The Louis Vuitton Cruise 2017 collection, a line of women's wear that was designed by company artist director, Nicolas Ghesquière, was recently revealed in Rio de Janeiro.
The show follows the 2016 Cuba cruise show that saw Karl Lagerfeld appear, with both the Rio and Cuban venues being new choices for the luxury clothing brand. The Louis Vuitton Cruise 2017 collection saw models walk down a spiraling red floor from a building that looked like it just landed from space -- corresponding well with many of the line's futuristic athletic looks.
Included in the collection is a dress with pockets and dramatic cutout designs, a crewneck and skirt ensemble with vivid contrasting patterns, flowing tunic-style shirts and a long galactic dress with a zippered front and whimsical blue and black pattern. As Fashionista reports, the collection's use of bright colors was inspired by the city's vibrant and lively culture.
Athletic-Inspired Luxury Clothing
The Louis Vuitton Cruise 2017 Features Futuristic Looks
Trend Themes
1. Athletic-inspired Luxury - The Louis Vuitton Cruise 2017 collection used futuristic athletic looks to create a new class of luxury clothing.
2. Futuristic Fashion - Louis Vuitton's use of bright colors was inspired by Rio de Janeiro, opening the door for more designs that incorporate inspiration from exotic locations.
3. Functional Fashion - The collection used pockets and cutout designs, creating a trend for designing clothing with more functional elements.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Clothing - The Louis Vuitton Cruise 2017 collection demonstrates an opportunity for other luxury fashion brands to elevate their designs by incorporating futuristic and athletic elements.
2. Fashion Design - The use of color and patterns in the collection opens the door for more experimentation with color and pattern in fashion design.
3. Functional Clothing - The trend towards functional clothing means opportunities for clothing retailers to develop a competitive advantage by incorporating new and innovative functional designs.