Imagination runs free with Louis Vuitton for our 'Resilience' issue

WORDS Cassandra Dimitroff PHOTOGRAPHY Tim Ashton PUBLISHED Mon, 3 Apr 2023 - 7:18 pm

Nostalgia can be a fickle thing. Often we embellish past memories of our adolescence and childhood, our imaginations revelling in the idea that the world was a little brighter back then. Edges smoothed over by the optimism of hindsight. But our inner child is enduring, and unsullied by the self-consciousness that comes as a consequence of adulthood. Tapping into that almost-forgotten playfulness, is Louis Vuitton's Prêt-à-Porter Homme team for their Spring Summer 2023 show. A manifestation of childhood dreams and fairy tales, the collection eloquently re-evokes the whimsy and nostalgia of youth, whilst also paying homage to the French maison's late Artistic Director, Virgil Abloh.

Lensed here by Tim Ashton and styled by Hannah Cooper, the garments are a playful recollection of youthful dressing, calling attention to distressed and oversized styles, adorned with kitsch embroideries and decalled kooky characters, pooling over swollen sneakers. Take a first look at the full fashion story below.

LOUIS VUITTON jacket, shirt and jeans.

LOUIS VUITTON jacket, jeans and shoes.

LOUIS VUITTON jacket, cardigan, shorts and shoes.

LOUIS VUITTON shirt, pants, shoes and bag.

LOUIS VUITTON coat, shirt, pants and shoes.

LOUIS VUITTON jacket, pants and shoes.

To experience the Resilience issue in its entirety, the March edition of RUSSH will be available on newsstands from March 2 and through our shop online. Read more about the inspiration behind the issue in Jess Blanch's editor's letter and get to know our cover star, Lucy Rosiek through our exclusive model profile. Wanting to purchase the Resilience issue in person? Find a stockist near you.