The fabulous Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2014 show, which was Marc Jacobs' last for the fashion house, left the fashion world astounded once again. According to Marc Jacobs, the collection was inspired by the "showgirl" in every one of the women who have inspired him. I personally think that it was a great way to end his term. I mean, what's a show without showgirls? Congratulations to Marc Jacobs for creating a glamorous plethora of feathers and see-through bodysuits emblazoned with nothing but the words... Louis Vuitton.
It is a new chapter in LV's book. A new beginning. And a new plot twist, perhaps?
For those who don't know, Nicolas Ghesquière previously designed for Balenciaga for a span of 15 years. To read more about it, Click here. Alexander Wang now holds the reins at Balenciaga.
I can't explain how I felt the moment I viewed the A/W 2014-2015 collection by designer extraordinaire Nicolas Ghesquière. But basically, I was surprised. I have never seen the Louis Vuitton woman look like that. She wore basic clothing yet exuded an understated sexiness through the luxurious mix of fabrics.
It was the best LV collection I've seen in a very long time. I'm not saying that I favor Ghesquière's work over Marc Jacobs'. Marc's LV woman has always been raw,grungy, and mysterious. It was just refreshing to see more streamlined pieces which Ghesquière was able to create perfectly. His LV woman was the perfect modern woman--- a mix of the past and the future to bring vivacity to the present.
Freja Beha Erichsen opens the show with a black leather coat, given a nostalgic vibe through the cream turtleneck, thigh-high hemline, and boots. This introductory number was a teaser for more sixties-inspired outfits to come.
What's a Ghesquière collection without some ovoid sleeves???
Relaxed a-line silhouettes are severely sixties... and so are those orange-tinted sunglasses.
Pay close attention to the skirt. It's a concoction of pure fabric manipulation:
Ribbed knits + black and white paillettes + tan matte leather = #GhesquièreIsAGenius
The navy blue crinkly leather pants are just divine.
She's your modern sixties rock chick.
The visionary tempers the boho print of the skirt with black patent leather.
The silhouette is just to die for.
In a video I watched from Style.com, I remember a woman saying that it was the first time she actually looked at the bags during a show.
Sixties boots traveled back to the future with sleek lines and sexier heels.
A flash of gold and silver...a symbol of LV's new found glory?
Well, I think so.
Images taken from style.com & vogue.co.uk
Main Image: James Devaney / WireImage
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