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Louis Vuitton’s Spring/Summer 2026 show, staged by Creative Director Nicolas Ghesquière inside the gilded salons of the Louvre, delivered a powerful finale to Paris Fashion Week, positioning the brand as both a spectacle and a manifesto of individuality.
The collection, which Ghesquière described as a 'celebration of intimacy and the boundless freedom of the private sphere,' masterfully fused multiple historical eras.
The garments featured Renaissance echoes, with corseted waists, Juliette sleeves, and tubular arms, alongside an Eastern beat introduced by giant silk turbans and baggy sultan-style trousers.
While the set—styled as a contemporary apartment within the museum—pushed the idea of private elegance into public spectacle, the front row provided an equally potent message.
Attendees including Emma Stone, Jennifer Connelly, Jaden Smith, and Ana de Armas acted as the 'second show,' shaping the brand’s message in real time.
Ghesquière's signature was evident in his light structure and couture-level surfaces, using feathers, crystals, and rich washes to blur the lines between costume and ready-to-wear.
However, critics noted that the storytelling, while dazzling, felt fragmented, and despite the talk of 'intimacy,' little of the highly conceptual collection felt like an everyday wardrobe.
Cate Blanchett’s reading of David Byrne lyrics kept the mood reflective, ensuring that on a sunny Paris day, the Louvre was less about an artwork on the wall and more about a moving masterpiece: Vuitton at full power.