THE TIME TRAVELLER

Nicholas Ghesquière reminisces the Belle Epoque era and European dandyism with the Spring/Summer ’20 show

Louis Vuitton’s SpringSummer 2020 collection showcased a distinguished moment in European fashion history. It was inspired by the pre-First World War era as Nicholas Ghesquière revisits the European dandy, encapsulating slow pace but heightened drama of the Belle Époque era with romantic silhouettes. “It was a period with a great deal of change and enthusiasm,” says Ghesquière. The collection featured dandy suits in mismatched prints, sparkling sweater vests paired with voluminous, tiered miniskirts in bright shades of purple and red against khakis and creams. Exaggerated shoulders and puffed sleeves also find their big moment.

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