Images by Ludwig Bonnet courtesy of Louis Vuitton.
Ladies leaving after what seemed to be a
passionate, perhaps secret, encounter in a fancy, decadent hotel came to
mind as models walked out of 50 or so doors and strolled down a
corridor wearing nothing but lace-lined negligees under long fur or robe-like coats. Even though they appeared to be on their way
out, Vuitton's globe trotting woman would not be leaving her boudoir this
season, and most certainly not the luxury she is accustomed to.
And
this luxury, which the house is known for, took a smart and elegant turn
by banishing the infinitely copied Monogram and Damier canvas to emphasize on the unique
savoir faire of the
maison by
focusing on the quality
and treatment of the materials. Imitators will have a much harder time
emulating favorites like The Pochette Accessoire, the Lockit and the
Speedy which were done in marabou, curled goose feather and waxed crocodile with
handles in carved, aromatic woods antiqued by hand, horn, or precious stones.
The
sensuous allure of this collection not only lied in the silky slips
hidden under big masculine overcoats, long velvet dresses and fragile lace, but in
the seductive surface treatments and menswear turned feminine through
cut and embellishments, feather embroideries and sparkling dégradé
effects at the hem.