Today, Nicolas Ghesquière swung open the gates of time and let fashion storm the fortress as the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2026 show took over the Palais des Papes in Avignon. This moody 14th-century Gothic marvel turned into a futuristic runway cathedral. This was no sleepy château show. This was theatre.
The Cour d’Honneur became an immersive stage. The vibe? Apocalyptic pageantry meets medieval rave. You know, syphilis is so hot right now. Models stomped in mirrored gladiator boots, wrapped in ethereal silk scarves and armour-inspired minis that looked ready for battle—or at least a brutalist after party.
Ghesquière riffed on the old world with modern swagger. Think stiff collars, micro-shorts, and sharp-shouldered capes. He even threw in relaxed zip-ups and graphic skirts that teased streetwear, but through a historical lens. It was opulent and unapologetically weird—in all the right ways.
Cate Blanchett, Pharrell, and Catherine Deneuve watched from velvet pews while Ghesquière took his bow alone, ascending through the eerie glow like a prophet of style.
Cruise 2026 wasn’t just a show. It was a mood. A myth. A moment. Watch below.