HAUTE TIME

In 2012, Louis Vuitton first presented the design phenomenon that is Objets Nomades, and in homage to Vuitton’s matchless artistry and pioneering ideas, Objets Nomades celebrates the house’s iconic innovations dating back to the mid-19th century, such as the iconic Bed Trunk or Wardrobe Trunk. Today, the Objets Nomades collection continues to drive the luxury fashion Maison in the world of contemporary design with thought-provoking pieces through collaborations with renowned artists and designers.

Top row (left to right): Blossom Vase Transparent, Raw Edges Cosmic Table, Edges Dolls, Atelier Biagetti Anemona Table Bottom row (left to right) Raw Edges Dolls, Atelier Biagetti Anemona Table, Fernando & Humberto Campana Bomboca Sofa, Raw Edges Cosmic Table

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON

Created by the esteemed design-artist duo, Alberto Biagetti and Laura Baldassari, the Anemona Table embodies their deep connection to the Adriatic Sea near their hometown of Ravenna and the billowing movement of costumes at La Scala in their current residence in Milan. Intricately designed with a beveled glass top large enough to seat 12, its base is covered with rich natural-colored leather on the outside juxtaposed with a contrasting deep-blue Louis Vuitton color on the inside. The Anemona now comes in multiple colorways, in addition to blue.

“We wanted to create an experiential object that suggested a journey more psychological than physical. We did not want to create a portable object; on the contrary, we wanted the object to transport us. So we thought about a table — the domestic object par excellence — because it brings people together; it is convivial and inspires the telling of stories and sharing of tales. Then we thought about the sea, the very symbol of freedom but also the setting for important forms of nomadism today. Our table emerges from the waves into the home as a symbol of hospitality, refuge, and peace.” — Atelier Biagetti

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON, PHOTOGRAPHED BY MATTHIEU SALVAING Tokujin Yoshioka’s Blossom Vase, inspired by the classic Louis Vuitton flower on the Monogram pattern, is a smooth swirl of beautiful glass handcrafted by master glassblowers in Murano, Italy. A faithful adherence to the Maison’s renowned artisanship was at the forefront of his creation for the Japanese artist and designer.

“My impression of Louis Vuitton is the quality and artistry cultivated in the brand’s long history. I [wanted to] reinterpret their philosophy to create a work that travels through history and [into] the future with my expression and techniques and expresses [that] new journey through time. I always try to invent something beyond forms. I wanted to create something iconic that strongly symbolizes the philosophy of Louis Vuitton, and I created an object that is universal and timeless.” — Tokujin Yoshioka

Complex in their geometry, Raw Edges’ Dolls consist of a base, shell, and seat meant to be dressed individually, making them unique to their owner. The bases, covered with fabric or leather, are topped with the shell and seat elements, all inspired by diverse cultures, heritage, and folk crafts around the globe.

“We liked the challenge of working on a collection of collapsible objects. Usually, the focus is on how to make collapsible objects very small and flat. In this project, we mostly focused on how to make them look large, surprising, and with real presence when they are expanded. In this case, we started with the armchair, which is the most challenging, then applied the comfort, foldability, strength, and finally, the mechanism to the table and the light shade, and now for the new collection also for the shelves.” — Raw Edges

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON, PHOTOGRAPHED BY PHILLIPE LACOMBE PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON, PHOTOGRAPHED BY PHILLIPE LACOMBE

“We were continuing our study into creating complex shapes only by simple flat surfaces; in this case, we were intrigued by the idea of no distinction between the inside and the outside of a shape.” — Raw Edges

The Bomboca sofa, designed by the Campana brothers, embodies their design journey of collaborating with Louis Vuitton materials and exploring the Louis Vuitton universe. Named after sweets served at weddings and children’s parties in Brazil and meaning “very good,” the modular sofa was originally inspired by cloud shapes and colorful round sea apples, and the cushions — in fabric or leather — can even be used separately as poufs.

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON, PHOTOGRAPHED BY PHILLIPE LACOMBE PHOTO COURTESY OF TOMMASO SARTORI

WELCOME TO THE Dioriviera

Consider this your official invitation to summer. Maria Grazia Chiuri, creative director of Dior’s women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories collections, has mastered the art of summer dressing by reinventing the whimsical Dioriviera summer capsule collection this season. The collection captures the carefree essence of warm weather holidays through its playful silhouettes and beach-approved accessories designed in the house’s signature prints — toile de Jouy and the bayadère stripes — in a vibrant palette of blues, pinks, and oranges. From relaxing under the Dior Maison parasol to catching a wave on the Christian Dior surfboard, Haute Living steps into the Dior dream at Gurney’s Montauk Resort & Seawater Spa — one of the many destinations the Dioriviera collection will grace this summer — with director, designer, creator, and DJ Vashtie Kola.

PHOTOGRAPHY MARK SQUIRES STYLIST DAVIAN LAIN FASHION DIRECTOR ADRIENNE FAUROTE HAIR STYLIST LEONARDO MANETTI, SEE MANAGEMENT MAKEUP ARTIST RAUL OTERO USING DIOR BEAUTY MODEL VASHTIE KOLA PHOTO ASSISTANT DUNCAN MELLOR SHOT ON LOCATION AT GURNEY’S MONTAUK RESORT & SEAWATER SPA ALL CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES BY DIOR ALL BEAUTY DIOR BEAUTY

Cruise

FROM LOUIS VUITTON’S FABLED SHOW IN LA JOLLA AND CHANEL’S LUXURIOUS ESCAPE TO MONTE CARLO TO DIOR’S UPCOMING SHOW IN THE STUNNING PLAZA DE ESPAÑA IN SEVILLE, THESE CRUISE COLLECTIONS ARE SUMMER-PERFECT.

BY ADRIENNE FAUROTE

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CHANEL CRUISE 2022/23

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Monte Carlo, Chanel held its Cruise 2022/23 fashion show in early May, embodying the joie de vivre of summer living and glamorous getaways. For Virginie Viard, the creative director of Chanel, Monte Carlo couldn’t have been more perfect. “To me, Monaco is a matter of feelings, above all. From very early on, I knew we would hold a show there, and more precisely at the Beach Hotel. Besides, Karl was dreaming about it. From this magnificent venue, one can glimpse his villa, La Vigie,” explains Viard. This season is teeming with Chanel cruise classics like bright-colored tweed sets, swimsuits, and summer whites. A sporty atmosphere, but not only — there are [many] tweed or silk jumpsuits lined with light terry cloth... many sequins and flower-shaped embroidered plastrons adorning thinly striped long shirt-dresses with white high collars — a nod to Karl — a sequined midnight blue dress, or backless tops worn over wide-cut trousers,” says Viard.

DIOR CRUISE 2023

On June 16, Dior will unveil its 2023 cruise collection designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, in the iconic Plaza de España, in Seville, Spain. Honoring the long-standing relationship between Dior and Spain — and more specifically, Andalusia — the collection will display the craftsmanship and culture through the creativity of local artists and artisans.

LOUIS VUITTON CRUISE 2023

Louis Vuitton made history this season: The brand was the first to stage a fashion show at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The show took place as dusk beautifully backlit the runway and set the mood for the reveal of Nicolas Ghesquière’s collection. “I wanted the clothes to be like reflections, a point of contact between light and people,” says Ghesquière. The sun played a leading role in the Cruise 2023 collection as the bountiful light of the West Coast created prisms across shimmering silhouettes, while the looks designed with natural materials gave the illusion of a metallic palette.

PHOTOS COURTESY OF (TOP) MELODIE MCDANIEL, (BOTTOM) CHANEL PHOTO COURTESY OF DIOR

PHOTO COURTESY OF LOUIS VUITTON The Dior Cruise 2023 show will take place in Seville