Louis Vuitton Fall 2025 Read-To-Wear collection
The anticipation around the Louis Vuitton show was palpable—why the mystery location, and why a shuttle to get there? Instead of the usual Louvre setting, guests arrived at L’Étoile du Nord, a former railway headquarters next to Gare du Nord. Recently restored but still vacant, it became the perfect backdrop for Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest collection. Inspired by the movement, emotion, and chance encounters of a train station, he delivered a lineup that blended nostalgia, travel, and effortless sophistication—turning the runway into a journey through time and style.
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All day, there was buzz about the Louis Vuitton show—where was it happening, and why did we need a shuttle to get there? No Louvre this time. Instead, the venue turned out to be L’Étoile du Nord, the former headquarters of a pre-national railway train company. Recently refurbished but still unoccupied, it became the perfect stage for Nicolas Ghesquière’s Fall collection. Right next to Gare du Nord, the setting couldn’t have been more fitting.
Ghesquière envisioned the collection as a reflection of fleeting yet impactful encounters at a train station—where people meet, part ways, and leave lasting impressions. To bring this to life, he drew inspiration from train-themed films, citing 2046, Snowpiercer, Brief Encounter, Casablanca, and Ceux Qui M’aiment Prendront Le Train, while younger team members mentioned The Hunger Games and Harry Potter.
Rather than literal references, the runway was filled with characters. Travelers heading home mixed city and countryside elements, while others embraced adventure in blanket coats and pannier bags. Some embodied vintage luxury in hand-painted velvet dévoré, evoking the Orient Express. Commuters wore sharp trenches and structured bags, and a nod to TGV employees appeared in a jumpsuit with a loosely tied attendant scarf—one of Ghesquière’s childhood memories.
But the most unexpected twist? A collaboration with Kraftwerk, the legendary German electronic band behind the 1977 hit Trans-Europe Express. The song played as guests arrived, setting the tone for the collection. “We created a small edition of clothes and handbags with them—it was amazing,” Ghesquière shared.
The collection itself was a masterclass in contrasts, something Ghesquière does best. Luxe pieces felt effortless—crystal-strewn tops and dresses in soft cotton T-shirt fabric, a fitted officer’s jacket with a faded, rich patina. Instead of the usual finale, models ascended the balconies above the venue. The windows behind them displayed cinematic projections of travelers, moving in different directions, crossing paths. “The models will watch the show with you,” Ghesquière said. “No separation—we’re all in this together.”
On the second-to-last day of Fashion Month, Louis Vuitton delivered more than just clothes. It was a story about movement, connection, and the power of the collective. A journey well worth taking.
Credit – Louis Vuitton | vogue
