Louis Vuitton Draws Fashion Set to Gare du Nord for Runway Show
Models marched through rows of seated guests as if charging through a bustling train station - only they were just across the street from the Paris train station, in an indoor courtyard.
The first model wore bright red trousers with a gathered, elastic waist, cinched at the ankles and paired with a colorful blouse that was covered with a smoky, translucent rain coat. Her hair was teased out, brushed mostly to one side, Reuters reported.
Other sporty looks followed, including nylon jackets with hoods and zippered pockets that contrasted with dressier styles like lacy slip-dresses and skirts with piles of ruffled layers.
The LVMH-owned (LVMH.PA), which welcomed guests with a clip from Kraftwerk's "Trans-Europe Express" on repeat, added images from the album cover to some looks.
At the end of the show, French First Lady Brigitte Macron leapt out of her seat to embrace Ghesquiere. Macron, who sat alongside the family of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault, is known to wear Vuitton for official outings.
Paris Fashion Week winds up on Tuesday, after featuring shows from some of the world's biggest brands including Dior, Hermes, Chanel, and Saint Laurent (PRTP.PA), as well as Victoria Beckham and Stella McCartney.
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