Louis Vuitton: Interview with Kim Jones

In light of the 2012 fall/winter release from French label Louis Vuitton, men’s style director Kim

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In light of the 2012 fall/winter release from French label Louis Vuitton, men’s style director Kim Jones takes a moment to reflect on the history of the brand as it pertains to contemporary collections from the fashion house. Jones discusses applications of the instantly recognizable monogram print, as well as his efforts to maintain a vision consistent with cues from Japanese fashion and even a nightlife aesthetic.

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