Louis Vuitton is still very much into ’60s fashion. While the fashion house’s Spring 2013 collection was light and airy, the Pre-Fall 2013 collection is decidedly darker and much stronger. Inspired by the 1968 French revenge film The Bride Wore Black, the designs have a highly seductive quality: far from the cutesy, coquettish vibe of the brand’s last offerings. Lace, leather, and fur are in abundance, adding some flair and luxury to the creations’ functional silhouettes.
Lace covers everything: sometimes the actual fabric is at play and at other times it is mimicked with intricate prints. It is even juxtaposed against velvet and leather on a dainty bolero that has the power to uplift even the most basic ensemble.
Let’s face it: sometimes even the most savvy of fashionistas just doesn’t know what to wear. Styling isn’t always easy– thankfully the team at LV makes it easy for us with the most adorable skirt and short sets. When paired with fun tights and bow-detailed footwear, how can one go wrong?
Fur anyone? Shaggy sleeves, a velvet-collared style with bow detailing, buckle-secured vests: you will definitely be cozy should you decide to invest in a fur piece from the brand for the season. Leather is on display as well in a strong-shouldered yet feminine jacket and loads of boots which are sure to get some wear from our favorite stars.
Each season, I always look forward to seeing the new ways in which the brand uses the Louis Vuitton monogram logo and it is everywhere here: two-tone satchels which might give the Speedy some retail competition this year, hooded wool coats, and even a denim dress and cropped boyfriend jeans.
Any looks catch your eye?
Images: Style.com
January 10, 2013 1:47 pm
Looks like a cool collection but its seems like trends are being recycled to close together
January 10, 2013 1:53 pm
Gorg! LV sets the trends.
January 10, 2013 1:53 pm
I’m here for that model’s short mushroom.
January 10, 2013 2:01 pm
I was loving it until I got to the denim outfits..those could’ve been left out of the collection!
January 10, 2013 2:12 pm
Cute! I can dig it!
January 10, 2013 2:20 pm
Gorgeous.
January 10, 2013 2:40 pm
I’m usually not into LV but I actually like this collection.
January 10, 2013 3:59 pm
Beautiful
January 10, 2013 4:05 pm
if only i could afford it. maybe i should take up sewing!
January 10, 2013 4:32 pm
I actually like it…last set I can do without though.
January 10, 2013 8:32 pm
I love the bow-wrapped flats & bowtie heels. Love.
January 11, 2013 5:09 am
I am just spellbound after seeing Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2013 collection.Its just awesome.
January 11, 2013 10:46 am
Yo, this was cute, funky, fresh AND fly all into one! *starts rolling pennies*
January 12, 2013 12:09 pm
Hummmm. A few things were hot but didn’t love it.
January 14, 2013 11:34 am
Love love love!!!