The Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 collection with its shiny fabrics and subtle racing-inspired silhouettes debuted in South Korea. The capsule was definitely a show-stopper and it marks the luxury brand's growing relationship with South Korea—for the luxury fashion debut, Louis Vuitton collaborated with the Korea Tourism Organization and the strategic partnership is clearly an attempt to boost tourism to the country.
What is unique about the Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 collection, besides the eye-catching silhouettes, is that the capsule used a road for a catwalk. In order for the brand to pull this off, South Korea had to halt traffic on the Jamsugyo Bridge at the Han River for 24 hours. The location overlooks the Seoul skyline which complemented the designs.
On-the-Road Fashion Shows
The Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2023 Collection Debuted in South Korea
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