Louis Vuitton launches cruise collection in Monaco

 

After Christian Dior’s and Chanel’s dazzling Brooklyn Navy Yard as well as Dubai resortwear fashion showcases, it was the turn of another premium luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton to launch its cruise collection at an equally exotic venue.

According to WWD, the label recently staged an extravagant show, featuring the first-ever resort range designed by its newly appointed creative director Nicolas Ghesqiuère, in front of the Prince’s Palace of Monaco, which is home to the Grimaldi family for more than 700 years.

Punched with youthful 1970’s vibes, the suede patches and jazzy pattern adorned collection was based on a mustardy yellow and brown palette with prints inspired from wallpapers, Grand Prix and underwater plants.

The featured pieces were belted pantsuits, stiff black leather lapelled coatdresses, lozenge-shaped motif decorated long-sleeve tops, jagged hemmed skirts, sheer silk knits, beige beaver fur coats, safari suits, high-waisted trousers and pretty spring dresses.

Founded in 1854, Louis Vuitton specializes in an array of leather goods, ready-to-wear and fashion accessories. The company sells products through a network of standalone boutiques, lease departments in high-end department stores and the e-commerce section of its website.

Before taking over the creative reins of Louis Vuitton from American designer Marc Jacobs in November, 2013, the 43-year-old French designer Ghesqiuère had helmed the Parisian high-fashion house Balenciaga for nearly 15 years.

‘NYC’s Real Housewife’ Countess LuAnn forays in fashion

Countess LuAnn, the actress from the popular TV series ‘The Real Housewives of New York City’, is the latest celebrity to foray into fashion.

The 49-year-old star has recently unveiled a collection comprised of pieces that can be worn both as standalone items or can be mixed and matched with the existing wardrobe staples.

Designed to be worn to different kind of occasions, the seasonless line includes lace overlay side-zipped pants, printed knit tops, long-sleeved sheer blouses, double pocket slim cut trousers, sleeveless drape neck dresses and cropped jackets.

The affordable yet wearable 11-piece range is exclusively available at SHOPHQ.

Other than her role in Bravo’s hit series The Real Housewives of New York City, the East Coast native Countess Luann, whose original name is LuAnn de Lesseps, has also authored a book titled ‘Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair’.