2054: Virgil Abloh's Glimpse Into The Future
Louis Vuitton has recently unveiled a new collection led by artistic director of menswear Virgil Abloh. The 2054 capsule manifests the visionary’s take on what LV could potentially put forward in the future—years into the future, that is.
2054 is a nod to both the past and future, the current century and the ones before us, and the title of the collection represents just that: 200 years after 1854, the year the house was created. Here, the designer is looking to fashion the future of menswear through what he calls “accessomorphosis,” or pieces that can function as both accessories and practical garments. Abloh has continuously proven that functionality and luxury fashion can go hand in hand.
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“The joke in the studio is the word ‘accessomorphosis.’ When does an accessory morph into a garment? We’ve all been carrying these cross-body bags. It’s a modern way of dressing. From day one, I was like, let’s own this space. It’s the type of garment that can be distinctly Vuitton.”
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Looking to the future through a contemporary lens, the collection features 14 pieces constructed with 100% water-repellent material, including utility vests, cargo trousers, hiking boots, puffer jackets, and more. Two notable garments—the Keepall and bucket hat—do wonders at emphasizing the utilitarian and multifunctional aspect of 2054: the Keepall can transform into a sleeping bag, while the bucket hat folds in on itself as self-storage.
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The iridescent rainbow motif that flits throughout the collection channels the vision of dystopia to its core. From covering the entirety of the utility vest to the subtle way it appears on only the LV logo of the bucket hat, this monogram is reminiscent of an oil slick, lustrous yet hard-wearing. When styled and surrounded with blacked-out pieces, the sleek and prismatic motif is nothing close to demure: it’s bold and conspicuous in the best way possible.
Who knows what the future will hold in terms of style? By channeling his vision of dystopia, Abloh was able to use his contemporary, innovative collection’s spin on tech-wear to take us there.
2054 pre-launched on November 15th, and after an exclusive pre-sale at LV’s Lee Gardens in Hong Kong on December 3rd, will launch globally later that month.
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