Louis Vuitton Men's Artistic Director Virgil Abloh's second collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA) "LV x NBA" will be available at select Louis Vuitton stores and on the official website from May 28th. Appearing as part of the Fall/Winter 2021 Men's Pre-Collection, "LV x NBA" expands Louis Vuitton's existing collaboration with the National Basketball Association (NBA). This second season, which deepens the relationship between the Maison and the professional basketball league, traces the collective memories that represent each culture, centering on the basketball craze of the 1990s. Men's Artistic Director Virgil Abloh celebrates the intersection of pop culture, fashion, and sports, fusing Louis Vuitton and the NBA's trademarks. The collection celebrates the NBA's unifying moments and diverse personalities, embodying the values of intimacy and relatability that are key to Virgil Abloh's design work. Some of the items featured were created in collaboration with designer Don Crowley, known as an expert in fusing design and sports. In addition to blousons, shorts, and the Keepall bag featuring the NBA logo, the collection also features the collection's iconic basketball and goal ring objects.
Model on the left: Blouson 1,133,000 yen, shirt 129,800 yen, trousers 146,300 yen, shoes 132,000 yen, belt 88,000 yen, bag 627,000 yen, ring 82,500 yen (all estimated prices including tax)
Model on the right: Coat 443,300 yen, shirt (reference item), trousers 213,400 yen, sandals 105,600 yen, bag 478,500 yen, socks (reference item) (all estimated prices including tax)
Based on the original "LV x NBA" theme, this second collection, following the 2020 collection, proposes wardrobes reflecting the dress codes of a basketball player's three settings: "Travel," "Game," and "Press Conference." The "Travel" theme features relaxed, suit-filled casual wear. Quilted blousons and pants adorned with Louis Vuitton's Monogram flower, hoodies and shorts featuring the LV initials, and technical parkas with matching trousers. The "Game" theme features casual blousons, shirts, and shorts emblazoned with the Maison's graphic multicolored name, with a font inspired by NBA team logos. The shorts also feature a vibrant Louis Vuitton varsity-style logo. The "Press Conference" theme brings a 1990s flair to formal wear, featuring boxy black suits and overcoats. Graphically embellished leather bombers pay homage to NBA hero jackets.
Shirt: 113,300 yen, Trousers: 113,300 yen, Bag: 460,900 yen, Blanket: 253,000 yen, Bracelet: 64,900 yen
Ring: 82,500 yen (all estimated prices including tax)
Shoes: 128,700 yen (estimated prices including tax)
Top: Bag 532,400 yen, Bottom: Bag 478,500 yen (all estimated prices including tax)
Model on the left: Blouson 638,000 yen, shorts 476,300 yen, shoes 122,100 yen, bag 726,000 yen (all estimated prices including tax)
Model on the right: Blouson 836,000 yen, shorts 123,200 yen, shoes 132,000 yen, bag 218,900 yen, bracelet 64,900 yen, ring 82,500 yen (all prices include tax)
Image credit:
Photographer: THEO DE GUELTZL
Models: COCO, KAI ISAIAH JAMAL, OTTAWA KWAMI
[About Louis Vuitton] Since its founding in 1854, Louis Vuitton has continued to offer unique designs that combine innovation and style, always with the finest quality. Today, through its travel luggage, bags, accessories and other products, the brand remains faithful to the creative, elegant and practical spirit of "the essence of travel" created by its founder, Louis Vuitton. It was "boldness" that shaped the story of Louis Vuitton. Respecting tradition, throughout its history, Louis Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, artists, and designers, pioneering fields such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches, fine jewelry, and fragrance. These meticulously crafted products are a testament to Louis Vuitton's commitment to craftsmanship.
For more information, please visit the Louis Vuitton official website: www.louisvuitton.com.
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Model on the left: Blouson 1,133,000 yen, shirt 129,800 yen, trousers 146,300 yen, shoes 132,000 yen, belt 88,000 yen, bag 627,000 yen, ring 82,500 yen (all estimated prices including tax)
Model on the right: Coat 443,300 yen, shirt (reference item), trousers 213,400 yen, sandals 105,600 yen, bag 478,500 yen, socks (reference item) (all estimated prices including tax)
Based on the original "LV x NBA" theme, this second collection, following the 2020 collection, proposes wardrobes reflecting the dress codes of a basketball player's three settings: "Travel," "Game," and "Press Conference." The "Travel" theme features relaxed, suit-filled casual wear. Quilted blousons and pants adorned with Louis Vuitton's Monogram flower, hoodies and shorts featuring the LV initials, and technical parkas with matching trousers. The "Game" theme features casual blousons, shirts, and shorts emblazoned with the Maison's graphic multicolored name, with a font inspired by NBA team logos. The shorts also feature a vibrant Louis Vuitton varsity-style logo. The "Press Conference" theme brings a 1990s flair to formal wear, featuring boxy black suits and overcoats. Graphically embellished leather bombers pay homage to NBA hero jackets.
Shirt: 113,300 yen, Trousers: 113,300 yen, Bag: 460,900 yen, Blanket: 253,000 yen, Bracelet: 64,900 yen
Ring: 82,500 yen (all estimated prices including tax)
Shoes: 128,700 yen (estimated prices including tax)
Top: Bag 532,400 yen, Bottom: Bag 478,500 yen (all estimated prices including tax)
Model on the left: Blouson 638,000 yen, shorts 476,300 yen, shoes 122,100 yen, bag 726,000 yen (all estimated prices including tax)
Model on the right: Blouson 836,000 yen, shorts 123,200 yen, shoes 132,000 yen, bag 218,900 yen, bracelet 64,900 yen, ring 82,500 yen (all prices include tax)
Image credit:
Photographer: THEO DE GUELTZL
Models: COCO, KAI ISAIAH JAMAL, OTTAWA KWAMI
[About Louis Vuitton] Since its founding in 1854, Louis Vuitton has continued to offer unique designs that combine innovation and style, always with the finest quality. Today, through its travel luggage, bags, accessories and other products, the brand remains faithful to the creative, elegant and practical spirit of "the essence of travel" created by its founder, Louis Vuitton. It was "boldness" that shaped the story of Louis Vuitton. Respecting tradition, throughout its history, Louis Vuitton has opened its doors to architects, artists, and designers, pioneering fields such as ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, watches, fine jewelry, and fragrance. These meticulously crafted products are a testament to Louis Vuitton's commitment to craftsmanship.
For more information, please visit the Louis Vuitton official website: www.louisvuitton.com.
#LouisVuitton
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