Louis Vuitton To Return to France for Cruise 2026 Show This May
Nicolas Ghesquière
French Fashion Designer
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Nicolas Ghesquière is a French fashion designer, currently at the helm of Louis Vuitton.
At age 15, he began interning at agnes B. during summer, and then went on to take an apprenticeship at Corinne Cobson. After returning home and completing his studies, Ghesquière landed an internship at Jean Paul Gaultier, which led him to a job at Pôles designing its knitwear line.
In 1995, Ghesquière joined Balenciaga, handling its licensing for the Asian market and designing funeral clothes. He was then made a surprise choice for creative director for the flagging house, which had struggled to find success after the 1970’s. At the young age of 27, Ghesquière replaced Josephus Thimster, who was fired after an unsuccessful show. Ghesquière’s designs were immediately popular, reviving the French label and reestablishing it as a critically acclaimed fashion house. His time at the house was also very commercially successful, and was influential on other designers.
In 2012, it was announced that Ghesquiere would leave his post as creative director after 15 years on the job, to be replaced by Alexander Wang.
A year later, he was named creative director of Louis Vuitton, replacing Marc Jacobs.
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On May 22, Nicolas Ghesquière will present the French-label’s Cruise 2026 collection.
Taking to Antoni Gaudi’s Hypostyle Room at Park Güell in Barcelona, Spain.
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The 52-year-old designer will continue to conceptualize the French House’s womenswear collections for another five years.
From Pharrell Williams to Zendaya, guests feasted their eyes on a Y2K-inspired collection grounded in mismatched graphics and dramatic layering.
The director of ‘Squid Game’ has designed an immersive set for the show.
To be taking place on the Jamsugyo Bridge that spans the Hangang River.
Zippers, buckles, buttons and pockets come in XL for next season.
Designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, and presented at The Salk Institute.
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