The Louis Vuitton 'LV/MJ: Olivier Zahm Diary' debuted at the closing of the 2012 Cannes Film Festival. The film was created in collaboration with founder of the French magazine Purple Olivier Zahm for Louis Vuitton’s online magazine ‘New, Now.’ It captures Olivier Zahm’s experience as he attends the Louis Vuitton 2012 Runway Collection during Paris Fashion Week as well as the the grand opening of the Marc Jacobs Louis Vuitton Exhibition.
Zahm used the train that was used during the shows, as well as model Alice Aufrey, in order to create a vague narrative that captures the fashion house’s style. Drawing upon inspiration from French New Wave director Jean-Luc Godard’s 1963 Brigitte Bardot-starring film ‘Contempt,’ Zahm creates a successfully chic, yet artistically valuable fashion film.
Godard-Inspired Fashion Films
The Louis Vuitton ‘LV/MJ: Olivier Zahm Diary’ Documents
Trend Themes
1. Fashion Film Industry - The trend towards creating artistic fashion films provides opportunities for fashion brands and filmmakers to collaborate and create visually stunning content.
2. French New Wave Inspiration - The influence of the French New Wave film movement can be seen in various industries, particularly in the creative arts.
3. Online Magazine Industry - Online magazines, such as Louis Vuitton's 'New, Now', are continuing to innovate and provide creative digital content experiences for their audiences.
Industry Implications
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2. Film Industry - The film industry can collaborate with fashion brands to create visually stunning content that targets a specific audience with an interest in fashion.
3. Creative Arts Industry - The influence of the French New Wave film movement can be seen in various industries, including fashion, film, music, and visual arts.