A legend among Palm Springs estates, the house is famous for its major architectural interest, so characteristic of Desert Modernism. The estate was built to resemble a volcano, with three visor-like arches and an undulating concrete roof, a hole at its center opening a courtyard to the sky.

“We were immediately taken with this construction. This estate demonstrates an approach that mirrors our own: it is creative above all. It symbolizes just as perfectly the harmonious union between the vision of Nicolas Ghesquière and the iconic spirit of the Maison Louis Vuitton” explains Michael Burke, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Louis Vuitton.

For Nicolas Ghesquière, whose influences are rooted into design and architecture, the house is “a symbolic landmark that has inspired me ever since I first saw it. I am delighted to present my Cruise 16 collection in this remarkable setting.”

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On May 6th at 6:15pm in Palm Springs, United States, the next Louis Vuitton Cruise show will take place at the house of Bob and Dolores Hope. You are invited to watch the show live at the same time as the press and clients here on louisvuitton.com.

In addition, Nicolas Ghesquière will take over the Louis Vuitton instagram account and be sending you his insider perspective during the days leaving up to the show, as well as the show itself. Stay tuned here on https://instagram.com/louisvuitton/

Alba Galocha has studied in the prestigious School of Fashion, Design IED, combining her studies with modeling. She recently walked for Nicolas Ghesquière at Paris Fashion Week for the Louis Vuitton SS15 and FW15 shows, the springboard to her international career.

For the Cruise show in Palm Springs she’s agreed to play the role of Travel Editor for Louis Vuitton, publishing a two-part diary illustrating her wanderings in the Californian desert. Here is the first part of her report in the land of palms, windmills and design…

In the days leading up to the Louis Vuitton Cruise Show 2016, the House takes you on an breathtaking journey through Palm Springs. During the final preparations for the show, discover inspirations and daily encounters, an engaging experience published on the Louis Vuitton instagram account at www.instagram.com/louisvuitton.

As of the 4th of May, Nicolas Ghesquière himself will take over the instagram account, taking you even closer to the action and giving a very personal perspective of the Cruise Show experience.

Louis Vuitton is now on Snapchat under the account name LVLIVE. Download the Snapchat application, view the image and scan it via the application to connect to LVLIVE directly. The Cruise 2016 show, taking place in Palm Springs will be available live on Snapchat on May the 6th. Come back then!