The presentation, which was planned ahead of the designer’s sudden death, was a celebration of his life and legacy.
, who alongside Louis Vuitton’s design team, took a bow to a standing ovation at the end of the show. It was an emotional moment for all, which culminated in a moment of silence.Michael Burke, Louis Vuitton’s CEO, opened the show with a heartfelt speech.
"As a devoted supporter of his community through his charities and passions, [Virgil] was an eternal optimist who believed anything was possible," said Michael, who first met Virgil 15 years ago inand considered him a “son”."In this same spirit, we at Louis Vuitton will proudly continue to celebrate his legacy with a final show in Miami, per his wishes." He continued: “The deeply moving show we are about to see is born out of an idea Virgil and I first discussed three years ago. It is based around the traditional coming-of-age narrative, but of course, being Virgil, he spun and recontextualized the concept for the 21st century, and in doing so expressed his own unique talents and vision. This idea of coming of age was important to Virgil because inspiring and empowering younger generations defined who he was. He used the platform he had to break boundaries, to open doors, to shed light on his creative passions, art, design, music, and of course, fashion, so that everybody could see inside – not only to dream of being part of that world, but to also find ways to make that dream a reality.”To finish, a drone-choreographed light display in the night sky animated a paper plane darting into the beyond before spelling out “Virgil was here”. Fireworks erupted – reasserting the notion that the show was a celebratory tribute – while the LV-branded red hot air balloon that featured in teasers for the show was on standby, echoing the theme of flight and childlike wonder. Before he died, Virgil took part in a Q&A about the show and his decision to stage it in Miami. Here’s what he said.More than a spin-off, this show is part of the collection arc that continues to shape and evolve the Louis Vuitton men’s realm. The pandemic pushed us to adapt our story-telling through new formats, from films to destination shows. This collection is an ongoing tale originally told through film, on which we’re now elaborating on a runway. We’re not simply adding more looks but creating a physical frame, which both reiterates and cultivates the overall context that began with Collection 1 three years ago.The collection is founded in a desire to erase the unconscious biases connected with certain dress codes based on the way society programmes us to think growing up. We’re framing that premise in symbolism native to the idea of boyhood, an ideology that continues to be part of the Louis Vuitton men’s practice. Recurring elements like paper planes and hot air balloons pertain to this notion: the unspoiled imagination of a child, who dreams of flying. It’s a metaphor for possibility and open-mindedness, and our need to reconnect with those instincts on a big scale.of the foundations of the Louis Vuitton men’s sphere. It’s a place constructed on cross-culturalism where diversity and individuality thrive, and where style is as present on the street as it is on the architectural horizon. On a world scale, Miami’s Design District is a true gem: a one-of-a-kind destination that enlightens and inspires, and imprints itself in your memory. There’s an uplifting atmosphere in Miami, which feels right for this show.Because of its cross-cultural character, Miami has a special place in the consciousness of style and fashion. Take, for instance, the Cuban link chain, which is a cornerstone in the Louis Vuitton men’s jewellery. It originated in the Cuban-influenced style culture of Miami, but became an emblem of a metonymic era of hip-hop. That discourse is pertinent to the magic of Miami, and also to our work. It’s a place of possibility, and an appropriate destination for our first US men’s store.
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