What dominates the idea of
luxury in the fashion industry today, originated several decades back, when a
young man; named, Louis Vuitton, decided to leave his generation old family
history of being a miller and escape into the rich lands of Paris and start his
own new journey.
Luck supports some, while
despairs the others.
However this man was
fortunate to have both luck and talent at his end.
The vast land of Paris had a
lot to offer this young man who started off as an apprentice in a box making
company. His luck triggered-off when queen Euglena placed orders with Louis for
boxes.
At that time the couture worn
by the society women, especially the elites were heavy, flowy, large and needed
to be delicately enclosed in a box to avoid any wear and tear.
At this point the huge gap in
the market was filled when Louis creatively designed the boxes in a manner that
couture could be assembled in them without any harm.
Over the years Louis Vuitton
and his generation of sons, due to their ability to sense social change and
give it form, has made him one of the most famous designers today.
Starting off as manufacturers
of travel trunks, the LV maison diversified their product ranges and now have become
a major fashion player on the runways.
The 2016 set anew a grand
opening to the new year with the Paris Fashion Week hitting the streets of UK.
Paris Fashion Week 2016
Resort wear
LA, one of the fast emerging
fashion capitals of the world; was the location of the Resort Wear show 2016. The
location had its own vibe of serenity paired with a little edginess and playfulness.
This vibe was brought to reality with the runway imbibed within the view of a
valley and models walking to the beats of the music wearing LV resort wear
collection.
The Louis Vuitton house has a
travel legacy associated with it, which was very much kept in mind as it was
creatively brought alive in the couture. A sense of travel was also asserted through
the hiking boots combined with flowy silhouettes allowing the ease of movement
and comfort.
There was a bold usage of
leather, especially in the jackets and zipper patchwork on the flowy gowns.
Some of the floor length dresses were made out of leather in such a manner that
it gave the appearance of silk.
The A-line silhouettes became
the front-runners with a metal belt criss crossing at the front.
An effortless yet bold attitude
was visible, not just in the clothing, but the atmosphere too.
Boho like clothing was
inevitably visible
Gasquieres design philosophy was
brought alive quite vibrantly and he set a perfect start to the new year with
his awe striking designs which the fashion enthusiasts await for season after
season.
Image courtesy:Vogue
