- Dale Arden Chong
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As art and fashion continue to merge into one, Louis Vuitton celebrates
its 160 years of collaborations with its LVX exhibition in Beverly Hills.
The luxury brand took command of the building at 468 N. Rodeo Drive, where
the immersive exhibition will be until September 15.
Inside, the brand has created an experiential exhibition featuring
collaborations with including clothing trunks custom-made for Wes
Anderson’s 2006 film “Darjeeling Limited,” as well as collaborations with
various artists and fashion designers such as the streetwear brand
Supreme.
Louis Vuitton takes the opportunity with LVX not only to display its
long history of collaborations, but also its continued work innovativeness
in fashion.
In what could be considered a small museum featuring the luxury brand’s
massive archive—and growing portfolio—visitors of the LVX exhibit
experience how the brand has made a name for itself as an innovative and
history powerhouse. Viewers get a unique look at the work Louis Vuitton has
done over the years, with rooms dedicated to its iconic monogram print,
silk scarves, and more. The brand even showcases its craftsmanship with
demonstrations from its artisans.
Of course, what’s a designer exhibition in Los Angeles without a room
dedicated to custom red carpet looks? Lining the walls of a pink-tinged
room were gowns seen everywhere from the steps of the Met Gala and more.
With LVX in full swing, the brand also took the opportunity to debut its
next set of collaborators: Sam Falls, Urs, Fischer, Nicholas Hobo, Alex
Israel, Tschabalala Self, and Jonas Wood. Each of these artists reimagined
the brand’s Capucine bag in limited editions of 300 — and already sold
out.
As with most museums, there was also a gift shop filled with Louis
Vuitton clothing and paraphernalia for visitors to browse and shop when
they had gotten through the exhibition.
Images: Dale Arden Chong
