Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection 2018

Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection 2018

Louis Vuitton’s 2018 cruise collection, which was unveiled at the Miho Museum in Japan, presents a confluence of the present day and a noble ancestral civilization, between futurism and poetry, between huge, vibrant cities and delicate landscapes. The garments recall samurai, figurative engraving, inked landscapes, ceremonial dress, the keikogi of martial arts, the Kurosawa cinematic dramaturgy, or the unique melancholy of Kitano. Urban pantsuits and architectural tunics designed in the spirit of Hokusai, interwoven jersey and leather sweaters recalling the armor of Japanese warriors share space with evening dresses gleaming with Noh theater gold, delicately crafted obi belts  and handbags and clutches decorated with Kabuki masks. This cruise collection also pays tribute to designer Kansaï Yamamoto, who paved the way for an entire generation of Japanese designers by presenting his work in France with a fashion show in Paris. Yamamoto is well known for having designed most of David Bowie’s costumes. He has now created icons, symbols, and characters for Louis Vuitton bags and accessories. The caps are the work of designer Kristopher Haigh, founder of the 1K brand.