Nicolas Ghesquière has been decisive about the look and feel of Louis Vuitton’s ready-to-wear and accessories since he arrived. The links between this new Pre-Fall collection and his previous outings are clear: The zip-front minidress made its debut for Fall ’14; the sporty, color-blocked pants originally appeared last season. The echoes make his Vuitton clothes instantly recognizable, and wearing them marks you as a member of the in crowd.
Discussing the collection, Ghesquière referred to three main elements: neo-classics, sporty pieces, and steampunk. By the latter, he meant the turn-of-the-last-century shape of the lineup’s bubbly, leg-of-mutton sleeves. Designers elsewhere have latched onto the silhouette, but not with the same sense of audacity. Ghesquière has got to be the only one suggesting you wear your Victorian-shouldered sweater with motocross leggings and platform combat boots.
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