Louis Vuitton Leans In on Evening Elegance
Louis Vuitton is introducing a selection of crisp tailored suits just in time for Spring/Summer 2024. The collection highlights “contemporary elegance,” per the words of LVMH. Looking at the photos, we’re inclined to believe them: recent designs come together in a symphony of style, from shiny patent leather shoes to cinched hems and sultry patterns. But let’s make one thing clear: these aren’t your old man’s 9-5 getups — the new Louis Vuitton collection is effortlessly bold, turning heads in the boardroom by day and impressing at a wine and dine by night. It’s like someone remixed Frank Sinatra with Harry Styles; timeless talent meets modern trendiness.
We’ll start with a look at the luxe essentials (this is the Louis Vuitton, after all) — see the formal pieces: they’re rich, obsidian ensembles well-paired with the designer’s silver-tinged bags. Dark, velvet-like shadows fall over the jacket’s sharp contour. Meanwhile, carefully crafted leather shoes shine like moonlight to round out the look with an extra-formal finish.
Louis Vuitton found inspiration for the Spring/Summer collection in its fashion archives, which host a range of looks from ultra-classic suiting to contemporary, boundary-pushing silhouettes. The rich heritage informs the “elevated versions of Maison favourites” that hit the stores with the Spring/Summer line. Ready-to-wear looks are rife with timeless qualities and flattering contours — check out the beige-white blend on the Louis Vuitton Monogram scarf for perennial early spring style.
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2023
The gilded designs aren’t limited to multi-piece suits — suede leather jackets draped over classy crewnecks in a breezy, confident style. The iconic LV motif pops up in every shade and style, gracing casual fits in a chic upgrade. The palette dabbles in deep river-stone greys and soft browns, but always returns home to sleek twilight black. Like the clothes they paint, neutral colours are versatile staples.
According to the luxury powerhouse, designers conceived the collection to address a gap in their offerings, making their most robust selection of tailoring options yet. After last summer’s foray into streetwear showed off the flashier side of the fashion label, the new line reconnects with Louis Vuitton’s roots. Diverse suiting options make a bold reassertion of Louis Vuitton’s core identity as a leading voice in all things elegant.
Of course, timeless doesn’t have to mean snooze fest — in fact, it’s often quite the contrary: evergreen designs can incorporate a dash of trendiness, provided they do it right. In keeping with the link-up craze, Louis Vuitton tapped Domaine des Massifs to continue their long-running Cuir Millesime line. Extending the legacy is the new Georges Tote — the sleek bag sports a professional finish, making a perfect alternative for those looking to ditch the classic briefcase. The steamer tote shows off its textured leather DNA while a sweet S-lock keeps what’s inside safe.
The collection pulses with quiet self-assurance — these clothes know they’re at the top of their game. Filled with enduring Louis Vuitton motifs, garments shine with a glamour immune to the fickle ebbs and flows of trends. Monogrammed staples are sure to adorn our closets for years to come.
