The recent Louis Vuitton fashion show at the Palais des Papes in Avignon melded historic spectacle with contemporary fashion trends, showcasing designer Nicolas Ghesquiere's 2026 cruise collection. This event marked the first fashion show in the palace's 700-year history and attracted numerous A-list celebrities. Ghesquiere drew inspiration from both medieval themes and modern muses, emphasizing the theatricality of fashion. The grand venue mirrored the stature of Louis Vuitton, the leading brand under LVMH, revealing the intersection of high fashion and cultural heritage amid the ongoing visibility of the papacy.
In a preview, the designer Nicolas Ghesquiere said the collection was part-Arthurian legend, part-Haim sisters on stage. There is something medieval, for sure, but something futuristic too.
Dressing is a performance that we are all part of. I love that about fashion, I think it's really cool, he said.
The papacy has been so visible this year is fitting for a designer whose nose for the zeitgeist has secured an impressive 11-year run at the helm of Vuitton.
The venue also reflects the scale of Louis Vuitton. It is the biggest fashion brand in the LVMH stable, which generated $88bn in revenue in 2024.
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