The iconic Louis Vuitton catwalk has seen a variety of beauty looks, from feminine and sweet to bold and daring. We're celebrating designer Marc Jacobs's reign over the notable fashion house with a look back at the top hair and makeup moments that came strutting down the runway.
Reese Witherspoon hit the Oscars red carpet showing off her svelte figure in a blue-and-black strapless silk Louis Vuitton gown. The corset bodice highlighted her flawless décolletage, while the long train lent a dramatic air to her look. Louis Vuitton jewelry — a white gold, onyx, and diamond ring; white gold and diamond earrings; and a diamond bracelet — added just a bit of shine. What do you think?
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There's no denying the power of Spring's checker-print trend. Not only did Louis Vuitton show checks on the runway, celebrities like Jessica Alba, Miranda Kerr, Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and more have already embraced the season's bold pattern on the red carpet. But if you're looking to test-drive the trend, you don't have to commit to an all-over checked dress or jacket. The solution? A great pair of checked heels or flats — make your own right now with this easy tutorial!
Kate Moss styled up a herringbone blazer with paint-splattered skinny jeans, creating the perfect outfit for all your weekend plans. The supermodel completed her ensemble with a black turtleneck, black lace-up booties, a long gold necklace, gold bangles, a black suede Louis Vuitton satchel, and cat-eye sunglasses. Whether you're running errands, meeting friends for brunch, or grabbing dinner and drinks, Kate's latest London look will take you from day to night seamlessly. For a more laid-back vibe, swap the heels with wedge or flat boots for further comfort. Then, take it into formal territory with your jewelry choices. Shop our editors' picks below to get started, and have a happy (and fashionable) weekend!
The industry rejoiced today over the news that Riccardo Tisci has extended his contract at Givenchy, but there's no word yet on whether Marc Jacobs has signed on for another stint at Louis Vuitton.
Tisci will continue in his role as Givenchy's creative director for the next three years while the brand "shifts into an expansion mode" that hopes to capitalize on its current popularity. Tisci's wildly salable clothing — like the rottweiler t-shirt from Fall 2011 that became a hit with customers and celebrities alike — are doubtless a part of his staying power at the brand.
In early January, Jacobs mentioned at both the WWD CEO Summit and a talk with Fern Mallis at 92nd Street Y that he and his business partner Marc Duffy were heading to Paris to talk about their contracts with LVMH, which were last renewed at the beginning of 2011. "I'm not really sure," he said when WWD's executive editor Bridget Foley pressed him about specifics at the summit. "I know that we're discussing renegotiations."
There's not much evidence to suggest that Jacobs hasn't signed on the dotted line, although when he talked about his tenure at Louis Vuitton with Mallis, he said, "I've been there for 15 years — though I don't know if I'll be there for 15 more." Jacobs is the only creative director Louis Vuitton has ever had, and it's difficult to imagine what the brand would look like without his aesthetic and elaborate runway staging.
But creative directors — unlike Supreme Court justices or tenured university professors — don't get lifetime appointments. Jacobs was, for a long time, the front-runner for the creative director's chair at Dior, suggesting that he's prepared to leave Vuitton for the right opportunity. But after the Dior talks ended, Jacobs said of his job, "There is so much more left to do and building Louis Vuitton into a fashion company is something nobody else can say they really started."
It all checks out — Louis Vuitton's mod, checkered pattern is everywhere for Spring and Summer. Kristen Stewart, Jessica Alba, and Miranda Kerr are just a few of the stars who have slipped into the designer's checker-print pieces for the red carpet. Whether it's a full checked dress or a printed shoe or bag, each is making a compelling case to get in on the trend. Just watch today's Fashion Flash for all the details. On Allison McNamara: Armani Exchange dress, Stella and Bow necklace.
Those matchy-matchy check prints Marc Jacobs sent down the runway at the Louis Vuitton Spring 2013 show must have made quite an impact: from magazine covers to movie premieres, they're suddenly everywhere. Elettra Wiedemann, Miranda Kerr, Kirsten Dunst, Virginie Courtin-Clarins, and Miroslava Duma are just a few of the notables who have taken a cue from Jacobs's double-escalator, twin-filled extravaganza and donned the optically printed pieces. Get a peek at everyone who has worn them — and where — right here.
