Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XVIII

2 4 0 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I L ouis Vuitton. Behind the legendary name is the journey of a visionary man who profoundly changed the art of luggage making, and in doing so, changed the notion of travel itself. Now at the brand that bears his name, his style-making legacy lives on. Between a craftsman’s exceptional technique, and a designer’s vision and inventiveness, Louis Vuitton offers its expertise to bring elegance and distinctiveness to its creations: shoes, watches, leather goods, ready- to-wear, jewellery and accessories. It’s a world of elegance, inspiration and innovation. And the ready-to-wear pieces for spring/summer 2015 are no exception, thanks to artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière. In fact, it was rumoured that the buzz around the season’s runway shows was that Ghesquière stood out so far ahead of the pack, the other designers had to crane their necks to see him. This may be a tiny exaggeration, but Ghesquière is no stranger to being in the spotlight. Indeed, the influence of his Vuitton collection from last spring is still being felt, as the industry embraces the 1970s flair he sent down the runway in 2014. This season, Ghesquière is all about appealing to every woman – which in itself can be considered a radical approach. Of the 1970s theme, he remarked, “I want to erase reference. I want to talk to multiple people. I didn’t want to think toomuch, just followmy instincts – and just create desire.” Safe to say he’s succeeded on that score: there’s something certain to appeal to every woman in this collection. Louis VuittonReady-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2015