Serving as Virgil Abloh‘s first sneaker for Louis Vuitton, the LV 408 Trainer has stood out as a notable piece in the designer’s inaugural collection for the fashion house.

Looking to highlight the shoe, LV recently launched a campaign which takes the sneaker to the hardwood, investigating its unique basketball inspiration. Made in Italy, each shoe reportedly takes six hours of stitching and is made of 106 components, 20 pieces just to make the sole itself. Undeniably marked with quality, LV408 Trainer exudes an aesthetic associated with retro sportswear and informed by the luxury of LV.

Check out the campaign and head over to www.louisvuitton.com to pick up a pair now.

Virgil Abloh’s second collection for Louis Vuitton proved to be an exemplary infusion of retro-vintage inspiration, with the designer channeling his inner Michael Jackson for the uniquely designed runway show. While the clothes were packed full of unique cuts that donned a refined finish, the fiber optic-infused monochrome bag and light-show-bearing sneaker stole the show.

In a unique power-move for the designer, one part of the show included a black-out of the venue’s runway lighting, with 5 models stacked in a diamond formation showcasing the collection’s new monochrome-print bag and newly created sneaker. As spotlighted in a recent Instagram post from the brand, the new high-top shoe totes a color-changing detailed upper with a tongue that hosts a morphing Louis Vuitton logo.

The new pieces ought to catch a few eyes, and being one of the highlights of the show, will most likely fetch a hefty price as well.

Check out the runway image above and a more detailed look below, and for more fashion-related news be sure to peep the recent street style from this year’s Paris Fashion Week.

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As you may already know, I love shopping! I try always to find unique pieces for my closet but also things that will fit in really easy.

I was looking for a great pair of white sneakers for the longest but I wanted a really unique piece! Thank god I found those Etro white leather sneakers! I can easily where them from day to night and the most important you will not see everyone wearing them. Go check them! I highly recommend them.

Balenciaga is so hot at the moment. Last year I bought the sock trainers and I really loved them. For this season I though why not to go for the Triple S. The ugly shoe trend is still on and even though they are really heavy, they look amazing.

Last but not least I wanted to buy a new backpack for everyday use. I wanted a classic piece that I could also travel with. So Louis Vuitton was definitely the one! I bough the Christopher PM and it is really comfortable and stylish.

Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has offered a glimpse of its 2015 spring/summer items through this new collection video. The visuals display a number of different outfits in a formal-meets-casual aesthetic. Tailored trousers are paired with bomber jackets across a multitude of palettes, from dark to playfully bright. Highlights from the collection include the orange flight jacket and bowling shirt, which look to be perfect additions to the summer wardrobe. Watch the video above and keep an eye out for the pieces to release atLouis Vuitton stores soon.

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Owning a Louis Vuitton item might be a luxury in itself, but to have a piece customized is really something special. The French fashion house has recently launched the “Mon Damier Graphite” personalization tool in their retail stores, finally allowing buyers to personally brandish their favorite pieces – from small items such as wallets or passport holders up through the largest Bandouliére Keepall 45. Experienced staff at each retail location are also walk interested parties through the varying color swatches, patterns, and pairings possible, ensuring that the design truly represents your vision. The “Mon Damier Graphite” personalization service is now available at select international locations – including one in the Munich.

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Kim Jones unveiled the first look at Louis Vuitton‘s Spring/Summer 2015 campaign, featuringRhys Pickering captured by Peter Lindbergh.

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Following six years of construction, the Frank Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton is set to open its doors up to the public for the very first time. The structure which is located in Paris’ famed Bois de Boulogne park, is composed of a cluster of white blocks clad in panels of fiber-reinforced concrete and twelve glazed ‘sails’ supported with wooden beams. The building seeks to bring a sense of nature inside with its expansive views across the parkland, while the sculptural stairways lead visitors to rooftop gardens. Make sure to check out the pictures of this truly unique structure above and head over to the Fondation Louis Vuitton website for more information here.

Fondation Louis Vuitton
8 Avenue du Mahatma Gandhi
Bois de Boulogne
75116 Paris
France

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In celebration of Louis Vuitton’s iconic Monogram canvas, Karl Lagerfeld imagined an extravagant set of luggage and accessories for devotees of the “sweet science.” His Boxing Trunk is fitted with a signature punching bag and stand, while a separate suitcase, also in Monogram, holds boxing gloves and a mat. With its capacious interior and removable shelving, the trunk can also serve as a chic travel closet.

Heritage details – leather corners, tags, embossing – combine with vintage cowhide trim and aged brass hardware for an exceptional collector’s piece that is both timeless and of-the-moment. The Punching Trunk is produced in a limited edition of 25.

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A symbol of elegance and tradition, the Louis Vuitton monogram will soon receive six makeovers by a select group of creatives for the brand’s The Icon and The Iconoclasts project. Including Christian Louboutin, photographer/filmmaker Cindy Sherman, Frank Gehry, Karl Lagerfeld, Marc Newson and Rei Kawakubo, the six artists, all revered in their own craft, have been given creative control in designing a special piece of luggage using the iconic monogram, whilst keeping in line with LV’s “spirit of innovation, collaboration and daring.” In discussing their choices, Executive VP Delphine Arnault said, “ we simply went to those who are among the best in their fields. We were interested in people who work with their minds and their hands.” Chairman and CEO Michael Burke adds, “[The] monogram is timeless, yet with this project we wanted to celebrate it in a way that defied the conventions of ‘classic.’”

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