The NG Day

May 10, 2015May 12, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

10th of May – this means, it’s Nicolas Ghesquiere‘s birthday! Let’s celebrate it, by looking back at his biggest moments at Balenciaga, and now at Louis Vuitton – the time-line proves that this guy is a real fashion visionaire. Wishing him all the best!

AW01 – the “all black” collection. Nicolas showed his amazing tailoring skills through elegant jackets, coats and blazers.

AW02 – One of my favourite collections ever. He showed soft, oversized sweaters and jackets, and a small group of colorful knee-length collage dresses apparently influenced by Cubist paintings.

AW04 – This shearling jacket from 2004 is my dream.

SS05

SS06 – The jacket from this collection photographed by Nick Knight.

Nicolas and his friend, Charlotte Gasinsbourg, in AW10.

SS11 – Campaign photographed by Inez & Vinoodh.

AW12 – Cosmic sweatshirts.

AW14 – Arrival at Louis Vuitton.

AW14

Louis Vuitton SS15 photographed by Juergen Teller.

Jeanne Damas in SS15‘s corduroy trousers and bra.

AW15 – Fernanda Ly on the runway.

Resort 2016 – An extravagant show in Palm Springs, California.

TBC.

Palm Spring. Louis Vuitton Resort’16

May 7, 2015January 5, 2024 | Design & Culture by Ed

Nicolas Ghesquiere truly amazed me this time. Louis Vuitton‘s Resort 2016 is the first collection, in which he shows he is really the boss. The collection, presented in Palm Springs, California, was a sunny blast of fresh, slightly eccentric fashion. Nicolas presented the silhouettes, that have never been present in his previous shows for the house and Balenciaga. Long, woman-warrior dresses with embellished gems; high-waisted trousers with harness belts were everywhere; beautifully laser-cut leather jackets which reminded me of Victoriana era brought on the mood of Grimes and Lana Del Rey. But also, some sexy shorts and crop-tops appeared, giving us the vibe of the real all-American summer. But what spiced up the atmosphere of the show was the model casting. Ghesquiere’s favourite bae’s were here – the red-haired Natalie Westling, Argentinian it-girl Mica Arganaraz and the designer’s muse, Fernanda Ly with her mesmerising pink hair.

What may I say more? That California truly suits Nicolas Ghesquiere. And that he is a perfect match for this always open-minded and innovative house.

Girls by Juergen Teller

March 17, 2015March 14, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

Juergen Teller / Magnifying / Elusive / Chic / Nicolas Ghesquiere

Conceptuel. Louis Vuitton AW15

March 15, 2015March 14, 2015 | Design & Culture by Ed

AW14 was about 70’s and the refreshed wardrobe. SS15 was looking at vintage florals and denim. AW15 is looking at the future, as Nicolas Ghesquiere stated after the Louis Vuitton show. And, it really did. Presented at the Louis Vuitton Foundation, Feja Beha walked down the runway in a fluffy, white shearling coat. Then, a very diverse model casting wore abstract peplum tops, satin suites with logo appliqued t-shirts and sexy lace “underwear” dresses.

Kept in ich colour palette, Ghesquiere’s conceptual take on winter wardrobe is über-interesting. The trousers seem to match everyhing just like the boldly coloured knits. I kind of love it.

Nicolas Ghesquiere / Advent 2014

December 24, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

December 24: Merry Christmas everyone! The wait is over- the first day of Christmas starts now. And if talking of fashion, out of 24 people who stole my heart this year, Nicolas Ghesquiere of Louis Vuitton wins the game. Since his first collection for LV, Nicolas brings chic, travel-inspired and aesthetical view to the Parisian house. With his friends like Marie Amelie Sauve or Pelayo Diaz, Nicolas Ghesquiere makes the Parisian fashion weeks anticipated more than ever! Specially for this occasion, lets shortly review what his 2014 looked like.

Dear reader of Design & Culture by Ed… I am so happy you are always here, with me! I wish you a very relaxing, stylish and beautiful Christmas eve & party with your family and friends. Merry Christmas!