For Louis Vuitton’s latest cruise chapter, Nicolas Ghesquière chose a setting as bold as his silhouettes — the Palais des Papes in Avignon. Under the gaze of Gothic spires and centuries-old stone, he sent out a cast of characters in spangled tunics, metallic jersey, and sculptural capes. The energy was theatrical, yes, but never overwrought — each look striking that fine Ghesquière balance between fantasy and futurism. Crusader spirit met couture precision. Think Joan of Arc by way of a Parisian atelier. It wasn’t history reenacted, but history reimagined: full of edge, gleam, and unapologetic drama.
Words by Lina Mess
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