Louis Vuitton, the pinnacle of luxury fashion, unveils an exclusive handbag collection in collaboration with star architect Frank Gehry. Presented at the Art Basel Miami Beach, this limited-edition capsule collection celebrates the ongoing creative synergy between the leading fashion label and the visionary behind the iconic Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris.
For the second consecutive year, Louis Vuitton takes a prominent position at the Art Basel Miami Beach, showcasing a stand dedicated to the collaborative brilliance of Frank Gehry. The stand explores four themes—architecture and form, materials exploration, animals, and the renowned Twisted Box handbag, a Gehry creation from 2014.
At 94, Gehry’s organic architectural aesthetic inspires a dozen handbag models in this limited-edition collection. Some draw inspiration from his most iconic projects, including a clutch replicating the Bear With Us sculpture. Craftsmanship shines through, exemplified by the Capucines MM Concrete Pockets bag, utilizing an innovative embossed screen-printing method to replicate Gehry’s concrete textures.
The Miami presentation also highlights Gehry’s other works for Louis Vuitton, such as the sculptural trunk «A Tea Party for Louis» and preparatory models for the Louis Vuitton Foundation building in Paris. This collaboration solidifies Louis Vuitton’s enduring connection with the art world, having partnered with giants like Sol LeWitt, James Rosenquist, César, and Olafur Eliasson.
As a «creative cultural company,» Louis Vuitton continues its legacy of artistic collaborations, inviting renowned artists to reimagine its iconic monogram handbags. The Louis Vuitton x Frank Gehry collaboration adds a new chapter to this tradition, fusing luxury fashion with architectural innovation.
