Paris Fashion Week S/S2010 - Louis Vuitton

PARIS FASHION WEEK S/S2010 – LOUIS VUITTON

To begin this Louis Vuitton show report, a definition of Visionary: Characterised by or given to apparitions, prophecies, or revelations. Whether a reaction to the slick starkness or the frou-frou femininity pervading the catwalks, Marc Jacobs has truly gone his own way, and - knowing Jacobs - a way that others are sure to follow.

Afros, layers of gingham, wellies with human hair, what appear to be ugg boots, ombre dyed across the body sports bags, bum bags, clogs, brocade cycling shorts - were only the beginning, adding to a riot which resounded with elements of Commes Des Garcons by way of well...everything - appropriate one could say for a collection "about travelers—the movement that came after punk. Then we were thinking about hiking, trekking, and then denim and parkas—city utilitarianism."

Ticking all of the trend boxes in the idiosyncratic manner that only Marc Jacobs can, utilitarian pocketing in khaki appeared in skirts, jackets, skin-tight round-necked ribbed khaki bodies, underwear as outwear snuck in in exposed bras and bloomers, sportswear elements too reared their head in - amongst others - a layered piece with a wetsuit bent.

Whereas the styling did occasionally distract, standout pieces were difficult to ignore. An optical illusion of a skirt suit in red and white and a plethora of dresses whether baby doll, body con, bandaged wrapped or a-line, resulted in a joyous, youthful Louis Vuitton collection, which in its almost geek chic aesthetic provided a welcome new direction, and one which we'll surely all be pursuing come Summer...

Posted by Luke Raymond