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Louis Vuitton reinforces its presence in the city of Florence by inaugurating a renovated store in the heart of the city, on the prestigious Piazza Strozzi. The architecture of the store could be considered in it of itself a masterpiece through the recreation of the space's historical volumes, prints, and decorations, all taken from original photos dating back to 1865 of the building that houses the store. The central staircase, visible from the front door, is a work of art and a feat of design: its handrail is completely covered with leather in a deep Florentine blue color that has been renowed since the Renaissance and by the Medici family.

The renovated store now features a fantastic collection of vintage art pieces and furnishings. The finishes of the store have been carefully selected, paying great attention to the materials that nod to Italian traditions. The selection of artists who created the pieces in the store is international: Marius D. Keppler, Massimo Listri and other artists of the 1950's and 1970's. Inside the store, the customer can find the complete range of ready-to-wear, accessories, leather goods, women's and men's shoes, travel items, textiles, watches, jewelery and fragrances, as well as the Louis Vuitton Objets Nomades Collection which makes its debut in Florence.

The new three-level boutique is located in a 1963 Brutalist, Grade II-listed building in the heart of Knightsbridge in London. A luxury retail destination of 580-square feet, it is a unique space in which to shop all categories of Louis Vuitton’s Men’s and Women’s products, including Leather Goods, Shoes, Ready-To-Wear, Accessories, Watches, Fine Jewellery, and Fragrance. Bespoke offerings include Rare & Exceptional dresses, Objets Nomades and Petits Nomades, as well as the NOW YOURS trainer personalisation service.

To celebrate the opening of Sloane Street, Louis Vuitton will offer a special Rare & Exceptional service where clients can fit and customise chosen pieces to their exact needs, bringing a couture touch to the House’s Ready-To-Wear excellence. This personalised service will guide clients through the different stages of fashioning the perfect gown to create unforgettable, unique, and made-to-measure pieces.

The unique heritage of this landmark building is complimented by a collection of artwork and furniture that reflects its atmosphere. Clients will shop surrounded and inspired by notable mid-century works by the likes of Tommaso Barbi, Georges Breuil, and Roger Capron, as well as order the statement contemporary pieces on display from Louis Vuitton’s Objects Nomades collection, including the renowned Bomboca sofa and Cocoon suspended seat by designers Fernando and Huberto Campana.

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The vibrant “sartorial melting pot” that has emerged in the area surrounding the Centre Pompidou in Paris was Nicolas Ghesquière’s primary inspiration for his Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter Collection. Through the combination of graphic juxtapositions, the clashing of cultural references, and the multiplicity of expressions, the Artistic Director follows in the footsteps of Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers, the museum’s architects, by deliberately inviting lively debate.

Notable details include colorful re-interpretations of Louis Vuitton signatures such as with the Mini Luggage BB bag, as well as the application of the classic Monogram to novel forms as is the case with the playful Art Folder. Leather caps and flat square belt buckles on many of the models contribute to the overall celebration of the stylistic eclecticism of the decades that have passed since the Centre Pompidou’s founding in 1977. 

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The Centre Pompidou Museum in Paris is an emblematic example of generational architecture, representing a captivating dialogue between a daring construction and a historic neighborhood. Since its inauguration in 1977, it deliberately invited debate, a debate which evolved with the decades that followed. The recreation of this monument to modernity for Nicolas Ghesquière's Fall-Winter 2019 Show pays homage to the clash of the old with the now, a signature preoccupation of Louis Vuitton’s Artistic Director. 

The Collection that was presented against this backdrop speaks to a vision of fashion that is sure of its potential and knows with conviction how to proceed. The enthusiasm of youth creates a foundation of stylistic certainty. Nicolas Ghesquière described the Centre Pompidou and surrounding area as “a fascinating incubator of a neighborhood. An incredible mélange, converging in the epicenter. The cliques, the styles, the life… I love that impression of a sartorial melting pot. Today, I’ve transposed it at Louis Vuitton: a House of multiple expressions."

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Louis Vuitton hosted numerous guests, including Emma Stone, Jennifer Connelly, Alicia Vikander. Also in attendance at Nicolas Ghesquière's Show for the House on March 5th were Willow Smith, Chloë Grace Moretz, Laura Harrier, Naomi Scott, Emma Roberts, Doona Bae, Marina Fois, Noomi Rapace, Justin Theroux, Mark Ronson, Sienna Miller, Paul Bettany, Thandie Newton, Xavier Dolan, Indya Moore, Zhong Chu Xi, Samara Weaving, Kelsey Asbille, Nina Dobrev, Urassaya Sperbund, Catherine Deneuve, and Léa Seydoux among others.

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