A Creative Grand Station
Louis Vuitton transformed an 1845 railway station into a breathtaking background for their Paris Fashion Week 2025 show. The site, known as “L’Étoile du Nord,” was designed to evoke the glory days of train travel with its ornate décor and enigmatic atmosphere.
From the front row, Emma Stone, Jennifer Connelly, Ana de Armas, Lisa, Jaden Smith, Ava DuVernay, and Sophie Turner watched intently as shadowy projections of travelers from another era drifted across the station’s upper windows. The show’s cinematic storytelling aligned perfectly with Louis Vuitton Paris Fashion Week 2025 heritage of luxury travel.
The Collection: A Combination of Traditional and Modern
The archetypes of old train stations served as inspiration for designer Nicolas Ghesquière, who created everything from investigators in tailored trench coats to campers in loose-fitting New Wave sweaters. Party girls wearing ruched velvet dresses ran for the last train as futuristic and medieval elements blended together.
Ghesquière’s unique fusion of the past and present was evident in one particularly striking combination, which had a sleek knit top, slicked-back hair, and a flowing deep fuchsia tulle skirt.
Where the Tracks Became Unsteady
Fashion insiders disagreed on many styling decisions, despite the show’s dazzling visuals. A fisherman’s hat hybrid so oversized it nearly blinded the model, paired with an amorphous dress and haphazard belt placement, raised eyebrows. Some ensembles felt overworked, missing the effortless sophistication Vuitton is known for.
Music Meets Fashion: Kraftwerk Capsule Collection
One of the highlights was a capsule collaboration with electronic music pioneers Kraftwerk. The collection highlighted the show’s concept of modernism and movement with pinstriped jumpsuits and accessories featuring “Trans-Europe Express” patterns. Furthermore, Vuitton revived its 1988 ceramic-bezel watch, which gives it a nostalgic yet modern vibe.
Final Thoughts: A Journey Without a Clear End?
Although this collection had a stunning setting and daring concepts, it lacked the accuracy of other seasons. After 11 years in charge, has Nicolas Ghesquière reached the end of his rope? Although the artistic idea is still intact, the journey’s ultimate destination remained undetermined despite its intrigue.
Source: AP News
