At Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesqui&egrave;re imagines a futuristic fable

In the Cour Carr&eacute;e of the Louvre, time seems to pause. Surrounded by the palace&rsquo;s historic stone walls and a dreamlike set designed by Jeremy Hindle, Nicolas Ghesqui&egrave;re reveals Louis Vuitton&rsquo;s vision for Fall/Winter 2026. The space feels almost otherworldly. It&rsquo;s part natural landscape, part futuristic scene.
The setting resembles a kind of imagined meadow shaped by the cool Paris evening air. It subtly reflects the green valleys of the Jura region, where Louis Vuitton began, while also pointing towards a modern future.
For the Fall/Winter 2026 collection, the artistic director of the women&rsquo;s collections looks to the forces of nature for inspiration. Mountains, forests, wind and flowers are not copied directly. Instead, their strength and movement are translated into the structure of the clothes.&nbsp;Silhouettes feature strong shoulders, layered bodices and sculptural shapes that wrap around the body. The effect is protective yet refined, almost like elegant armour.
Materials play a key role in building this contrast. Wool meets leather, while crinkled jacquard sits beside metallic ruffles. Colour-blocked patchwork flows into long fringes that move with the wearer. Shearling and fur add warmth and texture, giving the futuristic designs a raw, almost primal edge.&nbsp;Around the neckline, chokers and softly curved collars frame the face with a dramatic touch. They hint at aristocratic style while still feeling modern and forward-looking.

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The collection also suggests an imagined folklore. Rustic checks, pastoral patterns and embroidered animals evoke the countryside, but they are reworked through advanced craftsmanship and innovative details. Buttons resemble natural minerals, heels are shaped like deer antlers, and leather surfaces are treated to mimic the texture of wood. Natural inspiration and modern technique meet in a striking balance.
Accessories continue the story. Oversized statement glasses, fur hats with Mongolian influences and bags shaped like small cabins become sculptural pieces in their own right. Each item feels like part of a larger visual narrative, where travel, a key part of Louis Vuitton&rsquo;s heritage, blends with imagination.
More than just a runway show, the presentation offers a clear vision of modern luxury. Craftsmanship, creativity and culture come together freely. Through this collection, Nicolas Ghesqui&egrave;re creates a modern fashion fable for Louis Vuitton, where nature becomes a powerful source of inspiration for the future of design.

Women's Fall-Winter 2026 Show I LOUIS VUITTON

Celebrities at Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2026 Show&nbsp;

Stray Kids' Felix. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

BLAKCPINK's Lisa. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Urassaya Sperbund. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Jung Hoyeon. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Liu Yifei. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Zendaya. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Zhou Dongyu. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Gianna Jun. (Courtesy of Louis Vuitton)

Louis Vuitton Blends Nature, Folklore and Futurism for Fall/Winter 2026

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