Home Is the New Runway 

Paris, September 30, 2025 — In one of fashion’s most imaginative gestures of recent memory, Louis Vuitton unveiled its Spring/Summer 2026 collection at the Louvre, hosting the show in the historic summer apartments of Anne of Austria. Models walked past marble columns, frescoed ceilings, and ornate interior décor as though crossing from private quarters into a living tableau.

The show was guided by the vision of Nicolas Ghesquière, the house’s long time creative director, who leanly recast the idea of lounging clothes into something glamorous, intimate, and unexpected. In interviews, Ghesquière described the collection as a tribute to home as both sanctuary and stage — how we might dress when alone, yet with an edge that feels public and present.

A Guest List That Turned Heads

As much as the clothes drew attention, the front row was no less a show. The event attracted a constellation of celebrities and house ambassadors, including Zendaya, Emma Stone, Lisa (of Blackpink), Sophie Turner, and Felix.

The mix of Hollywood actors, global pop stars, and fashion insiders underlined the show’s dual ambition: to be luxurious but also culturally current.

Key Looks & Surprises

The collection leaned heavily on contrasts — dressing comfortably but intentionally, blending relaxed forms with detailed touches. Some standout elements:

• Soft Knitwear & Tailored Sweatpants: The collection included plush cardigans with deep pockets, fuzzy culottes, and sweatpants that felt elevated — whimsical yet wearable.

• Billowing Silhouettes & Draping: Several gowns and dresses revealed fluid movement, with layers that appeared to slip and shift, echoing the idea of shifting between rooms at home.

• Robe-Like Coats & Overlays: Some outerwear pieces resembled elegant robes or kimonos, worn over more casual garments to heighten contrast.

• Layering & Unexpected Adjustments: A striped short might carry multiple belt buckles, or a fringed sweater draped off the shoulder — small “mistakes” intended for effect.

• Prints, Embroidery & Texture: Delicate details like jacquard patterns, amplified stitching, and subtle embellishments added depth to more understated pieces.

In one striking moment, a knit pant set was accessorized with a baby-pink overcoat whose belts were purposefully left undone, creating a casual, unbuttoned effect that feels both relaxed and deliberate.

Why It Matters

This show marks a subtle but powerful twist in high fashion: the move to blend public spectacle with private ritual. Ghesquière’s emphasis on “home” dressing — garments you might wear when no one’s watching — struck a chord in a world where fashion often feels performative.

Moreover, tapping celebrities from music, film, and pop culture highlighted the increasingly porous boundary between luxury houses and entertainment culture. The collection and its presentation suggested that fashion doesn’t just dress a person for the stage — sometimes it is the stage.