Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week with a show that literally took off. Nicolas Ghesquière presented his Spring/Summer 2027 collection in the Louvre’s Cour Carrée on October 6. Checked flying cars hung above the runway. Meanwhile, a front row of film stars watched the clothes below. The collection, titled Ergonomie, focused on dressing a moving body.
A Week of Honours
The show followed a significant week for Ghesquière. On October 2, President Emmanuel Macron presented him with the Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur at the Élysée Palace. Four days later, he rounded off the week with this collection. As a result, the show received extra attention.
A Star-Studded Front Row
The front row drew a long list of names. Zendaya, Emma Stone, Lisa, Ana de Armas, Jennifer Connelly and Saoirse Ronan attended. Australian actor Odessa Young was also among the guests. Together, they underlined the house’s standing at the end of a busy fashion week.
The Flying Cars
The set was the talking point before a single look appeared. The cars hung over the runway, their checked paintwork adding to a futuristic scene. After a week of Paris gridlock, one reviewer noted that the idea felt particularly attractive. Thus, the set matched the collection’s theme of movement.
Clothes Built for Movement
The clothes lived up to the theme. Fabrics had room to fall, gather and shift. Fine layers, softly gathered dresses and supple jackets looked effortless to wear. At the same time, they kept the unusual proportions that define Ghesquière’s work.
A sheer sleeveless dress revealed pale pink and grey shapes beneath its surface. An ivory dress gathered across the torso, with an asymmetric neckline and an uneven hem. A white button-front look folded around the waist before falling over the legs. Worn with black lace-ups, these pieces balanced prettiness and practicality.
Color and Texture
The palette felt fresh. Butter yellow appeared in a slip dress with a softly draped neckline. A brighter yellow top showed through a translucent grey layer above pale pink trousers. In addition, a blush-pink tank dress had a rippled, reflective surface. Silver-grey separates offered an approach to evening dressing, with a narrow-strapped top and a matching knee-length skirt.
Everyday Pieces and Bolder Looks
There were wearable pieces too. A caramel leather jacket worn with black trousers had a neat fit and a clean zip front. A brown cardigan over a black skirt marked with vivid yellow added playfulness. By contrast, the bolder looks gave the show personality. An oversized grey jacket with broad ivory lapels fell over a pleated skirt, with irregular frills at the sleeves and hem. A silver-grey outer layer rose around the neck and tumbled down the front over mustard sleeves.
Lightness and Heat
Ghesquière’s handling of lightness was the highlight. Chiffon, silk and cashmere scarf fabrics let him build layers without bulk. Jackets and coats kept their shape, but softer construction gave them a relaxed presence. After the show, he explained that hotter weather influenced his approach to fabrics. Therefore, the collection’s delicacy felt relevant to anyone dressing through a long summer, including readers in the Gulf and Egypt.
Accessories
Compact bags tucked under the arm kept silhouettes tidy. Lace-ups, snakeskin ankle boots and pointed pumps gave the fine fabrics a firmer finish. Moreover, the emphasis on weight and movement echoed the house’s travel heritage.
The Takeaway
Overall, Ergonomie made a case for clothes that move with the wearer. It combined polish with ease, and ambition with practicality. For readers following Paris Fashion Week, it offered a fitting finale. For anyone planning a summer wardrobe, it offered plenty of ideas.
