You may recall Louis Vuitton's last spring collection — sharp tailoring, vibrant prints and color, but largely practical in silhouette. Aside from two or three styles, it was void of anything too avant-garde, fitting for the times. In looking at the brand's spring 2022 collection, which debuted at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Tuesday, I'd say the brand's done something of a 180, pointing toward downright opulence. And even that is an understatement. For this collection, Nicolas Ghesquière seems to be straying away from the fashion house's signature sleek, ultra-elevated aesthetic in favor of something even more Parisian. Whoever the Louis Vuitton girl is this season, she's ready for a grandiose event or two.
There are nightgowns as dresses (some done with artful structural elements at the hips), lace and shimmer at every turn, ruffles up to the chin, and masquerade sunglasses. In the same breath, there's the new rendition of the dad sandal, the coolest everyday denim to ever exist, and to-die-for puffer coats. Yet, the two come together cohesively under a chandelier backdrop, and all I can think is: this is the aspirational fashion we need. Ahead, read on for a few more of my thoughts on the collection, and to, of course, peruse some of its best looks.
We have plenty of time to revel in this delightfully odd pant silhouette, but first please look at this adorable shoulder bag.
Hats off to anyone daring to wear these sunnies.
My vote for these shoes is due to the orange.
Okay, let's finally address the silhouette. Now, I'm also thinking back to the structural elements at the Loewe Spring '22 show, and I must say, if the opportunity ever presented itself to wear this IRL . . . I kinda dig it?
I would 100 percent steal my boyfriend's blazer daily if he owned this.
A canvas monogram patch on jeans? Subtle flex.
The new dad sandal is here, and she demands attention.
There've been raw hems all over the runway this season, and this skirt is one of my favorites.
It's about time we all buy a jacket with a train because why not.
I know this isn't a competition, but this blazer cape wins.
Is anyone else very into the nightgowns-as-dresses narrative? (And these buttons bring me joy.)
Studying this outfit because I dream of being a master of layering.
Tell me this dress wasn't made for Hunter Schafer.
These will be the next It sunglasses. Mark my words, aka bookmark this page.
This is amazing in a Hermione-Granger-reimagined-as-goth kind of way.
Are you already thinking of the next Met Gala while looking at this, or are you normal?
It's this kind of draping that causes love at first sight.
I want to see more of this patent leather green bag.
Yes to this because there's no such thing as too many utilitarian skirts.
Can a puffer coat steal the show? Because it literally just did.