Louis Vuitton goes sheer & fluid for a hotter world

Paris saw Louis Vuitton's fluid and sheer collection for the spring/summer 2027 season, as the brand acknowledged the impact of climate change on clothing design. Creative director Nicolas Ghesquiere explained that hotter temperatures were prompting the company to rethink its approach to fabrics and garments.

Ghesquiere noted that the world is getting warmer and this has influenced the designs. He believed that the collection aimed to create wardrobes that can perform well in today's climate. The designers focused on light, flowing fabrics to ensure relevance in the current and future climate.

The collection featured simple strappy dresses, loosely fastened jackets and sheer skirts in pastel colors like white, pink and blue. Graphic elements were added with a black and white check pattern and dresses adorned with an iridescent diamond design. Models were seen emerging between Louis Vuitton-branded cars on a set resembling a highway, with a tar floor and road markings.

The fashion house aimed to create flowing sleeves with jackets extending into long trains, and trousers with wide, fluid silhouettes and long side slits for ventilation. Small handbags in cream and lemon tones were also part of the collection.

Despite the minimalist look, Ghesquiere emphasized that creating extremely lightweight clothing is a complex process involving intricate engineering and fabric development. Louis Vuitton, a flagship brand of luxury giant LVMH, has been facing challenges with falling sales of its signature monogrammed handbags due to fewer consumers being able to afford high-end items.

The monogram appeared sparingly, only on select handbags and a leather bomber jacket. The show was attended by fans, celebrity guests including France's first lady Brigitte Macron, and notable figures like Zendaya, Emma Stone, and Saoirse Ronan.