For Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027, Nicolas Ghesquière explores the connection between Paris and New York, bringing together the identities, contradictions, and cultural influences that define both cities. The collection is rooted in duality, merging uptown and downtown, past and future, French savoir faire and American style in a way that feels uniquely Louis Vuitton.
One of the standout elements is the inclusion of Keith Haring’s work. Inspired by the discovery of a 1930s Louis Vuitton leather suitcase that Haring had transformed into a canvas, the collection features a selection of the artist’s works across clothing and accessories. It’s especially cool to see Haring’s unmistakable visual language woven throughout the collection, a reminder of just how enduring his influence remains across art, fashion, and culture.
Staged inside the salons of the Frick, one of New York City’s most gorgeous buildings, the collection gains an added sense of dialogue between old and new. As the Frick celebrates French decorative arts through an American perspective, Cruise 2027 reframes American style through Louis Vuitton’s craftsmanship. Denim, jersey, and leather are elevated alongside references to slot machines, automobile chassis, tooled leather, and the grandeur of the Gilded Age.
Vibrant colour, sequin embroidery, and graffiti-inspired detailing bring energy to the collection, where different eras of New York coexist. The result is a compelling study in contrast and connection, with art, fashion, history, and culture all meeting in the middle. Seeing Keith Haring’s work return through the lens of Louis Vuitton only makes that conversation even stronger.