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Louis Vuitton and the Avignon Mademoiselles
- On May 22, 2025, Louis Vuitton unveiled its Cruise 2026 line within the Cour d'Honneur at the Palais des Papes in Avignon, marking the venue's debut as a location for a fashion show.
- The show drew inspiration from the venue's medieval history and theatrical heritage, with designer Nicolas Ghesquière emphasizing stage and performance elements.
- The collection featured sculptural tailoring, metallic fabrics, and armour motifs blending Arthurian legend with modern design, supported by scenography from British artist Es Devlin.
- The event under Avignon’s twilight sky attracted celebrities like Cate Blanchett and Alicia Vikander, with Louis Vuitton pledging support for the Palais des Papes’s $2 million lighting project.
- The show reinforced fashion as a transformative, theatrical experience and generated significant economic impact for the city despite protests regarding labor and environmental concerns.
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Louis Vuitton and the Avignon mademoiselles
On Thursday, May 22, Nicolas Ghesquière unveiled his Cruise collection in the Cour d'Honneur of the Palais des Papes in Avignon, southern France. The collection showcased embroidered shift dresses, cropped leather jackets and suits with metallic blazers.
Forum Members Review the 'Marvelous' Medieval-Inspired Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 Collection
IMAGES | VOGUE.COM The Cruise 2026 season is in full swing. Chanel transported us to Lake Como, while Gucci ventured deep into the archives (literally). Louis Vuitton traveled to Avignon ( a city in southeastern France’s Provence region) for its Cruise 2026 showcase. Nicolas Ghesquière, who has served as creative director since 2013, welcomed guests inside the historic Palais des Papes. The front row inside the medieval landmark was stacked with…
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