Volez, Voguez, Voyagez – Louis Vuitton
LOUIS VUITTON WILL
CELEBRATE “VOLEZ, VOGUEZ, VOYAGEZ – LOUIS VUITTON” AT THE GRAND
PALAIS FROM 4 DECEMBER 2015 TO 21 FEBRUARY 2016. CURATED BY OLIVIER
SAILLARD, THIS EXHIBITION RETRACES LOUIS VUITTON’S GREAT JOURNEY
FROM 1854 TO TODAY, THROUGH DEPICTIONS OF THE MAISON’S FOUNDING
MEMBERS AND THOSE WHO CREATE THE LOUIS VUITTON OF TOMORROW.
The Grand Palais was
constructed in 1900 during one of the most spectacular World’s
Fairs in Paris, which welcomed 48 million visitors. At this turn of
the century, George Vuitton was in charge of organising the entire
section dedicated to "Travel & Leather goods". The
Louis Vuitton booth, surprisingly in the shape of a merry-go-round,
presented the Maison’s most innovative luggage and elegant bags and
was the centre of attention.
The thematic journey
conceived and designed by Robert Carsen navigates through nine
chapters, opening with the absolute symbol of Louis Vuitton: an
antique malle. An innately modern design, it foresaw what were to
become the Maison’s iconic codes and epitomised Louis Vuitton’s
daring spirit. The exhibition presents objects and documents from
Louis Vuitton’s Heritage as well as a selection of pieces lent by
the Palais Galliera, Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris. A
section dedicated to Craftsmanship closes the exhibition.
CURATOR: Olivier
Saillard
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
AND SET DESIGNER: Robert Carsen
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