Fresh from the runways of Paris fashion week come these exciting photos of the new Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2012 Ready-To-Wear Collection, which will certainly be delighting fashion enthusiasts and fans of the designer label alike. Presented on a catwalk before a large, suspended, chrome globe that featured a minimalist design and iconic typography from the brand, naming the word's most popular and fashionable cities, the new menswear line embodied themes of luxury and world travel that have become synonymous with the label.
The diverse collection of outerwear, suited separates, formal wear and accessories features pieces crafted from exotic leathers, Andean-inspired coats with the LV insignia, suit pieces with Asian influences and, of course, some gorgeous leather and coated-canvas bags.
Some of my favorite pieces in the range include a chunky cable-knit sweater of various patterns separated by a subtle V initial and a chained, arrow-shaped brooch adorned with a colorful feather, while a pair of dress shoes clad with wavy hair, reminiscent of that from an alpaca of the South American mountain chain, and steel details provide for some striking footwear. The latest offerings from the Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2012 line are diverse and sophisticated in styling, giving any jet-setter a contemporary, refined look that may even pay homage to the places he visits.
Luxurious Jet-Setting Fashions
The Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2012 Line is for Worldly Gentlemen
Trend Themes
1. Luxury Fashion Travel - There is an opportunity for luxury fashion brands to explore travel-inspired collections that feature clothing, footwear, and accessories with a global appeal to the jet-set clientele.
2. Exotic Leather Crafting - Incorporating exotic leathers like Andean-inspired coats and other materials, and unique shapes such as alpaca hair could enhance a fashion brand's line of products, and add to the label's luxury positioning and appeal.
3. Minimalistic Fashion Show Settings - Fashion houses should consider minimalistic settings such as Louis Vuitton's, that reflect the underlying message and theme of the clothing line displayed, staying accessible and without upstaging the collection.
Industry Implications
1. Luxury Fashion - Luxury fashion brands could trend towards clothing that embodies themes of world travel—crafting pieces that feature unique fabrications and replicating experiences from around the world.
2. Leather Goods Manufacturing - Leather goods manufacturers could experiment with new techniques like Andean-inspired coat productions or incorporating trendy, unconventional shapes like that of alpaca hair, to create new designs and enhance their product offering.
3. Event Management - Event and production managers can look to adopt minimalistic settings and thoughtful environments for fashion shows and events, that align with the designer's vision, without overpowering the clothing on display.