Louis Vuitton / From The Front Row
16 years ago by
I really liked this Louis Vuitton collection – almost like those things you’re not allowed to like…
Especially as a friend of mine jumped on me after the show to tell me how revolted she was by the fetish and severe aspects of the collection – the references to The Night Porter took her thoughts to places much darker than the ones I experienced during the show. I didn’t say anything.
I liked the clothes, I liked the accessories and Marc Jacobs’ sense of humor, the handcuffs evoking the fetishist love some women have for fashion accessories. And the delight with which some of them submit themselves to a discipline they believe fashion imposes.
I liked the mise-en-scène, those beautiful escalators going up and down with each model and their super chic operators. And I liked the casting.
I liked seeing Kate Moss on the catwalk, nonchalant, cigarette in hand, not so young anymore, but just as scandalous and larger-than-life.
She reminded me of Jeanne Moreau, of forgotten movie stars, and that lost mystery.
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this collection transmits the vibe women will rule the world (or maybe, women is ruling the world)!
j’avais regardé le défilé sur vogue.com et j’avais adorééééé!
en tout cas, jolie collection, joli casting tu as raison, et cette idée d’ascenseurs, parfait ;-)
kate
http://katewalk.blogspot.com/
Kate Moss nous a montré encore une fois, qu’elle assurait follement !!
wow!! miracolous!! amazing amazing collection!!!
http://www.jasonitos.com
Très joli ce défilé en effet =)
http://lamariniere.wordpress.com
Je suis bien d accord avec toi j ai trouve la mise en scène magnifique , je l ai regarde en ligne ;-) et l allure des mannequins très class. Kate is the star, elle est vraiment ravissante et provocante !
http://www.clemenceandme.com
I liked the theatricality and art in the runway show, which took center stage before the clothes…
xx
j’adore le fait qua kate moss regarde pile vers ton objectif.
Moi aussi j’ai adoré ce défilé!
I cannot say I loved it . . . but there are elements that I like — such as the sequined dress in your first photo. And the skirts that looked like they were made of scales.
c’est tellement sublime, créatif, chic… comme une petite part de rêve à chaque fois. “En vrai” ce doit être terrible !!!
http://mademoisellemauve.blogspot.com/
Ahah Garance! tu vas sourire …mais je suis de l’avis de ton amie, en tout cas les mêmes pensées m’ont traversé l’esprit! Cette collection m’a laissé un sentiment très mitigé :)
Juste un mot, ce n’est pas dans mes habitudes de corriger les fautes d’orthographe d’un tel ou d’une telle, d’autant plus que j’en fait aussi régulièrement! ;) …mais je crois qu’il y a une faute à ” …Portier de Nuit l’aillant portée …” je crois que c’est “ayant” … si je me trompe oublie ce que je viens d’écrire :p
Bises!
La 1ere photo est… WOUAAAAAAAAAAAh ;))
et j’adore les menottes… je les trouve trop fraiches ;D
sublimes photos!! ;D
whoopies pie here: http://magmoiselle.fr
not my favorite show of the season and i really don’t like those furry sleeves, but i didn’t think it was all that shocking and i like some of the silhouettes and the use of materials.
would’ve been a disaster if one of the handcuffed models would’ve fallen/tripped on the runway; how would she have gotten up? =)
Oups! Gigi est l’arroseur arrosé… “j’en faiS régulièrement” au lieu de “j’en faiT régulièrement” :p
xoxo
magnifique ce défilé mais je tiens quand même à signaler que tu as fait une faute d’orthographe non-négligeable sur ce post :: les références au film Portier de Nuit l’aYant portée […]
voilà :D
une de tes multiples liseuses
It is my favorite show this season! I love how it clearly shows that they are having fun! Marc Jacobs was having fun! It’s refreshing and so well done!
And that mustard-goldish laminated bag! Oh Mon DIEU!!
Bravo!
Gigi : Oui mais tu as vu, j’ai corrigé ;-)
Merci pour ton aide !
J’aime beaucoup , il y a vraiment quelque chose de spéciale dans cette collection que je ne serrai définir quoi et pour le coup Kate Moss est pas mal ;)
Bonne journée Garance :)
what a show! i love how there’s different characters- especially the one with handcuffs and kate moss smoking a cigarette… fantastic!
Magnifique tes photos et cette mise en scéne c’est envoutant, on se croirait dans un autre univers…
Je suis restée sur la page bien après la fin de la diffusion en direct sur internet… et j’ai repassé la vidéo plusieurs fois…
Marc, mon amour, j’ai frémi.
Le défilé était sublime. Kate, rayonnante, en a illuminé le final.
Merci pour tes photos qui apportent un autre regard sur ce show pour lequel oui, j’aurais volontiers payé ma place (c’est pour ta thèse avec Scott sur les défilés qui se transforment en spectacles^^).
Bisous
Anne
I like the way u describe the vibes,the atmosphere of a fashion show and the details of its theme :) ur thoughts r really usefull to ppl who don’t have the chance to be there.thank u Garance (if i may call u by your first name,don’t like calling young ppl miss or mister :D )!!!!
J’adore ta photo de Kate! She’s the queen of the show ;-)
J’adore ca change complétement la donne, par rapport à l’année prochaine ! Bisous
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totally agreed about kate moss. she is always fabulous and i just love her. the cigarette was so perfect.
http://wordbyjessie.com
I think Marc’s creativity is great, loved the idea behind this show. And Kate! She was just perfect here, provocative and enchanting.
x
http://rosemodern.blogspot.com
I love it too.
The first dress is wonderful.
Alice.
NOALICENO.COM
Oh c’est chouette!
dis Garance, est-ce que tu pourrais mettre aussi le nom des endroits où se font les défilés ? ça t’embêterait?(sinon je chercherai…)
parce que c’est vrai,un défilé c’est avant tout des vêtements mais derrière il y a un lieu et c’est toujours vachement cohérent et je t’avoue que ça m’interesse toujours de savoir où ils défilent.
Merci d’avance!
Sophie
Garance,
I completely agree with you and like that you did not succumb to the peer pressure of criticising a collection because of some perhaps ill-timed references. I thought a lot of designers we expect to see more edge from played it safe this season (i.e., Muiccia, among others) and it was refreshing to see Marc Jacobs continuing to push the envelope with his collections both for Louis Vuitton and Marc Jacobs.
marina
http://stylesnapshot.typepad.com
so beautiful! these pictures, especially the 1st one of Mariacarla look theatrically sublime!
xx
fashion illustrations at ILLUSTRATED-MOODBOARD
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Je trouve que c’est une belle collection. Et Kate Moss et magnifique, comme toujours!
Bisous
Fanny
Des silhouettes assez dingues ! Bien mieux que miu miu hier ;)
La bisette Garance!
Midori.
http://www.bowsome.com/
always so interesting… and different.
AH THOSE CUFFS wow refreshing.
Kate, je t’aime ! :)
Kate Moss’s face has shown the ravages of smoking (and who knows what else) for the past few years. I guess it catches up with one at some point, especially with someone of delicate beauty. I just cannot get used to that slightly swollen, older look, although she is still more beautiful than 99% of the population. I do like the fact that she flaunts expectations – although I guess it’s easier when you’re gorgeous and rich! As for the clothes, Jacobs is as decadent as ever. Talented as he is, I hate the way he whips us around from season to season, as if to say: “Did you buy some of the Vuitton clothes (or knock-offs) from last season? Because now the joke is on you and they are completely out of style!”
Those handcuffs are superb!!! I’d love to own them!
tes post ils sont tellement bien qu’on dirait qu’ils sortent d’une pub lancome ( la référence m’a fait rire!)
Nice (not the city) but just simply very nice
Ah ça me fait penser à Portier de Nuit. Et Kate Moss avec sa clope, fallait le faire, je ne fume plus mais c’est marrant. Cela dit, même si j’avais l’argent pour, j’espère que je résisterais à acheter des vêtements Louis Vuitton (ou sacs d’ailleurs) aussi beaux soient-ils.
The show itself was quite a spectacle. It get’s a 100 for entertainment value. I, too, enjoyed the slightly naughty value the clothing had but have to admit , outside of the bedroom, where does it translate? What I die for are the shoes. Especially the
stappy cord boots he featured through the show – especially striking on Kate. I featured this look on my blog post:
http://ilove4b.blogspot.com/2011/03/i-see-paris-m-z.html
Overall, I felt Marc Jacobs’ namesake collection was the stronger of the two.
Thanks for the superlative details!
Cheers,
Mimi
http://www.ilove4b.blogspot.com
I do like this collection! For some reason Marc Jacobs is like Miuccia Prada and Phoebe Philo in my mind, I find something to like in whatever they put out, season after season.
perso je trouve la mise en scène super bien réussie!
xoxo
i loved the handcuffs too! Really hope they go into production.
Wow, I seem to like EVERY piece! lovely!
It’s Currently Craving Wednesday, come check it out!
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Honestly I really liked it too. Not every look of course, but overall I was a fan. I thought the set was beautiful and romantic in a dark way. I understand why some people would be bothered with the reference, especially in this tumultuous season- but I did like it too.
J’aime beaucoup la mise en scène, mais pas trop la collection, trop stricte trop bourgeoise
J’en ai déjà fait un article sur mon blog!! Mais j’ai adoré l’univers, l’humour et bien sur cette collection!! Venez donc le lire!!
http://misslittlecm.blogspot.com/
I love the first dress, it’s a very classic cut,but the sequins make it modern.
-Grace
http://www.theafeminada.com
I think the collection in itself is okay, not one of the best of the season, but Jacobs always knows how to create a cohesive collection with a specific inspiration which makes his shows entertaining. But I thought that Kate Moss smoking while doing the runway, was tacky and frankly not cool at all, which I guess they were aiming for..
J’aime Marc, ce qu’il a fait de Vuitton, cette mise en scène et la façon dont tu en parle. L’instant glande quand on fait une dissert’ de philo c’est Garance, merci.
Avis purement personnel : ces photos sont les plus réussies que vous ayez faites pour cette fashion week. Un rêve.
La collection : non. Pas du tout.
I watched the show and loved it.
I agree with you that it feels like a guilty pleasure. Kate Moss smoking on the runway somehow makes it even stronger.
great photos.
maya
http://www.retaillove.com
Hate this! It does show all the many problems the fashion industry has right now right down to the cig that is carried on the catwalk!
this was my favourite show of the season – i love how it all blended in together so well! and of course Kate – nice little surprise!
stateofsunday.blogspot.com
those red boots= AMAZING!!! Although I’m not overly impressed with this show, it was ok for me.
http://lavie-amonavis.blogspot.com
Kate Moss est époustouflante !!!!
je sais que les D.A. se renouvellent mais la nouvelle collection n’a absolument rien à voir avec le partie pris de Marc Jacobs de l’hiver passé..
http://modeinkiosque.blogspot.com/
Garance, j´adore ton blog!
Je vais voyager en Europe en Mai et je penses faire un petit detour a New York (a l´instant je travail en Amerique du Sud, d´ou le detour bizarre…).
Je me demandais si tu pourrais me donner quelques conseils de choses qu´il faut absolument faire (ou manger) pendant les 24h que j´ai a New York…
Je sais que tu es tres occupee, mais ce serait franchement apprecie.
Merci d´avance
xoxo
C.
Luxurious, entertaining this mystical world of fashion that the Great Marc Jacobs creates. I was compiling an article on smoking when I saw a post of Kate Moss walking the runway…smoking. Solidified my draft.
http://www.alexiscristianne.com/
Je me trompe surement mais n’a t on pas les femmes soumises en col Claudine et menottes versus les dominatrices ?!!
Quel film extraordinaire et terrifiant que Portier de Nuit …
Sublime, et Monsieur Marc Jacobs, qu’est-ce qu’il a la classe quand même , dingue…
Artistically it’s okay. But I think knowing the concepts probably come from males makes this collection disturbing. Maybe I’m a feminist who do not believe in the concept of sexual liberation. I guess only to certain extent.
Some women believes that sexuality pushes the feminist women forward but I think otherwise.
Oh, and I do not believe in those cigarettes.
Public Health works so hard to reverse that trend, but I guess the fashion world still refuses to cooperate or are too”cool” to do so.
aaaaah, c’est sympa d’avoir un mot gentil pour notre kate, qui a notre non plus super jeune âge et un magnétisme absolument fascinant.
et sinon j’aime ce virement de louis vuitton: d’une collection tout sucre et poupée d’antan à une collection femme aggressive, noire et désespérement sexy.
c’est cool.
wow Louis Vuitton looks so sexy !! Love the shorts and sock combo mixed with mini fur coats !!.. oh la la !!!
Dawn
http://www.dressmeperfect.com
Jeweled handcuffs– the new must have haha! I love the shoes :)
La Petite Marmoset
Fantástico!! E obrigada por este blog….prometo continuar a acompanhar, faz-nos sonhar….bonne chance
Can I love the reasons we aren’t supposed to like this?
Because I do, almost as much as the collection itself. I find the purple fur and red patent boots refreshing. Everything else I see lately is too light and airy for right now, too much like denial.
I thought it an interesting inclusion of black balloons, which have been recently used as symbolic images to demonstate to Austalians how much carbon emissions each household emits each year from their homes. Whether this was the idea, it certainly reminded me of the issue, M Jacobs raising awareness subconsciously for environmental change. Ha ha well done.
Love the photos
x Lou
“kate Moss plus si jeune c’est vrai”….genre elle a 37 ans Garance! :) Et elle est super belle.
ps : je trouve que le make up artiste a accentué a mort les traits, avec ce petit trait noir à l’intérieur de loeil, ça les vieillissait toutes! kate est vraiment plus belle au naturel!
i loved this show! comment dit on…? je l’adore?? sorry about my french. i spent a few days in paris for fashion week and was thoroughly impressed not only by the collections but the awesome street style. check out my blog for pics: http://streetnumbereight.blogspot.com/ (can you tell who inspires me?) oh, I also got lovely pics of garance that i can’t wait to put up– she’s so stylish!
and http://streetnumbereight.blogspot.com/2011/03/louis-fetish.html for the louis vuitton collection.
Thank you garance.
Such beautiful photos x
Fallait oser, c’est sûr. Mais ça en reste beau. :)
une autre info concernant LV:
http://madalenasow.wordpress.com/2011/03/11/nadia-plesner-et-les-gougnafiers/
si noble.
mm j’aime bien mais sans plus. Tout n’est pas flatteur pour le corps de la femme à mon goût. Enfin, la mise en scène reste chouette!
cheeky cheeky and so much fun! Oui un peu choquant mais bon ça met du piquant!
c’est parfait! ?
J’aime ces couleurs!
I agree with you, I like the Louis Vuitton show, it had this very dark vibe but I find it to be fascinating
What is this infatuation that art is so connected with smoking. I do find is alluring myself, though not a smoker, I wish to try a cigar…for the right occasion.
alexis c.
http://www.alexiscristianne.com/blog/smoking-art/
Belle collection, quelle creativite, le cote fetichiste me fait plutot sourire, il ne faut pas prendre la mode au serieux.
Pour les faute d’ortographe….je ne les avais pas vues…