Louis Vuitton Express: stars Embark on a Stylish Journey at Paris Fashion Week

Paris Fashion Week recently played host to a spectacular event as Louis Vuitton unveiled its fall collection.Instead of the usual setting at the Louvre Museum,the show transported attendees to a specially designed set evoking the ambiance of a bustling arrivals lounge adjacent to Gare du Nord. Celebrities such as Alicia Vikander, Ana de Armas, Jennifer connelly, Sophie Turner, and Chloë Grace Moretz graced the exclusive event on Monday night, adding to the allure of Nicolas Ghesquière’s latest creations. The Louis Vuitton express was in full swing, treating invitees to a private cocktail reception before the main event, held in an office building transformed for the occasion.

the choice of location amplified the romantic essence of the collection, particularly for those with an affinity for train travel. The meticulously crafted set and the presence of high-profile guests underscored Louis vuitton’s commitment to creating immersive and unforgettable experiences.

A Love Affair with Trains

Alicia Vikander, the Oscar-winning actress, expressed her deep affection for trains. She was seated next to Lisa, whose arrival caused a stir among photographers, and France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron, a known friend of Ghesquière.

vikander shared her extensive knowledge of European train routes, saying, I love trains. Oh my god, all the Belmond trains going around Europe, I know all the destinations. She noted the time commitment required for some of the longer routes and mentioned that her husband, Michael Fassbender, doesn’t share her enthusiasm. This has led her to consider solo train journeys. Maybe I should just go by myself. there’s something about the idea,I’ll just bring my own book and go from A to B. I love the journey, she said.

For Vikander, train travel offers a chance to disconnect from technology and embrace nostalgia. Old-fashioned travel is a way to put her phone down and check out, and has a nostalgic feel since she grew up traveling by train. She also reflected on the increasing presence of technology and AI in modern life, a topic relevant to her past work in the film “Ex Machina.”

Vikander recalled her research for “Ex Machina,” stating, it led me to realize that this is actually not that far forward, and the general public didn’t have that kind of awareness of it just yet. She admitted to experimenting with ChatGPT, particularly during a recent film shoot. I felt like I had a one-on-one lecture [for character prep]. If you have that view, you can go there. But I do not yet use it on a daily basis. I haven’t really gotten used to it, she explained.

Cinematic Journeys and Fashion Statements

Ana de Armas, another attendee, donned a slinky sequined slipdress paired with a loose silk kimono, a look she described as both carefree and cozy for a train ride. De Armas echoed Vikander’s sentiments about train travel. I personally love trains. I would go in the train anywhere if I could, really, I’d much rather take a train than flying, she said, attributing her love for trains to her time living in Spain.

She elaborated on the allure of trains, saying, I find trains very mysterious, and there’s kind of something cinematic about it.There’s something romantic and something that I really enjoy. I love to watch the scenery pass by, looking out the window at different cities and places. It’s just gorgeous.

De Armas is currently preparing for the premiere of “Ballerina,” an upcoming film where she plays an assassin. She revealed that the training for the role was intense, involving stunts and martial arts. Compared to other action films I’ve done before, that was definitely the most intense one, and the most challenging, she said. It’s another level. But I got to the point of feeling very comfortable with it, and I think it came out very organic. The hard work paid off.

From Subways to Eurostar

Jennifer Connelly, a longtime friend of the Louis Vuitton house and a personal friend of Ghesquière, reminisced about her limited experience with trains in the U.S.,saying,The only trains I remember is the subway in New York. However, she noted that her husband, Paul Bettany, had recently traveled via the Eurostar from London. Connelly wore a cherry red dress from the spring collection,complete with bold shoulders and a bias-cut hem,drawn to its 1980s aesthetic and daring color.

Powerful Looks and Future Projects

Sophie Turner opted for a bolder, more “urban warrior” look, featuring spike buttons on a leather dress. His stuff always makes me feel so powerful, she said, contrasting it with a softer silk pajama look she wore to a previous Louis Vuitton show.Turner explained her approach to fashion, stating, Well, there’s so much in his collections, they’re never one tone. So I always try to wear a different captivating thing from each collection. But there’s never enough events to go to to wear all the things that I want to wear, so try to mix it up.

While rumors circulate about her potential involvement in the “Tomb Raider” reboot, Turner remained coy, responding with a series of quips. You can put that together, she concluded, suggesting that she might wear her Louis vuitton looks casually, If they let me keep them.

Archival Fashion and Motorcycle dreams

Chloë Grace Moretz revisited her fashion archive, selecting a moto-style look from 2018 with studded sleeves, showcasing Ghesquière’s versatile design aesthetic. Seeing each collection, when you kind of look at it in terms of every two to three years, he kind of goes through these phases.And I really love this time period, because really, it’s almost medieval. These shoulders are almost Joan of Arc, she said, referring to the split cap sleeve design.

Moretz also shared her passion for motorcycles and her anticipation for a new bike arriving in April. While racing is off-limits, she expressed interest in exploring the history of women in motorcycling. I would totally love to do something about the history of women in motorcycles. It’s just not as much of a female sport and there are some really prolific female motorcycle riders that are not as known or obvious as the men have been. She hopes to potentially produce a film about these pioneering women. That’s the hope, she said.

K-Pop Fandom and a Stylish Departure

Despite efforts to maintain the location’s secrecy, fans of Stray Kids, known as Stays, gathered to support Felix, the K-pop star and Louis Vuitton ambassador, who also walked in the show. Felix greeted the crowds after the show, taking photos and high-fiving fans lining the road to the station.

By 9 p.m., the stylish journey concluded, with guests transported home in private cars, marking the end of another memorable Louis Vuitton presentation at Paris Fashion Week.