LOUIS VUITTON – PFWM S/S19

SHOW: Louis Vuitton– PFWM S/S19
LOCATION: The Domaine du Palais Royal
DATE: June 21
TIME: 2:30PM + 28mins

Louis Vuitton PFWM S/S19 – Review

INSPIRED BY: The scientific workings of an assembly of mirrors creating a kaleidoscopic effect – think starting with a stark white canvas and casting a fractal pattern on it in an array of colors.
POP-CULTURE NOD: Dorothy from The Wizard of Oz on a date with the now-grown-up Elroy Jetson at Space Mountain at L.A.’s Disneyland. Think Donald Glover on the red carpet promoting Solo: A Star Wars Story at the 71^st annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals.
WEAR IT TO: Your interview for public relations director in charge of managing Childish Gambino’s upcoming tour across the U.S. Either that or the walking antidote of the rule against wearing white after Labor Day.
FIRST READ: Designer Virgil Abloh marked his debut for the couture brand by walking the line between streetwear and high-end getups, featuring oversized hoodies with tailored trousers, structured blazers and Western-inspired double-denim looks, tie-dyed and cargo pants, and hooded ponchos. Guests were treated to a paper copy of “The vocabulary according to Virgil Abloh,” spelling out the designer’s fresh take on luxury fashion.
BEST LOOK: A security guard-meets-space pirate Power Trooper ensemble. A black shirt featuring a blue overlay with zipper detail, teamed with matching trousers, neon gloves, black sneakers and a safe deposit box-inspired clutch.
EYE-CATCHING ACCENTS: Abloh’s use of musician Kid Cudi, Dev Hynes, Theophilus London and Playboi Carti in the show, design school students lining the runway in color-coordinated T-shirts, logoed fur stoles, sheer tops, workman boots and sneakers, PVC overnight bags, and a silver leather poncho, paired with a matching iridescent carryon with chain detailing.
SPOTTED IN THE FROW: Kanye West, A$AP Rocky, Takashi Murakami, Kylie Jenner, Travis Scott, Bella Hadid, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna, Naomi Campell.
OVERHEARD COURTSIDE: “Did you know Kanye was his mentor when Abloh launched Off-White? Man, it’s hot today.”
COLOR WHEEL: White, neon yellow, cobalt, black, red, sage, camel, tan, silver, purple, green, khaki, cream.
SHOP THE BRAND NOW.