You may recall Louis Vuitton’s last spring collection – sharp tailoring, vibrant prints and color, but largely practical in silhouette. Aside from two or three styles, it was void of anything too avant-garde, fitting for the times. In looking at the brand’s spring 2022 collection, which debuted at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Tuesday, I’d say the brand’s done something of a 180, pointing toward downright opulence. And even that is an understatement. For this collection, Nicholas Ghesquiere seems to be straying away from house’s signature sleek, ultraelevated aesthetic in favor of something even more Parisian. Whoever the Louis Vuitton girl is this season, she’s ready for a grandiose event or two.
There are nightgowns as dresses (some done with artful structural elements at the hips), lace and shimmer at every turn, ruffles up to the chin, and masquerade sunglasses. In the same breath, there’s the new rendition of the dad sandal, the coolest everyday denim to ever exist, and to-die-for puffer coats. Yet, the two come together cohesively under a chandelier backdrop, and all I can think is: this is the aspirational fashion we need. Ahead, read on for a few more of my thoughts on the collection, and to, of course, peruse some of its best looks.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 2
We have plenty of time to revel in this delightfully odd pant silhouette, but first please look at this adorable shoulder bag.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 3
Hats off to anyone daring to wear these sunnies.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 4
My vote for these shoes is on the orange.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 5
Okay, let’s finally address the silhouette. Now, I’m also thinking back to the structural elements at the Loewe Spring ’22 show, and I must say, if the opportunity ever presented itself to wear this IRL… I kinda dig it?
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 6
I would one hundred percent steal my boyfriend’s blazer daily if he owned this.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 9
A canvas monogram patch on jeans? Subtle flex.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 10
The new dad sandal is here, and she demands attention.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 11
There’ve been raw hems all over the runway this season, and this skirt is one of my favorites.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 13
It’s about time we all buy a jacket with a train because why not.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 14
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 15
I know this isn’t a competition, but this blazer cape wins.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 16
Is anyone else very into the night gowns as dresses narrative? (And these buttons bring me joy.)
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 17
Studying this outfit because I dream of being a master of layering.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 22
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 23
Tell me this dress wasn’t made for Hunter Schafer.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 25
These will be the next It sunglasses. Mark my words, A.K.A. bookmark this page.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 27
This is amazing in a Hermione Granger reimagined as goth kind of way.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 28
Are you already thinking of the next Met Gala while looking at this, or are you normal?
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 32
Alright, then, polka dots are back.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 34
It’s this kind of draping that causes love at first sight.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 36
I want to see more of this patent leather green bag.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 41
Yes to this because there’s no such thing as too many utilitarian skirts.
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Louis Vuitton Spring 2022 Look 42
Can a puffer coat steal the show? Because it literally just did.
