quite quiet. We were able to receive a sneaky peak during the showing of Ester Manas’s ‘Sunset Body’ collection, and that was enough to have us hooked. This is a fashion partnership which we are very excited to view and are hoping to see more clues in the coming weeks as to what this collection will entail.

What do we know? We know Ganni creates minimalist, cool styles which push the boundaries of street style. We know Ester Manas focuses on body empowerment and inclusivity, producing fierce designs which embody their focus. Their ‘Sunset Body’ collection for beach and swimwear remained true to their brand ethos and featured sexy pieces in radiant colours of pinks, limes and oranges. So, we can imagine the collaboration will not neglect either brand voice and find strength together. As for the clothing, both brands are very different in their style and this is exciting to think about what they will produce. We do predict it will be an incredible partnership and benefit both parties involved.

Savage Fenty x Super Bowl- It’s A Touchdown

Your Super Bowl look is here. Rihanna has officially created a 17 piece collection for watching the game in style. The Game Day collection sizes range from XXS-4XL and feature a number of sporty styles including a varsity jacket and sweatpants. We are very hyped at the two worlds colliding and in doing so creating some iconic pieces. Rihanna fans and sports fans unite as this collection brings you the best of both worlds.

The limited edition collection celebrates American Football and embodies a stylish sports fan aesthetic. Talking colours, the collection comes in ‘Cookie Brown’ and ‘Black Caviar’. On brand with Rihanna, the collection is very cool and we are kind of obsessed.

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Fendi x Marc Jacobs- Loving The Lunar

In celebration of Lunar New Year, Fendi have brought us some new styles. Their iconic Fendi Roma logo has been reimagined by Marc Jacobs and appears on multiple styles. Classic baguette bags, sweatshirts and even a silk foulard. An exciting creative collaboration with an even more exciting output. The collaboration focuses on the signature colour associated with the Lunar New Year- red. The two-toned collection is fun but also remains classically Fendi.

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After the last heartfelt tribute to late designer Virgil Abloh, showcasing his final collection for the house. A big question is at the heart of t

The upcoming event. Who will be the long-awaited Louis Vuitton’s successor for Paris Men’s Fashion Week 2022? While the new artistic director has yet to be announced, the menswear show collection will be designed by the brand’s design studio. But the mystery and the expectation are felt.

The fashion rumour mill has been in overdrive about Abloh’s successor since the 41-year-old designer died of cancer on 28 November 2021. Fashion insiders and people close to LVMH’s thinking told Vogue Business among the possibilities are Jonathan Anderson who has revived LVMH-owned Loewe with acclamation for both men and womenswear. Nigo, who has recently been hired at Kenzo, is another possibility.

Ronnie Fieg, who founded Kith, and Sacai founder and creative director Chitose Abe, who have both built successful brands, were also mentioned.

Emerging designers’ names include young British designers Grace Wales Bonner, Jerry Lorenzo, and Samuel Ross, (both friends and collaborators of Abloh’s), as well as Casablanca founder of Charaf Tajer. 

Rumour has it that Kanye West is also being lined up to take over Louis Vuitton’s artistic direction and follow Virgil Abloh’s legacy. 

Speculation is high, and we suspect the reveal may come at the show! 

One thing is certain the successor will be a creative who reaches beyond the world of fashion. 

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As Paris Fashion Week draws to a close, Voir has your final rundown of unforgettable shows.

Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney is the pioneer of ethical fashion, her designs repeatedly remind us that neglecting leather and fur doesn’t mean leaving behind quality and style. Her FW22 show (set in an ultra-modern Parisian dome) created silky skirts, denim flight suits and fluffy trench coats in a colour palette of pastel tones. The designer made use of fluid shapes and negative space to create an artistic and lively, yet wearable collection.

To create the collection, McCartney worked with artist Frank Stella, using his work as inspiration. The parallels between Stella’s work and McCartney’s designs are evident in her use of abstract prints in a minimalist meets maximalist style. On working with the artist, Stella admitted to Vogue it was “scary because he has incredibly good taste”. Despite this, the two came together to create an amalgamation of artsy prints and high fashion silhouettes.

Louis Vuitton

With more prints and patterns than imaginable, Nicolas Ghesquiere captured the beauty and culture of Paris through an old money inspired FW22 collection showcased at the Musee d’Orsay. Moving away from the strict gender codes that once held a tight grip over the fashion industry, Louis Vuitton’s newest collection saw women in traditional menswear from ties to pinstripe pants.

The collection blurred the lines between streetwear and couture silhouettes as loose-fitting sweaters were placed over flaring maxi skirts in floral prints. Playing on the trending old-money style garments, collared sweaters synonymous with vintage golf wear were paired with pocketed dungaree dresses. The quaint collection complemented the romantic marble setting.

The show’s audience was filled with the fashion house’s muses. Sarah Paulson and Emma Chamberlain sat in the front row, a prime spot to watch Squid Game’s HoYeon Jung open the show in a brunette boxy jacket.

Givenchy

Since becoming creative director of Givenchy, Matthew Williams has turned the house into a pioneer of alternative modern fashion by blending key house codes like feminine elegance with fashion-forward flair.

For his FW22 collection, Williams brought nostalgic noughties grunge back to the forefront. Baggy band tees, tight-fitting tanks, and leather boots transported us to the days of Nirvana- fever as fierce models stormed the runway to futuristic beats.

While the collection was fun and light-hearted, the fashion house did not fail to pay their respects to those currently suffering in Ukraine; Givenchy sent both blue and yellow looks between the emo wear to show solidarity with the war-torn country.

Schiaparelli

Schiaparelli took their legendary surrealist designs to new heights with a vintage horror-inspired FW22 collection. Claws, cone bras, and torso shaped purses each featured in a black and white filter- looking back to Elsa Schiaparelli’s phantasmagorical accessories (like the telephone shaped handbag) for inspiration.

Daniel Roseberry also drew inspiration from gothic cult movies, like Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, as model Mila Vaneeten was accessorised with knives posing as gloves. The model’s gleaming smiles contrasted the moody garments as Rouguy posed in a monochromatic black look featuring iconic cones, studs, and swirls that the brand has become known for.

Akris

Drawing inspiration from Reinhard Voigt’s artwork, squares and geometric patterns dominated Akris’ FW22 collection. Incorporating pixellated prints onto trenchcoats and blazers, the garments were vibrant and futuristic. Creating an optical illusion through abstract prints, designer Albert Kriemler brought navy and grey looks to Paris Fashion Week.

Even the show’s setting fit the square trend as models stormed a light and open square-based building designed by Kriemler’s long time friend Sou Fujimoto.

Giambattista Valli

Capturing the fierce street style of Parisian women, Italian designer Giambattista Valli looked to vintage French street style to create an elegant day and nightwear collection. Floral gowns, leopard print blazers, and frothy frills came together to create an eclectic mix of textures encapsulating the highlights of a 1960s wardrobe.

Incorporating abstract accessories into the collection, dangerously chunky heels, oversized bows, and upside-down sunglasses played to an OTT representation of day-to-day Parisian attire. Speaking about the show to Vogue, the designer admitted the collection took a swift turnaround in response to the Ukrainian crisis. Valli wanted his designs to symbolise hope amongst the turbulence of the times- a goal he achieved through fun-loving florals and bright pastel designs.

Chanel

Since the days of Coco, tweed has served as Chanel’s staple material. As an ode to the brand’s history, Chanel’s current creative director (Virginie Viard) incorporated the material onto traditional skirt suits, dresses, and blazers. The show was a glamorous exploration of Chanel’s ‘eternal house code’.

The checked fabric featured in a wide range of shades and designs. Bright red suits and sage green wellingtons reminisced nostalgic royal attire while tweed mini dresses were a nod to England in the 1960s. The British influence on Chanel has been apparent since the label’s initiator (Gabrielle Coco Chanel) had a love affair with The Duke of Westminster. Since then the French fashion house has taken in inspiration from our practical wellingtons to cosy cardigans; this collection shows the tight relationship between English dressing and Chanel isn’t set to stop anytime soon!

Miu Miu

After the success of their SS22 pleated mini-skirt worn by icons from Hailey Bieber to Nicole Kidman, Miu Miu continued their ultra-mini legacy with tiny skirts and even tinier shorts in a minuscule length. Keeping to a clean and modern aesthetic, the creative director of Miu Miu (Fabio Zambernardi) perched white scarfs around model’s necks while knee-high socks threw us back to vintage Wimbledon matches. The most jaw-dropping look from the FW22 collection was donned by supermodel Adut Akech who charged the runway a sequined see-through two-piece paired with high-rise socks and sturdy black pumps.

Words By Olivia Booth

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The show had a magical touch from its opening, as Virgil’s voice was heard speaking on the subject of adults having the ability to return to “childhood wonderment” when allowing their imagination to be set free. This speech was matched with a hot air balloon ascending into the air, perhaps as a symbol of Virgil’s high achievements and the positive mark he left on the world. 

At the forefront of the show was the impeccable designs Abloh created, a vocation he dedicated his life to perfecting and delivering. Many designs were the creations we previously saw in June at LV’s Paris Fashion show, however, this didn’t take away from the star-quality and individualism of the designs, that only Virgil could have pulled off. 

Back in June, Virgil spoke about his collection saying;

“I’ve started to let my imagination run wild. I try to create the world as I would like to see it in real life. Having something that’s pop culture and fashion, that’s an education and maybe opens minds. To me, that’s the North Star.”

The show had a huge turnout, with friends and supporters amongst the crowd such as Pharrel Williams, Rihanna, ASAP Rocky, Kim Kardashian and Virgil’s lifelong friend and collaborator Kanye West. 

Louis Vuitton’s CEO Michael Burke was also in attendance, delivering a poignant heartfelt speech moments before the models took to the runway. 

“The deeply moving show we are about to see is born out of an idea Virgil and I first discussed three years ago. It is based around the traditional coming of age narrative, but of course, being Virgil, he spun and recontextualized the concept for the 21st century, and in doing so expressed his own unique talents and vision. This idea of coming of age was important to Virgil because inspiring and empowering younger generations defined who he was. He used the platform he had to break boundaries, to open doors, to shed light on his creative passions, art, design, music, and of course, fashion, so that everybody could see inside—not only to dream of being part of that world, but to also find ways to make that dream a reality.”

Speaking in June, Abloh said that he wanted “to keep diversity at the forefront of how I think about what fashion is today.” There is no doubting the fact that he achieved this goal, with his final showcase offering styles that represented and expressed different cultures and walks of life. Virgil’s legacy cannot be erased, having touched so many of us with his remarkable talent, and in turn, empowering a generation to make their dreams a reality.

Words By Nadia Clasper

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