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25 Mar

Annie Leibovitz joins the Académie des Beaux-Arts| LOUIS VUITTON

Annie Leibovitz joins the Académie des Beaux-Arts| LOUIS VUITTON
"It's an actual honor to create the academician's habit for Annie Leibovitz, paying tribute to her photographic work as a talented, free and visionary artist." — Nicolas Ghesquière. In homage to her artistic achievements, Louis Vuitton dressed the acclaimed photographer in a custom traditional ensemble for the official ceremony. Hand-embroidered with olive leaf detailing, the tailored design is inspired by the 18th century menswear aesthetic imbued in the Women's Spring-Summer 2017 Collection. ABOUT LOUIS VUITTON Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has placed fashion within the context of culture bringing unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style and uncompromising quality. Today, the Maison stays faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a real “Art of Travel” through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant...
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30 Oct

Giuseppe Penone Joins the Académie des Beaux-Arts | LOUIS VUIT

Giuseppe Penone Joins the Académie des Beaux-Arts | LOUIS VUIT
The acclaimed Italian artist is dressed by Louis Vuitton Men’s Studio to be installed in France's Académie des Beaux-Arts as a foreign associate member, recognized for his achievements in sculpture. Evoking the natural elements of his oeuvre, the hand-embroidered tailcoat features olive branch detailing as a reinterpretation of the normal academician’s green uniform, totaling over 500 hours of labor. ABOUT LOUIS VUITTON Since 1854, Louis Vuitton has placed fashion within the context of culture bringing unique designs to the world, combining innovation with style and uncompromising quality. Today, the Maison stays faithful to the spirit of its founder, Louis Vuitton, who invented a real “Art of Travel” through luggage, bags and accessories which were as creative as they were elegant and practical....
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