To celebrate the icon that is the Louis Vuitton monogram, 6 renowned creative designers were given free rein to lend their personal touch on a bag or a piece of luggage, in their translation of the brand’s spirit of innovation, collaboration and audacity.
The elegant pattern of flowers and intertwining initials were a revolution to the fashion world. In an homage to Louis Vuitton’s 160 years of history and remarkable design, a travelling Time Capsule went on a world tour, with a Suria KLCC stopover, unveiling precious pieces from the archives. To commemorate the brand’s adventure of breakthroughs, we explore how iconoclasts Christian Louboutin, Cindy Sherman, Frank Gehry, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Newson and Rei Kawakubo lent their individualistic style on their creation of choice.
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Christian Louboutin made his trademark red sole a symbol of seduction around the world. In his collaboration with the monogram, he captures his connection with his native city of Paris in this ‘Shopping Bag’ collection that incorporates chic Parisian styles.