INFORMATION
Author(s): Louise Rytter
Print length: 632 pages
Dimensions: 18.99 × 27.7 cm
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.048 g
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication year: 2018
INTRODUCTION
"Louis Vuitton Catwalk: The Complete Fashion Collections" is the ultimate visual anthology documenting over two decades of runway collections from the legendary house Louis Vuitton. Published in 2018 by Thames & Hudson and compiled by fashion writers Jo Ellison and Louise Rytter, the book spans the era from the brand’s first fashion collections launched in 1998 to the contemporary vision under creative director Nicolas Ghesquière.
Across 632 pages, the book presents hundreds of original catwalk photographs capturing garments, accessories, make-up and runway set design — a vivid record of leather-goods heritage transformed into high fashion, couture flair, and street-style influence. Each collection is preceded by a contextual introduction summarizing its inspiration, standout pieces, and the cultural moment it reflects, making the book not just an image library but a curated narrative of fashion evolution.
This volume is an indispensable reference for fashion historians, designers, students, and enthusiasts alike — offering insight into design transitions, craftsmanship, and the symbolic power of style as shaped by Louis Vuitton across decades. It celebrates how a brand anchored in trunk-making redefined luxury and fashion culture on a global scale.
